Trump's proposal for IVF divides Republican Party

Donald Trump's new proposal for the government or insurance companies to be mandated to pay for IVF treatment for Americans has already divided the Republican Party - with two GOP senators giving opposing stances on the matter on Sunday.

Poland claims it has a 'duty' to down Russian missiles

Poland and other nations bordering Ukraine have a duty to shoot down incoming Russian missiles - despite the risk of interceptions over Ukrainian territory dragging Nato into the war with Moscow - the country's foreign minister has said.

German coalition clings on as AfD wins state election

Far-right party claims that victory gives it mandate to govern

Ex-page 3 model Fox fined for threat to police officer

The former page 3 model Samantha Fox has been fined after threatening to knock out a police officer’s teeth while drunk during a brawl at Heathrow airport last December.

Judge can't sentence rioter, 12, as his mother is in Ibiza

An \"astonished\" judge has been forced to delay the sentencing of a 12-year-old boy involved in violent far-right riots because his mother is on holiday in Ibiza.

Tory councillor's wife guilty of stirring up racial hatred

The wife of a Conservative Party councillor has admitted publishing a social media post stirring up racial hatred against asylum seekers on the day of the Southport knife killings.

What do Labour's Ofsted changes mean for schools?

A major change to the way Ofsted inspections work for schools has been made as a result of Labour delivering on an election pledge to revamp the grading system.

Kemi's bizarre Doctor Who tirade doesn't say 'winner'

Perhaps more unnerving than some of their policies is when politicians try to insert themselves into pop culture.

Corbyn joins MPs' alliance against inequality and war

Jeremy Corbyn is among five independent MPs to have formed an Independent Alliance group opposing inequality and war.

UK to suspend 30 export licences for arms to Israel

Britain is suspending around 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel amid a “clear risk” they could be used to breach international humanitarian law relating to the treatment of Palestinian detainees and the supply of aid to Gaza.

'We could have saved them'

Family of killed Israeli hostage begs Netanyahu to agree a truce with Hamas amid nationwide strike and protests

'I chose my passion, gravy wrestling, over a law career'

World champion wrestler Joel Hicks tells Maira Butt that his eccentric pursuits are worth the toll they’ve taken on him

Is Swiss a reliable option for a cheap Hong Kong flight?

Q I plan to fly from London to Hong Kong and back early next year. The cheapest flights are with Swiss via Zurich, and Air China via Beijing, both about £200 less than Cathay Pacific and £300 below carriers such as Emirates, British Airways and Qatar Airways.

Dads need a lesson in getting children ready for term time

Listen carefully. What’s that low whooshing sound you can hear? No, it’s not Angela Rayner getting her breath back after clubbing in Ibiza.

Leclerc's bold strategy call seals glorious win at Monza

Charles Leclerc saw off McLaren's challenge to claim a famous win at Ferrari's home race in Italy.

England wrap up series in front of sparse Lord's crowd

England claimed a series victory against Sri Lanka, with Gus Atkinson taking five wickets in front of a meagre crowd at the Home of Cricket.

Isak grabs late winner as Magpies edge out Spurs

Alexander Isak’s first goal of the season handed Newcastle a priceless 2-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham on an eventful afternoon at St James’ Park.

Arne slots in seamlessly to leave Ten Hag humiliated

A retirement game for Casemiro, another reckoning for Erik ten Hag and – maybe even more importantly – an arrival match for Arne Slot. The new Liverpool manager’s biggest win and easiest game so far was the one that was supposed to be the most testing: a 3-0 at his club’s greatest rivals.

How Brazilians are coping after block on X platform

‘I’ve lost touch with what’s going on, complains former user

Bigger picture of Trump's weird AI images obsession

The Republican party and its presidential nominee now have a tool that allows them to visualise the hypothetical realities they are peddling to their supporters, writes Mike Bedigan

Thousands of people, some of them weeping, gathered outside Mr Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem.In Tel Aviv, the relatives of hostages marched with coffins to symbolise the toll.

Thousands take to the streets in Israel demanding a ceasefire

German far-right party wins historic first state election

AfD captures almost 33 per cent of the vote in Thuringia

Clarkson: I'm too old and fat now to do Grand Tour

Host opens up on parting ways with May and Hammond

Matt Smith worries trigger warnings 'policing' theatre

Matt Smith has voiced his disapproval of trigger warnings, stating that there is \"too much policing of stories\" across stage and screen.

Dog attacks rise in months.after the ban on XL bullies

Dog attacks have continued to rise despite a ban on the XL bully breed, exclusive figures obtained by The Independent reveal.

Murder suspect flees UK and 'taunts victim's family'

A suspect in the killing of a teenage boy was able to flee the country when police officers failed to alert border and immigration control of his identity.

Simple blood test detects prostate cancer in 15mins.

A breakthrough” test that uses dried blood samples could detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes or less, scientists believe.

New jab can protect infants and ease pressure on NHS

Hundreds of thousands of people in England and Scotland are now eligible to receive a vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as the government rolls out a national programme before winter.

'What happened at Grenfell is a warning for the world'

As the inquiry prepares to publish its final report into the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people, Nadine White speaks to survivors and relatives still searching for justice

Why is there an 'absence epidemic' in our schools?

Like many new ministers, Labour’s education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, found that she had a lot on her plate when she took up her new job in July.