The Independent - March 17, 2025

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March 17, 2025

Ukraine war ceasefire won't work, frontline medics warn

A US volunteer tells world affairs editor Sam Kiley why she doubts Russia's commitment to any peace deal, her fury at Donald Trump's betrayal, and why Ukraine will never give up

5 mins

Reeves could be forced to hike taxes, warns think tank

Rachel Reeves may be forced to raise taxes to plug holes in Britain's public finances, a leading think tank has warned, after the government failed to rule out watering down plans to slash the benefits bill.

4 mins

Chancellor starts bonfire of regulations in a fresh effort to ignite economic growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to axe a significant number of regulators, as the government continues its war on red tape.

2 mins

Tory mea culpa over school phones as they call for ban

The Conservative Party is calling for a ban on phones in schools after admitting guidance issued under former prime minister Rishi Sunak hasn't worked.

2 mins

My affair with Truss ruined my marriage, admits ex-MP

A former Conservative MP has detailed his love affair with the UK's shortest-serving prime minister Liz Truss - claiming it led to the breakdown of his marriage.

2 mins

Roast Turkey: UK warmer than Istanbul this week

Parts of the UK are set to be hotter than Istanbul this week, with highs of 18C forecast after a mild start to the week.

1 min

JustGiving under fire over ‘astonishing profit margin'

Fundraising platform JustGiving has come under fire over the level of profit it makes from donations.

4 mins

Woman mistook signs of cancer for diet side effects

Camilla Chapman is urging people not to ignore symptoms

3 mins

Harry's visa files to be made public amid drug use claims.

A United States court has ordered that documents relating to the Duke of Sussex's visa application must be made public by tomorrow.

2 mins

Home news in brief

Former Top Gear trio back together

2 mins

Dozens dead after blaze at North Macedonia nightclub

Twenty people arrested including government officials

2 mins

Vatican releases picture of Francis praying in hospital

The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was taken to hospital with double pneumonia more than a month ago.

1 min

Hackman's dogs played vital part in discovery of his body

One of Gene Hackman's two surviving dogs played a pivotal role in the discovery of his body, first responders have revealed.

2 mins

a war on two Kellogg faces fronts: the Ukraine conflict and Trump's mood swings

Donald Trump's whirligig presidency continues with sudden reversals of foreign policy and key diplomatic appointments.

2 mins

Free our oceans of oil tankers

No one likes Mondays, but last week's dramatic North Sea collision was an especially horrible start to the week, raising fears that 220,000 barrels of jet fuel could spill across the coast, causing an environmental disaster in one of the UK's most ecologically sensitive marine regions.

4 mins

The quiet American is an example to us all in Britain

Here’s a tale of two concerts. The first was in New York’s Carnegie Hall in February 2023. Celebrated pianist Mitsuko Uchida performed without interruption before a mature crowd of concertgoers.

3 mins

Young men have been social scapegoats for far too long

Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s new fourpart drama, Adolescence, landed on Netflix this week. Filmed as a set of intense single-take chapters, the series describes 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who stands accused of a violent murder.

4 mins

Trumps's wine tariffs could pop the champagne bubble

The news cycle regarding tariffs is giving me flashbacks to my teenage history lessons, stirring memories about the repeal of the Corn Law and WE Gladstone’s subsequent budgets that removed nearly all protectionist regulations – Mr Bromfield, if you’re reading this, I hope you’re impressed.

3 mins

How China's human-level AI could prove catastrophic

An artificial intelligence agent called Manus has led to speculation that Chinese researchers are close to achieving the ultimate breakthrough, writes Anthony Cuthbertson

5 mins

Escalating accidents? Life's really stranger than fiction

Freak deaths across the UK have gone up 42 per cent over the past two decades - making the next instalment of Final Destination more troubling than ever, writes Kyle MacNeill

8 mins

Newcastle outclass Reds to finally secure Carabao Cup

The banner in Wembley’s top tier could have formed part of the team talk. It was certainly a motivation.

4 mins

Head boy Merino delights Gunners as Chelsea toil

Arsenal brought their three-game winless run in the Premier League to an end with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates to strengthen their grip on second place.

2 mins

Swearing Hamilton misses out on win in Ferrari debut

Pushed to the point of exasperation over two gut-wrenching hours in the wet and wind of Albert Park, Lewis Hamilton was in a state of shock as an unlikely victory on his debut for Ferrari slipped through his fingers at the season-opening Australian

3 mins

Captivating Six Nations but question marks hang over British teams and Ireland

It ended as it began, with a Paris party.

4 mins

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