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Relations with US on brink, warns Russian minister
The Independent

Relations with US on brink, warns Russian minister

Relations between the US and Russia could collapse at any moment, according to an assessment from the Kremlin yesterday.

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February 11, 2025
Second Labour MP loses whip in WhatsApp scandal
The Independent

Second Labour MP loses whip in WhatsApp scandal

A second Labour MP has been suspended from the party amid a row over alleged sexist, homophobic and racist messages in a constituency WhatsApp group.

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February 11, 2025
By Royals appointment, one of Europe’s best dribblers
The Independent

By Royals appointment, one of Europe’s best dribblers

A coaching revolution at Reading laid the platform for Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens to turn heads with his performances, writes Richard Edwards

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February 11, 2025
Super Bowl fans start fires on streets of Philadelphia
The Independent

Super Bowl fans start fires on streets of Philadelphia

Chaos broke out in Philadelphia after the Kansas City Chiefs’ hopes of winning a third consecutive Super Bowl championship were thwarted by the Philadelphia Eagles.

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February 11, 2025
Lamar takes it to the limit, a bit like those other Eagles
The Independent

Lamar takes it to the limit, a bit like those other Eagles

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in front of the president will go down as one of the most important halftime shows in the history of the event,

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February 11, 2025
London-Amsterdam trains back after eight months
The Independent

London-Amsterdam trains back after eight months

Eurostar direct service resumes for initial seven-week period

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February 11, 2025
Steel tariffs may just be the president’s opening gambit
The Independent

Steel tariffs may just be the president’s opening gambit

There was a time when the threat of the US imposing a 25 percent tariff on steel imports might have sent the FTSE stock market index into freefall.

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February 11, 2025
Not weird... just wonderful
The Independent

Not weird... just wonderful

Louis Theroux has spent the last few years engaging in tepid conversations with celebs. But an explosive interview with Armie Hammer reminded us of his magic, says Adam White

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February 11, 2025
Moth brawl: billionaire wins case over infested mansion
The Independent

Moth brawl: billionaire wins case over infested mansion

A wealthy couple have won the right to hand back to the seller a 32.5m Notting Hill mansion they bought after it turned out to be infested by millions of moths”.

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February 11, 2025
Brinkmanship leaves Gaza ceasefire at a critical point
The Independent

Brinkmanship leaves Gaza ceasefire at a critical point

In an abrupt move, Hamas militants announced yesterday that they would delay the next release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically violating the terms of the ceasefire.

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February 11, 2025
The Smiths instrumental to a day of drama for England
The Independent

The Smiths instrumental to a day of drama for England

Fin was magnificent but Marcus fluffed lines against France

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February 10, 2025
Glowing finale for student comedy with a heart of gold
The Independent

Glowing finale for student comedy with a heart of gold

Lots of freshers’ fun but Big Boys’ is so much more than merely a cheap laugh, says Nick Hilton. Plus the crime drama Unforgotten’ stays gripping and grisly

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February 10, 2025
Six Nations glory beckons for Ireland as Scots routed
The Independent

Six Nations glory beckons for Ireland as Scots routed

Ireland bolstered their hopes of a third successive Six Nations title as they made it 11 wins in a row over Scotland with a ruthless bonus-point 32-18 triumph at Murrayfield.

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February 10, 2025
Thai hostages home after 482 days in Hamas captivity
The Independent

Thai hostages home after 482 days in Hamas captivity

It’s been a long-awaited moment, but some of the last remaining Thai hostages held captive by Hamas are back on home soil.

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February 10, 2025
Spurs' season in freefall after sorry defeat at Villa
The Independent

Spurs' season in freefall after sorry defeat at Villa

A new start for Marcus Rashford may have taken Ange Postecoglou a step closer to the end. Rashford was the substitute who was rendered a subplot by the drive and directness of Aston Villa’s younger generation; Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers illustrating that the first task in rebuilding his career will simply be to earn a place in a side with the speed and verve the Mancunian used to exhibit.

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February 10, 2025
Secret US military base that is 100ft beneath Greenland
The Independent

Secret US military base that is 100ft beneath Greenland

Abandoned HQ was home to 1960s nuclear missile project

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February 10, 2025
Chisora wins brutal slugfest to become national treasure
The Independent

Chisora wins brutal slugfest to become national treasure

There was a party in Manchester on Saturday night to celebrate the last fight on British soil of Derek \"Del Boy\" Chisora and more than 12,000 fans serenaded the old warrior.

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February 10, 2025
Quadruple chance for Reds sunk by Pilgrims in FA Cup
The Independent

Quadruple chance for Reds sunk by Pilgrims in FA Cup

Plymouth produced a huge FA Cup upset as Premier League leaders Liverpool were knocked out by the bottom club in the Championship to end hopes of a historic quadruple.

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February 10, 2025
Is it worthwhile 'going for Gold' with British Airways?
The Independent

Is it worthwhile 'going for Gold' with British Airways?

To answer your question, I began by seeing how much a firstclass return on British Airways from London to Sydney would cost. If you book a reasonable distance in advance, it's £8,100 return.

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February 10, 2025
Second Labour MP admits role in WhatsApp group
The Independent

Second Labour MP admits role in WhatsApp group

Oliver Ryan under investigation after Andrew Gwynne firing

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February 10, 2025
'I didn't want the career my family had in mind for me'
The Independent

'I didn't want the career my family had in mind for me'

‘Mad Men’ actor Jared Harris speaks to Louis Chilton about taking on Hamlet’ for the RSC, reinventing himself in the US, and the extreme’ response to his theatrical comeback

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February 10, 2025
Salmon firms 'misleading' consumers, activists claim
The Independent

Salmon firms 'misleading' consumers, activists claim

Accusation of cover-up on death rates, sea lice and chemicals

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February 10, 2025
Report shows Brexit reset a boost to ailing UK economy
The Independent

Report shows Brexit reset a boost to ailing UK economy

Experts warn benefits of further alignment need EU goodwill

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February 10, 2025
Will you be my Valentine? Great! Let's play Monopoly
The Independent

Will you be my Valentine? Great! Let's play Monopoly

Olivia Petter eases the pressure of the most romantic day of the year’ by proposing eight alternative things to do on a date

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February 10, 2025
Migrant raid films criticised as attempt to mimic Reform
The Independent

Migrant raid films criticised as attempt to mimic Reform

Starmer accused of trying to appease right as footage timed to coincide with second reading of Labour’s immigration bill

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February 10, 2025
Northern Irish couple had to send stillborn baby to England for post-mortem
The Independent

Northern Irish couple had to send stillborn baby to England for post-mortem

A mother whose baby had to be sent from Northern Ireland to Liverpool for a post-mortem has said the \"cruel\" and \"unnatural process\" was \"indescribably painful\".

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February 10, 2025
Premium Bonds explained
The Independent

Premium Bonds explained

The no-lose lottery has millions of participants who opt fora bit of fun with their savings. Talia Loderick finds out more

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February 10, 2025
Why the Year of the Snake bodes well for Mandelson
The Independent

Why the Year of the Snake bodes well for Mandelson

Having known the prince of darkness’ for three decades, Anne McElvoy can attest to his brilliance at anticipating mood shifts a key trait in his role as ambassador to the US

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February 10, 2025
‘I find it incredibly difficult.It is heartbreaking at times’
The Independent

‘I find it incredibly difficult.It is heartbreaking at times’

At the height of the NHS winter crisis, Rachel Clun speaks with the staff at a crowded emergency department in east London that is currently running at double its usual capacity

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February 10, 2025
CHARGING AHEAD
The Independent

CHARGING AHEAD

The Scottish wilderness, with its long expanses and rugged landscapes, may not be the first choice for a road trip in an electric car but Pelumi Nubi finds great joy in the journey

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February 09, 2025