Independent

The Independent is a British online newspaper. It was founded in 1986 as a broadsheet daily newspaper and became the first UK national newspaper to launch a website in 1996. It covers UK and international news, politics, business, culture, and lifestyle.

Greggs to close four sites, losing 740 jobs

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Greggs announces hundreds of job losses

Ronaldo's absence sparks crisis in Portugal team

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Cristiano Ronaldo quits Portugal camp and promises ‘truth’ after reports of rift with coach

UK energy bills to rise by £276 from January

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Government urged to help all households with energy bills as 16% hike forecast

China's factory activity grows after two-month decline

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Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy

Burnham explores UK options for EU relationship

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Does Britain want to rejoin the EU? Here’s what the polls say

Dubai-Tel Aviv flight issues hijacking alert amid pilot dispute

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A commercial plane traveling from Dubai to Israel is diverted to Saudi Arabia after a distress call

Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona dies at 13

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Chad Lowe announces daughter’s ‘devastating’ death at 13: ‘We are deeply heartbroken’

Ofgem's 4% Energy Price Cap Increase Starts October 1

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Ofgem energy price cap hike to hit four million households from Thursday

White Sox Get Letter from Pope Leo XIV on Playoff Day

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White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV on day of playoff opener

Parents of ASU hockey player demand coaches' leave

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Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapses call for coaches to be placed on leave

Menopause supplements found ineffective compared to cheap options

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Menopause supplements costing hundreds no better than 6p multivitamins, Which? finds

Ramaphosa announces measures against violence towards women

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South Africa announces measures to tackle violence against women after series of killings

Hegseth to cut military generals and admirals by 20%

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Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks

Knicks discuss potential White House visit

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Knicks coach says the NBA champions are still discussing if they will visit the White House

Hegseth halts civilian faculty tenure at military academies

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Military academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says

Mamdani introduces NYC antisemitism combat plan

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Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism as concerns linger over his criticism of Israel

Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Murdering His Wife

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Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife's killing. He says a burglar did it

Yaw Boahene dies after subway accident in New York

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Man dragged to death by NYC subway train after bag snags on door, police say

Supreme Court allows Trump to resume third-country deportations

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Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy

Three Teenagers Die in River Wear Car Accident

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Police name three teenagers killed after car plunged into River Wear

Six Flags Magic Mountain Closes X2 Coaster After Lawsuits

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Six Flags officially closes X2 roller coaster after multiple severe brain injuries were reported

'Game of Thrones' Movie 'Aegon's Conquest' Set for 2029

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Game of Thrones is finally getting a movie and it has a 2029 release date

Burnham Critiques Brexit and Considers EU Rejoining

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Current EU settlement ‘not working’, cabinet minister admits as Burnham edges closer to rejoining

England seeks recovery against Czech Republic in Nations League

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How Trent Alexander-Arnold showed his value in England’s win over the Czech Republic