3 h. ago American in UK visits McDonald's and 'can't understand why people eat there'

People said they have been left "mind blown" after watching a tourist react to the UK McDonald's menu

Politics

39 h. ago Trump’s state visit: American flags, armed police, and tourists swarm Windsor Castle

The Independent visited Windsor in Berkshire ahead of Donald Trump's state visit to the town on Tuesday (16 September), where he and his wife Melania will be staying until Friday (19 September).

Events

3 d. ago Rubio in Israel for talks to limit diplomatic damage over Qatar strikes

US secretary of state says Trump ‘not happy’ about Israeli attack that targeted Hamas officials in Doha for Gaza talksThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has held talks in Israel with Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at limiting the diplomatic damage to both countries by Israel’s attempt to assassinate Hamas leaders in Qatar, its continued demolition of Gaza, and the accelerated expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank.The Israeli prime minister took Rubio on a tour of the Western Wall, where both men placed written prayers between the stones, before taking his American visitor underground to view archeological excavations. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago 'Healthy' food that has no benefit and even some side effects according to diabetes experts

Diabetics and people trying to eat healthier have been urged to avoid one label on food packaging that may be illegal

Science

6 d. ago American visits Wales for the first time and quickly gains new obsession

An American living in Wales has shared the culture shocks she experienced when moving country - and says there's one thing that has stuck out to her above everything else

Politics

6 d. ago American divides opinion after claiming he was THROWN OUT of UK restaurant for eating a burger too slowly

An American tourist visiting the UK has sparked outrage among Brits after venting his frustration at being asked to leave a Five Guys restaurant in Preston shortly after closing time. 

Politics

6 d. ago Costa customers slammed for 'entitled' behaviour when they opt to sit in café

Costa customers have been slammed for demonstrating "entitled" behaviour when they decide to sit inside the café to eat. The rant has left people rather shocked

Economics

8 d. ago Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis foe Oliver McCall who spoiled mega fight plans still boxing at 60

American boxer Oliver McCall visited London twice in 12 months and came out on both the winning and losing sides of two of the most important nights in British heavyweight history

Sport

1 week ago White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide

Some history teachers are concerned about what may come of a White House review of the Smithsonian's public-facing content

Events

1 week ago Urgent 'do not eat fruit' warning issued to people who take Sertraline

Eating the fruit whilst taking the tablets may cause several complications

Events

1 week ago Roy Jones Jr gets 1988 Olympic gold medal from the man who beat him

Korean rival returns Jones’ 1988 medal in surprisePark Si-hun: ‘It belongs to you’ at Florida reunionBout’s judging remains infamous Olympic scandalRoy Jones Jr has been handed the Olympic gold medal he was controversially denied in 1988 in an extraordinary act of sportsmanship by the South Korean fighter who beat him.Hall of Fame boxer Jones shared a video on Wednesday from two years ago that showed Park Si-hun visiting the American’s ranch in Pensacola, Florida to present him with the light middleweight gold medal. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago American explores Britain’s ‘most deprived’ resort and finds something unexpected

Jaywick in Essex is often cited as one of the most deprived areas in the UK - but one American who visited the seaside town for 24 hours had a very different view

Politics

2 w. ago American visits 'UK's poorest area' and makes 'special' discovery

Drew Binsky, a YouTuber from the US, has visited every single country on Earth - but he was particularly intrigued to come to the UK's 'most deprived' seaside resort

Politics

2 w. ago American visits Scottish seaside town for first time and is floored by one thing

An American visited a Scottish seaside town for the first time and was left floored by one thing. Kalani Smith recently ventured to the area to see what all the fuss is about

Politics

2 w. ago Here’s what happens when you eat too much protein – and it’s not good

Social media is full of people urging you to eat more protein, but it’s probably not needed

Politics

2 w. ago Tesco recalls popular ready meal over 'possible health risk'

People who have purchased the product are being warned not to eat it

Events

2 w. ago I've spent years in America and visited all 50 states. Forget New York and LA, these are the 15 towns and cities you really must visit... and the hellscape that is the absolute worst place in the US

I've been living and working in the US for a decade and have been lucky enough to visit all 50 states. Here, I've selected 15 American towns and cities you should be consider visiting.

Politics

2 w. ago Dreaming of a cafe where people just eat and drink and talk to each other

A £3.80 caramel cortado nursed for 6 hours does not pay the bills

Politics

2 w. ago American names 'underrated' northern city 'not enough people are visiting'

Many tourists focus on the UK's most famous cities, but according to an American travel blogger, there are also hidden gems across the country that visitors are missing out on

Politics

3 w. ago American visits the UK and can't get her head around one polite phrase

American woman Leah Lamarr has opened up about one phrase that was spoken to her in a coffee shop that left her baffled as she could not understand what it meant

Politics