2 h. ago Tim Walz calls Trump 'dangerous, depraved' for blaming Melissa Hortman's death on Minnesota fraud

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has hit out at President Donald Trump for spreading a claim that blames the murder of Democrat lawmaker Melissa Hortman to the Somali fraud scandal.

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9 h. ago Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were branded 'disaster tourists' during LA wildfires

Harry and Meghan's visit to an evacuation centre in the wake of the worst wildfires Los Angeles has seen was criticised as an ill-timed photo opportunity - a claim the Sussexes have hit back against.

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18 h. ago Gregg Wallace claims he is the victim of a 'terrible injustice' as he hits out at the BBC following his MasterChef sacking amid misconduct allegations

Gregg Wallace has claimed his lawyers believe he is the victim of a 'terrible injustice' after he was axed from MasterChef following misconduct allegations.

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18 h. ago Andy Burnham is Labour’s best hope of keeping Farage out of No 10, according to UK’s top pollster

With rumours whirling about a coup against Starmer, Britain’s leading polling guru told the Independent that he would not be surprised if one of the main party leaders is replaced in 2026

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20 h. ago Starmer insists he WILL still be Prime Minister in 2027 as he pleads with Labour plotters ahead of New Year reset not to unleash 'chaos' by replacing him

In his first interview of 2026 the Labour leader warned those seeking to replacing him that the result would be 'utter chaos'.

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20 h. ago Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's were branded 'disaster tourists' during LA wildfires

Harry and Meghan's visit to an evacuation centre in the wake of the worst wildfires Los Angeles has seen was criticised as an ill-timed photo opportunity - a claim the Sussexes have hit back against.

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29 h. ago McDonald’s hit with class action lawsuit claiming McRib doesn’t contain any rib meat

The lawsuit argues the McRib’s name and rib-shaped patty mislead consumers and seeks nationwide and state-specific class action status for purchases over the past four years

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43 h. ago Trump claims US has captured Venezuela’s President Maduro and wife

US president says on social media that operation to capture Nicolás Maduro carried out with US law enforcementUS attacks Venezuela – live updatesWhat we know so far about the attackWatch: Aircraft fly low over Caracas as explosions hit cityDonald Trump has claimed the US has “captured” Venezuela’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown them out of the South American country after a pre-dawn assault on Caracas and the surrounding region.“It was a brilliant operation, actually,” the US president told the New York Times after witnesses in Venezuela reported a series of explosions. “A lot of good planning and [a] lot of great, great troops and great people.” Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Venezuela hit by explosions as Donald Trump claims leader and wife 'captured'

Residents in Venezuela’s capital reported at least seven blasts and low-flying aircraft before dawn, as smoke rose over parts of Caracas.

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4 d. ago Zack Polanski: I would be open to working with Labour if Andy Burnham was leader

Green party leader rules out co-operation with Keir Starmer

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5 d. ago Jodi Hildebrandt’s niece felt ‘full body terror’ after speaking out against aunt and Ruby Franke’s abuse

Exclusive: Jessi Hildebrandt says they were worried aunt would ‘send out a hit on me’ after they went public with abuse claims

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5 d. ago MP jailed, WhatsApp leaks and endless Andy Burnham rumours: Greater Manchester's year in politics

Here's a run-through of all the highs and lows in politics for Greater Manchester in 2025.

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6 d. ago Trump confirms US carried out strike on ‘dock area’ in Venezuela

President claims attack hit boats at drug loading terminal without providing further details

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8 d. ago Claims emerge Adolf Hitler had secret British lovechild with English aristocrat

Unity Mitford shot herself in the head when war broke out but survived and returned to Britain amid pregnancy rumours

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9 d. ago Ditch Starmer to boost hopes of winning next election, say Labour voters in new poll

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

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9 d. ago Man sat next to woman who died on easyJet flight hits back at horror claims

The easyJet flight from Malaga to London Gatwick was delayed by more than 12 hours after cabin crew noticed the elderly woman needed urgent medical assistance - she was later confirmed to have died

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1 week ago Poll shock for Starmer: One in three Labour voters thinks PM should go

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

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1 week ago Scarlett Moffatt hits back at Strictly 'cheating' claims hours before show

Strictly Come Dancing star Scarlett Moffatt has defended herself after being accused by fans of cheating ahead of the Christmas special

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1 week ago Strictly's Scarlett Moffatt hits back at 'fix' claims ahead of Christmas special

The TV personality defends her childhood dance background after viewers questioned her participation in the 2025 Christmas special

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1 week ago Major change to bus passes will make 'massive difference' to hundreds of thousands across region

Around 400,000 people will be impacted by the major change announced by Andy Burnham yesterday

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