89 m. ago Reclusive Athina Onassis, heiress to $2.7 billion fortune, is unrecognisable as she makes first public appearance in 3 years at charity event in Paris

Athina Onassis, 40, was snapped at an art event hosted by the Amis du Centre Pompidou in Paris last month.

Economics

92 m. ago Eljamel inquiry chairman will ‘listen to those whose voices have not been heard’

Lord Weir is chairing a public inquiry into former Dundee-based neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel who left dozens of patients with life-changing injuries.

Politics

1 hour ago Arsenal's hope for Gabriel revealed after suffering cruel injury blow

Arsenal's victory over Fulham on Tuesday night was overshadowed by an injury to defender Gabriel with the Brazil international joining other senior stars on the sidelines

Sport

2 h. ago Donald Trump's 'politically toxic' demands to UK in global trade war revealed as experts speak out

If Sir Keir Starmer was to increase the amount of American food and other products on the shelves of British shops and supermarkets, it would be "politically toxic" and hugely unpopular here in the UK

Politics

2 h. ago Democrats’ deference to Biden was a disaster. They still haven’t learned their lesson | Norman Solomon

Conformity and fear of party leadership are impairing Democrats’ ability to fight Trump and drive a progressive agendaJoe Biden’s insistence on running for re-election was certainly disastrous. It kept credible contenders out of the Democratic presidential primaries and prevented the selection of a nominee who had gained momentum in the winnowing process. Even after his stunningly feeble debate performance on 27 June last year, Biden took several weeks before finally opting out of the race. That left Kamala Harris a mere 107 days between the launch of her campaign and election day.Ample evidence shows that the Biden team was riddled with obstinate denial and misrepresentation aimed at the public. But tales of tragic egomania in high places can take us only so far. What’s essential is to scrutinize how – and why – the Democratic party, its leaders and its prominent supporters enabled Biden and his inner circle to get away with such momentous stonewalling for so long. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago EEOC chief shift focus to investigating DEI but her methods provoke outcries

The acting chief of the top federal agency for protecting worker rights has signaled a pivot toward prioritizing President Donald Trump’s campaign to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private and public sectors

Events

3 h. ago Britain braces for Trump trade war as list of US products that could be hit with retaliatory tariffs is released

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says: ‘We will seek the views of UK stakeholders...on products that could potentially be included in any UK tariff response’

Events

3 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's coach reveals 'hope' ahead of World Snooker Championship decision

Ronnie O'Sullivan's coach, Lee Walker, opens up about working with the seven-time world champion as fans wait to see if the Rocket will take part at the Crucible

Sport

3 h. ago Nintendo's new Switch 2 makes the best games ever even better: PETER HOSKIN was given a sneak preview of one of the most hotly anticipated games consoles in years

This follow-up to one of the best-selling consoles of all time is being shown off in a series of big 'experience' events in 15 cities around the world, so that the gaming public can try it out before its release.

Politics

3 h. ago Amanda Bynes is said to have had heartbreakingly 'sad' ritual back at school

Amanda Bynes was a household name in the early 2000s, but she later quit acting and has been through a lot, including a public mental health breakdown and a conservatorship

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer targets Reform as Labour kicks off local election campaign

The Prime Minister was joined by his deputy Angela Rayner and Labour chairwoman Ellie Reeves.

Politics

4 h. ago Britain could retaliate to Trump’s tariffs if no US trade deal is secured, business secretary says

Jonathan Reynolds said ministers were drawing up a list of US products they could target in any fight back

Economics

4 h. ago Warning to parents over certain drinks after 'public health risk' fears

Parents have been urged not to give pre-school children sweetened soft drinks amid health concerns

Events

4 h. ago Keir Starmer launches Labour's local election campaign with attack on Reform amid rising alarm at Nigel Farage threat

Keir Starmer joined his deputy Angela Rayner in the East Midlands as they formally kicked off the push towards the votes on May 1.

Events

5 h. ago Police hope DNA advances will crack case of baby found dead at lake 30 years ago

The child, who was named ‘Baby April’, was found in Ashford, Kent, on April 3 1995.

Events

5 h. ago Trump’s tariffs, Brexit and Keir Starmer’s next move: Ask John Rentoul anything in exclusive Q&A

How will Trump’s tariffs impact the UK? The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions on trade, whether there’s a ‘Brexit dividend’, Starmer’s strategy, the market fallout and more

Politics

5 h. ago What parents should know before watching Adolescence with their child

Keir Starmer says the Netflix series that has captivated audiences should be shown in UK high schools

Society

5 h. ago Dad's warning over UK spiders as bite leaves limbs almost 'exploding'

Brian Smith suffered a severe reaction to a false widow bite that has led him to warn others about British spiders

Events

5 h. ago Mary Earps on life at PSG: ‘There was a lot of noise so it’s been nice to escape’

England goalkeeper on how she has fine-tuned her game since moving to France and ‘loving the architecture’ in ParisMany of us might perceive it as a bustling metropolis full of tourist hotspots. To Mary Earps, however, Paris is noise-free. Peaceful. Beautiful. It is very rare for anybody to spot the England goalkeeper in public – unless she is at the airport or waiting to catch the Eurostar from Gare du Nord – and, for a player who shot to fame so quickly that she was the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year, such relative invisibility in the so-called City of Light is a blissful feeling.“It’s been more refreshing than I thought it would be,” Earps says of her move to Paris Saint-Germain, who she joined last summer. “The last few years have been unbelievable, a massive acceleration I could never have predicted, and what’s come with that is some incredible opportunities but also a lot of noise, and so I really wanted to get into a little focus zone and just totally concentrate on my d...

Politics

5 h. ago Government failure to order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘cannot stand’

The GAA official was murdered in 1997 by loyalists.

Events