39 h. ago White House announces Gaza ‘board of peace’ with Tony Blair, Jared Kushner and Marco Rubio

Body chaired by Trump tasked with overseeing reconstruction of Gaza and transitional administrationThe White House has released a list of officials appointed by Donald Trump to what he’s calling a “board of peace”, tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza, and its transitional administration.The names included US secretary of state Marco Rubio, former British prime minister Tony Blair, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff, the White House said. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Heartbreaking face of the victims of Iran's brutal cruelty 'as death toll rises to more than 500': Student in Tehran shot in the back of the head and buried at the roadside

Rubina Aminian, 23, had joined in the street protests after a day of classes on Thursday. Activists now claim the death toll has risen to 538 and say more than 10,000 have been detained.

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8 d. ago Microwaves will sparkle and smell fresh with 1 natural item you already have in the fridge

After the Christmas period, it's time to give your hardworking appliances some attention - and you don't need chemical cleaners to make them gleam again

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8 d. ago HMRC reveals LUNCHTIME was the busiest time to send a self assessment on Christmas Day

With the self assessment deadline looming, HMRC has revealed some taxpayers chose the festive period to file, with more than 4,500 people filing on Christmas Day.

Politics

1 week ago I never got to say goodbye to John Robertson but I know exactly what he'd have thought of my third Celtic stint

O'Neill paid a poignant tribute to his long-time friend who sadly passed away on Christmas Day following a long battle with illness

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1 week ago John Lewis shopping hack gets you Medik8 and Elemis buys for 41p each

Post-Christmas is the best time to snap up an on-sale beauty bargain

Economics

1 week ago A third of married pensioners keep some assets secret from spouses, survey finds

The post-Christmas period of early January is often considered a time when problems in marriages come to a head

Politics

2 w. ago QUENTIN LETTS: British voters are fed up with mass immigration, 'two tier' policing and welfarism. They're moving to the Right in droves... so when will selfish Labour MPs wake up?

Early alarm calls at this time of year are brutal. Christmasis over, a new year has begun - and the mornings are black.

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2 w. ago Historian shares when to take Christmas decorations down and it is way later than you think

Many people are divided over when is the right time to take down the Christmas decorations now that the celebrations are over.

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2 w. ago Brits divided over when the right time to take Christmas decorations down is

Christmas is over and the New Year is here, but people are divided on when festive decorations should come down. From Boxing Day, to Twelfth Night, all the way into February and beyond, views on the issue vary drastically.

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2 w. ago The Independent asked celebrities to reveal their 2026 New Year’s resolutions

With the festive season officially over, much of it sat in front of the TV watching our favourite Christmas classics, it’s time to ring in 2026.

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2 w. ago From the World Cup to the return of Michaela Coel, 2026 promises to excite and bring joy

A very Long Wave-coded book, a landmark Nigerian film and more Black art, culture and sport on its way in the next 12 months• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe week between Christmas and New Year is a unique time. You’re free to not worry about what day of the week it is, or think too heavily on anything beyond your current state. But as we reach the new year, it is equally fun to think about the things we hope will bring some much-needed collective joy in the year ahead.This week, our colleagues from across the diaspora have shared the Black cultural events that they are looking forward to in 2026, from books and TV shows to Ghana beating England at the World Cup. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Did you have a surprisingly blissful Christmas? This is why it's time to worry... as we reveal the eight subtle signs your partner is about to drop the divorce bomb: SARA DAVISON

The festive season is usually a time for cosiness and connection. But for some couples, this Christmas might have revealed the cracks in their relationship.

Events

2 w. ago Shoppers save 30% on iconic Stanley Cup with high street store's post

A high street store is currently offering shoppers the chance to save over 30% on the iconic Stanley Cup as it lands on a limited-time post-Christmas sale

Politics

2 w. ago Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after years of co

Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West quietly reunited over the Christmas holidays, spending time together with their four kids in a rare show of unity after years of public tension.

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2 w. ago The 7 signs your loved one is plagued by ‘smiling depression’ – one of the most dangerous mental illnesses

CHRISTMAS is meant to be the merriest time of the year. But thanks to family rows, the stress of cooking the turkey, and the cost of buying presents, we can all end up feeling a bit burnt out by New Year’s Eve. It’s even harder if you’re trying to slap on a smile for the...

Science

2 w. ago Taylor Swift leaves stadium worker in tears with extraordinary act of generosity on Christmas Day

Taylor Swift has once again proven that her off-stage kindness rivals her superstar status - this time through a deeply personal Christmas Day gesture that left a stadium worker in tears.

Politics

2 w. ago Schoolgirl, 13, who died in Ashford house fire just days after Christmas pictured for the first time

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

2 w. ago Struggling families urged to claim £500 cash payment after Christmas

The money is being issued through the Household Support Fund with a deadline of March 31, 2026 - so families who are struggling following Christmas still have time to apply

Economics

2 w. ago British law student, 24, found with £2,500 of cocaine at Dubai party is freed in time for Christmas family reunion after being jailed for 25 years

Mia O'Brien, 24, was arrested in the Middle Eastern city in October 2024 after 50g of the intoxicant was reportedly found in a flat stormed by police during a party.

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