8 h. ago Widow of Jason Hennessy Snr shot dead in gangland attack appears in court 'accused of setting XL Bully on police during drugs probe

Hennessy Snr was shot and killed in Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin, on Christmas Eve 2023, before one of his attackers was stabbed and beaten to death by diners.

Events

13 h. ago Era of globalisation ‘at an end’, says UK minister, as countries mull tariff responses – live updates

Darren Jones says age of ‘fast-fashion or cheap TVs’ is over and people should be prepared for tougher times to come amid market turmoilStarmer orders economic reset amid Trump’s tariff mayhemDarren Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury, was also interviewed by Sky News’ Trevor Phillips this morning. He said the UK had been “treated differently to the European Union” as a result of Brexit. As a reminder, Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on UK goods but a 20% tariff on EU goods.Asked if the lower 10% tariff imposed by the US was a “Brexit dividend”, the chief secretary to the Treasury said:It is, there’s one. I’ve struggled to find one in the past but there is one we’ve ended up with.It’s good, but what we’re not going to do is pick or trade off the United States or the European Union.People should be prepared for things to be tougher in the global economy.Globalisation has “come to an end” in the wake of the new tariffs. Asked if the era of “cheap fast-fashion or cheap TVs” was over,...

Politics

18 h. ago Unite divided: British trade union grapples with twin scandals

Scrutiny of business ventures has led to allegations of conflicts of interest

Politics

27 h. ago ‘Hands Off’ protests take off across US and Europe to oppose Trump agenda – live

Protesters gather at more than a thousand events across the US and in cities abroad, such as London, Berlin and ParisHundreds of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday as part of global demonstrations against Donald Trump’s administration.Crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square with banners that read “No to Maga hate” and “Dump Trump”. The rally is one of hundreds of so-called “Hands Off” demonstrations around the world – including in cities across the US, Paris and Berlin.We see the foundations of our society, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, the very safety nets that people have fought for, for generations, to ensure that our country lives up to its promise, are being targeted by the billionaires and the oligarchs and the corporations.This insidious rise of authoritarianism is fueled by corrupt billionaires and mega corporations who believe that they have the right to control every aspect of our lives, our healthcare, to our schools, to our thoughts, to our very free sp...

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27 h. ago ‘Hands Off’ protests take off across US and in Europe to oppose Trump agenda – live

Protesters gather at more than a thousand events across the US and in cities abroad, such as London, Berlin and ParisHundreds of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday as part of global demonstrations against Donald Trump’s administration.Crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square with banners that read “No to Maga hate” and “Dump Trump”. The rally is one of hundreds of so-called “Hands Off” demonstrations around the world – including in cities across the US, Paris and Berlin.We see the foundations of our society, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, the very safety nets that people have fought for, for generations, to ensure that our country lives up to its promise, are being targeted by the billionaires and the oligarchs and the corporations.This insidious rise of authoritarianism is fueled by corrupt billionaires and mega corporations who believe that they have the right to control every aspect of our lives, our healthcare, to our schools, to our thoughts, to our very free sp...

Politics

27 h. ago For the age of Amorim, this Manchester derby feels like a decisive moment

Against a backdrop of internal strife, facing their sky blue rivals provides a struggling team with chance to rebuild the brandThis brave overhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire, this collection of generic spires with a massive plastic handkerchief chucked over the top. Three weeks on from first sight of the conceptual drawings for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s stately pleasure dome, also known as the proposed Manchester United Stadium Soccer Product Hub, there is still a sense of double-take about the whole thing.Early impressions of the new ground ranged from a defunct Venusian mercury mine, to Dubai Butlin’s, to a pointed corporate monument to our divided world. Welcome to the Staff Lunch Arena, embodiment of the 21st-century conviction that if you just stopped buying so many sandwiches and also fired the tea lady you could probably afford a vast and unattainable house. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago ‘Hands Off’ protests take off across US to oppose Trump agenda – live

More than a thousand events expected in a show of defiance against US president’s ‘authoritarian overreach’Hundreds of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday as part of global demonstrations against Donald Trump’s administration.Crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square with banners that read “No to Maga hate” and “Dump Trump”. The rally is one of hundreds of so-called “Hands Off” demonstrations around the world – including in cities across the US, Paris and Berlin.We see the foundations of our society, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, the very safety nets that people have fought for, for generations, to ensure that our country lives up to its promise, are being targeted by the billionaires and the oligarchs and the corporations.This insidious rise of authoritarianism is fueled by corrupt billionaires and mega corporations who believe that they have the right to control every aspect of our lives, our healthcare, to our schools, to our thoughts, to our very free speech under...

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30 h. ago Cosori TwinFry Dual Blaze 10L air fryer review: big capacity, clever cooking

This roomy air fryer might dominate your kitchen counter, but its smart divider system and powerful performance make it a top pick for larger households.

Society

35 h. ago Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley reveals new face after shock surgery

EXCLUSIVE Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley has unveiled a stunning new look after undergoing a facelift after being left devastated by 'middle-aged bloating'

Events

43 h. ago Rachel Reeves speaks on whether tax rises will hit workers after Donald Trump tariffs announcement

The UK Chancellor was forced to make unpopular cuts to the welfare bill after the country's growth forecasts were downgraded.

Economics

46 h. ago Wall Street ‘Einstein’: ‘There’s blood on the streets. It’s unbelievable; they know nothing’

‘The formula they used for these numbers to measure the trade deficit, it’s like ‘apples, oranges, a couple of cashews, divided by ten, times four — none of it makes any sense’

Events

48 h. ago Googlebox stars leave fans divided as they hit out at Donald Trump's 'threatening' antics

Gogglebox stars gave their verdict on controversial President Trump who in recent days has left world leaders on the edge of their seats as fans were left divided

Events

49 h. ago Taxpayers funded training for ministers to sell their controversial welfare cuts to the public

Official records show £12,000 of public money was given to PR giant Freud Communications, whose chairman backed Labour at the election.

Economics

53 h. ago Tesco shoppers thrilled as supermarket brings back 90s packaging

Tesco is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Clubcard scheme by reintroducing 19 food and drink items in their 1990s packaging - but shoppers have been left divided

Economics

55 h. ago Woman freaked out after finding 'human remains' in chimney during home renovation

A woman has gone viral after sharing the 'creepy' discovery she made in her home while she was remodelling it - and people are seriously divided over what she should do

Politics

55 h. ago John Rentoul answers your Trump tariffs questions from the ‘Brexit dividend’ to chlorinated chicken

In a live Q&A, The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul fielded readers’ questions on Trump’s trade war, its global consequences and the UK’s options for navigating this latest storm

Politics

56 h. ago As Orbán quits the ICC, other nations have a choice to make: do we back the rule of law or not? | Steve Crawshaw

There is a principle that even the most powerful leaders must be accountable. Increasingly, that is under threat, but it must be defendedIt was unsurprising that Benjamin Netanyahu praised Viktor Orbán’s “bold and principled” stand, in response to Hungary’s announcement yesterday that it will leave the international criminal court (ICC). More dismaying is that too few governments seem ready to stand up against impunity at a time when, because of Donald Trump, the very existence of the Hague court is under threat.Hungary’s leader described the ICC as “a political forum”; the Israeli prime minister, during his defiant visit to Budapest this week, complained of a “corrupt organisation”. That is all logical enough. Four months ago, the court confirmed an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. He could hardly be expected to praise his own indictment.Steve Crawshaw is the author of Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice. H...

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56 h. ago A lucky rascal or a feral critter that ‘should be euthanised’? Hunt for Valerie the dachshund divides Kangaroo Island

Wildlife groups claim the resourceful miniature sausage dog was sighted again this week. But not everyone is on Team ValerieElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThere’s a roo carcass on the side of the road, near the turnoff to one of Kangaroo Island’s many excellent cellar doors. Black ravens lift sullenly from their feast as cars speed past.Some think this sort of roadkill is how Valerie, the miniature dachshund that has been missing for more than 500 days, has survived since running away from her owners. It’s hard to picture the 4kg, adorable, goofy-eared, big-eyed sausage dog choosing this particular meal, but that’s a prevailing theory.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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58 h. ago ‘They didn’t call us for Live Aid’: the stars behind Black Britain’s forgotten charity record

In 1985, a star-studded lineup of Black UK musicians, including Aswad, Dennis Brown and Janet Kay, recorded a charity single to raise funds for famine-stricken Ethiopia. Why are their efforts so little known?The Ethiopian famine of the early 1980s was one of the defining news stories of the decade, an exposure of the stark divide between developed and developing nations, still referred to at the time as the Third World. It is a received wisdom that the general public in Britain learned about the crisis when shocking images of emaciated men, women and children were shown on BBC news reports. This is not entirely true. In fact, plenty of Rastafarians were already aware of the situation.The east African country was their spiritual home – many in the movement viewed its former emperor Haile Selassie as their messiah – and a place free from the iniquities of the west. “A lot of Rastafarians went to Ethiopia [before they] came to London,” says the musician and cam...

Politics

62 h. ago London diners' orders being taken by AI 'video waiters' for first time

LoveBite claim diners who view videos of dishes typically spend 5% to 10% more

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