69 m. ago Family living in mouldy west London home 'told by landlord to refuse repairs and appear homeless to be rehoused'

Resident Ali Hersi said: “It feels like the landlord abused us”

Society

80 m. ago Brotherless Night by VV Ganeshananthan audiobook review – love and conflict in Sri Lanka

The civil war transforms a young trainee doctor’s life as she copes with her feelings for a Tamil Tiger in last year’s Women’s prizewinning novelBrotherless Night opens with 16-year-old Sashi Kulenthiren, who hopes to be a doctor like her eldest brother, making tea when the kettle slips out of her hand, causing her to pour boiling water on herself. When a neighbour, K, hears her screams, he rushes over to help, cracking raw eggs over the scalds to soothe the pain. “So I began as K’s patient though he ended as mine,” Sashi reflects.Set in 1980s Sri Lanka, VV Ganeshananthan’s coming-of-age novel – which won the 2024 Women’s prize for fiction – is an epic and hard-hitting tale of family and survival as it documents life during the civil war between Tamil separatists and the Sinhalese majority that lasted three decades. Before fighting breaks out, Sashi’s most pressing problem is whether she will pass her exams at school. But soon violence and kidnapping become the norm, communities are...

Events

97 m. ago Man Utd transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres 'feels disrespected' as target requested 'freedom'

Manchester United's search for a new striker has taken a hit with their top target Viktor Gyokeres' Sporting Lisbon exit now not as straightforward as first believed

Events

1 hour ago Former Edinburgh council leader back in Labour after being cleared of ‘inappropriate messages’ claim

Labour has ended the suspension and Day will resume his duties as party councillor.

Politics

1 hour ago Mark Wright reveals first Father's Day plans with baby daughter Palma after sweet family move

The Heart Radio star welcomed his first child back in March with wife Michelle Keegan

Politics

1 hour ago South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day two – live

Updates from the second day of the WTC final at Lord’sRead the latest edition of The Spin | And mail GeoffHello from London. The day dawns sunny here, though who knows which way it will turn – Lord’s atmospherics are often a game of snakes and ladders. So too can be Test cricket, as South Africa found yesterday: racing up the ladder of the Australian top order, sliding back thanks to Steve Smith, ascending again to bowl them out for 212, then having a serious slip of four wickets before stumps.They didn’t fall all the way back to the bottom, but they will if David Bedingham and the captain Temba Bavuma go quickly this morning. Rung by rung it will need to be for the South Africans, at 43 for 4. Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Lando Norris' true feelings on Max Verstappen as Brit speaks out on 'aggressive' nature

Lando Norris has addressed Max Verstappen's driving antics with the world champion in danger of a race ban following his clash with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix

Politics

2 h. ago Rescuers in South Africa search for the missing after floods leave at least 49 dead

Rescue teams have begun a third day searching for missing people after floods devastated parts of South Africa’s rural Eastern Cape province and left at least 49 dead

Events

3 h. ago Voices: Dear Vix: I feel ashamed to admit it – but I really don’t like my parents

Do you have a problem you would like to raise anonymously with Dear Vix? Issues with love, relationships, family and work? Email dearvix@independent.co.uk

Politics

3 h. ago Protest curfews spread to Washington as LA moves to arrest 'bad actors' and unrest continues in NYC and Chicago

Massive anti-ICE riots have spread from coast to coast as Los Angeles tries to crack down on 'bad actors' at fiery protests that continued for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday.

Events

3 h. ago Voices: ‘It feels good to say I’m Irish’: How second passports grant readers post

Our community sees reclaiming EU citizenship as the ultimate post-Brexit life hack – and they’ve shared their stories of second passports, dual identities, and defying travel restrictions using their ancestry

Politics

4 h. ago Britain morphing into ‘National Health State’, says think tank

The NHS has received an extra £29 billion per year for day-to-day spending and more cash for capital investment.

Events

4 h. ago 13 top Father’s Day offers, freebies and events you can still book for in Greater Manchester

Free haircuts, beer and farm trips are all available this weekend

Politics

4 h. ago Natural yogurt tastes creamier when £1 ingredient is added and it's not honey

Yogurt is a great breakfast meal that can help keep you fuller for longer while also being low in fat and carbs - however if you find it can taste tangy, there are some easy ways to sweeten it up

Economics

4 h. ago Man 'battered mum's lover to death' during Manchester derby day birthday party, court told

Jack Naylor is accused of losing his temper inflicting fatal injuries on Thomas Gomm, 44, during a boozy gathering at the defendant's mother's house in Salford

Events

5 h. ago Man battered to death his mother's ex during Manchester derby day birthday party, court told

Jack Naylor is accused of losing his temper inflicting fatal injuries on Thomas Gomm, 44, during a gathering to celebrate his 22nd birthday

Events

5 h. ago Man battered his mum's ex to death during Manchester derby day birthday party, court told

Jack Naylor is accused of losing his temper inflicting fatal injuries on Thomas Gomm, 44, during a gathering to celebrate his 22nd birthday

Events

5 h. ago Mushrooms stay fresher for 7 days when placed in specific kitchen location

Mushrooms will stay fresher for more than just a day or two by simply storing it in one kitchen location - keeping all of its freshness, nutrients and health benefits.

Politics

5 h. ago Greta Thunberg projects the 'image of a heroine' and proudly 'mocks her critics'

Greta Thunberg was deported by Israel on Tuesday, one day after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was dramatically seized by the Israeli military in "international waters"

Politics

6 h. ago Boy, 2, feared dead after 'being thrown into river by father' during custody visit

Montrell Williams was reported missing on Friday, May 9, a day after a planned custody visit with his father. The family of Montrell Williams is conducting its own search on the river as police search the waters

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