6 h. ago Inside King Charles' 'hidden and secret' home royals use for romantic getaways

The Royal Family has one 'hidden and secret' residence that has a long history of love stories, experts have revealed in a new documentary, and it has often been used for romantic getaways by the Windsors

Society

10 h. ago Security experts praise the Mail for doing a 'national service' by revealing new MI6 chief's granddad was a Nazi spy chief

A Mail investigation found incoming Secret Intelligence Service boss Blaise Metreweli is descended from notorious Ukrainian traitor Constantine Dobrowolski.

Events

14 h. ago Family says hidden spy cams at Airbnb captured footage of them having sex, kids using bathroom: lawsuit

Exclusive details: An Airbnb spokesperson told The Independent that the host in question has been banned from the site in the aftermath of the allegations

Society

37 h. ago In a plot twist worthy of John le Carré, we reveal the grandfather of the brilliant new head of MI6 was a Nazi spy chief

When Blaise Metreweli was announced as the next head of MI6 it was immediately apparent she had long been groomed for the top.

Politics

6 d. ago UK's military and spy services set for £330m AI tech boost to help track enemies

Hundreds of millions of pounds will be invested in cutting-edge drones and artificial intelligence for the military as part of Rachel Reeves' attempt to revive the flagging economy.

Events

7 d. ago Spy chief Tulsi Gabbard targeted by 'deep state' smear campaign during Iran nuke talks, claim allies

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been by President Trump's side the entirety of the Iran and Israel war, which some officials indicate are efforts of the 'deep state.'

Events

1 week ago Police prioritised welfare of 'American spy' suspected of killing Harry Dunn in collision outside US airbase rather than carrying out a prompt investigation, damning report finds

Police failed to arrest an American spy after she killed motorcyclist Harry Dunn, 19, in a head-on collision because they prioritised her welfare over a 'prompt' investigation', a review has found.

Events

1 week ago 'I visited Brockley for the first time and uncovered hidden gems and family history'

'I visited Brockley for the first time and uncovered hidden gems and family history'  News Shopper

Politics

1 week ago Prince Harry sends 'bold message' to royals in personal Archie and Lilibet video

In tribute to Prince Harry on Father's Day, Meghan Markle shared a video of heartwarming family moments over the years - but there's a strong message hidden in the montage according to an expert

Politics

2 w. ago 'Drunk' pair 'are caught in car park trying to steal a bike'

The two men, said to be heading towards a supermarket to buy alcohol for a party, were detained by armed officers in Cheltenham - near the HQ dubbed 'The Doughnut'.

Events

2 w. ago ‘Difficult love’: Spanish publisher reprints groundbreaking book of Lorca’s homoerotic sonnets

Federico García Lorca’s poems were printed anonymously in 1983 after being hidden away by family for 50 yearsIn the autumn of 1983, dozens of carefully chosen readers received an envelope containing a slim, red booklet of sonnets that had been locked away since they were written almost 50 years earlier by the most famous Spanish poet of the 20th century.While those behind the initiative gave no clue as to their identities, their purpose was made abundantly clear in the dedication on the booklet’s final page: “This first edition of the Sonnets of Dark Love is being published to remember the passion of the man who wrote them.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Russia is planning an attack on NATO territory to test the Western alliance's joint defence, German spy chief warns

Vladimir Putin is plotting to attack a NATO territory to test the bloc's mutual assistance clause, Germany's spy chief has warned. 

Events

2 w. ago The chilling ways your alarm clock, photo frames and smoke alarms are spying on you: Secret recordings are on the rise...and it's NOT against the law

EXCLUSIVE: Spy cameras and listening devices hidden in items like phone chargers, photo frames, alarm clocks and pens are available in huge numbers on Amazon and eBay.

Events

2 w. ago Bobby Brazier's desperation over brother Freddy's latest move and hidden family struggle

As Freddy Brazier's reported feud with his dad Jeff is thought to be rumbling on, a source has revealed what his older brother, EastEnders star Bobby, thinks of the family divide.

Politics

3 w. ago Sex assault horror across Paris after PSG Champions League win: Shocking footage shows huge mob surround terrified women's car and smash window as other victims describe sexual violence

Shocking video has shown how a mob attacked a pair of young women, screaming at them and smashing its windows in as they tried to drive through the city.

Events

3 w. ago ‘We were like brothers, but we scrapped’: the chaos and pranks that shaped The Goonies – by its cast and crew

Forty years on, Richard Donner’s adventure movie continues to delight audiences – and its heroes and villains. They remember the thrills they had behind the scenesWhen The Goonies was first released in 1985, the swashbuckling kids’ adventure became a resounding box office hit. Audiences were charmed by Mikey (Sean Astin), Data (Ke Huy Quan), Chunk (Jeff Cohen) and Mouth’s (Corey Feldman) rambunctious personalities as the self-styled Goonies, who were desperately trying to save their homes in Astoria, Oregon, from being sold off by a property development company.Steven Spielberg is rumoured to have come up with the idea for The Goonies when he wondered what kids got up to on rainy days. Apparently the answer was daring exploits worthy of Indiana Jones involving a dastardly family of ex-cons and a hidden shipwreck heaving with jewels. It all combined to make a touching film about the power of friendship that was also rip-roaring good fun. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Pervert Mohammed Al Fayed 'spent DECADES spying on women shoppers undressing in Harrods changing rooms': New book warns customers

Sexual predator Mohamed Al Fayed spied on customers using the changing rooms at Harrods for decades, according to claims made by his former bodyguard.

Economics

3 w. ago The Guardian view on Trump and children: protect the innocent from this dark vision of the US soul | Editorial

Republicans say they want more babies, but seek to strip away healthcare and food support, undermine migrant families and remove labour protections for the young“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children,” Nelson Mandela observed 30 years ago. Though the ugly heart of the Trump administration has hardly been hidden, there is an especially grotesque contrast between its vaunted family values and its treatment of the young.On the campaign trail, Donald Trump declared: “I want a baby boom.” JD Vance, his vice-president, says he wants “more happy children in our country”. Maga pro-natalists are pushing incentives for families to have more children. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Seaside village that's often overlooked for its more popular neighbour

Mersea Island, located in Essex, is a popular destination for holidays and family days out - but many visitors may miss out on the 'hidden gems' of the East side

Culture