35 m. ago New Zealanders warned to steer clear of ‘bird of the year’ after dive

The kārearea becomes territorial during nesting season and walkers have been swooped by the fast-flying falcon in recent weeksNew Zealanders are being warned to steer clear of the nation’s ‘bird of the year’ – the kārearea – after reports the fast-flying falcon is dive-bombing walkers who veer too close to their nests.The threatened kārearea was crowned bird of the year in September, in the country’s long-running annual competition. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Reform's Richard Tice warns triple lock is 'unsustainable' and public sector pensions pose 'bigger risk than climate change' to UK economy

Reform's Richard Tice has branded the long-established policy of the state pension triple lock, which guarantees pensioners' incomes rise in real terms each year, 'unsustainable'.

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1 hour ago Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independenceMalaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty.Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz has called the trade deal “the best possible outcome for Malaysia.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago UK ‘sliding into avoidable crisis’, major review into workplace sickness warns

The number of people aged between 16 and 34 who are out of work due to long-term sickness increased by 76% between 2019 and 2024

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2 h. ago Kentucky Governor warns of ‘serious situation’ after UPS plane crash ignites massive fire and black smoke

The crash involved a Hawaii-bound MD-11 plane from UPS, which uses the airport as a hub

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2 h. ago Kemi Badenoch: You're better off on welfare than in work under Labour

The Tory leader warned that Keir Starmer was creating a climate where being on benefits was preferable to having a job - unless you happened to work for government itself.

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2 h. ago Scientists warn against exposure to loud sounds after discovering link to devastating neurological disease

Being exposed to loud noises for just an hour a day could worsen a neurodegenerative disease, a study has suggested.

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2 h. ago Government faces questions over tax rises after Reeves warns all must contribute

The Chancellor even faced calls from the Tories to resign if she goes ahead with raising taxes in the November 26 Budget.

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2 h. ago International Open Snooker Wednesday Order of Play: Prize money, format, results, when is John Higgins playing on day four?

It’s day four of the big money snooker tournament in China.

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2 h. ago Fen orchid brought back from brink of extinction. Experts warn of ‘stark picture’ for Britain’s plants

The fen orchid can now be found in seven locations in England and three in Wales

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2 h. ago Bank warns of spike in purchase fraud ahead of Christmas shopping season

TSB said it recorded an 11% annual increase in the volume of purchase fraud cases between January and September 2025.

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2 h. ago UK economy ‘bleeding out’ with brain drain in science and tech, peers warn

The Science and Technology Committee said Britain should be ‘rolling out the red carpet rather than red tape’ for highly skilled professionals.

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2 h. ago Income tax hike of at least 2p likely needed to plug Budget hole, warns Niesr

The economic think tank said the Chancellor needed to make ‘brave choices’ at the upcoming November 26 Budget.

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2 h. ago Rape survivors blocked from treatment as aid cuts make Africa’s unsafe abortion crisis worse, researchers warn

Funding cuts are set to block more women and girls from getting lifesaving healthcare and post-rape support, researcher Dr Jonna Both tells The Independent

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2 h. ago Major mobile phone deal 'will end scam loophole within a year using AI'

The Home Office has vowed to elimate 'spooling' - which means calls from overseas appear to be coming from the UK - within a year after reaching a new deal to tackle fraud with major operators

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3 h. ago New food warnings could save thousands of peoples’ lives, experts say

Many countries have brought in a mandatory nutritional warning label law

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3 h. ago More than 100,000 obesity deaths ‘could be prevented with new food warnings’

Mandatory nutrient warning labels could deliver substantial health benefits for the population, experts said.

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3 h. ago Louisville UPS plane crash LIVE as 'fire' and smoke rises from major airport

A UPS plane has crashed at Louisville International Airport in Kentucky - a shelter-in-place order has been issued as police warned people to 'stay away'

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3 h. ago Louisville UPS plane crash UPDATES as at least three dead amid fireball horror

UPS Flight 2976, which was bound for Hawaii, crashed at Louisville International Airport in Kentucky - a shelter-in-place order has been issued as police warned people to "stay away"

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4 h. ago Hiding money away in overseas territories starves Treasury, warns MP

Phil Brickell will call for Whitehall clarity over ministers’ efforts to tackle financial secrecy in the British Overseas Territories.

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