47 m. ago Cyprus travel: Simon Calder explains as Foreign Office safety advice issued

The Independent travel correspondent Simon Calder offers his advice on whether it is safe to travel to Cyprus as the Iran-Israel conflict continues.

Politics

79 m. ago Leaving my family in Iran was a pain I can’t describe. But beneath the fear lies a determination to endure | Mohammad Azimi

As an Australian Iranian I feel caught between two worldviews – but experiencing this conflict first-hand has shown me the quiet strength of a society under attackI travelled to Iran from Australia to visit my ageing parents and reconnect with my roots. What was meant to be a short family visit took a dramatic turn with the outbreak of a sudden and unprovoked war imposed on Iran. I was in Kurdistan on a short sightseeing trip when the first Israeli attack occurred. The news struck like a shock wave, followed by a heavy, ominous silence – the kind that signals something far worse may be unfolding. With airspace closed and internet access severely restricted, I found myself all but stranded.Yesterday, I crossed into Turkey through the Sero-Esendere border in West Azerbaijan province in Iran – a less crowded route which I chose after a painful but deliberate decision. I am now preparing to return to Australia to be reunited with my wife and children. Continue reading...

Politics

97 m. ago Arsenal transfer news: Fresh Viktor Gyokeres offer prepared as Gunners suffer another rejection

Arsenal are set to return for Viktor Gyokeres despite seeing Sporting Lisbon knock back their opening bid for the Sweden international, though the Gunners have suffered rejection elsewhere

Sport

3 h. ago Man Utd set to be offered £60m striker target in huge Jadon Sancho swap deal

Manchester United are aiming to offload a number of high-earning players who have been deemed surplus to requirements this summer including Jadon Sancho, who has suitors in Italy

Economics

3 h. ago The invisible killers lurking in YOUR home: A shocking new experiment lays bare exactly how everyday items like deodorant, air fryers and even pets are damaging our health

We all know the dangers of leading a sedentary lifestyle, smoking and sunbathing without sunscreen. But the biggest health threats comes from polluted air.

Events

3 h. ago Like Kelsey Parker, I found love again after being widowed only for our baby daughter to die at 6 days old

Becky Williams, 34, has experienced 'unimaginable' loss, after losing her partner, Joe, to cancer just a few years before her six-day old newborn passed away.

Events

4 h. ago Pretty UK beach near seaside town among the quietest to visit in Britain

A hidden and 'unspoilt' beach offers one of England's most tranquil summer escapes - a far cry from the crowded sands of nearby Weymouth in Dorset

Politics

5 h. ago The new current account that offers cashback and 7 per cent savings interest

Merve Ferrero shared ‘Biscuit aims to deliver great value across everyday spending and saving’

Economics

5 h. ago Zopa enters current account market offering cashback and 7.10% savings interest

The new account, called Biscuit, offers 2% interest on balances and 2% cashback on bills, plus 7.10% interest on regular savings.

Economics

5 h. ago Lucy Bronze describes her autism as her 'superpower' ahead of Women's Euros

Lucy Bronze grew up fighting to play football, joining all-boys clubs and working shifts in Dominos to raise money for her bus fares to play around the country - now she is worth an estimated £3.5 million

Politics

5 h. ago Actor Damian Lewis to narrate new immersive dinosaur experience

The Homeland star said dinosaurs hold “timeless appeal for all sorts of audiences”

Politics

6 h. ago Woman who 'nearly died' while flying took common pill that caused 'weird' chest pains

Emily Jansson, 34, was on a flight from Canada to Dubai for a girls' trip when she suddenly began experiencing 'weird chest pains' and coughing fits

Events

7 h. ago Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding planners deny ‘taking over’ Venice as protests rage

The engaged couple are sailing into Venice later this week on Bezos’s $500 million superyacht

Events

7 h. ago Tommy Fleetwood's net worth, marriage age gap and son who went viral at the Masters

Tommy Fleetwood agonisingly missed out on his first PGA Tour title at the Travelers Championship on Sunday

Politics

7 h. ago US supreme court clears way for Trump to deport migrants to countries not their own

Justices lift judicial order, handing victory to US president in his aggressive pursuit of mass deportationsThe US supreme court cleared the way on Monday for Donald Trump’s administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them a chance to show harms they could face, handing him another victory in his aggressive pursuit of mass deportations.The justices lifted a judicial order that required the government to give migrants set for deportation to so-called “third countries” a “meaningful opportunity” to tell officials they are at risk of torture at their new destination, while a legal challenge plays out. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago An Airbnb in a war zone? Global holiday rental giant facing legal action over offering stays in 100s of homes in illegal Israeli settlements

According to a complaint, Airbnb have breached UK anti-money laundering laws by listing more than 300 holiday rentals in illegal Israeli settlements across the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Society

8 h. ago Brad Pitt recalls AA meetings at 'difficult time' amid cryptic Jennifer Aniston reference

F1: The Movie star Brad Pitt has opened up about his experience in Alcoholics Anonymous after it was revealed that he went for over a year amid his divorce from Angelina Jolie

Politics

9 h. ago Jury orders man to pay $500K for assaulting police officer who killed himself after Capitol riot

A federal jury has awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a police officer who killed himself nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of rioters, including a man who scuffled with the officer during the attack

Events

9 h. ago Enzo Maresca details Chelsea owner Todd Boehly's message on £97m Club World Cup jackpot

Chelsea need a result against Club Tunis on Tuesday night to stay in the Club World Cup where a staggering £97million bonus is on offer for the eventual winners of the tournament

Economics

9 h. ago Brad Pitt says he needed ‘rebooting’ and looked forward to AA meetings

The 61-year old actor opened up about some of his experiences attending AA meetings, describing it as an ‘amazing experience’.

Events