97 m. ago Starmer provokes diplomatic row by refusing to back Canada against Trump’s 51st state plan

Row erupts after The Independent’s White House correspondent challenges Trump and Starmer over the plan to turn Canada into the 51st state

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1 hour ago Popular lemonade recalled due to undeclared ingredient linked to cancer

The drink was recalled because of an undeclared food dye

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2 h. ago We sent a Tesla owner to test drive the new Model Y – here’s what they thought

Tesla owner and Independent reader Ben Franklin heads out for a test drive in a Model Y Launch Series to decide if he should upgrade

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2 h. ago People in Canada: what is the impact of the new Trump administration on you so far?

We’d like to hear from Canadians about any plans you have made or changed because of the US president’s stance towards the countrySince taking office, US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on Canadian exports and made comments about the country becoming the 51st US state.Canadian travel agents have said that clients have cancelled trips to the US in reaction to the president’s rhetoric. Some stores have said that shoppers are avoiding US brands. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Chef's secret ingredient will make your fried eggs taste 'irresistible'

A home cook and blogger has shared her secret to perfect fried eggs every time, and it's all down to one very simple ingredient

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3 h. ago Barry Ferguson makes Rangers stance abundantly clear on away fans at Celtic as he provides major injury update

The Gers will be backed by supporters at Parkhead next month after the two clubs finally ended their dispute

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3 h. ago ‘A huge chunk of men don’t want a funny partner’: the podcast revealing the horrors of dating as a comedian

When Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley both realised the other was newly unattached, the standups decided to create Single Ladies in Your Area, a hit podcast about divorces, dating and unwanted DMsA few months ago, comedians Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley went speed dating. Tentatively hopeful and giddily anxious, they settled their nerves with a drink before arriving at the venue, a trendy south-east London pizzeria. In the event, any excitement was unwarranted: Kemsley “dissociated” and went quiet, while Gledhill found herself in “corporate team-building mode”, using humour to grease the wheels of other people’s dates while disengaging on a personal level. The men weren’t perfect, either: one avoided all eye contact; another recognised Gledhill – who has become a familiar face since winning last year’s Edinburgh fringe prize – and started doing her own material at her. There was a promising development, though: one attender slid into Gledhill’s DMs later that evening – and&n...

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4 h. ago FA Cup winner decided as Man City and Man Utd bid to salvage their seasons

THE BIG DEBATE: Only eight teams will remain in the FA Cup following this weekend's fifth round ties - but who will go on to win it all at Wembley at the end of the season

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5 h. ago Fried eggs recipe made tastier thanks to one extra ingredient

A chef has shared a simple trick to make fried eggs much more flavourful, and you just need one extra ingredient that you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard

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5 h. ago Simple ingredient to add to scones 'makes them fluffier', says expert

The traditional British bake is incredibly simple to make at home - and it will be better than store-bought ones if you use one key ingredient, according to a baking expert

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6 h. ago ‘I decided I was done’: Canada pizzeria boycotts US ingredients in tariff dispute

Gram’s Pizza owner and chef is boycotting US products after Trump threatened to add 25% tariff on Canadian goodsTucked away in a former garage space in Toronto’s west end, Gram’s Pizza, is usually packed with diners hankering for anything from a classic pepperoni to vodka and hot hawaiian.Lately, however, owner and chef Graham Palmateer has made some changes to how he makes his pizzas. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Donald Trump row sees Celtic star back his boss to the hilt as he vows to use controversial claim to fire up nation

The controversial USA president has caused a stir after claiming Canada could become America's 51st state

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7 h. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer names the player he's 'upset' Man Utd decided to sell

Manchester United have made a number of missteps when it comes to the transfer market over recent seasons but one deal still irritates a couple of former Red Devils bosses

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7 h. ago Banish moss from the driveway and lawn 'for good' with one kitchen ingredient

Moss is a common issue in lawns and on patios, but this household ingredient can help tackle the problem without the need for harsh chemicals, according to a gardening expert

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7 h. ago Experience: I donated my uterus to a stranger – now we’re close friends

When her son was born, it felt like another member of our family had arrivedOne day in June 2019, I was getting ready for work when a story on TV caught my attention. A woman was talking about donating her womb to a stranger. She explained why she’d decided to give someone the chance to experience pregnancy. As a mother of two, I was blown away.At lunch I was glued to my phone, reading everything I could about the procedure: how the first successful uterus transplant had taken place in Sweden in 2013, and how the operation had been carried out in the US since 2016. How it was helping women who had lost their uteri due to cancer, or never developed one because of the congenital condition Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH). Continue reading...

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7 h. ago China vows to retaliate after Trump’s fresh threats of 10% extra tariff over fentanyl

China says behaviour from Washington is purely 'shifting blame and shirking responsibility’ after Trump’s latest remarks

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8 h. ago Rod Stewart breaks silence on social media after son Sean enters rehab

Sir Rod Stewart has returned to social media to share an important announcement about his upcoming live performances in Canada, after his son Sean checked into rehab.

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9 h. ago Global stocks slide as tariff threats add to big tech jitters

Equities fall after Trump’s latest trade threats and a Wall Street sell-off led by Nvidia

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9 h. ago The Independent’s White House correspondent tells what it’s like to tangle with Trump in Oval Office lion’s den

Andrew Feinberg goes at it over tariffs and Canada as Trump meets with Keir Starmer

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12 h. ago Doug Ford wins Ontario election on back of tariff rallying cry

Progressive Conservative premier of Canada’s most populous province retains office and vows to work with all sides of politics in ‘fighting back against Donald Trump’Doug Ford, the incumbent premier of Canada’s Ontario province, has declared victory in an election returning his Progressive Conservative party to office for a rarely won third term.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) projected a sweeping victory for the Progressive Conservatives, with 43% of the vote. Continue reading...

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