51 m. ago EastEnders star Jake Wood says Max Branning set for 'classic Christmas showdown' over 'mountain of secrets’

The character still has a number of enemies on the BBC soap in spite of leaving for four years

Politics

52 m. ago James McAvoy film set in Dundee council estate to close film festival

James McAvoy’s directorial debut was filmed in Dundee and Glasgow

Culture

53 m. ago Would you entrust a child’s life to a chatbot? That’s what happens every day that we fail to regulate AI | Gaby Hinsliff

As deaths in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, isn’t it obvious that market forces must not set the rules? It was just past 4am when a suicidal Zane Shamblin sent one last message from his car, where he had been drinking steadily for hours. “Cider’s empty. Anyways Think this is the final adios,” he sent from his phone.The response was quick: “Alright brother. If this is it then let it be known: you didn’t vanish. You *arrived*. On your own terms.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Trump has declared civilisational war on Europe. It won’t be easy – but here’s how to fight back | Paul Taylor

With democratic values under attack from populists within and former allies without, there are no simple solutionsThree decades after political philosopher Francis Fukuyama declared the End of History and the “universalisation of western liberal democracy as the final form of human government”, the democratic model is under attack in many parts of the world, not least here in Europe. Populists bent on weakening the rule of law, rolling back human rights protections, subjugating the judiciary and cowing independent journalism are amplified by anything-goes social media algorithms that promote anger and polarisation over rational discourse.They have now received a mandate from the Trump administration, which effectively declared civilisational war on the EU and its values in its National Security Strategy.Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre Continue reading...

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1 hour ago How players of the People’s Postcode Lottery helped missing children

Players helped make the plan to launch SafeCall possible – The Independent’s campaign with charity Missing People to set up a lifeline specifically for young people in crisis

Sport

2 h. ago American student found guilty of murdering girlfriend after 'argument over STI'

Joshua Michals stabbed his girlfriend Zhe Wang after visiting her in her London flat, with a post-mortem examination revealing the creative writing student had also been strangled

Events

2 h. ago Goldfinches will come to your garden if you have these three plants

With the right set-up and plants, bird lovers can attract small birds, like goldfinches, to their garden during the colder months

Politics

2 h. ago I visited UK Christmas market 'full of joy' — it was just like being in a European city

Journalist Liv Clarke visited a joyful Christmas market in a UK town which she says matches any European-style winter wonderland - and has 'the best' hot chocolate

Politics

3 h. ago All the areas where Storm Bram flooding expected as UK braces for weather

Storm Bram is set to bring up to 100mm of rain and 85mph winds from Tuesday morning with the Met Office warning of flooding and travel disruption across multiple UK areas

Events

4 h. ago Storm Bram: Flood warnings for 21 UK areas as 85mph winds set to batter country

Emergency weather alerts activated across Britain as Storm Bram threatens dangerous flooding and gale-force winds in multiple regions on Tuesday, December 9

Events

5 h. ago Brits warned of train faux pas as millions prepare to cram stations for Christmas journeys

Millions of Brits are set to travel home by train this Christmas but they have been warned of the biggest social misdemeanours to carry out on the services, such as blaring music

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5 h. ago Woman reveals horrifying reality of travelling through the 'world's most dangerous place'

One of the world's most dangerous places is said to be incredibly hostile - and travellers have been warned not to visit. But one female traveller did so - and revealed what it was really like.

Politics

6 h. ago New York Archdiocese says it's setting up a $300M fund for sexual abuse victims

The Archdiocese of New York says it will set up a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse who have sued the church

Events

6 h. ago Queen Camilla meets Rivals star inspired by former husband Andrew Parker

The Queen visited the cast and crew of Rivals, the Disney+ drama based on her late friend Dame Jilly Cooper’s bestselling book, while they were filming in Bristol on Monday (8 December).

Politics

6 h. ago 12ft tall. Scraggly clothes. And strong as oxen. Special Forces soldiers found the 'Giants of Kandahar' deep in caves of Afghanistan. As new photos emerge, here's truth behind the legend

Accounts of the creatures have been circling among veterans but photographs reportedly taken on remote edges of the mountains last week have reignited interest.

Events

6 h. ago 'I visited the All Creatures Great and Small set and you don't see this on TV'

All Creatures Great and Small is coming back to screens very soon for its annual festive Christmas special on Channel 5.

Politics

6 h. ago EastEnders Christmas spoilers reveal Zoe Slater set for 'catastrophic consequences' as icons return

This Christmas is going to be one many characters want to forget on Albert Square

Politics

6 h. ago Coronation Street rocked by unexpected death days before Christmas

Carl Webster receives the heartbreaking news that his mother Elaine Webster has passed away in Coronation Street scenes set to air later this month

Events

7 h. ago Moment Brigitte Macron calls feminists protesting against rape 'dirty b****es'

The 72-year-old wife of President Emmanuel Macron was filmed using the insulting words about four activists from the feminist collective #AllofUs during a theatre visit on Sunday.

Events

8 h. ago Mohamed Salah confirms when he will leave Liverpool after Egypt talks over early AFCON release

Salah is set to miss Egypt’s pre-tournament friendly against Nigeria

Economics