56 m. ago Leading doctor and charity boss to join House of Lords cross benches

Professor Dame Clare Gerada and Polly Neate will sit as non-party-political members of the unelected second chamber.

Society

83 m. ago Late Hollywood actor’s possessions go up for auction after tragic death

An auction house will sell off actor Gene Hackman's possessions – including his Golden Globe awards

Events

2 h. ago Massive Ford recall affects 1.4 million ‘older’ vehicles in US as automaker warns of dangerous issue

Ford said it was aware of 12,500 warranty claims tied to camera issues as well as five accidents

Events

3 h. ago Carol Vorderman reveals agonising health battle that left her sobbing in pain after 'taking on too much TV work and suffering burnout' wreaked havoc on her body

The 64 year old appeared on the ITV programme to chat to Ben Shephard , 50, and Cat Deeley , 48, about the upcoming Pride of Britain Awards that she is hosting alongside Ashley Banjo , 37.

Events

4 h. ago Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?

The aim is to address systemic and institutional racism but those efforts need the space to expand not shrink• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt’s Black History Month in the UK, and it feels like it’s time for a rethink. Over the years, an event that started out as a celebration and reminder of history, culture and the connections between global Black communities, has taken on a corporate feel, expanding to include events where Black people are paid to talk to white audiences about “unconscious bias” and “allyship”. The 2020s Black Lives Matter protests created a surge in the business of demonstrating racial awareness. But even that moment has passed. The wave has crested, leaving a sort of hollowed out legacy of what raising awareness is for. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Driver in 140mph crash ‘did absolutely nothing’ to aid victim’s family – judge

Brazilian Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, who was a passenger in a BMW, died at the scene in Brent Cross, north London.

Events

4 h. ago Carol Vorderman reveals huge lifestyle change after chronic illness left her 'crying in pain'

Pride of Britain Award presenter Carol Vorderman has opened up about suffering with 'chronic pain' over the last year - and how her lifestyle has completely changed as a result

Politics

5 h. ago Hacking warning issued to all iPhone users who are urged to check one setting

A scam awareness expert has alerted users of the Apple device to a new hacking concerns, which potentially allows fraudsters to capitalise on an AirPlay setting

Events

5 h. ago People are only just realising why there are swirls on Custard Cream biscuits

The Custard Cream biscuit was first produced in Britain in 1908 and their strange 'swirling' pattern has a backstory very few people are aware of, according to The Other British Museum

Politics

5 h. ago ‘At night, his guitar comes into my mind’: Amadou and Mariam’s surviving singer on life after losing her husband and musical partner

As Amadou and Mariam, the blind couple tenaciously carved out a career as one of Africa’s biggest global acts. Now, after Amadou’s death this year, his wife tells the story of their first posthumous albumOn 4 April, Amadou Bagayoko died suddenly, aged 70, in Bamako, Mali. The country’s ministry of culture announced the news. Thousands attended the funeral, including former collaborators Manu Chao, Youssou N’Dour, Malian–French rapper Mokobé and Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa, all paying homage to a man they knew as an uncle, a blues-guitar giant, a leader, a friend.“I miss him so much,” says Mariam Doumbia, his wife and musical partner of 44 years in the duo Amadou and Mariam. “We did everything together. We travelled together. We composed together. The sound of his guitar is always between my two ears. Especially at night, it comes into my mind. Even right now, I just heard it.” Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago The play that changed my life: ‘Waiting for Godot revealed that less is more – it made me fearless’

A school production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece, with Nigel Planer in the cast, provided a lesson in forgetting about failureUntil I was 12 I was in the French school system, where theatre was Molière, Corneille, Racine. Going to the theatre meant The Sound of Music or My Fair Lady. Then it was decided I would switch to school in England. So, at 13, I arrived at Westminster school. It was 1968, and the world opened up.I went to see a school production of Waiting for Godot in French in a small room with a little stage, and I was sitting at the back. Musically, I was pretty sophisticated – I already knew about all the psychedelic music that had been happening. I’d seen the Mothers of Invention. I’d seen lots and lots and lots. But I didn’t know there was stuff like this. I suddenly became aware that, just like in music, there was a whole new world out there. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago 'Terrifying' war film hailed 'masterpiece' streaming for free on BBC

The BBC iPlayer is home to a hidden gem of a war film, featuring an all-star cast and directed by an award-winning actor, that is available to stream for free

Events

7 h. ago Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien declared 'so much' love by co

The ITV soap's Sarah Platt actress hit the red carpet with her Corrie co-star, Lucy Fallon, at the Pride of Britain Awards

Politics

7 h. ago Dad fakes own death just to see how many would turn up to his funeral

Mohan Lal, 74, faked his own death and lay in a coffin as his body was carried towards a crematorium in the village of Konchi in India's Gaya district to see who would show up

Events

7 h. ago Discover your dream cruise formula: get onboard for Caribbean islands, North American hotspots and Europe’s most popular cities

For award-winning, adult-only holidays that ooze luxury and adventure, let Virgin Voyages be your captain

Politics

7 h. ago Chris Kamara reveals how speech apraxia diagnosis left him feeling ‘rock bottom’

Chris Kamara has opened up about his battle with speech apraxia in an exclusive interview with The Independent at the Pride of Britain Awards.

Politics

8 h. ago Princess Andre's 'gorgeous' stripe dressing gown is still in stock for cosy winter nights

Princess Andre wore a soft and fluffy stripe dressing gown to get ready for the Pride of Britain Awards, and you can still shop it in all sizes for £49 while it lasts.

Politics

9 h. ago Kelly Osbourne breaks down in tears as she accepts award for late dad Ozzy

Kelly Osbourne was seen breaking down in tears as she paid a moving tribute to her late father, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, whilst accepting an award on his behalf

Events

9 h. ago Gaza ceasefire live: JD Vance has ‘great optimism’ truce will hold as he prepares to meet Netanyahu

On a visit to Israel, the US vice-president said Washington would not set a deadline for the group to disarm under the US-brokered dealHello and welcome to our continuing Middle East coverage.JD Vance has expressed “great optimism” that the Gaza truce would hold, during a visit to Israel aimed at shoring up support for a ceasefire and postwar reconstruction plans.The top United Nations court will rule on Wednesday on Israel’s obligations towards agencies providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, as aid groups scramble to scale up assistance after a ceasefire. Judges at the International Court of Justice in The Hague have been asked for an “advisory opinion” laying out Israel’s duty to facilitate aid in Gaza.At a press conference in Israel on Tuesday, JD Vance referred to Hamas as a “terrorist organisation” and said the Israeli army was “defending itself” throughout the conflict. He said there is “a lot of work left to do” and that it is going to take a “long time” a...

Events

15 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Becks gets his own rose... from his little petal

David Beckham described himself as 'immensely proud' when he was awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours.

Politics