30 h. ago Voices: John Rentoul answers your questions on Reform’s rise – and how Labour and the Tories can respond to Farage

In a live Q&A, The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul fielded readers’ questions on the rise of Reform, Farage’s prospects, and how Labour and the Tories can respond to the new political threat

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38 h. ago Influencer Piper Rockelle breaks silence on mom’s abuse allegations following explosive Bad Influence documentary

Rockelle’s momager, Tiffany Smith, was accused in 2022 by 11 plaintiffs of ‘emotional, verbal, physical, and at times, sexual abuse’ in a $22 million lawsuit

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64 h. ago Local elections 2025: Ask chief political commentator John Rentoul anything in exclusive Q&A

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your local elections questions – from which seats matter to whether Reform can turn headlines into votes

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3 d. ago Ed Balls and Richard Tice clash as Reform MP fails to answer question 12 times

Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls and Reform UK MP Richard Tice clashed on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (30 April), after the latter failed repeatedly to give a cost estimate for nationalising British Steel.

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3 d. ago Influencer slammed for riding a scooter without a helmet after brain aneurysm and multiple surgeries: 'It makes my blood boil'

Ashy Bines has been slammed after she was spotted riding a scooter without a helmet.

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4 d. ago Nigel Farage underling battered in brutal debate on Trump, tax and support for kids

Reform politican Alex Wilson endured a rough hour in a Channel 4 local election debate which covered Donald Trump, SEND provision, housing, taxes and ousted MP Rupert Lowe

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4 d. ago People left outraged by dangerous 'torture' trend sweeping TikTok

Known as waterboarding, the torture technique was widely used in interrogations by the CIA in the aftermath of 9/11 and triggers a sensation of drowning, causing victims to panic.

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5 d. ago Popular Influencer dies just two days before her 25th birthday as cause of death is still a mystery

A popular social media influencer has died just two days before her 25th birthday. Misha Agrawal, the founder of Mish Cosmetics passed away on Thursday April 24.

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5 d. ago Why scientists are blaming influencers for rise in shark attacks

A new study claims social media is responsible for encouraging people to interact with sharks

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5 d. ago Furious fans demand refunds after discovering how influencer REALLY lost weight while selling diet plans

Upset fans were vocal in the comment section of a YouTube video in which Rohner, 37, said she had taken a GLP-1, calling into question the credibility as a spokesperson.

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6 d. ago Student, 21, claims she's found the ultimate hack to avoid hangovers after a night of drinking

Lucy Welcher, (pictured) 21, from Nova Scotia, Canada , has shared her trick to avoid the dreaded nauseous feeling and pounding headache after a night out.

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7 d. ago Jamie Vardy suffers Leicester nightmare after 'massively bad' influence accusation

Jamie Vardy's first game since he announced he's leaving Leicester at the end of the season didn't go to plan, with the captain seeing his penalty saved at Wolves

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8 d. ago Influencers 'are to blame for rise in shark attacks': Scientists say they 'can't believe we have to tell people not to grab an 18

Social media posts encouraging tourists to stroke the creatures have led them to be poked and prodded by ignorant travelers in pursuit of the perfect selfie.

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8 d. ago New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle

A Manchester United star is being romantically linked to a British influencer after she was spotted posting on social media from his flat.

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9 d. ago Horror as GHASTLY cause of death revealed for popular influencer who joked about 'toxic relationship'

An influencer known for her comedy skits and videos recounting her relationship troubles was found dead in a burnt out car.

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9 d. ago How London's pub influencers, the Schoonerati, wrecked pints for the rest of us

Pubs aren’t content farms, writes George Shealy, they’re places for tuning out from the chaos

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1 week ago 6 in 10 young men in the UK turning to masculinity influencers, study says

The majority of men in the UK are engaging with masculinity influencers on a regular basis, as per a new study

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1 week ago Dubai has created ‘world first’ influencer training programme – here’s why

The ‘Beautiful Destinations Academy’ will host three-month content courses in the UAE

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1 week ago Influencer’s horror final months ‘unable to keep food down’ after illness on party island

28-year-old travel vlogger Vanessa Konopka spent her final months bedbound in a hospital after falling ill while visiting a popular island - documenting her final moments online in harrowing footage

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1 week ago Experts issue urgent warning over 'horrifying' tanning method after influencer's 'embarrassing' tip for bronzed glow leaves viewers in shock

While fake tan is a popular way of bringing some colour back to our pallor, some people may be turning to more drastic measures.

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