4 h. ago Donald Trump's 79th birthday plans in jeopardy with threat of rain on his huge military parade

Donald Trump is expected to attend a huge military parade in Washington DC on his 79th birthday on Saturday, though safety fears could disrupt the plans

Events

17 h. ago That's just not cricket! Furious players banned from using traditional home ground after local complains of being hit by ball

Three teams are without a home ground while the parish council investigates health and safety concerns - sparking fears for the sport's future in the Essex village.

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51 h. ago Taylor Swift granted temporary restraining order against alleged stalker who claimed to be in relationship with her

The pop superstar says 45-year-old Brian Jason Wagner ‘makes me fear for my safety’

Politics

57 h. ago Taylor Swift files for restraining order against alleged stalker who claimed to be in relationship with her

The pop superstar says 45-year-old Brian Jason Wagner ‘makes me fear for my safety’

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59 h. ago He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free

Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The Independent told his story, Nicholas is in his own home – and even able to talk again. Rebecca Thomas reports

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60 h. ago Urgent search for missing woman last seen in Edinburgh as fears grow for safety

Loved ones are desperate for answers after Toni McNelis vanished in the early hours of Thursday in Edinburgh. Police are urging the public to help trace her.

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3 d. ago NHS trust cleared of manslaughter after woman takes life in mental health unit

Alice Figueiredo died at Goodmayes Hospital in Redbridge in 2015

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3 d. ago Cambridge boat race clash with travellers' funfair: Safety fears after students 'attacked by catapult

The Midsummer Fair is a popular traveller gathering held on a common in Cambridge, opposite many college boathouses, and is one of England's oldest such events dating back to 1211.

Society

7 d. ago London councillor refused permission to install dropped kerb at his home over road safety fears

Mustafa Cetinkaya, who represents Haselbury ward in Edmonton, was initially granted approval for the dropped kerb in September.

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8 d. ago Mental health hospitals in charge of violent criminals allowing biologically male patients who 'self

Mental health hospitals in charge of violent criminals allow biologically male patients who 'self identify' as women to be placed on female wards.

Science

8 d. ago Jewish U.S. senators fear for their safety after Boulder flamethrower attack: ‘Antisemitic to their core’

Violence in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC is a sign of increased threats toward Jewish Americans, the officials told The Independent

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1 week ago Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton's family issue deeply worrying update after her humiliating arrest

US gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton has sparked new fears for her safety following her DWI charge in West Virginia last month.

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1 week ago GMB's Susanna Reid shares fears for her children's safety as she 'tears' guest apart in interview

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was praised by viewers as she grilled Robert Jenrick in a 'heated' interview

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2 w. ago Fukushima soil headed to Japan PM’s flower beds to allay nuclear safety fears

The government has suggested the material, which it describes as low risk, could also be used in roads and infrastructure in other parts of Japan.Slightly radioactive soil from near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be transported to Tokyo and used in flower beds in the prime minister’s garden, in an attempt to prove to a skeptical public that the material is safe.The decision comes 14 years after the plant suffered a triple meltdown in the world’s worst nuclear accident since Chornobyl. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Brit man who vanished in Europe pictured as parents blast 'no contact' from Spanish cops

Matthew Chapman, 24, set off to Europe in a van from Manchester, which was later found abandoned north of Barcelona and has left his mum and dad fearing for his safety

Politics

2 w. ago Pilates instructors reveal their safety fears over 'flimsy' Aldi reformer bed

Aimee Victoria Long, one of London 's top personal trainers, said that the bed has it's pros - including the low price point.

Politics

2 w. ago Tylenol murders: Netflix doc explores the killer who put cyanide in the medicine cabinet and tamper

In 1982, seven people in Chicago died after taking Tylenol laced with lethal cyanide, causing fear and a change in consumer product safety. Two suspects emerged but there were no arrests or answers. Now, a new Netflix docuseries, out May 26, examines the decades-old mystery offering an exclusive interview with one of the prime suspects, writes Andrea Cavallier

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2 w. ago AI revolt: New ChatGPT model refuses to shut down when instructed

OpenAI’s o3 model raises AI safety fears after sabotaging commands for its own self-preservation

Politics

2 w. ago Handing NHS staff police powers to detain mental health patients would have dangerous consequences, health bodies warn

A group of health organisation said that changes to the Mental Health Bill would cause ‘significant harm with dangerous consequences’

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2 w. ago NHS to roll out 'pioneering' A&E units where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

The NHS has announced it will open network of mental health emergency units across England

Sport