53 m. ago Vlad and Kim's love in! Russian and North Korean despots laugh, joke, hug and even enjoy a breakfast date together during trip to Beijing

Images captured candid moments between the two leaders as they sat across the table from one another and shared a car ride -underscoring a growing closeness in Russia-North Korea ties.

Politics

2 h. ago Patrick Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's last surviving child, dies at 97

Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of Ernest Hemingway who in emulation of his father lived for years in Africa and later oversaw numerous posthumous works by the Nobel laureate, has died

Events

3 h. ago Sycamore Gap's age revealed: Iconic tree that was felled by yobs is dated using expert technique

The tree, which stood next to Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was cut down by two chainsaw-wielding men in September 2023.

Science

4 h. ago Restoration of Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower shortlisted for architecture award

The project rectified previous restoration mistakes and repaired newly uncovered damage from the Second World War.

Events

5 h. ago ‘Slap on the wrist’: critics decry weak penalties on Google after landmark monopoly trial

Judge said tech giant had monopoly but let it keep Chrome and Android; critics cried foul while Wall Street cheeredA judge ruled on Tuesday that Google would not be forced to sell its Chrome browser or the Android operating system, saving the tech giant from the most severe penalties sought by the US government. The same judge had ruled in favor of US prosecutors nearly a year ago, finding that Google built and maintained an illegal monopoly with its namesake search engine.Groups critical of Google’s dominance in the internet search and online advertising industry are furious. They contend the judge missed an opportunity to enact meaningful change in an industry that has suffocated under the crushing weight of its heaviest player. Tech industry groups and investors, by contrast, are thrilled. Shares in Alphabet, Google’s parent company, have risen 9% since Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Missing boy, 15, 'may have caught train to Manchester' as police search enters second day

Derbyshire Police are concerned for the safety of 15-year-old Dominic

Events

6 h. ago 2 more people charged with helping man accused of killing 4 as he evaded authorities, officials say

Investigators say two more people have been charged with helping a Tennessee man evade authorities after he was accused of fatally shooting four people

Events

6 h. ago Urgent search launched to find missing girl who hasn't been seen for over 24 hours

Olivia was reported missing from Ashton-under-Lyne

Events

7 h. ago Why Federico Chiesa was left out of Liverpool’s Champions League squad

The 27-year-old Italy international missed the cut despite featuring in every league game this season

Sport

8 h. ago Davina McCall's staggering net worth after messy divorce, hidden addiction and shock diagnosis

The award-winning television presenter has had a rollercoaster journey, but is continuing to spread positive messages and is currently working to redefine the mid life period as being a fresh chapter of life

Events

8 h. ago What is Morning Song in Wednesday? Origin of creepy cult finally explained

Wednesday fans finally learned the backstory of the ominous Morning Song cult in the second chapter of season 2.

Politics

8 h. ago US approves $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger

The United States has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, in a rare shift in U.S. foreign policy since former President Donald Trump abruptly suspended most aid through the U.S. Agency for International Development

Economics

8 h. ago Tottenham name Champions League squad as £30m summer signing among six players left out

Tottenham have confirmed a 22-man squad for the Champions League group stage with the likes of James Maddison and Yves Bissouma missing out on the competition

Sport

9 h. ago Search for missing boy prompts review of closed child agency cases

Gardai are searching for a boy who was last seen years ago and is now feared dead.

Events

9 h. ago Chelsea: Alejandro Garnacho included but one summer signing misses out on Champions League squad

Blues’ most recent recruit misses out on 23-man squad

Sport

9 h. ago Tragic mum seen on CCTV 'running from invisible pursuer' hours before she vanished

The body of a devoted mum, who had been suffering with her mental health because of childhood trauma, was found in the River Derwent by police divers, three weeks after she went missing

Events

9 h. ago Reeves names last possible date for Budget as she eyes tax hikes to plug £40bn black hole

Sources tell The Independent the chancellor favours raising capital gains tax and introducing a gambling levy to plug the £40bn hole in public finances

Economics

9 h. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank sends clear message as six stars miss out on Champions League squad

Spurs have named a 22-man squad for the league phase

Sport

9 h. ago Craig Bellamy confident Wales can cope with lengthy list of absentees

Aaron Ramsey, Connor Roberts, Danny Ward, Ethan Ampadu and Nathan Broadhead are among those missing.

Politics

10 h. ago Nigel Farage's lunch date with Trump after claims US visit to 'impress Elon Musk'

The Reform leader found himself squirming when repeatedly questioned about the Epstein Files - which one Congressman suggested might make his lunch with the US President "awkward for your lunch"

Politics