1 hour ago Can Labour survive its identity crisis? Ask chief political commentator John Rentoul anything

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions as Labour grapples with a welfare reform crisis, mounting pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership, and growing doubts over Rachel Reeves’s position

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2 h. ago Parenting expert reveals important reason why you SHOULD teach your child to answer back

Jon Fogel, a parenting educator, has revealed that the best defence against abuse isn't necessarily about limiting contact with other adults or avoiding sleepovers.

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7 h. ago Celebrity skirt dupes: Our fashion editors scoured the High Street to track down astonishing clones of slimming, anti

For those intent on keeping cool in the hot weather, a simple pair of shorts would seem the easy sartorial answer. But what if the very thought brings you out in a wave of 'but-my-legs!' anxiety?

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11 h. ago Trump 'suffers serious dementia' as he refers to himself as 'detainee' in Alligator Alcatraz gaffe

Donald Trump has been accused of suffering from dementia after he referred to himself as a "detainee" during a bizarre and rambling answer to a question from a journalist

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17 h. ago Matt Hancock admits 'protective ring' around care homes was 'impossible' during fiery exchange at Covid inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock was in combative mood during a bad-tempered appearance before the Covid-19 Inquiry, at which he defended his actions during the pandemic.

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18 h. ago Riddle is 'impossible' if you can't find answer 'staring you in face'

This riddle may seem impossible to solve – but if you spot the clue hiding inside the question, you're bound to get it correct. So can you figure it out?

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20 h. ago British base jumper who worked on Mission Impossible died as wingsuit failed in Alps tragedy

Daredevil Dylan Roberts, 32, was killed 20 seconds into a flight from a base jumping cliff in Italy in June 2022. Concluding his death was a "tragic accident", coroner Margaret Taylor said Mr Roberts was a skydiving instructor who took safety extremely seriously

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20 h. ago Crucial question Bryan Kohberger must answer at Idaho murders plea deal hearing today: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Bryan Kohberger hopes to plead guilty to all charges in the murders of four University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

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21 h. ago Virat Kohli’s death stare in London goes viral as fans capture him & Anushka on a chill day out

Virat Kohli’s death stare in London goes viral as fans capture him & Anushka on a chill day out  India Forums

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23 h. ago Moment The Chase’s Bradley Walsh accepts ‘incorrect’ answer from Jenny Ryan

Watch as Bradley Walsh accepts an “incorrect” answer from The Chase’s “The Vixen” on Monday (30 June).

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24 h. ago Donkey Kong Bananza: gorilla finds his groove with Mariah Carey on his shoulder

For his first Nintendo Switch 2 appearance, DK goes on a rhythmic rampage, powered up to new hulking heights by singing sidekick Pauline. It’s big, brash and impossibly enjoyableWhile searching for gold in the dingy mines of Ingot Isle, a severe storm sweeps dungaree-donning hero Donkey Kong into a vast underground world. You think he’d be distraught, yet with the subterranean depths apparently rich in banana-shaped gemstones, DK gleefully uses his furry fists to pummel and burrow his way towards treasure. From here, the first Donkey Kong platformer since 2014 is a dirt-filled journey to the centre of the Earth.Much like the Battlefield games of old, Bananza is built to let you pulverise its destructible environments as you see fit. That seemingly enclosed starting area? You can burrow your way through the floor. Bored with jumping through a cave? Batter your way through the wall instead. There’s a cathartic mindlessness to smashing seven shades of stone out of every inch of the gro...

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26 h. ago Has a team won the Champions League without beating any league champions? | The Knowledge

Plus: top scorers for two clubs in one season, very old under-21 players and much moreMail us with your questions and answers“Has a team won the Champions League without beating any reigning champions?” asks Paddy French. “And if not, which teams have beaten the fewest champions to win it? And which teams have beaten the most champions in winning the Champions League/European Cup?”Let’s just clarify that Paddy is referring to reigning league champions, here, not reigning European champions, to which we had a few answers. Even in an era in which many Champions League teams are also-rans from the big leagues around Europe, the answer to the first question is no. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Women in India don’t want ‘safe zones’ – they want to enjoy public spaces as equals | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Segregation does not make going outside any safer or more comfortable for women – it only reinforces the idea that the public sphere belongs to menA couple of weeks ago, I was in an upmarket neighbourhood in Delhi for a photoshoot. The sun was already unforgiving, and only a handful of walkers and joggers had dared to step out in the heat. A few children, on their summer break from school, gave curious glances in our direction, but they quickly lost interest and returned to their games. Women walking by offered quick looks, but the men stared – every single one who passed us.Then one went a step further. Mid-shoot, he walked straight up and interrupted us. At first, we smiled – out of habit, out of conditioning – thinking that he would leave. But he didn’t. Instead, his questions turned increasingly personal. From “What are you doing?” to “Do you have an Insta page?” and “Where do you stay?”, the questions grew increasingly intrusive. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon in first round by nerveless Dayana Yastremska

Ukrainian beats French Open champion 7-6 (3), 6-1Gauff’s loss provides biggest upset of tournament so far“Yeah, this definitely sucks,” said a tearful Coco Gauff. She was trying, and struggling, to put her finger on why she had become the most high profile casualty of a typically consequential first round at Wimbledon. “I don’t know, I just feel a little bit disappointed in how I showed up today.”The question before the tournament was whether Gauff could cement her standing at the top of the game by adding Wimbledon to this year’s French Open title for a “Channel Slam”. The answer turned out to be a rather decisive “no”. The second seed was knocked out in less than two hours on Tuesday evening, with the biggest shock how easily she was dispatched by the Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago The Chase fans speak out as Bradley Walsh accepts 'wrong' answer over drink

Jenny Ryan, also known as the Vixen, competed against two contestants in the final round of ITV's the Chase in an episode hosted by Bradley Walsh that aired yesterday

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43 h. ago Living next to Wimbledon is like being in lockdown again! Angry residents say simple tasks like calling a plumber during tennis tournament is impossible

Mikael Grut, 92, claims that the return of Wimbledon has cut him off from visitors, with barriers, security staff and red tape making simple tasks like calling a plumber near-impossible.

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44 h. ago The Chase fans rage 'what is going on here?!' as Bradley Walsh accepts 'incorrect' answer from Jenny Ryan

Monday's episode saw Nick, 65, Laura, 41, Aiden, 22, and Vivienne, 59, take on Jenny, 43, AKA The Vixen in a bid to win some cash.

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46 h. ago Best ever Mission Impossible film with 'never a dull moment' and 98% rating as full series ranked

Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible franchise has been a fan favourite since the first film's release in 1996, but which movie ranks as the best - and which is the worst?

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46 h. ago Taylor Fritz's WAG Morgan Riddle reveals impact watching him at Wimbledon has on HER body

US tennis star Taylor Fritz, ranked fifth in the world, made his glamorous girlfriend's heart race for all the wrong reasons on Monday, as he almost exited the first round.

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49 h. ago ITV's The 1% Club puzzles viewers over question that's 'impossible' without clue

Viewers of the ITV game show The 1% Club were left baffled by a recent question that it's claimed 99% of people can't answer correctly - but some insisted it was 'too easy'

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