2 h. ago Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft

Ukraine's new defense minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges as Russia's invasion continues

Politics

48 h. ago Elon Musk's X blasted for 'monetising abuse' over sexualised images created by Grok

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall told MPs that AI was being used to create images of women 'tied up and gagged, with bruises, covered in blood and much, much more'.

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3 d. ago JD Vance believes Grok's sexualised pictures on X are 'unacceptable', says foreign secretary

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has revealed JD Vance has been sympathetic to the UK's position on manipulated images being produced by AI chatbot Grok.

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9 d. ago Bye bye, Keir! Psychic Sally reveals her political predictions for 2026 and it's not good news for the Prime Minister

Do they ever tell us the truth? No they don't. But I'm going to tell you the truth. I'm going to tell you what Psychic Sal sees for Keir...You're out Keir. You're going in June!

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1 week ago Millions on Universal Credit urged to make key check to avoid missing out on extra payment landing in bank accounts now

MILLIONS of people on Universal Credit need to do a key check to avoid missing out on an extra benefit payment. The Christmas bonus is a one-off £10 payment that normally lands in bank accounts during the first full week of December. It is automatically paid to people who receive one of more than 20...

Economics

1 week ago Ministers considered holding indyref on same day as 2011 election, papers reveal

The matter was considered – but ultimately rejected – by then first minister Alex Salmond’s cabinet in 2010.

Politics

2 w. ago J.K. Rowling tells politicians to take trans activists' threats seriously after the Mail revealed mob is planning to smash the offices of senior ministers

The celebrated Harry Potter author took to social media platform X to describe the militant trans group Bash Back as part of a 'totalitarian movement'.

Politics

2 w. ago Ditch Starmer to boost hopes of winning next election, say Labour voters in new poll

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

Politics

2 w. ago Poll shock for Starmer: One in three Labour voters thinks PM should go

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

Politics

3 w. ago 1.5 million people issued festive food warning over 4 'problem' items

Over one million people are affected, with experts urging people to avoid drinking and eating certain items during the festive season

Events

3 w. ago "Harrowing" drug death total in region revealed as MSP calls out ministers

The number of deaths linked to drugs in Forth Valley for the first three quarters of 2025 have seen a sharp rise compared to the same period 12 months ago.

Politics

3 w. ago Keir Starmer recalls toughest day as PM which ‘broke my heart’

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed his worst day as prime minister, describing it as “so hard”.

Politics

4 w. ago Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to ‘be proud’ of what he died doing

Lance Corporal George Hooley was killed in an accident while observing Ukrainian forces testing a new defensive weapon.

Events

4 w. ago NHS warns people on these medications to avoid one particular food and drink

The NHS has urged millions of people on certain medications including statins and amlodipine to avoid this product due to serious health risks

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4 w. ago NHS 'avoid two drinks' alert in place for millions who take warfarin

The common medication could struggle to work properly if combined with this juice

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4 w. ago NHS alerts that grapefruit may be risky for millions on statins and anxiety meds

NHS health guidance warns millions in the UK taking certain medications to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice due to dangerous interactions

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