7 h. ago Yemeni separatists plan to hold independence vote within two years

Seven killed in strikes on south as Saudi-backed government moves to recapture key region from STCYemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north in two years, after their seizure of swathes of the country last month triggered a major feud between Gulf powers.The Southern Transitional Council leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, called on the international community to sponsor talks between concerned parties in the south and north on a path and mechanisms that “guarantee rights of the people of the south”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: What financial resolutions will you make for 2026?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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1 week ago Thomas Skinner's row with BBC in tatters as Strictly Come Dancing voting numbers emerge

Thomas Skinner's claims of vote rigging on Strictly Come Dancing appear undermined after independent poll showed he received just 1.4 per cent of votes

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1 week ago Thomas Skinner's true Strictly voting figures revealed leaving BBC fight in tatters

Thomas Skinner’s explosive legal threat against the BBC saying they rigged the vote appears to contradict an independent poll vote showing him bottom

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2 w. ago Epstein files: Democrats vow to fight Trump officials’ plan to hold back some documents, slamming ‘violation of federal law’ – live

Lawmakers accuse justice department of defying the Epstein Files Transparency ActUS legislators say justice department is violating law by not releasing all Epstein filesEpstein files to be released after months of delays from Trump officialsFBI director Kash Patel has said “no one is above the law” after a Wisconsin judge was found guilty on Thursday of helping a migrant evade a planned immigration arrest outside her courtroom.Patel is the latest member of President Donald Trump’s administration to celebrate what it sees as a victory in its effort to deter interference with its hardline immigration tactics. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Top Democrat slams justice department plan to hold back some Epstein files despite today’s deadline – live

Chuck Schumer comment comes after deputy attorney says ‘several hundred thousand’ files would be released but some may be held back temporarilyEpstein files to be released after months of delays from Trump officialsFBI director Kash Patel has said “no one is above the law” after a Wisconsin judge was found guilty on Thursday of helping a migrant evade a planned immigration arrest outside her courtroom.Patel is the latest member of President Donald Trump’s administration to celebrate what it sees as a victory in its effort to deter interference with its hardline immigration tactics. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Do you have a side hustle outside your main job?

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2 w. ago Vote in our Independent Women poll: Have you had the ‘superflu’?

Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines

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3 w. ago Senate fails to advance bills to avert massive Obamacare premiums hike for millions of Americans

Senate remains divided over Obamacare premiums and abortion while millions of Americans stare down a financial deadline

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3 w. ago Voices: ‘Absolute madness not to’: Why Independent readers back a return to EU customs union

Our community say the Commons’ dramatic 100–100 tie on plans for a bespoke UK–EU customs union has intensified the debate over Brexit’s economic fallout, with many arguing that renewed alignment is both necessary and politically overdue.

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3 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Have you lost money as a result of a scam?

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3 w. ago Merz offers to host Ukraine talks so deal not done ‘above Europe’s head’

Leaders of Germany, France and UK hold ‘detailed’ call with Donald Trump about latest draft of peace plan

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3 w. ago US and Ukraine will hold peace talks TODAY after Trump warned Zelensky: Make a deal by Christmas

The US and Ukraine will hold talks today on a draft peace plan to end the war with Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed.

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3 w. ago What will it take for UK to rejoin customs union after rebel Labour MPs back Commons Brexit vote?

A new bill calls for the UK to open talks with the EU – here are the facts

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4 w. ago GOP lawmakers rip MTG for skipping votes after she announced her resignation from Congress

Greene announced her shocking decision to step down from congress on November, following months of clashes with the GOP, MAGA and president Donald Trump himself

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