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November 21, 2024
Jack Straw: Prescott had a wariness towards people like Blair and me
From fun nights on a ‘ship of shame’ on the Thames, to the acts of kindness and loyalty behind the scenes, John Prescott’s former cabinet c...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Sadiq Khan invites Donald Trump to celebrate Pride in London
The London mayor had a long-running row with Donald Trump during his first term in the White House
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Britain’s debt nightmare: why more tax rises could be on the way
Borrowing in October hit £17.4bn, close to record levels. James Moore asks how long it will be before Rachel Reeves is forced to impose more...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Ex-lawmaker makes bizarre comparison between RFK Jr and Jeffrey Dahmer
Denver Riggleman joined the mounting criticism of some of the president-elect’s cabinet picks
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Who is Matt Gaetz’s ‘wifey’ Ginger, standing by her husband amid sexual allegations?
Gaetz’s 30-year-old wife Ginger describes herself as his ‘wifey’ in her Instagram profile bio. Rhian Lubin reports
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Trump to sign executive actions on immigration on day one: ‘Like nothing in history’
The incoming administration is planning several immediate orders to kick off his anti-immigration agenda
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Hopes of trillion dollar climate fund dim at Cop29
Campaigners fear the Baku summit may fail to establish a trillion dollar goal calling finance talk a ‘credibility test’ for UN talks
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Piers Morgan mocks Ellen DeGeneres over move to England after Trump win
Former TV host and her wife have reportedly put their Montecito estate on the market and moved to rural England
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Frozen in time discovery finally shows what sabre-toothed cats looked like
Russia’s permafrost is melting and revealing animal remains and other ancient traces
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Poll show Harris is still a favorite to run in 2028 primaries
Other Democrats like Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer have been named as potential candidates
The Independent
November 21, 2024
From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to troops: How Europe is preparing for World War III
As Britain announces a review on defence spending, much of Europe is busy preparing for an act of war that would demand a Nato response. Her...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Human skull found on LA beach raises questions about missing Air Force vet
Michael David Vanzandt, a 44-year-old father-of-three and two-tour war veteran, was last seen on March 5 2016 in Hermosa Beach
The Independent
November 21, 2024
British backpackers in hospital and four others dead after Laos methanol poisoning
Simone White and Bethany Clarke have both been named as it emerged that four people have died following an incident in the backpacking hotsp...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Why has the ICC issued a warrant for Netanyahu? Will he be arrested?
The Israeli prime minister has condemned the issuing of the warrant – calling it ‘absurd’
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Rescuing treasure from trash: Sanitation workers help find missing diamond
The owner of the diamond was ‘hoping for a miracle (and a way to open the Big Belly),’ officials said
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Daniel Khalife jury retires in case of prison escapee accused of spying for Iran
Daniel Khalife’s barrister called the plot more ‘Scooby-Doo than 007’
The Independent
November 21, 2024
The importance of education in tackling domestic abuse
Schools need to educate young people about consent and respect in order to address the root causes of domestic abuse, according to ambassado...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Elon Musk’s father claims UK has ‘gone back 400 years to Tudor times’
Elon Musk’s father has accused England of “going back 400 years to the Tudor times” as he called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign. Errol Musk...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Morning Joe hosts reveal main ‘takeaway’ from controversial Trump meeting
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have been facing backlash for visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Aircraft carriers not safe from UK defence cuts, defence secretary confirms
Defence secretary John Healey told MPs that £500 million of cuts he annnounced on Wednesday will not be the last
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Leaked DOJ investigation into Matt Gaetz alleges web of payments over three years
The diagram charts how Gaetz and his associates allegedly sent thousands of dollars via Venmo to dozens of people involved in the ‘sex parti...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
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November 21, 2024
I’m a Celebrity live: Maura Higgins prepares to enter jungle
It was revealed on Wednesday’s show that two more celebs are joining camp
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Woman accused of dousing victim in gasoline and setting her on fire
Savannah Renee Adams, 28, was out on bond at the time after being charged with hitting another woman in the head with a metal pipe
The Independent
November 21, 2024
‘If Russians invaded Eastern Europe tonight, we would fight,’ says British general
Lieutenant General Rob Magowan said, ‘If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it would fight tonight.’ The Royal Marines general was...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Starmer denies claim storm shadow permission only came as Trump panic measure
Prime minister told decision to allow Ukraine to use UK-made missiles within Russia ‘too little, too late’
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Trump unveils latest merchandise grift: $10,500 signed American Eagle guitars
President-elect takes break from choosing cabinet members and planning next administration to promote his latest merchandise
The Independent
November 21, 2024
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over war in Gaza
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyhu, accusing him of crimes aga...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Rights groups slam US move to send antipersonnel landmines to Ukraine
US president makes controversial decision just two months before he is set to exit White House
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Fox News host Jesse Watters claims men shouldn’t wish other men ‘happy birthday’
‘Men don’t wish men happy birthdays,’ the Jesse Watters Primetime host claimed, as Joe Biden turned 82
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Mapped: The rural Labour MPs most at risk from farmer inheritance tax backlash
The Tories could take advantage of farmers’ anger to regain dozens of seats lost to Labour in rural areas, as inheritance tax changes prompt...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say
Palestinian health officials say the death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Captain Tom villagers ‘embarrassed’ over tarnished legacy of national hero
After the charity watchdog found the family of Captain Tom repeatedly benefitted personally from a foundation set up in his name, neighbours...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Nikki Haley issues scathing putdowns of Trump cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr
Former UN ambassador in Trump’s first administration warned against ‘Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese sympathizer’ Gabbard
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Watch: John Prescott makes cameo appearance in Gavin and Stacey as Nessa’s ex-lover
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott made a cameo appearance in the BBC hit comedy series Gavin and Stacey as character Nessa’s former...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Police report reveals graphic details about Hegseth sexual assault allegation
The police report said that Hegseth, tapped as Trump’s defense secretary, physically blocked the door to stop the woman from leaving his hot...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Man separated from family who froze to death tells court of gruelling US border trek
’I was very scared. I wanted to have help from someone, but there was no one’
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Live: Healey faces MPs as Ukraine fires British missiles at Russia for first time
Watch live as defence secretary John Healey faces MPs on Thursday (21 November) as Ukraine fired British missiles at Russia for the first ti...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Watch live: Former health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence at UK Covid inquiry
Watch live as former health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence at the UK’s Covid inquiry on Thursday (21 November).
The Independent
November 21, 2024
‘You’ll die alone’: Daughter tells French man accused of drugging wife in rape trial
Dominique Pelicot has admitted to orchestrating scheme to have men rape his wife while she was unconscious
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Trump cabinet updates: House ethics committee to vote on releasing Matt Gaetz report
President-elect’s pick for attorney general was investigated by House panel two years ago and its dossier could yet be published ahead of Se...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Hitchhike killer to be executed with controversial nitrogen gas method
Critics of the nitrogen gas method claim the first two people executed shook for several minutes
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Florida man sues Netflix over streaming issues during Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul match
Thousands of viewers complained about buffering issues during match
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan tears up discussing Laken Riley murder
Donald Trump’s border czar pick Tom Homan teared up discussing the murder of Laken Riley during a live TV interview. Ms Riley, 22, never ret...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty if convicted of Idaho murders, judge rules
Judge ruled that Idaho’s death penalty statute is ‘consistent with contemporary standards of decency’
The Independent
November 21, 2024
John Prescott death: Former deputy prime minister dies aged 86
Labour veteran passed away in homecare surrounded by family
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Adrian Chiles defended from mockery over Liam Payne funeral outfit
‘This is a heartwarming touch from Chiles,’ one person said after discovering reason behind attire
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Tony Blair chokes up in emotional tribute to John Prescott: ‘I’m devastated’
Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair choked up as he paid an emotional tribute to Lord John Prescott. The former UK deputy prime minister di...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Late politician John Prescott had cameo role in BBC series Gavin And Stacey
Mr Prescott made a cameo appearance as himself in the final episode of the third series.
The Independent
November 21, 2024