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Israel-Hamas war – live: Gaza ground offensive ‘only the beginning,’ Netanyahu warns

October 28, 2023

Residents in Gaza told ‘window to act is closing’ as ground offensive expands

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Israel enters ‘second stage’ of war in Gaza with troops and tanks – alongside ‘unprecedented’ bombardment

October 28, 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu says war will be ‘long and difficult’ – while fears grow over the situation for Palestinian civilians in the Strip as communications go …

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People have spent years searching for England’s buried elephants – they might finally have an answer

October 28, 2023

Local legends say elephants from travelling ‘wild beast’ shows like Bostock and Wombwell’s Menagerie, were buried across the country

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Israel-Hamas war – live: IDF tell people in northern Gaza to evacuate immediately ahead of ground operation

October 28, 2023

Israel Defence Forces said it had conducted more air strikes on Hamas targets over the last 24 hours

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Essex boy with Italian twang – History-maker Ollie Bearman impresses in Mexico

October 28, 2023

On Friday, Bearman made history by becoming the youngest British driver to step foot in an F1 machine at a Grand Prix weekend.

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin ‘loses entire brigade’ as Moscow suffer painful losses in latest battle

October 28, 2023

The Russian Army has suffered over 400 casualties a day in a drive to take the city of Avdiivka, Kyiv said

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Maine mass shooting suspect found dead – police

October 28, 2023

Police say the suspect in a Lewiston, Maine shooting, where 18 people were killed, has been found dead.

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Hurricane Otis – latest: Fears grow for people still missing in Acapulco after storm killed 27

October 28, 2023

Four people are missing after the strongest ever storm to make landfall on Mexico’s west coast

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Abercrombie & Fitch and ex-CEO face sex-trafficking lawsuit

October 27, 2023

The US fashion brand is jointly accused with its former CEO of participating in a sex-trafficking venture.

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Voices: Like Hasan Minhaj, I exaggerate funny stories for effect – who doesn’t?

October 27, 2023

Should a stand-up be held to account for fabricating elements of the stories they tell on stage? Comedian Vix Leyton explains why embellishing anecdotes is …

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Voices: Have men just found a way to be even creepier online?

October 27, 2023

It’s no secret that toxic men will go to extraordinary lengths to berate, bore and belittle women on the internet. But that doesn’t mean I …

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Where wellness began: Discover heavenly holistic stays and natural experiences in relaxing, restoring Greece

October 27, 2023

Boasting a rich holistic history and stunning natural surroundings, Greece is the perfect place for a boosting break

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s troops ‘executed for retreating’ as Moscow ‘faces heavy losses’ in Avdiivka

October 27, 2023

The Russian Army has suffered over 400 casualties a day in a drive to take the city of Avdiivka, Kyiv said

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From country to pop, 2014 nostalgia to 2023 reality — it’s time for Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’

October 27, 2023

Taylor Swift’s reimagined “1989” is here, the album that ushered in the first Peak Swift era — revisited at the height of her massive pop …

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F1 icon Willy T Ribbs: ‘There were death threats – but I was never going to play the victim’

October 26, 2023

A pioneer and trailblazer, Willy T Ribbs made history as a Black racing driver. The man they called ‘Uppity’ speaks to Kieran Jackson about his …

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Voices: It’s Black History Month – how many Black historical figures can you name?

October 26, 2023

The UK knows ‘shockingly little’ about Black British history. And more than half the population could not name any Black British historical figures at all. …

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Online Safety Bill: divisive internet rules become law

October 26, 2023

The legislation requires firms to remove illegal content but has attracted privacy concerns.

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Online Safety Act becomes law in the UK

October 26, 2023

The new internet safety rules will be overseen by Ofcom.

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: North Korea hands over 1,000 containers of weapons to Putin’s war machine

October 26, 2023

North Korea is set to become one of Russia’s ‘most significant’ arms suppliers alongside Iran and Belarus

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AI risks bio weapons but new jobs on the way – PM

October 26, 2023

Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep.

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Maine shootings: at least 16 reported dead in Lewiston as police hunt gunman – latest updates

October 26, 2023

Police order people to shelter in place as they respond to mass shootings at two locations in city of Lewiston; Robert Card named as person …

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Lewiston shooting: Reports of 22 dead as police hunt gunman – live

October 26, 2023

Police urge residents to shelter in place during hunt for gunman

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Lewiston shooting: Police hunt active gunman after incident in Maine – live

October 26, 2023

Police urge residents to shelter in place during hunt for gunman

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Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund TV channel: Kick-off time and how to watch Champions League online

October 25, 2023

Everything you need to know about the Champions League fixture

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Scientists see huge explosion in space – and it could tell us where life came from

October 25, 2023

Scientists have watched one of the most powerful explosions ever seen – and it could explain where life came from.

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Australia state visit to feature talk of submarines and tech partnerships — and a lavish dinner

October 25, 2023

President Joe Biden is hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a state visit that’s intended to deepen the partnership between the two allies

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Hurricane Otis makes landfall in Mexico as ‘catastrophic’ category 5 storm – live

October 25, 2023

Hurricane Otis could become the most powerful storm ever to hit Acapulco on Mexico’s Pacific coastline, affecting at least one million people

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The best ways to work-out in 22 minutes – as study finds this is magic number for offsetting ‘negative impact of sitting’

October 25, 2023

A fitness pro shares how to make the most of a short workout.

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kremlin addresses Putin heart attack rumours as Sevastopol targeted

October 25, 2023

Moscow claimed Ukraine launched an ‘underwater sabotage’ attack near Sevastopol, Crimea

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Sepsis failings still causing too many deaths – ombudsman

October 25, 2023

Patients are still dying due to failings highlighted more than a decade ago, the health ombudsman says.

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Britney Spears: The Woman in Me review – Raw, unfiltered and breathtaking in its rage

October 24, 2023

Fans of the pop superstar will be disturbed by the relentlessly bleak portrait painted by her globally anticipated memoir

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STAYC – K-pop group in Rangers top ‘mix-up’ at Texas gig

October 24, 2023

The band mistakenly wore vintage jerseys of the Scottish football team instead of local baseball team the Texas Rangers.

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kremlin addresses Putin heart attack rumours as Sevastopol targeted

October 24, 2023

Moscow claimed Ukraine launched an ‘underwater sabotage’ attack near Sevastopol, Crimea

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Cargo ship crash – latest: Body found and four still missing after British boat sinks in North Sea

October 24, 2023

Rescuers are racing to find several missing people

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Several missing after ships collide in North Sea – officials

October 24, 2023

The British Verity has reportedly sunk after it crashed into the Bahamian Polesie on Tuesday morning.

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Court transcript costs are exploitative – victims

October 24, 2023

A rape survivor tells BBC Newsnight she was quoted £7,500 for a transcript of her trial by a firm.

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On this day in 2018 – Christian Wade quits rugby in bid to launch NFL career

October 24, 2023

The then 27-year-old left Wasps but returned to rugby with Racing 92 in 2022 after failing to make the Buffalo Bills roster.

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Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury – study

October 24, 2023

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players’ brains.

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Dallas police sued over violent arrest – after realising they had the wrong person

October 23, 2023

Silvester Hayes suffered ‘emotional distress and post-traumatic stress syndrome’ following the incident, which subsequently led to the loss of his job and home

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Manhunt underway for Maryland judge’s shooting suspect – live

October 23, 2023

Judge Andrew Wilkinson made a key ruling in suspect Pedro Argote’s divorce hearing just hours before he was shot dead in his driveway in Maryland

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Trump news – today: Ex-president hits out after leaked audio reveals Melania bikini comments

October 23, 2023

Mar-a-Lago member claims Mr Trump told Melania to walk around the Palm Beach club in a bikini

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Virgil van Dijk will show he is Premier League’s best once more – Sami Hyypia

October 23, 2023

The Liverpool captain is getting back to the form he showed before a serious knee injury in 2020.

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Storm Babet – live: Met Office ice warnings issued as flooding could last days

October 23, 2023

Grandmother, 83, among those killed as Storm Babet causes widespread flooding

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s forces keep pressure on Avdiivka as six killed in Kharkiv strike

October 23, 2023

Further 16 people injured in mail depot blast, with several in serious condition in hospital, says official

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‘I won the lottery – now I play pool for England’

October 23, 2023

Neil Jones spent many hours sharpening his pool-playing skills to qualify for England call-up.

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Storm Babet floods could last for days – officials

October 23, 2023

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf will travel on Monday to one badly affected area.

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Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels – analysis

October 22, 2023

Environmental campaign groups analysed data gathered through Freedom of Information requests.

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We’re after seven teams – Unai Emery plays down Villa’s Champions League chances

October 22, 2023

Villa are two points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City.

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F1 live streams: Free link to watch US Grand Prix race online

October 22, 2023

Sky Sports and Channel 4 broadcast coverage of Formula 1 in the United Kingdom

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Virat Kohli helps India stay perfect at World Cup – but misses out on historic century

October 22, 2023

The hosts won by four wickets in the battle of two unbeaten sides

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Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women’s Super League latest score, goals and updates from fixture

October 22, 2023

Follow all the action from Kingsmeadow

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Storm Babet – live: Six dead and travel chaos as warning flooding ‘could last for days’

October 22, 2023

Roads closed and rail services in chaos as man dies in water in Shropshire while hundreds of homes flooded

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Moscow air strike on distribution centre in Kharkiv kills six, says official

October 22, 2023

Russia renews attack near Adviika on Friday ‘despite heavy materiel and personnel losses’, says think tank

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Boy Parts author Eliza Clark: ‘Everything’s become bland – people just don’t want the slop anymore’

October 22, 2023

The 29-year-old novelist behind bestsellers ‘Boy Parts’ and ‘Penance’ – and named one of Britain’s future literary stars by Granta – speaks to Adam White …

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On This Day in 2010 – Wayne Rooney makes shock U-turn after Man Utd quit threat

October 22, 2023

The England striker had announced his intention to leave Old Trafford but changed his mind to agree new terms.

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‘England’s greatest ever player’ – football pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

October 22, 2023

The world of football has united in tribute to Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday.

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What the papers say – October 22

October 22, 2023

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.

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Storm Babet – live: Death toll rises to six as floods cause chaos

October 22, 2023

Roads closed and rail services in chaos as man dies in water in Shropshire while hundreds of homes flooded

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Strictly Come Dancing week five highlights – from Amanda Abbington no-show to Ellie Leach surprise

October 21, 2023

Biggest talking points from the latest episode

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‘Get out the way!’ – Stream turns to torrent during Storm Babet

October 21, 2023

Video shows a tree toppling and being washed away as the Balruddery Burn is hit by Storm Babet.

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Rushdi Abu Alouf: My daughters beg for Gaza City return – but our old lives are over

October 21, 2023

The BBC’s Rushdi Abu Alouf describes his family narrowly avoiding a drone attack – and being displaced four times in 15 days.

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UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight updates and results tonight

October 21, 2023

Follow live updates from the lightweight-title rematch and co-main event, plus undercard action in Abu Dhabi

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin ‘loses 50 tanks as troops launch fresh Donetsk offensive’

October 21, 2023

Russia renews attack near Adviika on Friday ‘despite heavy materiel and personnel losses’, says think tank

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Storm Babet – live: Major incidents declared as three killed during flood chaos and red weather warnings

October 21, 2023

Roads closed and rail services in chaos as man dies in water in Shropshire while hundreds of homes flooded

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Storm Babet – live: Major incidents declared as three killed during flood chaos and red weather warnings

October 21, 2023

Roads closed and rail services in chaos as man dies in water in Shropshire while hundreds of homes flooded

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Mental health help for under-fives overlooked – report

October 21, 2023

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say.

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What the papers say – October 21

October 21, 2023

Surprise results from the Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections feature among the front page stories.

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F1 live streams: Free link to watch US Grand Prix qualifying online

October 20, 2023

Sky Sports and Channel 4 broadcast coverage of Formula 1 in the United Kingdom

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US households can now order four free Covid tests from the government – latest guidelines

October 20, 2023

An updated Coronavirus booster is now being rolled out nationwide

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Arabs in Israel face reprisals over online solidarity with Gaza

October 20, 2023

Citizens who post on social media in support of Palestinians under bombardment threatened with arrest or sacking Israel and Hamas at war – live updates …

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Gaza diary part six: ‘I wish I were a bird with no borders or limits, spreading my wings …’

October 20, 2023

Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, recounts the past few days in Gaza: the joy of a decent night’s sleep; the plight of disabled people; and how …

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Trump threatened with jail for breaking gag order in NY case – live

October 20, 2023

He has already been warned about his social media posts…

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The PS5 Slim’s exact release date may have leaked – here’s everything you need to know

October 20, 2023

The new machine is lighter, slimmer and comes with a detachable disc drive

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Storm Babet – live: Fears for man trapped in floodwater after woman dies during red weather warning

October 20, 2023

Power cuts and travel disruption in UK as Storm Babet unleashes torrential rain

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Woman spends 15 years getting revenge on man who wronged her friend – including breaking off his engagement

October 20, 2023

‘You’ve been quietly dismantling this dumb man’s life for years,’ says TikToker

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Eric Cantona – the singer: ‘The Rolling Stones should support me’

October 20, 2023

The football idol on singing about his kung fu kick and why his debut album will be recorded live.

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Independent readers give their verdict on electric vehicles – from ‘not the answer’ to ‘the best option’

October 20, 2023

Have your say: Fears of a post-Brexit spike in prices aren’t the only problem with EVs say divided Independent readers

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv makes ‘breakthrough’ on Dnipro river as Moscow warns US of ‘grave’ mistake

October 20, 2023

Russia’s ambassador to US says a ‘reckless’ decision was made

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AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 13 – 19, 2023

October 20, 2023

Palestinians wounded in Israeli airstrikes arrive at a hospital in the Gaza Strip, mourners attend the funeral of an Israeli woman killed by Hamas militants …

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Consistent lack of sleep may increase risk of future depressive symptoms – study

October 20, 2023

People with a stronger genetic predisposition to short sleep were more likely to develop depressive symptoms.

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Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen loses attorneys ahead of trial – live

October 19, 2023

It marks the latest twist in the tragic 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams

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Trump lawyer pleads guilty in Georgia as NY fraud trial resumes – live

October 19, 2023

Sidney Powell’s plea comes day before jury selection set to begin in Fulton County as former president’s civil fraud trial continues in New York

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Jim Jordan set to stop House Speaker vote for now – reports

October 19, 2023

The Republican is expected to back a plan to temporarily empower the acting Speaker, Patrick McHenry.

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv makes ‘breakthrough’ on Dnipro river as Moscow warns US of ‘grave’ mistake

October 19, 2023

Russia’s ambassador to US says a ‘reckless’ decision was made

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Storm Babet – live: Met Office issues rare red weather warning as storm causes floods in Ireland

October 19, 2023

Met Office warns Storm Babet could cause flooding, power cuts and travel disruption in the UK

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Woman spends 15 years getting revenge on man who wronged her friend – including breaking off his engagement

October 19, 2023

‘You’ve been quietly dismantling this dumb man’s life for years,’ says TikToker

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Britain needs economic and fiscal policy ‘reset’ to fight future crises – report

October 18, 2023

The Resolution Foundation is warning the UK is on course for debt to rise to around 140% of economic output over the next 50 years.

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Here’s what will happen next — maybe — as Jim Jordan pushes to become House speaker

October 18, 2023

Jordan to push ahead with second vote today after 20 House Republicans vote against him on first ballot

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Women should get NHS menopause checks at 40 – MPs

October 18, 2023

Ministers want the check included in the NHS Health Check offered to those aged between 40 and 74.

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Jim Jordan braces for second House speaker vote today after humiliating defeat – LIVE

October 18, 2023

Second vote to be held at 11am ET on Wednesday after GOP rebellion

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The most overpriced tourist attractions revealed – and the top three are in the UK

October 18, 2023

Iconic British attractions were deemed unaffordable based on visitor reviews

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s forces suffer blow as Kyiv fires US ATACMS missiles for first time

October 18, 2023

The war has proved costly for both Russia and Ukraine

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Biden Israel trip – live: US president to ‘ask tough questions’ as he arrives to Tel Aviv

October 18, 2023

US president to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after hundreds died in an explosion at a hospital in Gaza

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England have qualified for Euro 2024 — now it’s about winning it

October 18, 2023

England 3-1 Italy: In a rematch of the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, Gareth Southgate’s side looked like potential European champions as they set the …

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What the papers say – October 18

October 18, 2023

A dramatic escalation in the Gaza conflict dominates Wednesday’s front pages.

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UK will work to ‘find out what happened’ after Gaza hospital blast – Cleverly

October 18, 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the ‘innocent civilians in Gaza’ must be protected after footage showed the building in flames.

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Majority of public overestimates asylum seeker numbers in UK – charity poll

October 17, 2023

The British Red Cross said conversations around refugees and asylum issues ‘can be polarising and often includes misconceptions’.

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Republic of Ireland heading in the right direction – striker Callum Robinson

October 17, 2023

Ireland have won only two of their Group B qualifiers to date.

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Jim Jordan critics hope to torpedo speaker bid in second vote – LIVE

October 17, 2023

Twenty Republicans vote against GOP speaker nominee in worse than expected result

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Is France v Scotland on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 qualifier online tonight

October 17, 2023

Everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s friendly

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