Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy Honoured on What Would Have Been Her 100th Birthday
King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II on the 100th anniversary of her birth, saying she would have been deeply troubled by current world events but believed 'goodness will always prevail'. The G...
UK Unemployment Falls Unexpectedly to 4.9% as Wage Growth Hits Five-Year Low
UK unemployment fell unexpectedly to 4.9% in the three months to February, according to official figures, surprising analysts. However, pay growth dropped to its lowest level in five years, with the Bank of England expec...
Fuel Thefts Surge as 'Drive-Offs' Rise Sharply at UK Petrol Stations
UK petrol stations have reported a significant spike in fuel thefts, with so-called 'drive-offs' rising sharply. The surge is linked to a notable increase in fuel costs since the escalation of the Middle East conflict....
Tourist Killed as Mass Shooter Opens Fire Near Ancient Pyramid in Mexico
A tourist was killed after a mass shooter opened fire into a crowd near an ancient pyramid in Mexico. The gunman was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso....
More Than 500 Women a Day Advertised for Sexual Work in Northern Ireland
Campaigners have raised alarm that more than 500 women a day are being advertised for sexual work in Northern Ireland, with many believed to be trafficking victims forced into sex work. The figures have prompted renewed ...
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Car Strikes Pedestrians in Central London
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, has been charged with attempted murder after a car crashed into pedestrians in central London. She also faces charges of grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, and drink driving....
D4vd Singer Faces Murder Charge Over Death of 14-Year-Old Girl
Rising music artist D4vd has been charged with murder in connection with the killing of a 14-year-old girl. The Independent has published a timeline tracing events from his debut single to his arrest....
Cocaine in UK Waterways Alters Behaviour of Young Salmon, Study Finds
A new study has demonstrated for the first time the effects of cocaine contamination on wild fish behaviour, finding that the drug entering rivers and waterways is having a significant impact on young salmon. The researc...
Mandelson Vetting Scandal: Olly Robbins Sacked, to Face MPs After Security Failure
Former senior civil servant Olly Robbins, who served three prime ministers, has been sacked by Keir Starmer and is set to give evidence to the foreign affairs committee over the Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal. ...
Zelensky Calls Trump Envoys 'Disrespectful' for Visiting Moscow Instead of Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised US envoys for travelling to Moscow rather than Kyiv, describing the move as disrespectful. Zelensky said he is prepared to meet Witkoff and Kushner outside Ukraine if the...
US-Iran Nuclear Talks in Jeopardy as Key Disputes and Ceasefire Deadline Loom
JD Vance is set to lead the US delegation in peace talks likely to take place in Pakistan on Wednesday, but Iran has yet to commit to fresh negotiations as a ceasefire expires Wednesday evening Washington time. Iran's ch...
Ancient White Park Cattle Breed Added to UK Priority At-Risk Conservation List
The UK's Rare Breeds Survival Trust has moved white park cattle — an ancient breed whose ancestors are thought to have accompanied the Celts — to its 'priority' at-risk category. New calf numbers last year fell to le...
Funding Cuts Leaving Loch Lomond Tourist Route Littered with Rubbish
A community group that previously maintained the Loch Lomond tourist route has lost its funding and can no longer empty bins along the scenic route. Campaigners warn the cuts are turning one of Scotland's most beautiful ...
Pope Leo XIV Faces Diplomatic Challenge on Final Leg of Africa Tour in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV is concluding a four-nation African journey with a visit to Equatorial Guinea, described as a diplomatic challenge. The stop marks the final leg of the pontiff's trip across the continent....
Trial Opens for Afghan Charged in 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing; Defence Claims Wrong Man
A trial has begun in Virginia for an alleged ISIS militant charged in connection with the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during the US military's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. The defence argues that pros...
Paris Wildlife Hospital Rehabilitates Animals Harmed by Urbanisation
A wildlife hospital in a southeastern Paris suburb is caring for injured, sick and orphaned animals increasingly affected by human activity and urban sprawl. Staff focus on keeping rescued animals wild rather than habitu...
TfL Tube Strikes: London Commuters Warned of Disruption This Week
London Underground drivers are set to walk out in strike action this week, affecting travel across multiple Tube lines. Commuters have been advised to check affected lines and alter their travel plans accordingly....
TikTok Rolls Out Creator Card Feature to Help Content Creators Grow Businesses
TikTok is expanding a new creator card feature following a soft-launch trial period, designed to help content creators develop and grow their businesses on the platform....
Britain's 'Oldest WW2 Veteran' Frank Chester Dies Aged 109
Frank Chester, believed to be Britain's oldest surviving Second World War veteran, has died at the age of 109, nine days after his birthday. His family praised him following his death....
Baby Boy Saved by Rare In-Womb Blood Transfusion at 16 Weeks
A baby boy whose life was saved by a rare blood transfusion performed while he was still in the womb at 16 weeks of pregnancy is now described as a 'chirpy little boy'. The procedure was carried out when his mother was j...