Trump disputes Israel's role in decision to bomb Iran amid national security adviser's claims
Trump pushed back against suggestions that Israel influenced his decision to begin bombing Iran, invoking the 'results of Oct. 7' in a social media post. His own national security adviser had stated that Trump's bombing ...
Chicago cancels Cinco de Mayo parade again over fears of ICE immigration raids
Chicago has cancelled its Cinco de Mayo parade for a second consecutive year due to concerns about immigration enforcement raids. Nearly half of the event's corporate sponsors had withdrawn funding in 2025, and while org...
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice posts image with signs of AI manipulation
Experts at Peryton Intelligence say a photo posted by Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice on X, purportedly showing a diverse group of supporters canvassing in Birmingham, was almost certainly generated or altered using...
Sudan paramilitary commander defects to military as civil war enters fourth year
A high-profile commander from Sudan's paramilitary forces has switched sides and joined the country's national army. The defection comes as the conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year....
Spain launches mass legalisation programme for undocumented migrants
Spain has introduced a mass legalisation measure allowing undocumented migrants to apply for legal status, with applications opening on Monday. The programme is expected to affect a significant number of people currently...
Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel has launched a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine and one of its journalists, accusing them of publishing a 'sweeping, malicious and defamatory hit piece' about his lead...
Reform's mass deportation plan to save 'billions' dismissed as not credible
Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK's plan to deport refugees would save the UK billions of pounds. The Refugee Council rejected the proposal, saying reassessing hundreds of thousands of asylum decisions was 'not a seriou...
Met Gala exhibit challenges fashion norms with diverse body mannequins
An upcoming exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art examines 'the dressed body' across centuries of art history. The show notably departs from the industry standard by featuring mannequins representing a range of bo...
Mandelson failed security vetting months before Starmer claims he knew
The Independent's political editor David Maddox reports he informed Downing Street of Peter Mandelson's security vetting failure seven months before Prime Minister Keir Starmer claims he was made aware of the issue. The ...
Two arrested after accelerant bottle thrown at synagogue in Harrow
Two people have been arrested following an attack on the Kenton synagogue in Harrow, north-west London, in which a bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the building....
Anti-Islam campaigner Valentina Gomez barred from UK ahead of Tommy Robinson rally
US anti-Islam activist Valentina Gomez has been blocked from entering the United Kingdom, where she had been due to speak at a Tommy Robinson rally. Gomez attracted international attention after burning the Quran during ...
Most-challenged books of 2025 revealed as US book bans hit record highs
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom recorded challenges to 4,235 different works in 2025, with bans remaining at record highs across the United States. The ALA has published a list of the e...
Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has briefed MPs on a 'security matter' involving the arrest of a former parliamentary staff member under anti-hacking legislation. No further details about the individual or the alleged ...
Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98
Desmond Morris, the celebrated zoologist, surrealist painter, and broadcaster, has died at the age of 98. He was best known for his landmark 1967 book The Naked Ape....
Morrisons store manager says he was dismissed for restraining shoplifter
Sean Egan claims he was sacked by Morrisons after tackling a repeat shoplifter who became aggressive while being escorted from the supermarket. The case raises questions about retailer policies on staff intervention duri...
UK Household Confidence Falls to Three-Year Low Amid Iran War Turmoil
British household confidence has plunged to its lowest level in three years, driven by economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran war. The figures reflect the growing impact of the conflict on consumer sentiment in the ...
Trump's 'Garden of American Heroes' unlikely to have even one statue by July 4 deadline
Donald Trump's ambitious plan to install 250 life-size statues of American historical figures by Independence Day appears set to fall far short, with reports suggesting not even a single sculpture may be ready in time. T...
National Guard deployment in Washington continues at $1 million per day with no end date set
The National Guard remains deployed across Washington DC at a cost of approximately $1 million per day, with no timeline announced for their withdrawal. The lingering presence has received little political attention desp...
US Supreme Court to hear case on religious preschools excluded from state-funded programme
The Supreme Court will consider a challenge brought by Catholic preschools in Colorado who argue the state violated their religious rights by excluding them from a taxpayer-funded programme due to their admission policie...
Timeline of arson attacks on London Jewish sites as pair arrested over synagogue fire
Two people have been arrested in connection with a fire at a London synagogue, as authorities release a timeline of recent arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in the capital. Ambulances, two synagogues, and a charity ha...