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What to know so far as six women testify in Russell Brand rape and assault trial
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in a London trial
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Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research
Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence
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Trump weighs in after his envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
President claims Russia has been barely involved in Iran war despite evidence to the contrary
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York teen's night with the stars at extraordinary reunion with surgeon who saved him
A York heart patient has paid tribute to the pioneering surgeon who saved thousands at an extraordinary reunion at the Pride of Britain Awards.
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Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits
Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing.
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Meet couple who met when they were 8 and ran bakeries, pubs and hotel together
The couple have led an "interesting and busy" life.
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Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years in north London
Grocer launches Cricklewood store as part of £1bn investment plan, with Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, to follow next month
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PHP: What is it and why did it spark a global cyber security scramble?
AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.
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Aneurin Bevan’s personal security file was ‘remarkably tame’ – National Archives
Some in UK’s security services questioned why Welsh Labour firebrand was of interest
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Women take to social media to break the taboo of UTIs
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
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MI5 monitored politician behind NHS for two decades, newly-released files show
Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan first came to the attention of the security service in the 1930s amid concern about his links with prominent communists
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The graduates ditching the UK to work abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
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Bayern Munich: 'Ridiculous' Harry Kane underlines Ballon d'Or credentials
Why Declan Rice backs his England team-mate Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or after Arsenal's draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
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UK City of Culture: Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham shortlisted for 2029
The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.
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Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study
Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia.
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The real reasons US politicians are getting older
No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?
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Burnham backs pioneering clinical trial that could speed up Alzheimer’s treatments
Experts in the new trial are looking to see whether treatments help with issues such as poor memory and thinking problems
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JK Rowling says she has faced ‘death, rape and torture threats’ over trans views
The Harry Potter author argued that current ‘trans activism’ is ‘elitist to its core’ and affects mainly women who are not in positions of privilege
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Former Tory election candidate suspended over contract killing claims
Jack Ross was filmed allegedly discussing with an undercover reporter violent options to deal with enemies
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'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy
Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".
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Trump weighs in after his envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
President claims Russia has been barely involved in Iran war despite evidence to the contrary
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Police granted more time to question men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
The two men were re-arrested on Tuesday
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Motorcyclist jailed after filming himself riding at 189mph and goading police
Amin Belechguer was handed a prison sentence at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday
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Killer Billy Dunlop says he felt 'euphoric' after murder but has 'turned life around'
Killer Billy Dunlop has told a parole board he felt “euphoric” when he murdered young mother Julie Hogg but says he is now rehabilitated.
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle to star in North East Sister Act tour
Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle join the cast of Sister Act, which will arrive in Sunderland during its UK tour.
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“The ultimate destination for Pokémon fans”: The first permanent Pokémon store outside Asia is coming — and I'm already praying for my bank account
Pikachu and co are coming to the capital
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Home Office lifts deportation order for man, 62, who has lived in UK for 50 years
Department drops efforts to return Tony Hall to Barbados, a country he left at 12 and where he has no living relatives
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Here's what passengers think of John Swinney's plans for the bus network
Bus users in Glasgow have shared their opinions on the Scottish Government's latest public transport plans, as buses could return to public control
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Glee reboot: The US high school musical comedy-drama is to return on Hulu and Disney+
Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.
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Glastonbury Festival 2027 coach tickets oversold in admin error
Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.
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Fashion store celebrates birthday at York shopping centre with special discount
A popular menswear store at York Designer Outlet is marking its second birthday – and shoppers can join the celebrations with a special discount. Charles Tyrwhitt has been welcoming customers to its York Designer Outlet store since 2024,...
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The UK green belt ‘battlegrounds’ set to see the most new houses under Labour plans
Ministers revealed earlier this year that green belt land will developed on ‘in exceptional circumstances’
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Fury of French youth explodes across borders: Bel Trew unpacks the chaos
Battles near the Louvre, graffiti over Place de la République, protests along the Champs-Élysées, and shopkeepers trying to fight off looters and plumes of tear gas. Long-standing fury from youth in France has exploded into these fiery scenes. Rage has spread across borders, with protests erupting in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Albania. Why is this happening, and what does it mean? The Independent's Chief International Correspondent unpacks the chaos as more protests are planned.
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Trump’s special envoy tells Vladimir Putin he is a ‘humanitarian’
Steve Witkoff, the United States’ special envoy, lauded Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” for releasing a “wrongfully detained” American as Moscow continued bombing civilians in Ukraine. “You talk so much about my president, President Trump, being a humanitarian. You are a humanitarian also, sir, and I salute that, I commend you, and I thank you again,” said Witkoff in a clip posted by Russian state media as he met with Putin in St Petersburg. Witkoff is continuing attempts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (October 20). On Wednesday, Russia released 74-year-old teacher Stephen James Hubbard, who had been held for four years over claims he was a Ukrainian mercenary. Russia has continued its bombing of Ukraine, killing 328 civilians in September alone.
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Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears
The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
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Besieged Yemeni city on verge of ‘unmanageable’ crisis, aid workers warn
Water and fresh food running out in Taiz as fighting intensifies and Houthi advance cuts off most supply routes
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Noel Clarke appears in court over sexual offence charges
The charges were brought after an investigation that began in September 2025
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Son of young mum killed by 'evil' Billy Dunlop says he 'robbed him of his childhood'
The son of a Julie Hogg who was killed by “evil” Billy Dunlop has told a parole board how he “robbed him of his childhood”.
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The Oppo Find X10 is a pro-level phone masquerading as a standard flagship
I’m confused as to why a phone as good as the Oppo Find X10 doesn’t carry the ‘Pro’ name.
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Urgent search launched to find missing man with links to York
North Yorkshire Police has joined an extensive search for missing man, Matthew Thompson, who has connections to York.
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I worked in goverment during UK riots – controlling them is a balancing act
While riots in France lead to increasingly dramatic measures, ex-deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara expalins the importance of what governments do during mass unrest. Report by Maja Anushka
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Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
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SpaceX lifts mood but hot inflation limits gains
The FTSE 100 index ended up 19.88 points at 10,752.88.
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Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the decision would ‘protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter’.
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Heartwarming moment 'inspiring' North East surgeon of 30 years gets Pride of Britain
Pioneering North East heart surgeon Asif Hasan has received the 2026 Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award after saving hundreds of children's lives.
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Woman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal’, court hears
Brand, 51, faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women
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Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament
While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
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Gallery dedicated to David Hockney reopens at Bradford's Cartwright Hall
A gallery dedicated to the late David Hockney, which was one of the final projects the artist was involved in, has re-opened in Bradford this week.
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Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament
Met police investigating after referral from PSNI about allegation former DUP leader raped woman in 2016
