The Independent
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The hidden problem behind UK job vacancies hitting a five-year low
Small business owners call for help from the Chancellor
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Member of Bush family reveals he is ditching the GOP and voting Democrat in Texas
Neil Bush, whose father and brother have both served as Republican presidents, says that ‘character matters more than party affiliation’
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King pays tribute to Aberfan 60 years after disaster killed 114
An entire generation was almost wiped out when 150,000 tonnes of coal waste engulfed Pantglas Junior School in 1966
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Spitfire fuselage kept in man’s garage for decades sold for £18,000
Peter Arnold, aka ‘Mr Spitfire’, used to bring the fuselage onto his drive for the public to see
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What does French protest slogan ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’ mean?
The slogan, featuring a mixture of Arabic and French, has appeared on signs across France as young people protest - but it’s origins are murky
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Two girls, both 15, accused of plotting mass shooting at California high school
The teenagers, who attend separate schools in Riverside County, are suspected of conspiring to carry out an attack at Corona High School on an unspecified future date
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Royal Mail must improve or face government action, Burnham warns
Andy Burnham said the postal service had been 'unacceptable for far too long' as it has struggled to meet its targets to deliver letters
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Government urged to ‘come clean’ on new alcohol tag scheme
The SCRAM alcohol monitoring bracelet had a 97 per cent success rate with offenders but is being replaced by a new model
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Israeli forces detain and then release US congressional candidate at West Bank harvest
Israeli forces have detained Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the West Bank
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Millions of mothers still don’t have clean water to give birth. It’s time to act
In my home country of Ethiopia, 45 per cent of healthcare facilities function without a water supply, and 60 per cent have either no or a limited level of sanitation, writes Frehiwot Gebrewold
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Driver is fatally shot while crossing the George Washington Bridge
Police say a 46-year-old man was fatally shot as he drove over the George Washington Bridge
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Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news
There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business
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Over 500 in South Africa sickened in outbreak linked to poor water quality
Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness linked to poor water quality in two cities
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Toxic chemical leak sparks mass evacuation as mysterious haze blankets Ohio city
Some Ohio residents have been ordered to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin
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Country votes to bring back death penalty just six years after abolishing it
Capital punishment will again be used for crimes including terrorism, espionage, and treason
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27 people fall ill after Salmonella outbreak tied to raw oysters
The bacterial infection can cause bloody diarrhea, a high fever and vomiting to the point people can’t keep liquids down
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PM finally approves Jackdaw drilling – but energy secretary ‘set to reject Rosebank’
A ruling on Rosebank - which would emit around seven times the carbon of Jackdaw and would produce oil that would mainly be exported - is expected later this year
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Thousands of students and teachers march through Greek capital to protest high cost of living
Students and teachers in Athens are marching for affordable student housing and more state investment in education
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Macron hits back at Trump's ‘stupid’ comments about French riots
President Donald Trump has used the violence to rally his political supporters, urging Macron to ‘close your borders and take control before it is too late!’
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Athens building explosion leaves four injured after suspected backpack blast
The explosion at a building in central Athens occurred on Wednesday
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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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Red Lobster baits diners with new $12.99 deal — and yes, it involves shrimp
Deal includes two shrimp flavors, side, signature biscuits and warm brownie sundae
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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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Iran and Russia exploiting France riots to weaken the West, say researchers
Government, police, and intelligence sources claim foreign agitators helped whip up the violence during Saturday’s widespread protests
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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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GOP strategists begging Trump to stay in White House and not campaign: report
President Donald Trump’s presence in the field not universally popular, with some GOP operatives wishing he would keep a lower profile this midterms cycle
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Russia says it has detained a German who faces charges for serving in Ukrainian army
Russia's top domestic security agency says it has detained a German national who is alleged to have served in the Ukrainian army
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What does the government’s Jackdaw decision mean for Rosebank?
Rosebank is Britain’s largest remaining untapped oil field, located about 80 miles north west of the Shetland Islands
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Epstein lawyer and accountant ‘knowingly participated’ in his sex trafficking: suit
Attorney General Raúl Torrez targets Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn in first state enforcement action against Epstein associates
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New Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation
New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant
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Tories slam ‘unfair’ YouTube tax plan as millions abandon BBC licence fee
Exclusive: The Tories have broken their silence on plans to extend the licence fee to streaming services as data shows millions are planning to stop paying for the BBC
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Reform reports ITV and journalists to police over undercover racism sting
Reform staff and volunteers were ‘psychologically manipulated and damaged by ITV’s undercover reporters’
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National Express owner in talks over £282m takeover deal
Mobico shares jumped by around 33% to 39.5p after the talks were confirmed on Wednesday morning.
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How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will work
Turkey has submitted a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament for ratification
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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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Antisemitism review settles debate over banning pro-Palestine badges in schools
It comes after a rise in antisemitic incidents across schools and colleges
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Rob Reiner’s children fight to keep parents’ murder evidence secret
Nick Reiner, 33, is charged with murdering his father, 78, and mother, photographer Michele Reiner, 70, who were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home
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Beloved 118-year-old restaurant set for shock comeback after closure
Cole’s has long claimed to be the originator of the French dip sandwich
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A chemical tank explodes in Ohio, forcing evacuations and prompting fears of another blast
A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place due to fears of a toxic release
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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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Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’
The US president has urged ministers to ‘go full blast’, while calling on them to ‘take down the costly and ridiculous windmills’.
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Ukraine war live: Trump’s peace envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
The US envoy flew into Russia's second city on Wednesday morning to review new ideas on ending the war
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Powell promises change after ‘shocking scale’ of antisemitism in schools revealed
The independent review, led by Sir David Bell, found that around one in five pupils said they had witnessed antisemitism – and the figure rose to three in five of Jewish pupils who participated in the survey
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Venezuelan family scored a Trump pardon after giving $50M job to Alina Habba: report
Habba, who recently married a Turkish billionaire, denied playing any role in the pardon process
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Sean Spicer has some pointed advice for Trump after Katie Zacharia exit
Trump’s most recent press secretary, Katie Zacharia, lasted less than a week at the podium after a disastrous first briefing
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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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Mural of World War II hero Donald Rose unveiled on Ilkeston Town Hall
Mr Rose, who fought in North Africa during the war, died in 2025 aged 110
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November 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Trump’s Oval Office outburst has social media questioning his mental state
Trump directed his outburst at The Independent's White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg
