The Independent
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Meet the new Dashwoods: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor Dashwood in a new “Sense and Sensibility” adaptation directed by Georgia Oakley
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Airtel Money slips from float price as unconditional trading starts
Earlier this month, the company launched its Initial Public Offering at a roughly £5.3 billion valuation.
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Scientists discover whole new genus of deep-sea ‘spaghetti worms’ with suction cups
It is rare to establish an entirely new marine organisms
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In The Room
In recent weeks, the Prime Minister has made a series of pointed interventions on Britain’s relationship with the EU. At Labour conference, he said Brexit had done “more harm than good”. In a BBC interview, he suggested it was “possible” that a future Labour manifesto could promise another in-out referendum. And in a podcast this week, he claimed Russia had interfered in the Brexit vote. Burnham clearly has strong feelings about Europe. Today, we ask: why is he bringing the Brexit debate back now? Also, with Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget just two weeks away, we examine the big calls facing the government this winter — from fuel costs to the threat of freezing weather. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Israel returns stolen Greek artefacts as Athens intensifies Elgin Marbles campaign
It is the first such repatriation between the two countries
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Badenoch and Farage embroiled in furious row over Falklands and Chagos Islands
The dispute erupted after Mr Farage ppeared to suggest he would be willing to “trade” the Diego Garcia military base to secure Donald Trump’s silence on the Falklands
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Recruiter Robert Walters hails growth in UK operations after hefty job cuts
The firm’s net fees on its UK market grew 10% to £13.2 million year-on-year in the quarter to September.
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Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme
Thomas Woldbye warned that investment could be lost overseas unless there is certainty over the expansion plan.
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Royal Mail ‘on the brink of collapse’ as union warns 400 workers quitting a week
The Communication Workers Union warned the rollout out of a new delivery system is a ‘major factor’ in workers leaving
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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month
Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability
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Rare video of royal baby shared by Princess Eugenie
Eugenie lovingly praises her husband in her latest post on Instagram
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Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan man convicted over Facebook post
Supreme court order is seen as a major victory for Sri Lanka’s diplomatic efforts
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New Trump rule could put refugees on 10-day countdown clock to stay in the US
Refugee advocates say the Trump administration is trying to sabotage protections and make it impossible for people to defend themselves
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World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
Early Bronze Age vessel was likely built around the same time as the Great Pyramid of Giza
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The simple activity that can lower blood pressure better than moderate exercise
Researchers say immersion in hot water boosts circulation and lowers blood pressure
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A 1960 study predicted the world will end next month. Here’s why
‘Our great-great-grandchildren will not starve,’ acclaimed physicist wrote, ‘they will be squeezed to death’
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1.7 million UK households will not turn heating on this winter – where to find help
More than 15 million homes say they are worried about being cold this winter, a survey has found
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BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn defamation lawsuit
The US president was due to be deposed on Friday but has cancelled due to ‘matters of national importance’
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Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project
Taiwan planned to buy liquefied natural gas from a U.S. project after extraction and could invest up to $4.4 billion in it
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‘Life-threatening’ sting warning as invasive Asian hornet nests surge in Jersey
More than 800 Asian hornet nests have already been identified on Jersey this year, posing a serious public health risk
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The 59p tomato soup voted better tasting than Heinz and M&S
Experts at Which? blind taste-tested over 200 tinned soups – and some great value options came top
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Defence firm submits proposal for weapons factory at Mossmorran site
The Fife Ethylene Plant near Cowdenbeath ceased production in February.
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Boy, 16, has ectopic tooth removed from his left eye socket
Ectopic teeth have been found in the nasal cavity, palate, chin, jaw joint and eye socket
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Scientists discover which dog breeds die younger than others – and why
A study has shown that the way DNA changes with age in dogs could be the reason why smaller pooches live longer
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Russell Brand told friends he wanted to ‘bed 5,000 women’, trial hears – live updates
Russell Brand has been accused at the start of his trial of being a ‘ruthless, calculating and manipulative’ sexual predator
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£20,000 reward offered after body found by member of public in Warwickshire river
The 51-year-old's body was spotted by a member of the public at around 7.45am on April 15
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Lost dog searches for family in Yellowstone as deadly winter looms
A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since September
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Trump suffers humiliating setback as his judge again sides with banned journalists
District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a detailed written decision expanding on his September 24 emergency order
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University handyman sacked after mustard gas mistake sparks pool evacuation
The fire service was called as the pool and gym were being evacuated
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Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him
Katherine Walter teaches her son Will at home, even though he has serious disabilities
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Lung adenocarcinoma: Symptoms, risk factors and prognosis after Pope Leo's diagnosis
The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer after doctors discovered a growth during a routine health check
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Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Guards claim
A vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers is reported to have caught fire and sunk after hitting a naval mine in the 24-mile Strait of Hormuz
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Calls for ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for car insurance with millions affected
‘Too many consumers have already been pushed out of driving or into financial peril’
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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New MOT rules come into force for four types of vehicles today
Drivers will need to make sure they display a special sticker
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Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own making
The new press secretary made an embarrassing faux pas and then cut off the entire event after just a few minutes. It left some serious questions about whether she actually believes what she’s saying, writes Holly Baxter
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Russell Brand trial: Everything you need to know as he faces rape and allegations
The comedian and podcaster is facing accusations of rape and sexual assault from six women
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Chancellor in online marketplace tax crackdown as he plots ‘white van man’ Budget
It comes amid growing concern that Chinese retailers are using online marketplaces to undercut British competitors by evading the 20 per cent VAT on all their sales
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for ripping off customers
Under consumer law, businesses must show customers the total price, including any mandatory fees, clearly and from the outset
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Tories leapfrog Reform in poll for the second time this week
Nigel Farage’s leadership is in crisis after a second poll in 24 hours confirms his party is in third place
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Outbreaks of bedbugs are becoming increasingly common. An expert says why
A flight was cancelled when passengers in the economy section complained to crew they had been bitten by bedbugs
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Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend its airport against recent Houthi attacks
The attacks have struck Saudi airports, killed at least 14 people and forced schoolchildren and businesspeople to stay indoors
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Inventor sues employers for £366m over work on 'high-tech plaster' that made billions
The case is set for a six-week trial in 2028
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MP recalls terrifying parachute accident after plane jump at 15,000ft
The Tory MP described how the skydive went wrong on a ‘grey and windy’ day in Devon
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First cod, now two popular fish and chip alternatives are under threat
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Australian man fighting for life after being stabbed at music festival, family says
Family says Frank Stephen Ramirez is in critical condition with his body ‘covered in horrific injuries’
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Golf clubs and private schools among businesses facing severe water use restrictions
Golf courses and private schools could be banned from using mains supplies to irrigate lawns
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Saudi engineer accused of planting secret listening device inside OpenAI HQ
An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device inside a conference room in what officials say was an effort to capture sensitive conversations about the company’s technology
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Polymarket is taking bets on when Trump’s press secretary Katie Zacharia will be out
Trump’s new press secretary got off to a rocky start Tuesday as she stumbled through prepared remarks and took just three questions before wrapping up her first briefing
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Trump interrupted by protester at Alaska rally — so he fires more ‘your mom’ jokes
Trump fumed at a protester in Wasilla, Alaska, calling them a ‘spoiled child,’ among other insults, after they interrupted his stump speech for Republican Senate candidate Dan Sullivan
