What age is too old to start deep-sea diving? Expert’s answer may surprise you: ‘Safer than flying’

Famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle warns that humanity is ‘perilously close to tipping in the wrong direction’ when it comes to our seascape — and can never bring back the oceans we had — but, she tells ...

Let rich pensioners opt out of state pension in exchange for OBE, Labour pressure group urges Burnham

Exclusive: Amid growing pressure on the public finances, a Labour Party pressure group has urged Andy Burnham to ‘allow rich, well-off pensioners to opt out of their state pension for 3+ years in retu ...

50mph speed limits and double cost of second homes: What Burnham should do in first 100 days, according to Labour pressure group

Exclusive: Labour Party pressure group Compass has put together a report - seen by The Independent - outlining 100 policies for the new prime minister’s first 100 days ...

Temperatures hit 38.1C as UK hottest day of the year record broken – weather latest

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, ...
Opinion

We’ve hit 38C with millions in drought – and Brits are not ready for what’s to come

With travel routes paralysed, emergencies declared and more than 1,000 wildfires burning through the UK this year, government adviser Lucy Easthope explains why we need to wake up to reality ...

Clacton by-election live: Voters brave heatwave to cast ballots as Nigel Farage battles Count Binface to retain seat

The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs ...
The Independent

Candidates ripped for continuing to take Max Miller’s campaign cash amid domestic violence allegations

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Dad says mental anguish from deadly Airbnb fire has left him haunted by trapped wife’s screams: lawsuit

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon dies aged 33 after suffering brain injury that left him unable to walk

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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‘Haven’t had milk in three months’: Sailor’s texts reveal deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln, report says

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general

Attorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his first speech since taking the reins of the beleaguered agency, promising rank-and-file staff that he ...
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Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...