JD Vance has said the US is trying to secure a "great" trade deal with the UK as Donald Trump ’s tariffs heighten global trade tensions. The vice president said Mr Trump is “working very hard” on an ...

Eventually, some ancient Egyptians likely welcomed the cats home as adorable pet companions, they say. The domestication and spread of animals driven by cults is not uncommon. For instance, previous ...

The attack follows a deadly Russian missile and bomb attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Trump has blamed Putin, Zelensky and Biden for the lives lost since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Hull is set ‘to become the new Bordeaux’, according to those in the know – but the onslaught of climate change isn't something to be celebrated, argues Helen Coffey ...

Watch live as Nigel Farage makes a Reform UK campaign speech in County Durham on Tuesday, 15 April, ahead of May's local elections.

Insiders have told The Independent that if you want to know what Trump is really thinking, listen to what JD Vance is saying. That is very bad news for Starmer, as David Maddox explains ...

Vechicles set alight in prison car parks and a prison in the southern city of Toulon faced fire from an automatic weapon ...

The latest advice from the Foreign Office (FCDO) says: “Heavy rainfall and flooding in Lanzarote occurred over the weekend. Journeys may be affected. If you are in Lanzarote or travelling to Lanzarote ...

Howe is currently recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia, leaving Tindall to take charge of the team on Sunday for the victory over Manchester United ...

S timming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

Bin strikes in Birmingham could spread across the UK, a union leader has warned, as a bitter dispute over pay continues. Rubbish has been piling up on Birmingham’s streets for over a month, sparking ...

Expedition cruise brand Hurtigruten is currently working on a zero-emission cruise ship to launch in 2030, which will be powered by a 60-megawatt battery pack. This will give it a range of 300–350 ...