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January 9, 2026
Bafta Awards longlist sees Leonardo DiCaprio thriller lead way with 16 nods
‘Hamnet’, ‘Sinners’ and Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ have also notched up an impressive amount of mentions on the list
The Independent
January 9, 2026
How parking on the pavement could soon land drivers with big fines
How parking on the pavement could soon land drivers with big fines
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Luigi Mangione back in court as lawyers argue arrest was ‘Marvel movie’ spectacle
Friday's hearing, Mangione’s first trip to Manhattan federal court since his arraignment, is also expected to cover his bid to exclude certa...
The Independent
January 9, 2026
John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis shows over ‘unsafe situation’ after ICE shooting
Comedian said he did not want to ‘put anyone at risk’ as demonstrators clash with federal agents in large-scale protests across the city
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Father of ICE agent who shot Renee Good breaks silence over killing
‘You would never find a nicer, kinder person,' Ed Ross said
The Independent
January 9, 2026
US boards fifth tanker as military stalks the oceans for Venezuelan oil
The latest seizure comes hours before Trump is set to meet with top oil executives
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Morrissey returns: Former Smiths frontman announces new solo album
Controversial singer is preparing to release his first album in six years after a number of delays
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Expert reveals why older people are more susceptible to this year’s flu outbreak
Flu rates are ‘showing no signs of a drop’ in over-85s, a leading epidemiologist has warned
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Trump says US will soon start attacking drug cartels on land - but offers few details
In an interview with Fox, the president claimed drug cartels were “running” Mexico and hinted the country could be his next target
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Changes to Grok amid sex image scandal are ‘insulting’, says Downing Street
Changes to Grok amid sex image scandal are ‘insulting’, says Downing Street
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Why Morocco is pausing frozen sardine exports
Why Morocco is pausing frozen sardine exports
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Trump to unveil Gaza peace board as 13 people killed in latest airstrikes
The phased ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas remains in its initial stages
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Golden Globes 2026: Everything that you need to know
The Golden Globes kick off Hollywood’s awards season on Sunday with comedian Nikki Glaser hosting the event
The Independent
January 9, 2026
World’s oceans absorb more heat in 2025 than any other year
World’s oceans absorb more heat in 2025 than any other year
The Independent
January 9, 2026
‘Beautiful’ girl, 9, died from single stab wound to chest, inquest hears
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with Aria Thorpe’s murder and is due to stand trial in June
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Wildfires rage out of control in Patagonia as thousands of tourists evacuated
Wildfires have raged through Patagonia, forcing the evacuation of at least 3,000 tourists. Several forest areas near the Andes mountains in...
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Reform accused of ‘betraying’ election pledge with council tax rise
Reform accused of ‘betraying’ election pledge with council tax rise
The Independent
January 9, 2026
PM: Grok changes ‘insulting’ after deepfake creation restricted to paying subscribers
Downing Street says move to restrict AI tool is ‘not a solution’ after sexualised images of women and children were generated
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Polanski says Greens could form pact with Labour
Polanski says Greens could form pact with Labour
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Can ICE agents shoot at moving cars?
Can ICE agents shoot at moving cars?
The Independent
January 9, 2026
TV reporter blasted by Storm Goretti struggles to stay upright during broadcast
A reporter was forced to cling to a rail during a live TV broadcast as fierce winds from Storm Goretti battered the UK. Multiple weather ale...
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Ukraine ‘treating Russia’s hypersonic missile strike as a war crime’
Ukraine ‘treating Russia’s hypersonic missile strike as a war crime’
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Here’s why Greenland is so rich in natural resources
Here’s why Greenland is so rich in natural resources
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Here’s when it will snow in the UK next – according to the Met Office
Here’s when it will snow in the UK next – according to the Met Office
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Britain battered by Storm Goretti as shop fronts torn off and power lines downed
Storm Goretti has battered parts of the UK overnight, leaving tens of thousands of properties without power as heavy snowfall and winds of u...
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Australia bushfires: Aerial video shows charred landscape after ‘catastrophic’ fires
Aerial footage shows the extent of damage caused by “catastrophic” bushfires in Australia’s Victoria state, which has forced communities to...
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Fetty Wap released from prison three years early after drug trafficking conviction
Rapper, best known for hits ‘Trap Queen’ and ‘My Way,’ was sentenced to six years in prison in 2023
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Rail passengers facing ‘epidemic of violence’ as police reveal impact of cuts
British Transport Police have fewer frontline officers to deal with crime - despite a rise in the numbers of offences
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Woman reveals addiction to popular cold remedy as experts urge seven-day limit on use
A woman has revealed she has been battling a 23-year addiction to nasal sprays, as new research reveals the risk of using the sprays long-te....png?trim=0,0,0,0&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Have your say: How ready is the UK to send troops to Ukraine?
Is the UK’s pledge to send troops to Ukraine realistic in 2026, or does it risk overstretching a military already under pressure?-members-douse-a-home-in-Longwood-VIC-bdhf14ep.jpeg?trim=45,604,608,375&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Three missing as ‘catastrophic’ bushfires sweep through southern Australia
Firefighters were battling around 30 active blazes across the state on Friday, with Victoria under the highest possible fire danger rating
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Woman killed in suspected shark attack after arm torn off swimming in Virgin Islands
Arlene Lillis, from Minnesota, was pulled from the water by two other beachgoers who tried to save her life
The Independent
January 9, 2026
BBC Radio One names Skye Newman as Sound of 2026 winner
‘To think that Sound Of started the year I was born, 2003 and now I’m a winner,’ says the 22-year-old singer
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Councils to be given new powers to fine drivers parking on pavements
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The Independent
January 9, 2026
King’s White House visit threatens to be overshadowed by Portaloo
While the US president received pomp and pageantry on his UK visit, Charles faces a more humble welcome across the pond
The Independent
January 9, 2026
ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good’s award winning poem ended on a poignant note
The shooting of a 37-year-old poet and mother-of-three in Minneapolis has rocked the nation
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Honduras politician injured after bomb thrown at her head during TV interview
A politician was injured after an explosive device was thrown at her head during a television interview in Honduras. Gladys Aurora Lopez, th...
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Flagship Reform council plans to raise tax by almost 4%
In real terms, an average Band D household will see council tax increase by an estimated £67.47 per year under the changes.jpg?width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Golden Globes 2026: Full list of nominees
’Adolescence’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ were also shortlisted ahead of the ceremony
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Greens could join pact with Labour – but not while Starmer’s in charge, Polanski says
Exclusive: Zack Polanski tells The Independent that doing a deal with a Starmer-led Labour Party would ‘lead to a worse version of Nigel Far...
The Independent
January 9, 2026
IVF breakthrough for older women as eggs ‘rejuvenated’
IVF breakthrough for older women as eggs ‘rejuvenated’
The Independent
January 9, 2026
When will it snow next in the UK after Storm Goretti?
Storm Goretti will ease away on Friday, but it won’t be long until the UK sees snowfall again
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Alan Cumming ‘broke’ Pedro Pascal while filming Avengers: Doomsday
The ‘Traitors’ host returns as X-Men superhero Nightcrawler in the upcoming Marvel epic
The Independent
January 9, 2026
‘Nature has helped me heal’, says Kate on 44th birthday
The princess made the comments as part of Kensington Palace’s quarterly Mother Nature video series.
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of benefit claimants taken on by devolved agency
Hundreds of thousands of benefit claimants taken on by devolved agency
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Lib Dem-Labour coalition with Ed Davey as PM ‘least unpopular’ option among UK voters
More than a third of voters (36 per cent) said they would support such a result while 45 per cent said they would oppose it
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Princess Kate turns 44 after surprise NHS hospital visit
Princess Kate turns 44 after surprise NHS hospital visit
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Princess Kate says she is ‘deeply grateful’ as she celebrates her 44th birthday
The royals dropped in on NHS workers on a tea break in West London to offer support amid the challenging winter period, which has seen a sur...
The Independent
January 9, 2026
Here’s why Greenland is wanted so much, according to a geologist
The island’s concentration of natural resource wealth is tied to its hugely varied geological history over four billion years
The Independent
January 9, 2026