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William Hague hits out at ‘two jobs’ rival Peter Mandelson as they battle for Oxford role

Former Tory leader says Labour peer Lord Mandelson cannot be UK ambassador to the US and chancellor of Oxford University

Independent TV: William Hague in conversation with Geordie Greig

PM ‘fled like a rat’ as farmers beseige Labour conference

<p>Elon Musk shakes Donald Trump’s hand. Trump joked he ‘can’t get rid of’ the billionaire on Wednesday</p>

Musk says he wants ‘super high IQ’ workers for DOGE — but they may not be paid

XL Bully ‘lunged for baby’ strapped to mum amid surge in dog attacks

<p>Lord Blunkett was injured falling in the gap</p>

Lord David Blunkett blasts London Underground ‘death traps’ after falling through gap

<p>Harshita Brella’s life was cut short, police said </p>

Police name young woman found dead in boot of car in London

<p>Allison Pearson claims Essex Police had “upgraded the accusation from Non-Crime Hate Incident to offence under the Public Order Act” </p>

Police investigating crime after columnist’s social media post

<p>A couple comfort each other while looking at the fire in a residential building after an attack by Russian drones on Kyiv, Ukraine</p>

Russia is secretly developing a petrifying new weapon

<p>Rotten Roman: Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ </p>

State of the arts Features

Gladiator 2 is an awful mess – no wonder it made Russell Crowe uncomfortable

<p>Pete Wicks</p>

Strictly viewers divided over scores for ‘awful’ Cha Cha

Strictly Come Dancing live: Competition returns to Blackpool

<p>Engine issue: British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner at London Heathrow</p>

Travel

Cost of flights to soar to record high next year

<p>Simona, 46, and David Pappalardo, 47, pictured before David’s death in June</p>

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‘I was left with a crippling energy bill after keeping my dying husband warm during cancer care’

<p>Compass needles in the northern hemisphere point in the direction of the magnetic North Pole, and the location varies as a result of the changing contours of Earth's magnetic fields</p>

Magnetic North Pole moves closer to Russia

Eric Idle explains reason for Monty Python feud with John Cleese

<p>20-year-old Lester McLennan travelled to the Giant’s Causeway area on November 1 </p>

Search for tourists who handed in backpack of vanished hiker

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to Airbus in Broughton, Flintshire (Danny Lawson/PA)

Starmer warned not to take Trump bullying ‘on the chin’ over EU trade threat

<p>Mike Tyson (left) and Jake Paul after their fight </p>

Three words sum up Paul vs Tyson – and offer one simple solution

<p>Art Garfunkel (right) with his son, Art Garfunkel Jr</p>

The Saturday InterviewFeatures

Art Garfunkel: ‘I’m in the mood to work with Paul Simon again’

<p>‘With so many people looking for answers, the promise of self-made success resonated strongly’ </p>

Life coaches are everywhere – and many are taking advantage of you

<p>Leah Woods, Kate Moss And Sadie Frost at the Supergrass Party, Astral Club, London, in 1999 </p>

Don’t believe the haters – the Nineties was a great time to be a woman

<p>Zelensky has criticised Scholz’s discussion with Putin </p>

LiveUkraine

Zelensky accuses German chancellor of opening ‘Pandora’s box’ after Putin call

<p>The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever pric</p>

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Black Friday 2024 live: Latest offers from John Lewis and Cult Beauty

<p>Animal rescuer Lynea Lattanzio with a handful of her many cats</p>

‘I lived with 150 cats – and was told to get rid of them in two weeks’

Independent campaign

What it’s like inside a domestic abuse refuge

Lifestyle & Culture

<p>The Main Square in Krakow, complete with its Christmas tree</p>

The cheapest Christmas markets in Europe this December

<p>Pedal to the metal: Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park’s new vocalist Emily Armstrong </p>

From Linkin Park to Limp Bizkit, how nu-metal is making a comeback

<p>Travel-related deals don’t end with Cyber Monday </p>

What is Travel Tuesday – and what are the best travel deals?

<p>Crowd listening to ColdPlay perform during day four of Glastonbury festival </p>

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Glastonbury tickets 2025 live: Coach tickets now sold out

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<p>Rachel Gunn, aka Raygun, became a viral sensation </p>

The return of Raygun: Mocked for her ‘nil points’ Olympic routine, the breakdancer may have the last laugh

Father Ted star Jon Kenny dies aged 66

<p>A reportedly AI-generated fake image showing Donald Trump on the campaign trail with young Black voters</p>

Gen Z caused the US election shock – and could do the same here

Tyrrell Hatton swore numerous times and snapped a club during round three of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Hatton called a ‘terrible influence’ after foul-mouthed course rant

<p>Consumer group Which? asked British supermarkets to choose a non-vintage champagne that costs up to £50</p>

Supermarket’s £25 champagne beats Moët & Chandon in taste test

Davina McCall health update issued after urgent brain tumour surgery

<p>The I’m a Celeb cast of 2024 </p>

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I’m a Celeb: Filming underway as Mabuse, Rooney and others arrive

<p>Road signage is posted just outside of Emerson, Manitoba</p>

A family froze to death crossing the Canada-US border

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<p>Leah Woods, Kate Moss And Sadie Frost at the Supergrass Party, Astral Club, London, in 1999 </p>

Don’t believe the haters – the Nineties was a great time to be a woman

Ahead of a documentary on ‘Loaded’ magazine and the much-maligned lad culture that defined an era, Katie Puckrik, who coined the term ‘ladette’, argues that the freedom to be smart, hilarious, sexual and loudly opinionated is something that should be celebrated

Don’t believe the haters – the Nineties was a great time to be a woman

Ahead of a documentary on ‘Loaded’ magazine and the much-maligned lad culture that defined an era, Katie Puckrik, who coined the term ‘ladette’, argues that the freedom to be smart, hilarious, sexual and loudly opinionated is something that should be celebrated

<p>Leah Woods, Kate Moss And Sadie Frost at the Supergrass Party, Astral Club, London, in 1999 </p>

<p>Leo is seen by many as being one of the architects behind the Trump 2.0 era</p>

In Depth

Meet Leonard Leo – Trump’s secret weapon in a religious war on American liberals

<p>Dinner party essentials: ‘Warm hearty food in the middle of the table and good conversation all around’ </p>

Recipes for the ultimate winter dinner party according to a star chef

<p>Desperate measures: Frances McDormand in ‘Blood Simple’</p>

Blood Simple was ‘too sleazy’ for Hollywood – but it changed cinema

<p>According to Ofcom, an estimated 91 per cent of 11-year-olds in the UK now own a smartphone</p>

In depth

It’s time to ‘divorce’ your children from their phones

<p>According to Ofcom, an estimated 91 per cent of 11-year-olds in the UK now own a smartphone</p>

In depth

It’s time to ‘divorce’ your children from their phones

<p>A gold bitcoin sign is seen at the entrance of a cryptocurrency exchange on 8 November, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey</p>

Bitcoin is surging – and the Trump boom could be just the start

<p>John Folkes talks for the first time in a documentary about being ordered to fly through the mushroom clouds of four atomic bombs</p>

The betrayal of atomic veterans could be the next Post Office scandal

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Black Friday

<p>From beauty to tech, there are plenty of deals to get us excited </p>

Best early Black Friday deals 2024, according to a shopping expert

<p>Save on your favourite brands, from Charlotte Tilbury to Chanel and more </p>

The best Black Friday beauty deals for 2024, according to an expert

<p>Get ready for big savings across all categories, from tech and beauty to home appliances </p>

Best Amazon Black Friday deals 2024, according to a shopping expert

<p>Discounts on last year’s models tend to be the best, with TVs like the LG C3 expected to plummet in price. </p>

Best TV deals for Black Friday 2024

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Starmer warned not to take Trump bullying ‘on the chin’ as adviser issues threat

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Starmer ‘fled like a rat’ as angry farmers beseige Welsh Labour conference

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Defiant Starmer says he will defend controversial Budget ‘all day long’

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Dog-free zones needed to make outdoor spaces ‘anti-racist’, Welsh government told

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World News

<p>A woman who fled war in Sudan and requested anonymity because she feared retribution after reporting sexual exploitation</p>

Women in refugee camps say they’re being forced to have sex to survive

<p>A person walks along the rocks near Hudson Bay while watching for polar bears, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Churchill</p>

What it’s like to live in the polar bear capital of the world

Los Angeles Dead Newborn

Police say baby boy found dead in alleyway was dropped from window

<p>Israel’s Iron Dome air defence system intercepts missiles launched against the country</p>

Greece in talks with Israel to develop its own ‘Iron Dome’

Independent TV

The A-Word | An Independent TV Documentary

How a survivor became CEO of a domestic abuse charity

<p>Elie Saab at the oscars</p>

When Halle Berry wore the perfect dress for the perfect moment

Himesh Patel rolls with the laughs on HBO’s The Franchise

Never Just A Beach

<p>It’s beaches are undeniably stunning, but there’s more to St.Kitts than its captivating coastline </p>

St. Kitts Beyond the Beach: venture deeper with our island guide

<p>Dive into the vibrant islands of Grenada and discover a real feast for the senses </p>

Spice up your life: enjoy relaxation, romance and adventure in Grenada

<p>Enjoy mountain views from the beach, or beach views from the mountains on an unforgetttable visit to Saint Lucia </p>

Mountains to the Beach: how to enjoy seven days in Saint Lucia

<p>Whether you’re a food lover, beach bunny or thrillseeker, adventure awaits in the Dominican Republic</p>

Master the art of adventure in the Dominican Republic

Culture

<p>Desperate measures: Frances McDormand in ‘Blood Simple’</p>

Blood Simple was ‘too sleazy’ for Hollywood – but it changed cinema

<p>Pedal to the metal: Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park’s new vocalist Emily Armstrong </p>

From Linkin Park to Limp Bizkit, how nu-metal is making a comeback

<p>Gwen Stefani in the video for No Doubt’s instant classic ‘Don’t Speak’ </p>

in focus

How Gwen Stefani became the queen of heartbreak

<p>Warmduscher’s Ben Romans Hopcraft: ‘None of us are rich, we’re still struggling every day’</p>

Interview

Meet Warmduscher, the UK’s most eccentric band

Lifestyle

<p>It might look like honey and pour like honey, but is it really an imposter?</p>

What’s really in your honey? The sticky truth behind adulteration

<p>Secret Santa: a young Lauren gives Sally the eureka moment she has been searching for all along </p>

If you concentrate hard, John Lewis’s Christmas ad could make you cry

<p>Less is more: Most eyebrow experts advocate sticking with your natural shape</p>

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There’s one beauty rule you should never break... it involves eyebrows

<p>Want to drink at busy times? Be prepared to pay more for the privilege </p>

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Uber-style price gouging will ensure the pub’s extinction

<p>TikTok baby name expert reveals her five ‘icks’</p>

Health & Families

Baby name expert reveals her top five baby name ‘icks’

Baby naming expert Colleen Slagan says she hates when parents give siblings overly ‘matchy’ names

Health & Families

Baby name expert reveals her top five baby name ‘icks’

Baby naming expert Colleen Slagan says she hates when parents give siblings overly ‘matchy’ names

<p>TikTok baby name expert reveals her five ‘icks’</p>

<p>Gayle King opens up about her NSFW bedtime habit of not wearing underwear </p>

Gayle King reveals TMI bedtime habit

Livvy Dunne shares offer for MLB fan who can find Pirates rookie card

<p>Jenny Mollen sparks backlash for boarding plane while infected with head lice</p>

Jenny Mollen sparks backlash for taking flight while she had lice

<p>A woman found out she was pregnant with quadruplets when she went to the doctor for a sore throat</p>

Woman told she’s having quadruplets after going to doctor’s for throat

<p>A woman found out she was pregnant with quadruplets when she went to the doctor for a sore throat</p>

Woman told she’s having quadruplets after going to doctor’s for throat

Bride’s take on Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ in wedding vows goes viral

<p>Vanderpump Rules star Jax Taylor was in ‘shock’ that Brittany Cartwright dated his friend amid their divorce</p>

Jax Taylor was shocked that Brittany Cartwright dated his friend

Fitness & Wellbeing

<p>We tried every sleep aid from calming candles to noise-cancelling earbuds</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

17 best sleep aids for a restful night’s kip

<p>Myprotein already has some Black Friday deals available and there are some genuinely good discounts on offer </p>

Best Myprotein early Black Friday deals

<p>Topping up your vitamin levels could protect you from colds and flu </p>

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These are the supplements you should take for flu season

<p>According to experts, there’s more to consider than just the number of steps you’re taking </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Why 10,000 steps a day could be insignificant if you’re not doing this

Beauty

<p>Save on your favourite brands, from Charlotte Tilbury to Chanel and more </p>

The best Black Friday beauty deals for 2024, according to an expert

<p>This year’s calendars are flying off the shelves </p>

Best beauty advent calendars to buy in 2024

<p>Shop gifts from Clinique, Liz Earle and more</p>

The beauty gift sets to shop before they sell out

<p>Our tester tried full face versions, as well as options for hands and neck </p>

Best LED face masks 2024, tried and tested

IndyBest

<p>Heated rails are gentler on stitching and materials, compared with using a tumble dryer – these are the best to buy </p>

Household Appliances

Best heated clothes airers 2024, tried and tested

Forget a tumble dryer, turn to a cost-effective heated clothes airer that our experts love

Household Appliances

Best heated clothes airers 2024, tried and tested

Forget a tumble dryer, turn to a cost-effective heated clothes airer that our experts love

<p>Heated rails are gentler on stitching and materials, compared with using a tumble dryer – these are the best to buy </p>

<p>Argos launched its Black Friday deals on 1 November, with new offers set to drop weekly</p>

Best Argos Black Friday deals 2024, from air fryers to TVs

<p>Electric blankets are significantly more affordable than turning on the heating</p>

Best electric blankets for 2024 that’ll keep you warm and toasty

<p>We’ve been wearing the devices for months to see how well they track our sleep, activity and stress levels </p>

The best smart rings of 2024

<p>The high street event is a highlight in the shopping calendar </p>

The Zara Black Friday deals to expect for 2024

<p>The high street event is a highlight in the shopping calendar </p>

The Zara Black Friday deals to expect for 2024

<p>Heated rails are gentler on stitching and materials, compared with using a tumble dryer – these are the best to buy </p>

Household Appliances

Best heated clothes airers 2024, tried and tested

<p>From small and quiet to big and mighty, we put these damp-busters to the test</p>

Household Appliances

Best dehumidifiers 2024, tried and tested at home

<p>We take your sleep seriously and have tried and tested the very best mattresses </p>

Best mattress 2024: Memory foam, pocket-sprung and hybrids reviewed

Looking for a new mattress? Our experts have tried and tested the best UK mattresses for back, side and front sleepers from Simba, Emma, Dormeo and more top brands

<p>Discover huge discounts on a range of mattresses from top brands </p>

Best Black Friday mattress deals to expect in 2024

<p>We took these to bed during a heatwave and winter nights</p>

Best mattress toppers 2024, tried and tested

<p>Electric blankets are significantly more affordable than turning on the heating</p>

Best electric blankets for 2024 that’ll keep you warm and toasty

These are the best cost effective electric blankets for cosier nights

Best electric blankets for 2024 that’ll keep you warm and toasty

These are the best cost effective electric blankets for cosier nights

<p>Electric blankets are significantly more affordable than turning on the heating</p>

<p>We looked for quiet and easy-to-use models, and handed out bonus points for smart features</p>

Household Appliances

Best air purifiers 2024, tried and tested

<p>Argos launched its Black Friday deals on 1 November, with new offers set to drop weekly</p>

Best Argos Black Friday deals 2024, from air fryers to TVs

<p>We’ve been wearing the devices for months to see how well they track our sleep, activity and stress levels </p>

The best smart rings of 2024

<p>The high street event is a highlight in the shopping calendar </p>

The Zara Black Friday deals to expect for 2024

<p>The high street event is a highlight in the shopping calendar </p>

The Zara Black Friday deals to expect for 2024

<p>We asked experts which collagen supplements they recommend and why </p>

Best collagen supplement 2024, as recommended by experts

<p>From small and quiet to big and mighty, we put these damp-busters to the test</p>

Household Appliances

Best dehumidifiers 2024, tried and tested at home

Sport

<p>Jon Jones finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick to the body</p>

UFC 309

Jones stops Miocic with stunning spinning body kick to keep title

Hatton called ‘terrible influence’ after snapping club but fans divided

<p>Mike Tyson (left) and Jake Paul after their fight </p>

Three words sum up Paul vs Tyson – and offer one simple solution

<p>Cheslin Kolbe scored twice in South Africa’s win over England </p>

Brutal Springboks show champion quality to pile more misery on England

Independent TV

War on Ukraine Exclusive

Watch The Body in the Woods — An Independent TV original documentary

Travel

<p>Explore Central Park, the lungs of New York City</p>

The best New York holiday ideas

The best budget city breaks, inter-railing journeys and bucket-list trips in the Big Apple

The best New York holiday ideas

The best budget city breaks, inter-railing journeys and bucket-list trips in the Big Apple

<p>Explore Central Park, the lungs of New York City</p>

<p>Britain’s high streets get a festive makeover come Christmas </p>

The best Christmas markets in the UK

<p>A Christmas cruise can help you celebrate the festive period without worrying about the turkey </p>

7 of the best Christmas cruises

<p>Set sail with P&O and Disney Cruise Lines to the Caribbean islands</p>

Best Caribbean cruises for 2024/2025

<p>Kimpton Charlotte Square offers a sound wellness room</p>

Best spa hotels in Edinburgh, reviewed

<p>Kimpton Charlotte Square offers a sound wellness room</p>

Best spa hotels in Edinburgh, reviewed

<p>The immersive Wizarding World of Harry Potter streets that look just like real-life London</p>

What’s Harry Potter World really like – according to a London resident

<p>Think banana plantations, cacti, dunes and volcanoes on holidays hopping the Canary archipelago </p>

Best Canary Islands to visit for a winter sun holiday

Hotel reviews

<p>Find Hôtel Henriette in the 13th arrondissement and more affordable hotels in the centre of Paris </p>

Best cheap hotels in Paris for 2024, reviewed

<p>Edinburgh offers a style for everyone across its hotels</p>

Best hotels in Edinburgh 2024, reviewed

<p>Sun, sea, sand... these are the best Greek island hotels you should book now</p>

Best Greek island hotels 2024, reviewed

<p>The beautiful beach at Mawgan Porth is one of the many beautiful holiday hot spots Cornwall has to offer </p>

Best hotels in Cornwall for 2024, reviewed

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Electric Vehicles

<p>Using a lamppost charger with the Genesis GV60 </p>

Electric Vehicles

Life with an EV: The pros and cons of the Genesis GV60

<p>Exclusive: Our artist’s render of the Tesla Model Y Juniper based on expert insight</p>

Electric Vehicles

New Tesla Model Y Juniper: everything you need to know

<p>BMW’s compact i3 offers great value as a secondhand EV </p>

Electric Vehicles

Best used electric cars 2024: Top 10 second-hand EVs

<p>Bentley Luxury Urban SUV is due in 2026 </p>

Electric Vehicles

Bentley reveals first EV but delays all-electric plans

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celebrities

Drake and Conor McGregor lose big bets after Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in Netflix clash

Drake and Conor McGregor lose big bets after Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in Netflix clash

science-tech

Why you should never use a hand dryer in a public toilet according to a scientist

lifestyle

HR expert warns against toxic 'pleasanteeism' workplace trend

sport

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: 25 biggest reactions as Jake Paul wins Netflix fight

news

BBC Children In Need raises more than £39m after star-studded live show

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BBC Children In Need raises more than £39m after star-studded live show

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Udderly ridiculous! Firefighters rescue pregnant cow from Rutland swimming pool

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Paddy McGuinness raises more than £8m for Children In Need after bike ride