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The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. Nicknamed the Indy, it was launched in 1986 and is one of the youngest UK national daily newspapers.

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Rhian Williams

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Emma Reid

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Callum Mason

Journalist working at i. Formerly of MoneySavingExpert.com and Tes.

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Carmen Cusido

Carmen Cusido has worked for MikeWorldWide Public Relations, the New Jersey Department of Education, Twitter, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and others. During her time on the editorial team at Twitter …

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Helen Massy-Beresford

I'm a British journalist, editor and copywriter, based in Paris since 2016. I specialise in writing about aviation, energy, sustainability and business and have also covered a variety of other …

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Kate Rice

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Latest Articles

Sheer drops and near-misses: Exploring Vietnam’s untouched landscapes by motorbike

In an ever-more connected world, finding somewhere that still feels “off the beaten track” is a bit like finding that pot at the end of the rainbow. So when I heard about the Ha Giang loop – a 300-mile motorbike journey through the mountains of northern Vietnam...
By Laura French
• The Independent

Nine dark tourism locations with tragic histories

The so-called travel trend of dark tourism has mystified academics and sun-seeking holidaymakers alike for years, as some travellers continue to be compelled to visit places with dark pasts instead of more traditional destinations.From monuments to museums, areas where atrocities took place and the remains of natural disasters, tourists have …
By Amelia Neath
• The Independent

Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler break up after more than three years together

Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler have ended their relationship after more than three years together.According to a TMZ report, the couple called it quits near the end of 2024. The outlet noted Butler, 33, was noticeably absent from the Gerber family’s recent vacation in Mexico. A source from People confirmed …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Brooke Shields and daughter Rowan kick off the New Year with matching tattoos

Brooke Shields and her daughter Rowan Henchy have added another permanent piece to their collection of matching tattoos, celebrating their close bond with a meaningful new design.The mother-daughter duo began 2025 by visiting East Side Ink, a New York City tattoo parlor, where they had matching tattoos inked on their …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Bad Bunny clarifies whether his new album is about Kendall Jenner

Bad Bunny’s latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, has fans speculating about its inspiration, including whether it’s tied to Kendall Jenner. However, the Puerto Rican superstar has a broader message in mind.In an interview with Time published on January 5, the “Titi Me Pregunto” rapper – whose real name is …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Brittany Mahomes to give birth to third child during Patrick Mahomes’ NFL bye week

Brittany Mahomes is preparing to give birth to her third child just as her husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, gets a much-needed bye week.Patrick, 29, shared with NFL reporter Tracy Wolfson that the timing of the team’s playoff schedule offered him “extra motivation” to secure a bye before …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Mindy Kaling defends Meghan Markle over backlash against new Netflix series

Mindy Kaling expressed her enthusiastic support for Meghan Markle while sharing her excitement about appearing in the Duchess’s upcoming Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.Speaking during a red carpet interview at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5, Kaling reflected on her experience working with Meghan just days after the …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Kylie Jenner’s Golden Globes look hits a snag with vintage Versace dress rip

Kylie Jenner experienced a minor wardrobe snafu at the 2025 Golden Globes with her vintage 1999 Versace gown — a glittering chainmail dress popularized by Elizabeth Hurley. The 27-year-old Kardashians star donned the dress for Sunday night’s award show but appeared to encounter trouble after sitting down. Fans noticed split …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Hugh Jackman seen supporting Sutton Foster in Once Upon a Mattress amid dating rumors

Hugh Jackman supported rumored girlfriend and former Broadway co-star Sutton Foster by attending her Once Upon a Mattress performance at Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre on January 4. The 56-year-old actor was joined in the audience by Carol Burnett, who originated Foster’s role in the musical’s 1959 production. In photos shared …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Joe Alwyn urges ‘other people’ to move on from Taylor Swift breakup

Joe Alwyn revealed that he’s moved on from his relationship with Taylor Swift and thinks others should, too.In a recent interview with The Guardian, the 33-year-old actor addressed lingering public interest in his six-year relationship with Swift, which ended in early 2023. Alwyn co-wrote tracks on her Folklore and Evermore …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes delight fans with Maid in Manhattan reunion

Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes have delighted fans with a heartfelt reunion. On Saturday (January 4) at Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch in Palm Springs, California, the Maid in Manhattan co-stars shared the stage as Fiennes, 60, presented Lopez, 55, with the Legend and Groundbreaker …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Ariana Grande jokingly shouts out ‘botox and juvederm’ while accepting award

Ariana Grande showcased her wicked humor sense of humor while accepting her first major accolade of 2025 at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.The Wicked star, 31, received the Rising Star Award from her friend and White Lotus Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge during the ceremony on Saturday, January 4. According …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Who is Nikki Glaser’s boyfriend? Everything we know about Chris Convy

Comedian and Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser and her boyfriend, Chris Convy, have been in an on-and-off relationship for over a decade.The two first met in 2013 while working together on Glaser’s MTV show Nikki & Sara Live, where Convy, a producer, was part of the team. Their chemistry began …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Social media feud with food influencer costs chef his job

San Francisco Michelin-starred chef Geoffrey Lee stepped down from his leadership roles at three prominent restaurants —Ju-Ni, Handroll Project, and the newly opened Hamburger Project — on Friday, January 3, following a publicized social media clash with food influencer Kathleen Ensign. According to The San Francisco Standard, the social media …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Chick-fil-A changed its waffle fries and some fans are not loving it

Some Chick-fil-A fans are voicing their disappointment after the chain announced a change to its iconic waffle fries recipe.The fast-food giant recently updated its website to inform customers about “a slight adjustment” to the fries, to make them “stay crispier, longer.” The new recipe includes a coating with pea starch, …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Candice Miller selling personal items after $33.6m debt left by late husband

Mama & Tata influencer Candice Miller is reportedly auctioning off personal belongings in the wake of inheriting a million-dollar debt following the death of her husband, real estate mogul Brandon Miller.Following a New York Times report that the family’s Hamptons home was sold in November, Page Six reported that the …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Angelina Jolie says she hates ‘liars’ amid divorce finalization from Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie revealed her biggest pet peeve is liars amid her divorce finalization from Brad Pitt. The Maria actor made the candid admission during a cover interview with W Magazine, where she revealed her disdain for dishonesty.“My pet peeve is somebody who is a liar,” she told the outlet. “Somebody …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Avicii’s dad shares painful details of intervention before late DJ’s death

The father of the late DJ and producer Avicii has described the “excruciatingly painful” intervention staged for his son as he struggled with his fame and lifestyle before his death. A new Netflix documentary, Avicii — I’m Tim, sheds light on the mental health struggles that led to the Swedish …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Fans point out failed predictions in Kim Kardashian’s letter to her 2025 self

A letter Kim Kardashian wrote to her future self in 2015 has resurfaced, and fans are pointing out that some of her predictions for 2025 missed the mark. A decade-old video for Glamour magazine offers a glimpse into the reality star’s mindset a decade ago and her expectations for her …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Meghan Markle rejoins Instagram on New Year’s Day with video filmed by Prince Harry

Meghan Markle officially returned to Instagram on New Year’s Day, signalling a new chapter for the duchess after spending 2024 largely out of the spotlight.After years away from the social media platform, the Duchess of Sussex relaunched her personal account on January 1 with a video captured by her husband …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and boyfriend Ken Urker welcome baby girl

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard – who was released from prison in December 2023 after serving eight years for the second-degree murder of her mother – welcomed her first child, a daughter named Aurora Raina Urker, with boyfriend Ken Urker.In an Instagram post on Wednesday (January 1), Urker shared the happy news with …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Justin Baldoni’s podcast co-host leaves show amid Blake Lively lawsuit

Journalist and author Liz Plank, longtime co-host of The Man Enough Podcast, has announced her departure following allegations of misconduct leveled against co-host Justin Baldoni by his It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively.In an Instagram statement, Liz Plank announced her decision to leave The Man Enough Podcast amid the …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Airline passenger claiming injury refuses to move from exit row

A passenger on a flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago faced scrutiny after attempting to use preboarding privileges under questionable circumstances.According to a post shared on United Airlines forum Reddit, the traveler described witnessing a man at the boarding gate claiming he needed special assistance due to a knee injury. The …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Bravo star defends ‘monetizing’ her pregnancy after earning $100k on social media

Lindsay Hubbard is unapologetic about her decision to turn her pregnancy announcement into a paid partnership. The Summer House reality star, who welcomed her first child, Gemma Britt Kufe, earlier this month, reflected on the mixed reactions to her July Instagram announcement, which was posted in partnership with Clearblue pregnancy …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

What’s really ‘healthy’? FDA’s new guidelines shake up food labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled new rules that redefine what foods can carry the “healthy” label, marking the first update to the term in over 30 years.The revised guidelines, detailed in a 318-page rule, impose stricter limits on saturated fat, added sugars, and sodium while aligning with …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent