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News, comment and features from The Independent, the world's most free-thinking newspaper.
While PSG are a team constantly looking to expand the pitch with exhilarating attacking play, a calculated Arsenal bring everything into the margins.
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Arsenal are one game away from history â but can Mikel Artetaâs side finally win the Champions League? After a remarkable run to the final, we want to know whether you think the Gunners have what it takes to go all the way
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Can Arsenal finally win the Champions League? Vote in our poll
Arsenal are one game away from history â but can Mikel Artetaâs side finally win the Champions League? After a remarkable run to the final, we want to know whether you think the Gunners have what it takes to go all the way
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about 7 hours ago
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Schoolâs out. But do children still need a strict bedtime during the summer?
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Schoolâs out. But do children still need a strict bedtime during the summer?
Kids who donât get enough sleep are more likely to have behavioral issues, past research shows
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about 8 hours ago
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âA gorilla on a setâ: Tom Hardyâs rocky history of on-set feuds, fights and blowups
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âA gorilla on a setâ: Tom Hardyâs rocky history of on-set feuds, fights and blowups
Recent reported clashes with âMoblandâ producers are far from the first time the Oscar-nominated actor has attracted offscreen drama
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about 8 hours ago
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Costco puts California on high alert after damaging invasive species found on plants
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Costco puts California on high alert after damaging invasive species found on plants
Hundreds of potentially infested grapevines remain unaccounted for after being purchased by customers at Marysville and Sacramento Costco locations
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about 9 hours ago
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Hiker survives bear attack in US national park weeks after fatal âencounterâ
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Hiker survives bear attack in US national park weeks after fatal âencounterâ
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Trump canât rename Kennedy Center after himself or close it down, judge says
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Judge blocks Trump from renaming Kennedy Center after himself
Judge blocks the president from renaming the institution, finding that the Trump-run board violated âcrystal clearâ law
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More than half of Americans say the cost of living is worse under Trump than at any other point in their lives
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Majority of Americans say the cost of living is worse under Trump than ever before
New poll results show 53 percent of those surveyed couldn't recall struggling harder to make ends meet
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Who on earth is winning this French Open? Ranking the first-time grand slam champion contenders
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Who is winning the French Open? Ranking the first-time grand slam champion contenders
After one of the most dominant runs in the modern era, Jannik Sinner suffered a shock exit, leaving Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and more poised to capitalise in Paris
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Novak Djokovic squanders huge lead as he suffers shock loss to Brazilian teenager at French Open
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Novak Djokovic squanders huge lead as he suffers shock loss at French Open
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Could Trump be on the hook for taxes on his $1.8B âslush fundâ? Some experts say yes
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Could Trump be on the hook for taxes on his $1.8B âslush fundâ? Some experts say yes
âThe tax analysis is actually not all that complicated,â Duke University law professor Lawrence Zelenak said
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about 11 hours ago
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Trump is hemorrhaging key parts of his 2024 coalition. But they arenât sold on Democrats, either
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Trump is hemorrhaging key parts of his 2024 coalition. They arenât sold on Democrats
Young men and Latinos who sent Trump to the White House are souring on him. But, Eric Garcia writes, Democrats have a lot of work to do to win them over
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Arsenal vs PSG: Why isnât the Champions League final on free-to-air TV?
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Why is Champions League final not on free-to-air TV?
Arsenalâs clash with PSG in Budapest will only be available behind a paywall on TNT Sports
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âA cartoon villainâ: Hegseth shredded for âcringeâ pep talk to Navy soldiers about Iran war
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âCartoon villainâ Hegseth shredded for âcringeâ pep talk to Navy soldiers about Iran
Polling shows the war remains highly unpopular with the American public
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The $687 million irony of Peter Thielâs reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina
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Peter Thiel considers move to Argentina despite making millions from US government
With a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US. So why head off for other shores?
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MAGA revolter MTG posts vacation snaps with fellow Trump foe Massie and then shares Charlie Kirk conspiracy theory
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MTG posts vacation snaps and then shares Charlie Kirk conspiracy theory
Far from the halls of Congress, the duo delivered a mix of thinly veiled and direct attacks on the Trump administration
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about 12 hours ago
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Iâve driven Chinaâs Land Rover Defender rival and itâs very good
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Iâve driven Chinaâs Land Rover Defender rival and itâs very good
The BYD Ti7 seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV is heading for the UK with Land Rover in its sights, impressive quality and an expected price under ÂŁ50,000
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reports from Budapest on the celebrity and cultural battle behind Arsenal vs PSG
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Why Arsenal and PSG became footballâs coolest clubs
The 2026 Champions League final is about far more than football, with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain embodying the celebrity, fashion and soft power increasingly shaping the modern game, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter
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Anthony Gordon signs five-year Barcelona deal as he completes blockbuster move from Newcastle
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Anthony Gordon signs five-year Barcelona deal as he completes move from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has joined Barcelona ahead of this summerâs World Cup
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Trump breaks silence in scathing Jill Biden âgood wifeâ takedown over her Joe âstrokeâ debate theory
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Trumpâs âgood wifeâ takedown eviscerates Jill Biden for Joe âstrokeâ debate theory
Ex-first ladyâs recent book reveal has angered Democrats who want to move on from her and her husband
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about 13 hours ago
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Pam Bondi throws acting AG Todd Blanche under the bus over Epstein files in Congress testimony
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Pam Bondi throws Todd Blanche under the bus over Epstein files in Congress testimony
Former attorney general grilled by House Oversight Committee during closed-door deposition
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about 13 hours ago
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Simon Calder signs off with a journey through the past three decades âworkingâ in the industry of human happiness
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about 14 hours ago
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Helen Mirren sends love to Tom Hardy after reports he left her âwaiting for hoursâ on Mobland set
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Helen Mirren sends love to Tom Hardy after reports of his behaviour on Mobland set
Hardy is alleged to have kept Oscar-winning actor waiting for hours on set
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Trump in Situation Room to make final call on Iran peace deal after lifting Naval blockade of Hormuz Strait
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Trump in Situation Room to make final call on Iran peace deal
President confirms deal reopens Strait of Hormuz after months-long stalemate that has devastated global economy
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about 15 hours ago
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Reform candidate ânot fit to be MPâ after âdegradingâ comments about The Saturdays and TV presenter emerge
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Reform candidate ânot fit to be MPâ after âdegradingâ comments about The Saturdays
Exclusive: This is the latest in a series of lewd and controversial remarks linked to the candidate
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New speed cameras in California city issue 82,000 tickets in a month after grace period ends
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New speed cameras in California city issue 82,000 tickets in a month
The fines only went into effect after municipal officials observed a mandatory 60-day warning period for drivers
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals staggering number of pint glasses stolen from pub every week
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The staggering number of pint glasses stolen from Jeremy Clarksonâs pub every week
Itâs probably more than youâre thinking
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MAGA meltdowns after another star pulls out of Trump-aligned 250th concert celebration
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MAGA meltdowns after star pulls out of Trump-aligned 250th concert celebration
âWhy canât you people be around people that disagree with you politically?â
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EXCLUSIVE | The latest in a series of lewd and controversial remarks linked to Reform by-election candidate Robert Kenyon have seen him labelled ânot fit to be an MPâ Read more:
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Trump suggests a US-Iran peace deal could be agreed imminently Read more:
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Influencer banned from Six Flags for life after sneaking McDonaldâs snack onto roller coaster
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Influencer banned from Six Flags after sneaking McDonaldâs snack onto roller coaster
âSafety is a cornerstone of our business, and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior,â a representative for the amusement park said
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Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history
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Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history
With two weeks until the 23rd menâs Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournamentâs history â and now itâs time for the top-10 reveal.
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A video of an incident involving Helen Mirren in London is being investigated after resurfacing online Read more:
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@migueldelaney.bsky.social
reports from Budapest on the celebrity and cultural battle behind Arsenal vs PSG
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Kidnappings in Las Vegas have spiked more than 40 percent in 2026. Experts share why
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Kidnappings in Las Vegas have spiked more than 40 percent in 2026. Experts share why
Experts say the numbers may also reflect the wide scope of Nevadaâs kidnapping laws
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about 21 hours ago
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It is seven weeks since the EU entry-exit system was due to be 100 per cent complete. But there have been, to put it politely, significant teething problems... If you're planning a European break, get your question into
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Travelling to Europe this summer? Ask Simon Calder anything about EU travel red tape
Ask travel correspondent Simon Calder your questions about Europeâs new entry rules, border delays and travel red tape ahead of your next trip abroad
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about 23 hours ago
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Susie Wiles tries to keep White House staff focused on affordability while Trump fixates on Iran and ballroom project: report
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Susie Wiles tries to keep White House focus on affordability as Trump rebels: report
The presidentâs approval ratings are at a record low, and American consumer confidence is plunging
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Her tenure included participation in the 1985 extraction of KGB double agent Oleg Gordievsky from the Soviet Union Read more:
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In a special report on the triple killing by Valdo Calocane in Nottingham, his mother opens up to The Independent's Rebecca Thomas on the 'systemic failings' that led to the destruction of multiple lives Read in full here:
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Oscar Piastri creating a buzz as newly discovered dinosaur-era wasp is named after F1 star
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Piastri creating a buzz as newly discovered dinosaur-era wasp is named after F1 star
Oscar Piastri is an F1 star and now has a wasp named after him
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Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
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Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
Authorities searched his apartment and found bomb-making materials
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Jaxson Dart tried to clear the air with his teammates after Trump rally outcry. Hereâs how they reacted
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Jaxson Dart tried to clear the air with his teammates after Trump rally outcry
The New York Giants quarterback said it was an âhonorâ and a âprivilegeâ to introduce Trump at a New York event on Friday
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28-year-old dies from blood clots in her brain after being kicked in the head by crowd surfer at music festival
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28-year-old dies from blood clots in her brain after being kicked by crowd surfer
The freak accident led to the discovery of hidden clots in Danielle Uskiwichâs brain
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Democrats are making their own version of Project 2025. Hereâs what it looks like
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Democrats are making their own version of Project 2025. Hereâs what it looks like
Project 2029 unveiled the outlines of four policy proposals, with dozens more to come ahead of the next race for the White House
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Stephen Colbertâs time slot replacement debuts with less than half of Late Showâs average viewership
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Colbertâs replacement debuts with less than half of Late Showâs average viewership
âComics Unleashedâ is hosted by billionaire businessman Byron Allen
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Chinese internet giant Temu fined âŹ200m over illegal and dangerous products
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Chinese internet giant Temu fined âŹ200m over illegal and dangerous products
Temu says punishment is unfair and could appeal
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Influencer banned from Six Flags for life after sneaking McDonaldâs snack onto roller coaster
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Influencer banned from Six Flags after sneaking McDonaldâs snack onto roller coaster
âSafety is a cornerstone of our business, and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior,â a representative for the amusement park said
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Artists are already pulling out of Trump-backed 250th concert one day after lineup was announced
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Artists are already pulling out of the Trump-backed 250th concert
âItâs a no for me,â singer Morris Day wrote on social media, while Milli Vanilli singer Jodie Rocco said she was âshockedâ to see herself listed as a performer
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đœïž Split the bill or just pay for what you ordered?
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Should you split the bill or pay your own way? Readers weigh in
Our community is split between those who think restaurant bills should be split evenly and those who say everyone should pay for what they ordered, with many admitting they often overpay just to avoid awkward money conversations
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Kidnappings in Las Vegas have spiked more than 40 percent in 2026. Experts share why
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Kidnappings in Las Vegas have spiked more than 40 percent in 2026. Experts share why
Experts say the numbers may also reflect the wide scope of Nevadaâs kidnapping laws
https://trib.al/acjMdvS
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