Tensions smoulder over two controversial loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland - including 'racist' migrant 'effigy'

10 July 2025, 05:51 | Updated: 10 July 2025, 06:14 The burning of loyalist bonfires is part of the traditional Twelfth commemorations marking the anniversary of the Protestant King William's victory over the Catholic King James. Picture: PA...

UK parliamentary committee seeks answers over US firm BCG’s role in Gaza

A parliamentary committee in the United Kingdom is demanding that a US consulting giant explain its activities in Gaza, including its role in establishing a controversial aid group under scrutiny over the killings of hundreds of Palestinians....

Media Moves: Heed’s Michelle Randall leaving to head-up new venture, Grandmaster Ready D joins Kfm 94.5, Freddy Hirsch renews and expands SA Rugby partnership

The Media Online’s weekly round up of people, account and business moves in media. This week’s BIG move: Heed’s Michelle Randall leaving to head-up new venture Michelle Randall After more than a decade of shaping strategy, creativity and media...

British jogger dies after being hit by car in eastern France

The incident happened in the morning. Photo for illustrative purposes only ChiccoDodiFC/Shutterstock A British woman has died after being hit by a car while out jogging with her husband in eastern France. The couple were jogging in Beaune...

Britons should be forced to vote, says influential charity as turnouts drop

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

British Arts Journalist Charlotte Runcie Releases Debut Novel

All UK households could face 'radical' shake-up from Labour to lower cost of living

Millions of UK households face a radical shake-up to lower the Cost of Living. Labour Party government MPs have called on Sir Keir Starmer to focus on "radical ideas" to lower the cost of living, according to the Guardian newspaper. 104 MPs have...

What time do Lewis Capaldi tickets go on general sale today for UK and Ireland tour

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi announced a major comeback tour which will see him visit nine cities across ten dates in...

DVSA issues new MOT guidance affecting thousands of drivers across UK

The DVSA has issued a major MOT update after a "'do not drive" warning was issued - affecting 120,000 recalled cars. The DVSA has issued new guidance for MOT garages after more than 100,000 vehicles were part of an urgent "stop drive" recall over...

Escape the media doom loop and reclaim the human experience

Opinion When advertising experiences dehumanise, the data we get back from them is equally shallow. So we optimise for the wrong things and stop connecting with people. It must have been some time in the early noughties when the industry started...

Catherine, Princess of Wales Wears Princess Diana's Lover's Knot Tiara, Watch Kate Middleton Turn Heads in Red Givenchy Gown at the State Banquet With Prince William

It’s been almost two years since Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has worn a tiara. However, the streak was finally broken at the state banquet where Princess Kate was captured joining the Royal Family at Windsor Castle. In a while, the couple,...

Sophie Ecclestone Completes 300 International Wickets for England, Achieves Feat During IND-W vs ENG-W 4th T20I 2025

England women's national cricket team star all-rounder Sophie Ecclestone became the second player from her nation to bag 300 or more international wickets. The 26-year-old joined the exclusive club during the fourth T20I against the India women's...

Who is Charithra Chandran, the British-Indian actress who stole the limelight at Wimbledon? She was seen in...

Home Entertainment Who is Charithra Chandran, the British-Indian actress who stole the limelight at Wimbledon? She was seen in… This British-Indian actress stole spotlight from Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro at Wimbledon, find her name inside....

Social Media Training for Journalists/ Media professionals underway underway in Kokopo

The “Best Use of Social Media” training, a joint initiative by BBC Media Action and the Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG), successfully concluded its second day today at the Kokopo Beach Bungalow, with participants diving deep into the...

By learning to wield political power, Greens could fill the void at the heart of British politics | Adam Ramsay

The Green party leadership election – by far the highest-profile in the party’s history – has largely been seen through the traditional lens of left and centre. On the one hand is Zack Polanski, the deputy leader and London assembly member whose...

Politics LIVE: Emmanuel Macron opens door to UK's return to EU after Nigel Farage issues Keir Starmer warning over 'arrogant anti-Brexit President'

Emmanuel Macron appeared to open the door to Britain rejoining the EU last night - just hours after Nigel Farage warned MPs he was an "arrogant anti-Brexit President". The French premier, speaking at London's Guildhall, vowed that "the European...

No Bosses, No Borders: How This Intern-Run Newsroom Is Disrupting Global Journalism

VMPL Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 10: In a time when media opportunities are shrinking and internships are often reduced to coffee runs and clerical work, PressPeaK is rewriting the rules. This global, intern-led newsroom relaunched in 2025...

Thursday newspaper round-up: Thames Water, high streets, X boss

As much as £5bn is needed to revive ailing UK town and city centres, with areas including Bradford in Yorkshire, Newport in south Wales, and Blackpool in Lancashire having double the proportion of empty shops as London, a study has found. A report...

Is the Chinese EV bubble about to burst? Oversupply sparks crushing price war that experts predict will overflow into British car market

Chinese cars have been stealing a march on the UK market of late. Despite their infancy, a number of East Asian newcomers have well and truly stamped their mark this year, latest industry sales figures show. In June, BYD, officially now the...

Former journalists’ union boss jailed for sexually abusing girls

The former general secretary of a journalists’ union has been jailed for sexual offences against three girls. Matthew Myatt, pictured, was general secretary of the British Association of Journalists from October 2016 until December last year. At...