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UK, France Recognise Palestine, But Is That Enough?
Home Asia UK, France Recognise Palestine, But Is That Enough? London and Paris are finally granting Palestine the stamp of statehood, but without action it risks being little more than “recognition without representation.” As with their stand...

British car show debuts for Monterey Car Week
THANK YOU, ZOE ## CAR WEEK HAS A NEW ADDITION IN CARMEL VALLEY. THE COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTED THE FIRST-EVER MONTEREY BRITISH CAR SHOW. VISITORS GOT A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT CLASSIC AND LUXURY BRITISH BRANDS ... INCLUDING JAGUARS, ASTON MARTINS, AND...

Danny Dyer's return British sitcom that's "what everyone needs" is trending now in the UK
Danny Dyer is back for season 2 of Mr Bigstuff, currently trending on a UK streamer. The EastEnders and Rivals actors stars opposite creator Ryan Sampson, with the duo playing polar-opposite siblings Lee and Glen. The brothers reunite as Glen is...

The Media Distortion Warping Britain’s Views on Immigration
Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features A few weeks ago, the authors of a study from the British Runnymede Trust wrote that in political debate...

Perfect last season of sci-fi series branded 'one of TV’s funniest and most heartfelt' out in UK now
Alan Tudyk-starring sci-fi comedy Resident Alien has released its fourth and final season in the UK. Currently airing on NOW this side of the pond, season 4 sees Tudyk reprise the role of the titular alien for one last earthly hurrah. Created by...

Heidelberg’s Glastonbury Festival partnership engages young people in print
Heidelberg partnered with Glastonbury Festival this year to print the festival’s popular newspaper, as well as picking a future young apprentice. As part of the partnership, one young person will be nominated to receive training as a printing...

Birmingham double ton highlight of my England tour, says Gill after winning ICC award
Cricket News Shubman Gill scored a series-high 754 runs in five matches in England to be named ICC's player of the month for July. Shubman Gill celebrates his century. Photo: @BCCI New Delhi: His double century in the second Test against England...

How to Get Free Books for Your Kids From Dolly Parton Every Month
Country music superstar Dolly Parton has won 11 Grammies, earned the National Medal of Honor, and been named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress, but her greatest achievement might be her Imagination Library, which has shipped more than 250...

2025 New England Patriots Odds: Maye, Vrabel Proving Impactful at Books
Last season, New England was not favored to win a single game. Fast-forward to this season, and oddsmakers have abandoned that trend. The big question is, can second-year quarterback Drake Maye and new head coach Mike Vrabel turn things around and...

W.L. French Excavation Corp. Elevated to ENR New England Specialty Contractor of the Year
For its ability to adapt to a changing market, along with its investments in people, equipment and technology, W.L. French Excavation Corp. is ENR New England’s Specialty Contractor of the Year. The North Billerica, Mass.-based firm is a...

Now Rachel Reeves plots inheritance tax raid on Middle England to plug huge gap in public finances as Tories blast Labour's 'politics of envy'
Rachel Reeves is eyeing changes to inheritance tax to help plug the huge gap in the public finances, according to reports. The Chancellor is said to be looking at tightening rules on gifting of money and assets before someone passes away to...

Sean Bean's "absorbing" and "emotional" UK-set drama gets an exciting update
Anemone, the highly anticipated movie helmed by Sean Bean and Daniel Day-Lewis, will debut with a world premiere at the 63rd New York Film Festival. Described as "emotional" and an "absorbing family drama", the film is slated to land in US cinemas...

Finland's party-loving ex-prime minister Sanna Marin cosies up to 'British jiu jitsu medallist' during music festival - after divorcing her husband of 19 years
Sanna Marin showed her love for a good party once again over the weekend as she danced the night away at a music festival - and rubbed shoulders with an athlete. The former Prime Minister of Finland, 39, took to Instagram to share a selection of...

West Lothian's new British Champion wasn't sure she'd run again after having steel rods inserted in her back
British 1500m Champion Sarah Calvert has revealed that she wasn’t sure if she would ever run again following an operation as a teenager for a serious back condition. The 24-year-old Livingston AC athlete has scoliosis – a condition where the spine...

"Moody" and "satisfyingly unpredictable" crime thriller with star of BBC's Merlin gets new UK home
The Killing Kind, a British legal thriller starring Merlin's Colin Morgan, is coming to Netflix on 7th September. Based on Jane Casey's novel of the same name, the six-part series is currently listed on the streamer's 'worth the wait' section....

Riding the Caledonian Sleeper, one of Britain's best night trains
I booked the Caledonian Sleeper months before I even set foot in Scotland. But after three weeks of navigating single-track roads, braving sideways rain and pulling over far too often for “just one more view,” I was more than ready to let someone...

Netflix is bringing movie megahit Kpop Demon Hunters to theaters, but the small print reveals its release won't be what it sounds like
Netflix is finally releasing Kpop Demon Hunters in theaters A sing-a-long version of the movie megahit will be available on the big screen It's only coming to select cinemas for one weekend Get ready to belt out 'Golden' at packed-out screenings,...

These are my 5 favourite short books to get out of a reading rut
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...

Netflix Love Is Blind UK star Patrick Justus' life off-screen as 'human design coach'
Netflix enthusiasts will be delighted to discover that Love Is Blind UK series 2 launches tomorrow, featuring a fresh group of singles all seeking meaningful romantic connections. This follows the triumph of the inaugural series, which earned a...

Lossiemouth United denied North of Scotland Premier League win by late Banks o’ Dee equaliser while Forres Thistle hit by ten-man Deveronside comeback
A superb start in the top tier, but denied victory in the last minute. Lossiemouth United have found their feet in the North of Scotland Premier League after gaining promotion as Championship winners, and are unbeaten in their first three outings....