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Local elections live: Polls to open in Starmer’s first major ballot box test as PM … from the Independent David Maddox and Tara Cobham
Voters to cast ballots in 23 local authorities and six mayoral contests across England Read More
Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful … from the Independent Rodney Muhumuza
If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history Read More
Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump … from the Independent Yuri Kageyama
Asian shares have advanced, with many markets in the region closed for holidays, after U.S. stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh…
New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves … from the Independent Charlotte Graham-McLay
Swathes of New Zealand were under severe weather warnings Thursday with heavy downpours prompting a state of emergency for part of the South Island, while…
Mushroom murder trial: The bizarre case of a woman accused of killing her ex-husband’s relatives with beef wellington … from the Independent Rachel Clun
Erin Patterson is on trial in Australia over the deaths of her estranged partner’s parents and aunt, Rachel Clun writes Read More
How 25 working-class Manchester kids became a theatre troupe – and could help change the face of British acting … from the Independent Maira Butt
At a time of crisis when it comes to class diversity in the UK’s performing arts, a collaboration between a theatre and a not-for-profit organisation…
Perfume Genius: ‘America was built on racism and violence and fear. Right now is a very public demonstration of that’ … from the Independent Roisin O’Connor
The avant-garde pop artist is back with his superb seventh album, ‘Glory’. He speaks with Roisin O’Connor about addressing his avoidant tendencies through his music,…
Local elections 2025: Ask chief political commentator John Rentoul anything in exclusive Q&A … from the Independent John Rentoul
The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your local elections questions – from which seats matter to whether Reform can turn…
Army veteran convicted of killing girlfriend and her 3 children set to be executed in Florida … from the Independent Curt Anderson
An Army combat veteran whose Gulf War experience triggered severe mental problems is facing scheduled execution in Florida this week for the shotgun slayings of…
A crackdown on diversity programs is reshaping college graduation ceremonies … from the Independent Cheyanne Mumphrey and Carolyn Thompson
Some colleges are canceling graduation ceremonies that recognize individual cultures or groups Read More
These papal tailors aren’t expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope … from the Independent Colleen Barry
Two papal tailors and no conclave orders Read More
Kamala Harris flames Trump tariffs as ‘greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history’ … from the Independent Michelle Del Rey
‘Things are probably going to get worse before they get better,’ Harris said Read More