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‘This is by far the quickest-growing outbreak I’ve ever seen,’ says deputy chief medical officer as 15 cases recorded Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/meningitis-outbreak-latest-updates-kent-b-strain-vaccine-b2940682.html Author : Nicole Wootton-Cane Publish date : 2026-03-18 07:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Food insecurity is on the rise and there are fears that supermarket prices could increase due to the Middle East crisis Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/food-insecurity-middle-east-supermarket-prices-b2940393.html Author : Josie Clarke Publish date : 2026-03-18 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid (1-5 aggregate): Bernardo Silva saw red as Real Madrid knocked Pep Guardiola’s side out for the third season running Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-city-real-madrid-result-score-champions-league-b2940355.html Author : Richard Jolly Publish date : 2026-03-18 01:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Stars like Julia Fox and Damson Idris both seemed taken aback at Shane’s questions Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/jake-shane-vanity-fair-red-carpet-b2940559.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-03-17 22:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Victoria Marquina was last seen in October 2019. Her body has never been found Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/missing-pregnant-teen-victoria-marquina-cold-case-arrest-b2940536.html Author : Andrea Cavallier Publish date : 2026-03-17 21:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Comedian says she has not been able to live in the property since purchasing it four years ago Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/chelsea-handler-rfk-jr-cheryl-hines-house-b2940429.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2026-03-17 17:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 24-year-old featured for YouTuber KSI’s Prime FC side. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/national-league-somalia-ksi-gateshead-press-association-b2940378.html Author : Jonathan Veal Publish date : 2026-03-17 16:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Country artist famously headlined Turning Point USA’s alternative to the NFL’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show earlier this year Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kid-rock-conan-obrien-oscars-b2940127.html Author : Tom Murray Publish date : 2026-03-17 13:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Prosecutors arraigned a second person, Charles Mwangi, on Monday Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/ant-smuggling-kenya-crime-charge-b2940075.html Author : Humphrey Malalo Publish date : 2026-03-17 11:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Since 1922, when 26 of the 32 counties of Ireland became semi-independent, the tricolor flag of Ireland has been the official flag Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/st-patricks-day-celebrations-green-blue-b2939911.html Author : Bryan McGovern Publish date : 2026-03-17 07:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Rob Edwards’ revitalised side almost snatched a third straight win. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/wolves-brentford-bees-brazil-b2939787.html Author : Andy Sims Publish date : 2026-03-16 22:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

White House communications director rages at ‘classless hack’ for joking about first lady’s costly Amazon film Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/jimmy-kimmel-melania-trump-oscars-2026-b2939833.html Author : Joe Sommerlad Publish date : 2026-03-17 03:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Kouri Richins, 35, was convicted on all charges after poisoning her husband Eric by lacing his cocktail with fentanyl Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/kouri-richins-utah-murder-husband-verdict-b2939624.html Author : Andrea Cavallier Publish date : 2026-03-17 01:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘The Waldo remix,’ joked one onlooker Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/us-soccer-football-world-cup-kit-nike-b2939738.html Author : Ellie Muir Publish date : 2026-03-16 21:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Referee Paul Tierney found himself trapped in the middle of Chelsea’s huddle before their game against Newcastle on Saturday Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-huddle-paul-tierney-rosenior-centre-circle-ball-psg-b2939703.html Author : Robert O'Connor Publish date : 2026-03-16 19:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From drinks to after party planning Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/oscars-2026-winners-behind-the-scenes-tv-b2939631.html Author : Lindsey Bahr Publish date : 2026-03-16 17:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Farmers and vegetable producers have warned of rising costs and empty shelves as a result of the Middle East crisis Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/iran-trump-war-food-prices-inflation-nfu-farmers-supermarkets-b2939345.html Author : Millie Cooke Publish date : 2026-03-16 15:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From grilled olives to £7 crisps, restaurants are suddenly cashing in on ‘snacks’ and we’re all paying the price. Hannah Twiggs on the rise of the luxury ‘picky bit’ that used to come for free Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/restaurant-snack-trend-olive-chicken-nugget-b2936252.html Author : Hannah Twiggs Publish date : 2026-03-16 11:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ireland narrowly missed out on winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, and Andy Farrell has been linked with a return to Saracens Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/andy-farrell-ireland-future-six-nations-b2939257.html Author : Edward Elliot Publish date : 2026-03-16 10:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The BBC’s new adaptation puts the beleaguered, bespectacled Mary of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ front and centre – and she makes for a delightfully awkward protagonist Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/other-bennet-sister-review-mary-jane-austen-cast-b2939154.html Author : Helen Coffey Publish date : 2026-03-16 07:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Zelensky says Washington had proposed hosting a meeting but Moscow refused to send a delegation to take the talks forward Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-trump-putin-zelensky-drones-peace-b2939115.html Author : Arpan Rai and Nicole Wootton-Cane Publish date : 2026-03-16 05:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From Kevin O’Leary’s confusing NBA card necklace to ‘Sinners’ star Jayme Lawson’s candlestick-shaped dress, these were the most divisive looks on the carpet Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/oscars-red-carpet-celebrity-looks-fashion-b2937323.html Author : Brittany Miller Publish date : 2026-03-16 01:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament as games are set to begin this week Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/us-sport/ncaa-bracket-mens-tournament-teams-b2939019.html Author : Eddie Pells Publish date : 2026-03-16 00:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Follow along for the latest updates as ‘Sinners’, ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ prepare to duke it out Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2026-live-latest-updates-nominees-b2938549.html Author : Adam White,Louis Chilton and Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-03-15 21:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

War between US-Israel and Iran enters third week as leaders on both sides signal a push to continue conflict Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/iran-us-israel-war-donald-trump-oil-b2938891.html Author : Rebecca Thomas Publish date : 2026-03-15 19:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.