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Spring will officially begin this Friday in the Northern Hemisphere as the vernal equinox arirves Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/spring-equinox-2026-when-meaning-b2942449.html Author : The Associated Press Publish date : 2026-03-20 09:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/eid-al-fitr-moon-sighting-2026-ramadan-ending-b2942342.html Author : Mariam Fam Publish date : 2026-03-20 06:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The move comes head of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-ticket-stadium-criminal-offence-b2942034.html Author : Pol Allingham and Josh Payne Publish date : 2026-03-20 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The ‘Spider-Man’ star told an interviewer last year that her children loved the first Minecraft movie Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/kirsten-dunst-minecraft-movie-2-b2942276.html Author : Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2026-03-19 23:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Benjamin Netanyahu said Tehran is ‘weaker than ever’ as he praised Donald Trump for his co-operation in the US-Israeli war Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-gas-field-uk-oil-prices-b2941584.html Author : Bryony Gooch,Alex Croft and Dan Haygarth Publish date : 2026-03-19 23:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The actor’s birthday comes one week after the launch of the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund for Dementia Research and Caregiver Support Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/bruce-willis-birthday-tributes-daughter-b2942230.html Author : Brittany Miller Publish date : 2026-03-19 21:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Former head of Senegal federation says nations must ‘fight against injustice’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/afcon-final-senegal-morocco-caf-executive-b2942128.html Author : Alan Smith Publish date : 2026-03-19 18:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Showrunner Russell T Davies will serve as an executive producer Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/news/its-a-sin-stage-production-russell-t-davies-b2941965.html Author : Rachel McGrath Publish date : 2026-03-19 15:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The document became one of the most divisive of Francis’ pontificate and the focal point of conservative opposition Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-leo-communion-after-remarriage-francis-b2941866.html Author : Nicole Winfield Publish date : 2026-03-19 13:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Foreign secretary expected to join the royals on April trip amid strained relations between countries Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/king-charles-us-visit-starmer-trump-iran-war-middle-east-b2941596.html Author : Tara Cobham Publish date : 2026-03-19 11:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

England are in South Africa for an intra-squad training series Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/nat-sciver-brunt-england-training-camp-b2941597.html Author : Edward Elliot Publish date : 2026-03-19 08:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Oscar-winning ‘One Battle After Another’ star has been one of the most high-profile supporters of Ukraine’s President Zelensky during his country’s war with Russia Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/sean-penn-ukraine-oscar-zelensky-b2941531.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2026-03-19 06:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Pentagon officials have asked the White House to approve the massive funding request to Congress, according to The Washington Post Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-updates-trump-strait-of-hormuz-uk-b2940747.html Author : Rachel Dobkin and Stuti Mishra Publish date : 2026-03-19 03:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Exposure to damp and mould can trigger fatal asthma attacks Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-lungs-breathing-wet-weather-mould-b2941237.html Author : Storm Newton Publish date : 2026-03-19 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Bayern Munich 4-1 Atalanta (10-2 agg.): Kane became the first Englishman to a half-century in the competition in a big win for his side Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/bayern-munich-atalanta-harry-kane-champions-league-result-score-goals-b2941422.html Author : Sports Staff Publish date : 2026-03-18 22:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Harvey Hind, from Clitheroe, Lancashire, will feature in Wednesday’s episode of the BBC One soap, portraying Arlo, a pre-school character who is registered blind Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/eastenders-deafblind-child-harvey-hind-b2941087.html Author : Casey Cooper-Fiske Publish date : 2026-03-18 20:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The City of Orlando hasad completed just 30 percent of the permanent Pulse nightclub memorial design Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/orlando-pulse-nightclub-demolition-memorial-b2941097.html Author : Erin Keller Publish date : 2026-03-18 17:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Fast food chain’s annual Free Cone Day always falls right before spring starts Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/dairy-queen-free-cone-day-b2941051.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2026-03-18 14:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Real Madrid forward scored twice as Real Madrid knocked City out of the Champions League on Tuesday night Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/vinicius-jr-real-madrid-man-city-celebration-b2940974.html Author : Kieran Jackson Publish date : 2026-03-18 12:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Artists including Diplo, Dove Cameron, Natasha Bedingfield and Victoria Canal have backed the producer’s call for ‘meaningful interactions’ over ‘fake’ people Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/labrinth-euphoria-season-3-latest-hans-zimmer-b2940771.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2026-03-18 08:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘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.