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Tensions are ramping up after Trump captured Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro amid a large-scale strike on Caracas Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-attack-venezuela-maduro-captured-why-b2894166.html Author : Shaheena Uddin,Namita Singh and Rebecca Whittaker Publish date : 2026-01-04 15:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Singer tearfully spoke about the diagnosis in the hopes that it will help other parents identify the condition early Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/jesy-nelson-twin-babies-diagnosis-health-b2894163.html Author : Annabel Nugent Publish date : 2026-01-04 12:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Manchester City are closing in on a big-money move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, while Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez has been linked with the champions Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news-live-updates-liverpool-man-united-semenyo-b2894121.html Author : Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly Publish date : 2026-01-04 10:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

ITV has not revealed what song the character was to perform Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/masked-singer-uk-red-panda-swiss-fire-b2894101.html Author : Pol Allingham Publish date : 2026-01-04 07:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Protests in Iran are intensifying due to the country's struggling economy, putting pressure on its theocracy Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/iran-united-states-tehran-donald-trump-dubai-b2894095.html Author : Jon Gambrell Publish date : 2026-01-04 05:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The lawsuit argues the McRib’s name and rib-shaped patty mislead consumers and seeks nationwide and state-specific class action status for purchases over the past four years Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/mcdonalds-mcrib-class-action-lawsuit-b2893951.html Author : Erin Keller Publish date : 2026-01-03 23:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Littler hammered fellow young gun Van Veen 7-1 with a scintillating performance to claim a second World Darts Championship title at Alexandra Palace in as many years Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/darts/darts-world-championship-final-live-score-littler-van-veen-b2893968.html Author : Lawrence Ostlere and Luke Baker Publish date : 2026-01-03 22:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Josh Finan gives a delicate, sensitive performance as an academic teaching a beginner class in philosophy at a British prison Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/waiting-for-the-out-review-bbc-b2893647.html Author : Nick Hilton Publish date : 2026-01-03 22:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Matthew Armstrong, 35, was convicted in 2009 of a murder that occurred during a robbery in Warwickshire Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/prison-escape-hmp-leyhill-matthew-armstrong-daniel-washbourne-b2894015.html Author : Rebecca Whittaker Publish date : 2026-01-03 19:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Starting with small changes this month can improve your health Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-challenges-new-year-dry-january-experts-b2893224.html Author : Julia Musto Publish date : 2026-01-03 16:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Celtic 1-3 Rangers: Visitors came back from a goal down to hammer their rivals and pile more pressure on manager Wilfried Nancy Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-rangers-live-score-result-scottish-premiership-b2893787.html Author : Flo Clifford Publish date : 2026-01-03 14:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Netflix’s most important original IP has morphed from a brilliant, influential coming-of-age saga into just another CGI rock’em sock’em adventure Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/stranger-things-series-finale-netflix-season-5-review-b2893903.html Author : Nick Hilton Publish date : 2026-01-03 11:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin visits China starting Sunday, marking the first visit by an Irish leader in 14 years Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/micheal-martin-lee-jae-myung-xi-jinping-chinese-beijing-b2893867.html Author : Via AP news wire Publish date : 2026-01-03 09:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A new practice of self-betterment has swept across social media promising prosperity for the new year. Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores the latest trend in New Year’s resolutions Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/2026-rebrand-inspiration-ideas-meaning-b2891623.html Author : Lydia Spencer-Elliott Publish date : 2026-01-03 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Few will back against him lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy on Saturday night. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/luke-littler-michael-van-gerwen-alexandra-palace-phil-taylor-gary-anderson-b2893765.html Author : Jonathan Veal Publish date : 2026-01-03 03:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Meanwhile, Stephen, Rachel and Hugo seem no closer to figuring out who the Secret Traitor is Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/traitors-uk-2026-live-season-4-twist-cast-claudia-latest-b2893059.html Author : Rachel McGrath and Ellie Harrison Publish date : 2026-01-02 21:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

HM Coastguard has confirmed it is searching for two missing people in the water Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/withernsea-emergency-search-sea-latest-b2893761.html Author : Lucy Leeson and Rebecca Whittaker Publish date : 2026-01-02 23:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/gut-health-better-sleep-microbiome-b2893742.html Author : Manal Mohammed Publish date : 2026-01-02 20:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Littler faces Ryan Searle before Gian van Veen plays Gary Anderson in the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/darts/world-darts-championship-live-score-littler-semi-finals-b2893281.html Author : Luke Baker and Lawrence Ostlere Publish date : 2026-01-02 18:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘Thank you for all the love, laughter and joy you brought my life,’ Osbourne wrote Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/jasen-kaplan-death-kelly-osbourne-tribute-b2893547.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2026-01-02 14:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings as temperatures plummet Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-warning-snow-ice-met-office-b2893499.html Author : Nicole Wootton-Cane Publish date : 2026-01-02 13:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Dermatologists break down how partaking in Dry January can transform your skin… Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/eyes-sleep-space-nk-aesop-lifestyle-b2893368.html Author : Lara Owen Publish date : 2026-01-02 07:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Potts and Bashir have both been named in a 12-man squad for Sunday’s fifth Test at Sydney. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/shoaib-bashir-matthew-potts-sydney-england-zak-crawley-b2893379.html Author : Rory Dollard Publish date : 2026-01-02 08:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The change prompted some frustration from the three initial Traitors Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-traitors-secret-traitor-who-rules-change-explained-b2893344.html Author : Louis Chilton Publish date : 2026-01-02 04:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Since 2009, Politifact has published its annual ‘Lie of the Year,’ taken from its own analysis as well as submissions from the general public Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/politifact-2025-year-of-the-lies-trump-politics-b2893325.html Author : Mike Bedigan Publish date : 2026-01-02 03:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.