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Portuguese media reports suggested the Argentinian winger admitted guilt to his squad but the club firmly stated this was untrue Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/vinicius-jr-gianluca-prestianni-racism-denial-benfica-b2928502.html Author : Carl Markham Publish date : 2026-02-26 23:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Wanted star was fitted with a pacemaker days after doctors discovered a block on his heart Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/max-george-heart-health-the-wanted-b2928343.html Author : Carla Feric Publish date : 2026-02-27 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Pollster Lord Hayward was reacting to a report issued by Democracy Volunteers, which claimed to observe high levels of ‘family voting’ the Gorton and Denton by-election Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/gorton-denton-byelection-voting-democracy-volunteers-b2928478.html Author : David Maddox and Millie Cooke Publish date : 2026-02-26 23:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Fast food chain says the changes were made to offer ‘a high-quality Whopper experience’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/burger-king-whopper-changes-b2928420.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2026-02-26 20:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Read our betting tips as England take on New Zealand in the World T20 Super 8 stage Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-best-bets-odds-england-new-zealand-27-2-2026-b2927747.html Author : Jonathan Doidge Publish date : 2026-02-26 19:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The album’s posthumous contributors remind us that music can keep ghosts alive and – by spinning outtake samples of vanished voices into new forms – even serve as a kind of reincarnation Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/gorillaz-review-the-mountain-damon-albarn-b2928077.html Author : Helen Brown Publish date : 2026-02-26 16:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The contest has served as a battle between co-founders Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/your-party-leadership-contest-jeremy-corbyn-zarah-sultana-b2927861.html Author : Athena Stavrou and Kate Devlin Publish date : 2026-02-26 13:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Queen asked Paddington Bear to share his marmalade sandwiches with her as the pair met for the first time at Windsor Castle on Wednesday (25 February). Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/queen-camilla-paddington-bear-video-b2927973.html Author : Holly Patrick Publish date : 2026-02-26 11:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

England hope a dinner with nine members of the World Cup-winning squad can help them turn things around after back-to-back abject defeats Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-six-nations-2003-world-cup-martin-johnson-steve-borthwick-b2927855.html Author : Duncan Bech Publish date : 2026-02-26 08:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

This thrillingly iconoclastic musical – from the makers of ‘The Brutalist’ – tells the story of the leading prophet of the 18th-century Shaker movement, who preached celibacy, rejected conformity and demanded equality Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/testament-of-ann-lee-review-uk-release-b2927318.html Author : Clarisse Loughrey Publish date : 2026-02-26 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The former prince is under investigation for misconduct in public office Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-banned-horse-riding-arrest-b2927797.html Author : Bryony Gooch Publish date : 2026-02-26 03:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The launch comes on the back of significant growth in chicken across the restaurant and fast-food sectors Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/pizza-express-chicken-mac-and-wings-b2927604.html Author : Henry Saker-Clark Publish date : 2026-02-26 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni – who allegedly racially abused the Brazilian in the first leg – was suspended for the return game. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/vinicius-junior-uefa-benfica-real-madrid-jose-mourinho-b2927668.html Author : Jamie Gardner Publish date : 2026-02-25 22:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 23-year-old died Monday night Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/robert-cosby-dead-rhoslc-mary-son-b2927626.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-02-25 19:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

LGBT+ groups say ‘forced outing’ endangers vulnerable gender nonconfirming teens in unsupportive families Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-sage-blair-transgender-ban-b2927528.html Author : Alex Woodward Publish date : 2026-02-25 17:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘I can tell you, up until this point, I didn’t forecast this storm hitting,’ meteorologist Jeriann Ritter said in an interview Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/weather-als-jeriann-ritter-iowa-b2927343.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-02-25 15:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

TKO and Sela co-own the new promotion Zuffa Boxing, who signed fighter Conor Benn from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom in a shock move last week Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/frank-warren-tko-sela-zuffa-boxing-queensberry-b2927206.html Author : Alex Pattle Publish date : 2026-02-25 12:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Joseph Bullman’s shocking Channel 4 series explores two ordinary men’s extraordinary 10-year fight against British water companies Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/dirty-business-joseph-bullman-channel-4-drama-water-scandal-b2927096.html Author : Lauren Morris Publish date : 2026-02-25 10:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The speech drew fierce backlash from Democrats, many of whom wore protest pins, shouted him down and accused him of spreading lies Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-state-of-the-union-reaction-epstein-b2927001.html Author : Brendan Rascius Publish date : 2026-02-25 07:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Wayve prepares to roll out commercial robotaxi trials in London later this year Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/wayve-britain-launch-self-driving-cars-b2926627.html Author : Henry Saker-Clark Publish date : 2026-02-25 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A 21,000 record crowd was expected at the Swansea.com Stadium, which opened in 2005. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/snoop-dogg-swansea-martha-stewart-american-luka-modric-b2926826.html Author : Phil Blanche Publish date : 2026-02-24 23:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Objects from the likes of Harry Potter and Gladiator will be sold by the Propstore auction house in Los Angeles next year Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/film-props-auction-jaws-star-wars-b2926590.html Author : Jenny Garnsworthy Publish date : 2026-02-25 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A bus driver heard the shooting and later saw the husband fleeing from the scene, according to court documents Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/murder-wife-husband-arrest-philadelphia-b2926860.html Author : Isabel Keane Publish date : 2026-02-24 21:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The brand expects the product to return to shelves later this year Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/topo-chico-water-shortage-b2926696.html Author : Brittany Miller Publish date : 2026-02-24 17:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni denied allegations made by the Real Madrid star but has been handed a one-game provisional ban. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/vinicius-junior-jose-mourinho-uefa-real-madrid-thibaut-courtois-b2926687.html Author : Edward Elliot Publish date : 2026-02-24 16:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.