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Earlier this month, a Los Angeles jury awarded $40 million to two women who claimed Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/johnson-and-johnson-baby-powder-cancer-asbestos-verdict-payment-b2888368.html Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2025-12-20 18:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Liverpool meet a struggling Tottenham side in the Premier League, with Thomas Frank under pressure as Arne Slot’s hot seat cools slightly Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-liverpool-live-score-result-premier-league-b2886530.html Author : Jamie Braidwood and Luke Baker Publish date : 2025-12-20 17:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Strictly Come Dancing finalists Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, and George Clarke and Alexis Warr have been put to the test to see who knows their dance partner better ahead of the final. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/strictly-come-dancing-final-cast-mr-mrs-b2888282.html Author : Luke Reevey Publish date : 2025-12-20 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of meetings in January to help him govern the church, the Vatican said Saturday, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/pope-francis-vatican-church-christianity-american-b2888255.html Author : Via AP news wire Publish date : 2025-12-20 12:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Keep bad odors at bay with deodorants from the likes of Wild, Kosas, and Salt & Stone Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/best-womens-deodorants-b2803741.html Author : Brigitt Earley Publish date : 2025-12-20 09:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Anthony Joshua ended a 15-month absence from the ring to inflict a sixth round knockout of Jake Paul before turning his attention to 2026 and a grudge match with Tyson Fury Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-tyson-fury-jake-paul-fight-2026-b2888184.html Author : Jack Rathborn Publish date : 2025-12-20 07:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Social media rumors had previously claimed that the actor and the underground British rapper were the same person Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/timothee-chalamet-esdeekid-rap-song-marty-supreme-b2888106.html Author : Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2025-12-19 22:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

After Sri Lanka struggled through one of the worst storms in its history, tea plantation workers are taking temporary refuge in government schools and temples as entire villages were buried in mud in the central highlands Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/sri-lanka-india-colombo-british-international-monetary-fund-b2888156.html Author : Krishan Francis and Sibi Arasu Publish date : 2025-12-20 02:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Former prince poses with his head near woman’s lap in image contained within latest release of files related to disgraced financier Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-epstein-files-photo-b2888133.html Author : Tara Cobham Publish date : 2025-12-19 23:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Salah, who has joined up with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, claimed he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ by Liverpool Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/mohamed-salah-apology-liverpool-latest-news-b2888014.html Author : Richard Jolly Publish date : 2025-12-19 18:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The comedian is set to leave the long-running sketch show after this week’s episode with Ariana Grande Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bowen-yang-saturday-night-live-exit-b2888022.html Author : Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2025-12-19 18:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Aria was found dead in Weston-super-Mare on Monday night Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/aria-thorpe-murder-stabbing-family-tribute-b2887903.html Author : Tara Cobham Publish date : 2025-12-19 16:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The thrill of collectively engaging with a scary tale can create a sense of bondedness and shared identity Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas/a-christmas-carol-ghost-story-psychology-b2887733.html Author : Juliet Wakefield Publish date : 2025-12-19 13:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Aston Villa midfielder is emblematic of a shift in Premier League thinking, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league-morgan-rogers-villa-b2887682.html Author : Miguel Delaney Publish date : 2025-12-19 11:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Chinese-made furry monster collectibles are a viral sensation Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/paddington-wonka-labubu-movie-paul-king-sony-b2887524.html Author : Shahana Yasmin Publish date : 2025-12-19 08:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Law enforcement officials say an anonymous tipster known only as “John” helped crack the case of two Brown University students' deaths and the wounding of nine others Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/john-providence-reddit-brown-university-massachusetts-institute-of-technology-b2887527.html Author : Kimberlee Kruesi Publish date : 2025-12-19 06:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The recall was elevated to a class II risk classification last week Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gimme-coffee-pods-recalled-caffeine-fda-b2887480.html Author : Brittany Miller Publish date : 2025-12-19 03:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The tourists finished the first innings on 286 and trail by 85 runs as the hosts return for their second innings Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/ashes-2025-live-australia-england-scorecard-updates-third-test-b2887218.html Author : Chris Wilson Publish date : 2025-12-19 01:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Damon has spoken for years about his regret over turning down the blockbuster Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/james-cameron-matt-damon-avatar-b2887365.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2025-12-18 22:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The plane is owned by former NASCAR star Greg Biffle, according to reports Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/north-carolina-plane-crash-deaths-b2887220.html Author : Katie Hawkinson Publish date : 2025-12-18 20:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

More than five million Americans visit doctors for help with sore throats every year Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/sore-throat-remedy-tea-honey-b2887078.html Author : Julia Musto Publish date : 2025-12-18 17:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Darts world champion Luke Littler and England’s Rugby World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne are also in the running for the main award, which will be decided by public vote Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/sports-personality-of-the-year-2025-mcilroy-kelly-norris-bbc-b2887018.html Author : Luke Baker and Jamie Braidwood Publish date : 2025-12-18 15:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Comic strip creator says cancer has metastasized to his spine, which has affected his mobility Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/dilbert-scott-adams-prostate-cancer-paralyzed-trump-b2886954.html Author : Ellie Muir Publish date : 2025-12-18 12:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The flagship £36m strategy will finally be unveiled 18 months after Labour was elected with a manifesto promise to halve violence against women and girls within a decade Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/andrew-tate-schools-starmer-violence-women-strategy-b2886451.html Author : David Maddox and Millie Cooke Publish date : 2025-12-18 10:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Chipotle customers have the opportunity to receive a free meal on December 20 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/chipotle-free-meal-sweater-deal-b2886542.html Author : Brittany Miller Publish date : 2025-12-17 19:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.