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A new Channel 4 documentary aims to provide a fresh perspective on the most critically and commercially tumultuous period of Bowie’s career, and reflect on how this led to his swansong, ‘Blackstar’. Roisin O’Connor speaks with director Jonathan Stiasny Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/david-bowie-final-act-documentary-blackstar-b2888951.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2025-12-25 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/santa-tracker-norad-live-christmas-2025-b2890057.html Author : Alex Croft,Bryony Gooch,Josh Marcus and Shweta Sharma Publish date : 2025-12-25 03:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Her pregnancy was an abdominal one, where the foetus grows in the abdomen rather than the uterus, a condition occurring in just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/birth-baby-pregnant-abdomen-b2890312.html Author : Laura Ungar Publish date : 2025-12-24 22:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Morocco host the 24-nation tournament as Ivory Coast return to defend their crown Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/afcon-2025-results-fixtures-schedule-dates-kickoff-times-b2890001.html Author : Lawrence Ostlere Publish date : 2025-12-24 19:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Characters' return was kept under wraps ahead of Thursday’s major episode Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/eastenders-chrissie-watts-tracy-ann-oberman-b2890133.html Author : Carla Feric Publish date : 2025-12-24 19:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

UK, France and Germany condemn US visa ban on social media campaigners Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ahmed-melford-trump-rubio-ban-visa-us-b2890150.html Author : Holly Bancroft Publish date : 2025-12-24 17:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From make-up to body care – here are a beauty editors’ top vegan beauty picks Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/vegan-beauty-products-2026-trends-veganuary-b2890110.html Author : Lara Owen Publish date : 2025-12-24 13:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Unverified footage emerged on social media appeared to show an inebriated Duckett in a tense exchange with members of the public Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-ben-stokes-ben-duckett-ashes-noosa-drinking-b2890091.html Author : Rory Dollard Publish date : 2025-12-24 12:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Michael Caine starred in the 1992 children’s film alongside a cast of puppets Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/muppet-christmas-carol-brian-henson-b2889992.html Author : Louis Chilton Publish date : 2025-12-24 09:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Fresh blast rocks the same site in Moscow where Russian general was killed on Monday Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-putin-trump-peace-siversk-latest-news-b2889916.html Author : Arpan Rai and Alex Croft Publish date : 2025-12-24 07:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

While all exercise comes with the risk of injury, there are three things runners can do to reduce this Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/running-exercise-age-how-old-benefits-b2889891.html Author : Hunter Bennett Publish date : 2025-12-24 02:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (Arsenal win 8-7 on penalties): Kepa Arrizabalaga saved Maxence Lacroix’s penalty to seal a semi-final spot for the Gunners Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-crystal-palace-result-kepa-arrizabalaga-penalties-b2889858.html Author : Philip Duncan Publish date : 2025-12-24 01:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Momsen starred as Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 Jim Carrey classic ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/taylor-momsen-grinch-cindy-lou-who-dress-b2889774.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2025-12-23 21:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

One person has already died due to the flooding, officials said Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/california-storm-flooding-rains-atmospheric-river-b2889814.html Author : By Trn Nguyn Publish date : 2025-12-23 21:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The product contains an undeclared food allergen, which can result in a ‘life-threatening allergic reaction’ for some consumers Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/heb-dairy-free-yogurt-recall-b2889735.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2025-12-23 18:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A record 128 of the world’s best darts players contend for the world title at Alexandra Palace this year Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/darts/world-darts-championship-2026-schedule-results-b2888157.html Author : Chris Wilson Publish date : 2025-12-23 15:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Liberal Democrat-run council in England has hit back at the government’s warning, stating the change had been ‘transformational’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/councils-four-day-week-government-warning-b2889419.html Author : Dan Haygarth Publish date : 2025-12-23 11:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Turn those chilly nights into sleep-ready bliss with these expert tips. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleeping-in-the-cold-b2889380.html Author : Sam Wylie-Harris Publish date : 2025-12-23 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

England’s managing director of men’s cricket hopes they are given time to ‘evolve’ after the Ashes defeat. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/rob-key-england-cricket-england-english-brisbane-b2889319.html Author : Rory Dollard Publish date : 2025-12-23 04:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Singer died in hospital following a short illness, his family say Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/chris-rea-death-driving-home-for-christmas-b2889029.html Author : Roisin O'Connor,Jacob Stolworthy and Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2025-12-23 00:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Wiltshire Police have asked that Ms Young’s privacy is respected at this time after the 48-year-old waived her anonymity Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/husband-charged-sexual-offences-ex-wife-b2889134.html Author : Bryony Gooch Publish date : 2025-12-23 01:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Popular grocery stores like Target and Trader Joe’s are closed on Christmas Day Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas-eve-day-stores-closed-b2889205.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2025-12-22 21:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

AC Milan had been due to face Como in Perth in February Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/serie-a-ac-milan-como-australia-cancelled-b2889196.html Author : Damian Spellman Publish date : 2025-12-22 19:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The British rock singer spoke with Roisin O’Connor, just days before his death aged 74, about the story behind one of the UK’s most popular festive songs Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/chris-rea-driving-home-for-christmas-interview-b2883472.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2025-12-22 16:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.