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Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov died from his injuries after an explosive device detonated under his vehicle Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russian-general-killed-bomb-fanil-sarvarov-b2888796.html Author : James C. Reynolds Publish date : 2025-12-22 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Wanting to return a faulty or unwanted Christmas present? Martin Lewis tells all as he explains your rights. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/christmas-gift-return-martin-lewis-consumer-rights-b2888914.html Author : Holly Bishop Publish date : 2025-12-22 12:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Kelly Osbourne's son walked out at as a mascot at Villa Park, the home of his late grandfather Ozzy's beloved Aston Villa. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/sport/kelly-osbourne-sid-aston-villa-video-b2888804.html Author : Luke Reevey Publish date : 2025-12-22 09:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The actor’s new role as egomaniacal ping-pong prodigy Marty Mauser has seen him emerge as this awards season’s Best Actor frontrunner. It’s a watershed moment for a star whose ascendant career has not been without its teething issues, writes Xan Brooks Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/timothee-chalamet-marty-supreme-oscar-b2887647.html Author : Xan Brooks Publish date : 2025-12-22 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Steve Witkoff has hailed latest talks in Florida as 'productive and constructive' without announcing any major breakthroughs Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-zelensky-peace-deal-latest-b2888716.html Author : Arpan Rai and James C. Reynolds Publish date : 2025-12-22 04:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Clare Davis-Eaton was diagnosed with metastatic base of tongue cancer in March 2016 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/mouth-cancer-symptoms-metastatic-base-tongue-b2888551.html Author : Hannah Cottrell Publish date : 2025-12-22 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United: Rogers scored both goals as Villa claimed a crucial three points to maintain their pressure on league leaders Arsenal Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-manchester-united-goals-result-premier-league-morgan-rogers-b2888601.html Author : Richard Jolly Publish date : 2025-12-21 23:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Actor was found dead from suicide at his residence on Friday, according to Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/james-ransone-death-actor-the-wire-b2888639.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2025-12-21 21:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Anthony Albanese jeered while the opposition leader is welcomed with cheers Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/bondi-beach-shooting-albanese-police-review-b2888489.html Author : Maryam Zakir-Hussain Publish date : 2025-12-21 18:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

RAC warns when drivers can expect the worst hold-ups during the festive period Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-chaos-christmas-trains-port-of-dover-b2888557.html Author : Maryam Zakir-Hussain Publish date : 2025-12-21 16:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Aston Villa have won six games in a row to put pressure on table-toppers Arsenal Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-man-utd-live-score-result-premier-league-b2888533.html Author : Chris Wilson Publish date : 2025-12-21 13:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘Goodbye June’ director and star said people would search through her household bins ‘to figure out what diet I was or wasn’t on’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/kate-winslet-goodbye-june-netflix-media-intrusion-b2888506.html Author : Ellie Muir Publish date : 2025-12-21 11:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Home Office has advertised a £1.3 million contract for an algorithm that can ‘accurately predict someone’s age’. One former asylum seeker tells Holly Bancroft why he thinks this could go very wrong Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ai-child-asylum-seekers-age-refugee-b2884741.html Author : Holly Bancroft Publish date : 2025-12-21 08:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Christmas stockings have been a tradition in the UK since the Victorian era. While this festive fun was originally reserved for children, Lydia Spencer-Elliott finds that adults in their thirties show no signs of giving up the extra gifts – even if it’s a total cringe Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas-stocking-age-range-normal-b2880336.html Author : Lydia Spencer-Elliott Publish date : 2025-12-21 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

At lunch England were 309 for seven, with Will Jacks 38 not out from 120 balls and Brydon Carse in support. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/australia-jamie-smith-england-cameron-green-brydon-carse-b2888444.html Author : Rory Dollard Publish date : 2025-12-21 02:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Despite the hosts’ protestations, the ‘Strictly’ grand final was really all about Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s departure, writes Rachel McGrath Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/strictly-come-dancing-final-tess-daly-claudia-winkleman-b2888422.html Author : Rachel McGrath Publish date : 2025-12-20 23:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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.