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Our community is sharply divided over Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s call for a crackdown on airport drinking – with many arguing Britain’s binge-drinking culture is making flights increasingly unpleasant and unsafe, while others insisting the real issue is disruptive behaviour, not alcohol itself Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/airport-drinking-ryanair-michael-oleary-alcohol-flights-b2972125.html Author : Independent and Lauren MacDougall Publish date : 2026-05-07 11:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

England captain will take full part against Worcestershire as he completes comeback from a facial injury Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-england-durham-worcestershire-new-zealand-b2972193.html Author : Rory Dollard Publish date : 2026-05-07 10:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A furore unfolded when the BBC failed to edit out the Tourettes campaigner’s tics from the Baftas broadcast Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/alan-cumming-bafta-john-davidson-b2972055.html Author : Rachel McGrath Publish date : 2026-05-07 08:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Labour are predicted to lost the Welsh Parliament after 27 years in power Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/local-elections-2026-live-updates-uk-scotland-wales-labour-reform-greens-b2971610.html Author : Holly Evans Publish date : 2026-05-07 06:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Reality star has only attended the music festival once in 2015 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/khloe-kardashian-coachella-drugged-b2971821.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2026-05-06 21:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Bayern Munich 1-1 PSG (agg: 6-5): Ousmane Dembele’s early goal set PSG on their way to the final in a match that could never reach the heights of the first leg Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/psg-bayern-munich-result-arsenal-champions-league-final-b2971874.html Author : Pa Sport Staff Publish date : 2026-05-07 00:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Q'orianka Kilcher, who played Pocahontas in 2005’s ‘The New World’, says Cameron told her she inspired a key ‘Avatar’ character Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/james-cameron-lawsuit-avatar-pocahontas-b2971877.html Author : Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2026-05-06 22:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The couple could have contracted the virus while on a tour in Argentina, officials have said Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/hantavirus-outbreak-cruise-ship-symptoms-uk-cape-verde-live-updates-b2971163.html Author : Simon Calder,Nicole Wootton-Cane,Alex Croft and Harriette Boucher Publish date : 2026-05-06 19:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘Nashville’ star said she realized her sexuality at a time when it felt like bisexuality was a fad Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/hayden-panettiere-bisexual-comes-out-b2971660.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2026-05-06 17:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 2026 Giro d’Italia begins in Bulgaria for the first time before traversing 3,400km to the finish line in Rome Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cycling/giro-ditalia-2026-route-stage-map-start-list-b2964573.html Author : Flo Clifford Publish date : 2026-05-06 13:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Actor, 84, has made a six-figure sum from Cameo since joining in 2020 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/miriam-margolyes-blackadder-b2971348.html Author : Lauren Morris Publish date : 2026-05-06 12:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Trump said ‘Project Freedom’ would be paused ‘for a short period of time’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-strait-of-hormuz-project-freedom-b2971149.html Author : Maroosha Muzaffar and Maira Butt Publish date : 2026-05-06 10:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Throughout her career Jennifer Anniston has been known for being super fit, but that level of fitness doesn’t ‘just happen’. Her trainer, Dani Coleman, shares the actor’s training secrets with Harry Bullmore Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/jennifer-aniston-workout-body-weight-pvolve-age-b2971201.html Author : Harry Bullmore Publish date : 2026-05-06 06:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Bukayo Saka’s second-leg goal sealed a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-mikel-arteta-champions-league-bayern-munich-premier-league-b2971094.html Author : Philip Duncan Publish date : 2026-05-06 00:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ghouri, who was born deaf, is backing RNID’s It Does Matter campaign, which equips people with simple communication tips and videos to learn basic phrases in British Sign Language (BSL) Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/strictly-deaf-tasha-ghouri-sign-language-bsl-rnid-b2970775.html Author : Jenny Garnsworthy Publish date : 2026-05-05 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Jay Carnicom has built a large following online with viral ‘predator catcher’ videos Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/florida-influencer-predator-jay-carnicom-arrest-b2971075.html Author : Andrea Cavallier Publish date : 2026-05-05 23:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nearly 90 percent of adults aged 20-64 have had decay in their teeth Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/cavity-dentist-teeth-oral-health-b2970926.html Author : Julia Musto Publish date : 2026-05-05 20:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Fox Sports is looking for a ‘Chief World Cup Watcher’ ahead of this summer’s World Cup Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fox-sports-world-cup-watcher-job-new-york-b2970987.html Author : Frank Pingue Publish date : 2026-05-05 18:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Beatles legend shared stories about childhood crushes, memories of John Lennon and George Harrison, and collaborating with Ringo Starr Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/paul-mccartney-abbey-road-studios-new-album-b2970868.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2026-05-05 16:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Tony Award nominations have been announced, featuring a strong lineup for 2026 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/new-york-cake-tony-awards-radio-city-music-hall-cbs-b2970729.html Author : The Associated Press Publish date : 2026-05-05 13:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Katy Perry and Heidi Klum delivered some of the most memorable (and bizarre) looks of the night, while Beyoncé stole the show in a custom diamante skeleton bustier for her first gala in a decade Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/met-gala-theme-2026-best-worst-looks-beyonce-b2970521.html Author : Ellie Muir Publish date : 2026-05-05 11:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The England international has endured a tough season, but remains key to City’s long-term plans Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-phil-foden-new-contract-news-b2970484.html Author : Richard Jolly Publish date : 2026-05-05 08:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The veteran bluesman has inspired everyone from Bob Marley to John Belushi. Backstage in Los Angeles, he tells Kevin E G Perry about recording a lost Bill Withers tune, visiting London in the Swinging Sixties, and why the blues will never die Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/taj-mahal-interview-rolling-stones-blues-b2942983.html Author : Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2026-05-05 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘There is a lot of uncertainty and that is the hardest part,’ American travel blogger Jake Rosmarin, who is aboard the ship, said on Monday Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/hantavirus-outbreak-atlantic-cruise-ship-live-updates-b2969914.html Author : Simon Calder,Maryam Zakir-Hussain and Shweta Sharma Publish date : 2026-05-05 03:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Last year, fellow Knicks superfan Spike Lee was roasted for attending the Met Gala instead of a key playoffs game courtside at Madison Square Garden Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/timothee-chalamet-met-gala-knicks-kylie-jenner-b2970069.html Author : Tom Murray and Josh Marcus Publish date : 2026-05-05 00:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.