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Students at East Tennessee State wanted to organize a family-friendly event before a state-wide ban on drag shows went into effect. It became so popular that everyone from presidential candidate Marianne Williamson to Representative Gloria Johnson planned to attend. But the college had other ideas. Skylar Baker-Jordan reports

The London-based lyricist, rapper and DJ will join other headliners Bloc Party, Years & Years, Self Esteem, and The Human League at the festival

A media swarm captured a small cross-section of the former president’s supporters, raging against his criminal case and amplifying conspiracy theories. Alex Woodward reports from Manhattan

The progressive Democrat speaks to The Independent about Trump’s arraignment

Routine asymptomatic testing across health and social care settings has come to an end this month and the official Covid survey has been axed.

Exclusive: Duchess of York’s remarks come amid reports of ‘fraught’ relations between King Charles and Prince Harry

Lord Dubs urges Sunak and Braverman to stop hiding behind ‘bureaucracy’ and help a war veteran in need

‘Everyone can be a victim and anyone can be a perpetrator,’ Sammy Woodhouse says after meeting with home secretary

Besides winning the trial, Ms Paltrow also showcased what many celebrities struggle to prove: A-listers can be — or at least seem — affable, even relatable, Meredith Clark and Andrea Blanco write