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ANTI-MIGRANT PROTESTS: Far-right activists are descending on asylum hotels and livestreaming to thousands of followers as they hurl abuse at those who live and work there. Holly Evans reports how their actions are laying the groundwork for anti-migrant protests across the country and the violence that follows

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The WWE legend’s funeral was held Tuesday in Florida

‘I do not work for Big Pharma. I work in support of President Trump on the outside of the administration,’ Loomer tells The Independent

CLIMATE 100 LIST: Following on from last year's inaugural Climate 100 List, nominations for its Reader's Choice category is once again open for suggestions of unsung climate heroes from around the world who have made a significant contribution to protecting the environment

Analysis of Freedom of Information (FOI) responses from councils showed over 500,000 reported rat infestations from 2023 to mid-2025

‘It was our idea, it was our plan, and it’s still our plan,’ Manuel Oliver said in a video response, pushing back against the criticism Jim Acosta has received over the interview.

IN FOCUS: Nick Ferris talks to groups around Britain and Africa about the cost-cutting that is already taking place, and the difficult few years ahead

Dhanush says it is ‘not the film I committed to 12 years ago’

US Department of Agriculture reportedly finds scene teaches wolves that ‘humans are bad’

As Imran Khan endures growing isolation and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf faces a sweeping state crackdown, it is unclear how long the jailed leader’s resilience and popularity alone can sustain a party under siege, Maroosha Muzaffar reports