Rob Brydon hosts new ITV1 gameshow The Floor with 81 contestants and a £50k prize. Plus, The Night Manager returns and a BBC Two documentary exposes a Hampstead faith healer scam. Your evening viewing guide.
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
Ministers secretly consider issuing lifelong digital IDs to babies, expanding a scheme sold as tackling illegal immigration. Critics call it a 'sinister' state overreach.
Washington imposes visa bans on five Europeans behind digital regulation efforts, prompting fierce accusations of 'coercion' from Macron and the EU. Read the latest on the transatlantic clash.
The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.
The Independent's updated pound-for-pound top 10 for UFC men's fighters, featuring Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria, and rankings shifts after major events.
Undisputed champion Terence Crawford announces retirement at 38, leaving boxing with a perfect 42-0 record. Explore the legacy of the pound-for-pound king who conquered five weight divisions.
Undefeated boxing icon Terence 'Bud' Crawford announces his retirement at 38, leaving the sport with a perfect 42-0 record and a historic legacy across five weight divisions. Read his full statement.
Undefeated pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford shocks the sport with a sudden retirement announcement and a profane dismissal of boxing, tarnishing his legacy. Read the full story.
Tonight's Powerball drawing could create a billionaire with a £880m jackpot. We analyse the hot and cold numbers from 41 straight draws without a winner. Read more and play responsibly.
Discover why Sydney is the ultimate value destination for UK travellers. Enjoy five-star luxury at the iconic Sofitel Wentworth for less than $500, with a strong pound and reasonable prices.
UK inflation cools to 3.6% in October, increasing likelihood of Bank of England rate cut in December. FTSE 100 falls while pound weakens against dollar.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
New research reveals 58% of UK travellers are less likely to book with airlines like Ryanair that charge extra for paper boarding passes. Discover the impact on older passengers and the cost of living.
Sterling drops 0.3% against dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise plans, triggering biggest gilt yield surge since July. Investors fear political instability ahead of crucial budget.
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% for seventh consecutive meeting as Governor Andrew Bailey signals caution despite falling inflation. Markets react as pound strengthens and budget concerns loom.
Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.
In a stark House of Commons address, Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares tax increases inevitable as Britain faces mounting borrowing costs and economic instability. Get the full breakdown of what this means for your wallet.
The city of Venice has removed American poet Ezra Pound's name from a waterfront courtyard amid controversy over his fascist sympathies and antisemitic propaganda during WWII.
Dive into this week's must-read articles exploring internet fragility, the evolution of coolness, and legendary photographer Don McCullin's most powerful shots. Essential reading for the digitally aware.
The British pound faces mounting pressure as investor anxiety grows over anticipated tax rises in the upcoming budget, sending currency values tumbling and raising economic alarm bells.
In a groundbreaking move, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence as its Minister of Digital Affairs, with the AI announcing it's expecting digital children in a viral video that's redefining governance.
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
A groundbreaking digital identity scheme is poised to streamline travel within the Common Travel Area, offering Britons and Irish citizens a seamless border experience while raising privacy considerations.
A rare minting error on 2024 two pound coins could make your loose change worth a small fortune. Discover how to identify these valuable coins and what makes them so special to collectors.
British retail sales suffer worst decline in months while gold hits record highs as markets react to Trump's trade policies and shifting economic landscape.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils ambitious plans for mandatory digital identity scheme, promising to transform how Britons access public services while facing fierce criticism from privacy campaigners.
When the cloud infrastructure we depend on suddenly failed, it revealed the uncomfortable truth about who truly controls our digital lives and why our internet isn't as resilient as we thought.
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
Shelby Martin from Tennessee defied expectations by giving birth to a staggering 13lb 1oz baby boy naturally. Discover her incredible journey and what doctors said about baby Cassian's remarkable size.