Discover The Independent's ultimate literary gift guide for Christmas 2025. Our writers share their favourite books to give, from family sagas to vital memoirs, ensuring hours of perfect reading pleasure.
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Beloved Stan Sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died in Los Angeles aged 41. Tributes pour in from the global sports community. Read the full story.
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
CBS Sports Radio cancels 'The Zach Gelb Show' as part of a major network restructuring. Host confirms final broadcast this Friday. Read the full story.
The Missouri Gaming Commission hails the smooth rollout of legal sports betting, with over 250,000 active accounts on the first day. Discover the key figures and industry reaction.
Cricket fans have renewed fierce criticism of TNT Sports' Ashes commentary, calling it 'shocking' and a 'poor product'. Discover why viewers are demanding a return to Sky Sports.
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, as selected by experts including Robert Macfarlane and Sadiah Qureshi. Explore groundbreaking titles on AI, ecology, and the human body.
A record 1,082 grassroots sports clubs have applied for Flutter's £500k Cash4Clubs grants, highlighting a severe funding crisis. Discover which clubs need help most and how the money is used.
Explore the year's most compelling history and politics books, from Middle Eastern revolutions and Tory diaries to Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads for understanding our turbulent age.
Discover the latest must-have cookbooks for 2024, featuring global cuisines, healthy recipes, and baking innovations. Find your next kitchen inspiration from top chefs and food writers.
Discover the standout children's books of 2025, featuring new works from Michael Rosen, Katherine Rundell, and more. A guide to joyous picture books, bizarre nonfiction, and thrilling fantasy.
Discover the six must-read Christmas book releases for 2025, from heartwarming romance to festive mysteries. Find your perfect cosy read for the holiday season.
Guardian Australia is searching for the nation's favourite children's picture book of all time. Share your nomination for this major reader poll launching in late January.
Missouri sports betting launches December 1, 2025. Compare the best sportsbooks, welcome bonuses, and key regulations for the Show-Me State's new market.
Discover the best new children's and YA books for Christmas. From festive picture books to gripping YA thrillers, our roundup has something for every young reader. Start your literary adventure today!
Sky Sports' Halo TikTok channel aimed at women was pulled after just three days. Discover why this marketing misstep highlights a fundamental flaw in how sports engage female audiences.
Sky Sports has scrapped its female-targeted Halo brand just days after launch following a furious backlash accusing it of being patronising. Read the full story.
Sky Sports faces criticism for its new female-targeted TikTok channel 'Halo', branded the 'lil sis' of main content and accused of patronising women with pink branding. Discover the full story.
Missouri's legal sports betting market, launching 1st December, is projected to generate a massive $3.88bn handle in its first year. Discover the key figures and driving forces behind this economic surge.
Discover this month's hottest book releases featuring Margaret Atwood's new short story collection, gripping thrillers, and extraordinary literary fiction that will dominate your reading list.
Discover the perfect literary companions for the festive season with our curated selection of Christmas books for adults, from heartwarming romances to chilling thrillers.
Discover Australia's hottest November book releases featuring Helen Garner's first novel in years, Madeleine Gray's anticipated follow-up, and bold new takes on mythology.
Escape into these five gripping novels that promise to hook you from the very first page. From psychological thrillers to historical fiction, these unputdownable reads will transform your reading habits.
From chilling thrillers to poignant memoirs, explore the literary gems that had the book community buzzing in October 2025. Get inspired for your next great read!
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Discover the hottest literary works making their way to screens this year, from dystopian thrillers to heartwarming romances and everything in between.
University of Washington runner Evie Toone launches groundbreaking legal action against NCAA, challenging transgender athlete policies in collegiate sports amid growing national debate.
Millions of Virgin Media customers face sports blackout as Sky and TNT Sports channels disappear in major carriage fee dispute. Find out when your favourite sports might return.
The sudden and tragic passing of Barstool Sports personality Cody Beef has sent shockwaves through the sports media community, leaving colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a beloved content creator.