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Gen X is entering its grandparent era – and it’s hitting different

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<p>Liam Gallagher has become a grandfather for the first time after his daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher gave birth to a boy</p>

<p>Foods with ‘high protein’ labels are a common sight in supermarkets, but do you need them? </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

What you are getting wrong about protein products– and which ones work

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<p>The figures for 2024 showed that 815,000 cars were sold in the UK via Motability</p>

Has this disabled car scheme gone too far?

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<p>The US President Donald Trump, aged 79, recently spent roughly three hours at the Bethesda Naval Hospital for a ‘scheduled follow-up evaluation’</p>

Health and Wellbeing

Trump is ageing faster than me – and I think I know why

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<p>Chloe Kelly celebrates with the European Championship trophy</p>

Women’s football is having another moment and it’s changed everything

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<p>Like former parliamentary researchers Christopher Cash and academic Christopher Berry, who were accused of being spies, Jonathan Margolis regarded his activities in China as ‘consultancy’</p>

How I (nearly) became a Chinese intelligence asset

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<p>The NHS is encouraging people to book GP appointments online rather than in person, which has left many older patients feeling excluded</p>

Health and Wellbeing

My parents need to see a doctor – not log on to an NHS app

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<p>A new poll has gauged public support for a prostate cancer screening programme</p>

These men are a high risk of prostate cancer – so why not screen them?

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<p>The once-reliable ‘big shop’ has become an act of endurance – shoppers say £100 no longer stretches as far as it used to</p>

The £100 weekly shop trend that shows how little food it really buys

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<p>Younger generations increasingly see the royal family as symbols of unearned privilege</p>

Gen Z toppled one regime – could they come for the royal family next?

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<p>Ruth Rogers is set to open the River Cafe Cafe, a more affordable sister eaterie </p>

Ruth Rogers on the River Cafe’s new affordable dining experience

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<p>The ‘Friends’ star has been admirably frank about her preference not to go down the adoption route</p>

Like Jennifer Aniston, I’m infertile – stop telling me to adopt

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<p>Leaders promised to ‘re-energise’ Gaza. But was the future of the region’s women and girls ever discussed?</p>

Once you see what’s wrong with Trump’s peace photo, you can’t unsee it

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<p>The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg speaks at a press conference, before taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, 31 August 2025</p>

Greta Thunberg came of age – and people hate her for it

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<p>It can be more common for therapists to hear from people who notice problem drinking in those close to them, than to hear patients talking about their own issues with alcohol</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

What to do if you are worried someone is drinking too much

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Voices

The last thing Gen Z needs is lessons in love from an AI chatbot

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<p>My generation keeps love letters and quite possibly emails (I know I do), but does anyone keep records of their sex talk on WhatsApp, AI chatbots or whatever it is?</p>

<p>Blair himself has - at least according to one close adviser of many years - never suffered from an excess of self-awareness</p>

I know why Trump thinks Tony Blair is the man to bring peace to Gaza

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Kim Kardashian’s hairy thong nonsense is not a feminist rallying cry

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<p>Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for extra support from his allies</p>

Why are we afraid to say that football fans can be truly terrifying?

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The Longer Read

<p>People visit the site of the Nova music festival, where hundreds of revellers were killed and abducted by Hamas and taken into Gaza, on the first anniversary of the attack, near Kibbutz Reim, southern Israel, 7 October 2024</p>

For the past two years in Israel, every day has been October 7

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<p>Widespread student protests in support of Palestine are still going ahead despite the anniversary of the 7 October murders committed by Hamas</p>

‘At my university, people are afraid to show signs they are Jewish’

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<p>Rachel Reeves promised to stamp out unemployment for young people while at Labour’s conference</p>

A million youngsters aren’t in work – will cutting benefits help?

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Editorials

<p>The Prince and Princess of Wales have put their own stamp on their royal roles, and William has distanced himself from Andrew</p>

The Independent View

The loss of Prince Andrew’s titles is a turning point for the monarchy

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<p>It seems inevitable that the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will be reviewed</p>

The Independent View

Israeli football fan ban is a huge own goal

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The Independent View

The China spy row is uniquely damaging to public confidence

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Politics Explained

<p>A cocktail of tax rises could leave a bitter taste</p>

Politics Explained

What does the IFS suggest to fix the public finances?

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<p>UK price inflation forecasts were increased by the IMF for 2025 and 2026</p>

Politics Explained

Why soaring grocery prices are giving ministers food for thought

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<p>The case against Christopher Berry (left) and Christopher Cash was stopped last month</p>

Politics Explained

Why collapse of China spy case has led to a political row

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<p>‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher rendered in cardboard at this year’s Tory conference</p>

Politics Explained

Thatcher worship echoes Tory hopes for a 1970s-style revival

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World

<p>In Gaza, before the 2023 horrors, more than 50 per cent of children were assessed to have PTSD</p>

Health and Wellbeing

PTSD and trauma drives history in places like Gaza, but could be a fix

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<p>A new wave of censorship is sweeping across America, creating an environment in which fear and political pressure threaten the free expression of ideas</p>

From Stephen King to Judy Blume, nobody’s safe from Trump’s book bans

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America

<p>Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021</p>

Charlie Kirk’s murder shows America’s next civil war is now underway

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<p>Prudence ‘Prue’ Murdoch is the obscure firstborn of the media mogul</p>

Meet Prudence, the quiet Murdoch dragged into the real-life Succession

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<p>Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse minors</p>

What does Ghislaine Maxwell really know about the Epstein files?

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<p>Charismatic and flamboyant Hulk Hogan helped elevate the world of professional wrestling entertainment beyond bingo halls and public access television, and turn it into a globe-spanning, stadium-filling, merchandise-selling behemoth</p>

Hulk Hogan: The divisive wrestling legend who built a global brand

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Health and Wellbeing

<p>Offline, conditions like bipolar, schizophrenia and personality disorders remain misunderstood, and often feared</p>

Health and Wellbeing

Mental health is good for ‘likes’ – but mental illness terrifies us

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<p>Lewis Moody, pictured in action for England in 2011, is the latest of several rugby players diagnosed with motor neurone disease</p>

Health and Wellbeing

How extreme exercise can increase your risk of motor neurone disease

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<p>Sam Baker thought she was done with wasting brain space on worrying about her weight</p>

Health and Wellbeing

I thought I was past worrying about my weight – Mounjaro changed that

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Tech

<p>There are no legal protections for users’ conversations with AI chatbots like ChatGPT</p>

How your ChatGPT conversations could be used against you

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<p>Going online: The concept of connecting to the internet can seem quite strange in an age of seamless connection</p>

Gen Z wants dial-up back – as the internet may be nearing extinction

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Culture

<p>Victoria Beckham and Meghan Markle are both confessed ‘control freaks’</p>

How Victoria Beckham has done what Meghan Markle never could

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If the boomer memoir is the new misery memoir, at least say sorry

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<p>Rufus Wainwright: ‘Art needs to go through s*** in order to be stronger’</p>

Rufus Wainwright: ‘Creativity helps to fend off the darker angels’

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<p>'The Dancer' by Benedict Enwonwu</p>

Nigerian Modernism show is a jubilant panorama of art

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Lifestyle

<p>Boden: dressing for happiness (as well as business success) </p>

How this fashion ‘mum-brand’ became the hot buy of 2025

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<p>Packing a teenager off to college can be a major wrench for the rest of the family</p>

How to be an empty-nester and not lose your mind

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Travel

<p>The small harbour of Kioni, Ithaka, in the Ionian Sea.</p>

Seven underrated Greek destinations to head to for October sunshine

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<p>Try the trail that takes you from Bamburgh Castle to Waren Mill on your next day out in Northumberland</p>

Walking & Trekking

12 great British autumn pub walks

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<p>Booking with the airline has its advantages, but not necessarily price</p>

Why is it more expensive to buy a ticket direct from an airline?

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<p>Saint Kitts in the Caribbean is an enticing prospect all through the year</p>

Why do flights and hotel rooms cost so much more during the holidays?

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Sport

<p>USA international Ilona Maher (right) has become one of rugby's biggest stars</p>

Why women hold the key to rugby fulfilling its American dream

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<p>Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier during their iconic trilogy fight</p>

How Ali and Frazier took suffering to new level in Thrilla in Manila

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John RentoulThe Independent’s chief political commentator

<p>West Midlands Police has classified the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv fixture as high risk, and banned away fans from attending</p>

A football ban for Jewish fans is a disgrace that shames Britain

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<p>Politicians are not supposed to put pressure on the Crown Prosecution Service to drop charges – as Starmer, himself a former head of the agency, well knows</p>

Sir Keir is safe from the China spy row for now, but Kemi’s in trouble

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<p>‘Small boats immigration is where both Tory and Labour governments have failed to “bring order to our borders”, and that is where Shabana Mahmood’s energies should remain focused’</p>

In plain English, minister: Drop the gimmicks, stop the boats

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Simon CalderThe Independent’s travel correspondent – and one of the UK’s most trusted travel journalists

<p>Welcome to Prague? The entry-exit system has added another layer to border control checks</p>

Czech checkpoint: Man versus machine at Prague airport

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<p>Walk this way: Simon recommends the island of Dragonera, near Mallorca</p>

Can you suggest a budget trip to beat half-term hikes?

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Andrew GricePolitical columnist who keeps his ear to the ground inside Westminster

<p>The prime minister has made a series of bad appointments</p>

Which heads will roll in Starmer’s Downing Street shake-up?

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<p>While the prime minister has excelled in some areas of foreign policy, he has a less than impressive record when it comes to aid</p>

How long can Starmer get away with his delusional foreign aid policy?

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<p>‘In appearing to ape Reform, Labour risks alienating more progressive voters; more have already deserted Labour for the Greens, Liberal Democrats and Jeremy Corbyn’s new socialist party than for Reform’</p>

Labour and the Tories are making the same mistake on Reform

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Chris BlackhurstRenowned business journalist and former editor of The Independent

<p>Reeves is preparing to deliver her Budget at the end of November</p>

When it comes to the rich, Rachel Reeves is spouting nonsense

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<p>JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says he’s far more worried about a bubble than most</p>

Business Comment

Is the AI bubble about to burst? Some top names think so

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<p>Francesco Mazzagatti, chief executive officer of Viaro Energy Ltd</p>

Meet the energy tycoon accused of fraud who is buying up the North Sea

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Sean O'GradyAssociate Editor of the Independent, known for his columns on politics and economics

<p>Hyundai Santa Fe’s strong, bold front is reminiscent of a Range Rover,<a href="https://indy-web-prod.brightsites.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/chinese-gwm-tanks-4x4-evs-uk-b2846036.html"></a> while the boxy rear end looks a bit like a classic Volvo<a href="https://indy-web-prod.brightsites.co.uk/life-style/motoring/volvo-xc60-hybrid-suv-2025-b2820866.html"> </a>estate</p>

Hyundai Santa Fe: Built for barn and beyond

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<p>The new Kia Picanto is an ideal city car that makes a strong case for itself in a rather thin market</p>

Kia Picanto: Rage against the machines

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<p>I have qualms about being propelled in a metal box on wheels at speed with no human being in charge</p>

My smart car scare – and why I’ll never set foot in a robotaxi

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Alan RusbridgerPulitzer Prize winning journalist and former editor-in-chief of The Guardian

<p>Thousands of claimants have filed a lawsuit over the alleged ‘degradation’ of the River Wye</p>

Our water is polluted – why is it so hard to hold anyone responsible?

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<p>Many in Israel have been celebrating – but whether this peace will hold is still not clear</p>

The people I met in Hostages Square know Netanyahu faces a reckoning

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<p>Police are continuing to investigate the terror attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>

After the awful Manchester attacks we must defend the right to protest

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Mary DejevskyExpert on foreign affairs, Russian politics and diplomatic relations between the Kremlin and the west

<p>Christopher Berry, left, and Christopher Cash both denied passing secrets to China (Jeff Moore/PA)</p>

Xi Jinping doesn’t care about Britain. Should we care less about him?

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<p>Although Bill Clinton tried until the very last months of his second term to broker a new Middle East peace, he failed, as did all his successors – until, maybe, Donald Trump now</p>

How Trump mastered the art of the peacemaking deal

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<p>It is hard to escape the sense that everyone concerned, the Israeli military included, regarded the Global Sumud Flotilla as a theatrical gesture of protest and acted accordingly</p>

Goodness, Greta, what on earth’s the point of your Gaza flotillas?

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Jon SopelFormer BBC North America Editor and co-host of the News Agents podcast

<p>US president Donald Trump has arrived in Tel Aviv</p>

So how did Trump succeed in getting a deal where Biden failed?

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<p>US President Donald Trump</p>

Trump suffered a big loss on free speech – it could be just the start

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<p>Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk</p>

Trump’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death shows all of his worst traits

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Jim WhiteFounding member of The Independent, celebrated football pundit and sports presenter

<p>‘The Ryder Cup has long been a partisan affair. When it’s staged in Europe, the home support is boisterous, and often very rude. But the Americans in Bethpage took the rivalry up a notch’</p>

Why Maga bullies couldn’t topple Ryder Cup heroes

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<p>Rooney is now doing well as a TV pundit, but struggled with alcohol during difficult periods in the latter stages of his career and as a manager</p>

Booze and body issues: Wayne Rooney is a man at sea without his wife

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<p>The family of Ricky Hatton, pictured, have paid tribute to him following his death at the age of 46</p>

What Ricky Hatton tells us about men, mental health and sport

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