All of the UK’s major supermarket chains will be operating with different opening times during the festive period
Sporting fixtures, a boom in luxury and adding detours to your getaways will feature in travel plans over the next 12 months, says Benjamin Parker
Grieving relatives of people killed in a plane crash in South Korea have visited the site to pay respects to their loved ones on New Year’s Day
Conspiracy drama will be streaming service’s first smash hit show of the year
Suspect was arrested in what police believe was a random attack and charged with murder and second-degree assault
Looking for a comforting, high-protein vegan soup? Gigi Grassia’s sweet potato gochujang soup is rich, creamy, and packed with 25g of protein per serving
From humble beginnings in one west London park to thousands of destinations worldwide, the weekly 5km has attracted a millions-strong community of fiercely loyal runners and volunteers, and is even being prescribed by GPs to their patients. Helen Coffey charts the 20-year success story of running’s most inclusive event
Looking for a healthier indulgence? Gigi Grassia’s quinoa protein brownies are a plant-based dream, packed with protein from quinoa, peanut butter and yoghurt
From mountains in Pakistan and a Canadian city to a pint of Guinness in Dublin and the Gunners in Girona, here’s a pick of some of the destinations that Independent Travel has its eye on in 2025
Legend has it that this dish is so good, it could lead to a proposal! Gigi Grassia’s Marry Me Lentils swaps chicken for red lentils, delivering a protein-rich, flavour-packed recipe in just 20 minutes
Netflix’s Harlan Coben adaptations like ‘Missing You’ are perfect hangover viewing, but they definitely require you to suspend your disbelief. Katie Rosseinsky unravels some of the series’ most baffling clichés
If India is to realise its dreams of ranking alongside the US and China it must maintain high growth rates and ensure the benefits of development reach the population as a whole – no easy task, as Shweta Sharma reports
The Perfect Couple star talks to Shahana Yasmin about his diverse career choices, from Bollywood to Hollywood, and what pushes him to grow as an actor
‘We just came from Japan all the way here just to see this, just to feel the crowd,’ says one fan
Taiwanese president Lai Ching Te says he hopes to have healthy and orderly exchanges with Beijing
When Syrian rebels roared into Damascus after a lightning advance on the capital, they exalted in their triumph over President Bashar Assad and rejoiced at the sudden end of a 14-year civil war that laid waste to much of the country.
Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking
Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after Florida lawmakers formally apologized for the horrors they endured as children more than 50 years ago
A New Zealand police officer died in hospital on Wednesday and another was seriously hurt after a driver ran them down as they patrolled on foot in the early hours of New Year’s Day, the country’s police chief said
Households are starting the year with an increase to their energy bills, with another 3% jump expected for April.
FDA may impose measures ‘such as a recall, follow-up inspection or other possible responses to protect public health’
Starmer argues 20 per cent levy on independent sector will fund investment in state sector
The ‘It Ends With Us’ writer and director is one of 10 plaintiffs suing the newspaper for $250 million
From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world began welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges
West Ham forward Michail Antonio has sent a message to the Premier League club’s fans after being discharged from the hospital as he continues his recovery following a car crash in early December
