A new study has found that posts from 10 “bot-like” X accounts spreading disinformation and hate have been viewed more than 150 million times ahead of the UK General Election. The accounts in question have shared more than 60,000 posts on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, since May 22,Continue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Jamie Foxx was filmed telling a small group of people about his mysterious illness that led to him being hospitalized last year. TheContinue Reading
Slovenia manager Matjaz Kek was shown a red card off camera as Portugal’s Euro 2024 last-16 victory descended into chaos in the dying stages. Roberto Martinez’s side crept through to the quarter-finals on penalties after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a spot-kick in extra time, which caused wild scenes in Frankfurt. SloveniaContinue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo burst into tears after missing a penalty for Portugal against Slovenia. On what proved a nightmare night for the 39-year-old, his frustration was compounded in extra time when his effort from 12 yards was superbly tipped around the post by Jan Oblak. And the despair proved too muchContinue Reading
Edinburgh faces a repeat of the 2022 bin strike unless workers receive an improved pay offer, a union has warned. The capital is one of 13 councils in Scotland where waste and recycling workers affiliated with the GMB union have voted in favour of industrial action. GMB Scotland said noContinue Reading
Jan Vertonghen’s own-goal decided a gripping battle between France and Belgium in Dusseldorf, with Les Bleus booking their ticket to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals courtesy of a narrow 1-0 win. Didier Deschamps’ players rode their luck but still managed to get the job done against FIFA’s third-ranked side, as goalkeeperContinue Reading
Sir Keir Starmer became visibly emotional as he opened up about his one regret in life. The Labour leader opened up about his strained relationship with his father during an interview with Chris Evans on Virgin Radio on Monday (1 July). Describing his father as a “complicated” man, Sir KeirContinue Reading
The UK’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday while French shares rallied, as parliamentary elections in the UK and France are dominating the agenda for European investors this week. The top share index in Paris, the Cac 40, was up by as much as 2.8% during the day as tradersContinue Reading
Melamine foam sponges used to clean households worldwide release trillions of microplastics each month, a new study has warned. These sponges, known for their ability to remove even stubborn stains effortlessly, rely on their distinctive abrasive properties. However, a new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, estimatesContinue Reading
The Independent is giving readers the chance to chat directly with candidates from some of the major political parties in a special general election series of Ask Me Anything events. In this question and answer session, our community can chat exclusively with Reform UK’s Howard Cox, who is hoping toContinue Reading
