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What World Cup football can teach us about managing fatigue in extreme conditions
A football player standing over a penalty in a hot, high-altitude stadium is dealing with more than pressure. His body is trying to keep cool. His heart and breathing may be working harder. Less oxygen is reaching his muscles. One poor decision can end his team’s World Cup. The 2026Continue Reading
Junior worker Soraya Qarouane, whose boss Leo Aghili told her to ‘shut up’, wins thousands in age harassment ruling
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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails Telling a junior colleague to “shut up” because you are their “superior” is age harassment,Continue Reading
Gary Lineker and Joe Cole share Gianni Infantino World Cup conspiracy theory
Joe Cole has made his feelings clear on Gianni Infantino (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Gianni Infantino has found himself at the centre of a tongue-in-cheek ‘conspiracy theory’ after Joe Cole and Gary LinekerContinue Reading
Pakistan refuses to take back grooming gang ringleader
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Pakistan is refusing to accept the ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang, it is understood, despite plans to change British lawContinue Reading
Man from 100,000 years ago may be earliest victim of stabbing in face
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A jaw injury on a human fossil from about 100,000 years ago could be the earliest evidence of a person takingContinue Reading
Burning Man fights gentrification, and a rogue Musk, in revealing HBO doc: ‘What’s it like to be mayor of Utopia?’
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter In 2026, Burning Man attendees don’t have the best reputation. Where once the mind-expanding, clothing-optional gathering in the NevadaContinue Reading
AstraZeneca sees stock market value slump by more than £20bn after drug setback
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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails AstraZeneca has seen more than £20 billion wiped off its stock market value after beingContinue Reading
Wayne Rooney could quit BBC and come out of retirement on one condition
Wayne Rooney has been working as a BBC pundit during the World Cup (Image: Getty) Wayne Rooney would only consider a return to management if presented with an opportunity among Michael Carrick‘s backroom team at Manchester United. The former England international, who is working as a BBC pundit for theContinue Reading
Nigel Farage latest: Reform leader insists Count Binface showdown is ‘real’ after by-election ridiculed
Minister ‘wouldn’t bother voting’ in Clacton by election The Independent’s political reporter Athena Stavrou writes: A government minister has said he “wouldn’t bother voting” in the Clacton by election if he lived there Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant was asked whether he would back Nigel Farage’s only competitor, Count Binface.Continue Reading
First close-up images of famed polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s last ship released
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The first close-up images of the wrecked last ship of famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton have finally been obtained followingContinue Reading