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The Titan disaster was an anomaly — submersibles are ‘safer than flying’ and can save our dying oceans, expert says
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email When most people think of submarines these days, they probably recall the 2023 Titan disaster. The submersible vessel suffered a catastrophic implosion 3,500 meters belowContinue Reading
Starmer’s leadership style doesn’t work in politics, admits one of his most senior ex-ministers
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Sir Keir Starmer’s approach to governing “doesn’t necessarily work in politics”, a cabinet minister has suggested. Addressing theContinue Reading
Millions of households set to see unexpected water bill increases
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 Millions of households are set to see unexpected increases to their water bills after theContinue Reading
Transfer news LIVE: Camavinga to Man Utd, £38m Arsenal bid, Fernandez deadline
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Got ice-cream brain freeze? Here’s what is happening
Chizhevskaya Ekaterina/Shutterstock With temperatures forecast to reach around 37°C in places, reaching for an ice cream or an icy drink might seem like an excellent idea. There is, however, one small hazard to eating your frozen treat with too much enthusiasm: brain freeze. That sudden, stabbing pain is officially classifiedContinue Reading
Minister defends plan to ban zero-hour contracts – even though it could cost £3bn a year
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Warning signs that your eyes are damaged from staring at the eclipse
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The number of people searching “sore eyes” on Google increased by a worrying 650 per cent following Wednesday night’s eclipse,Continue Reading
World Cup and June’s hot weather help UK economy withstand Iran war pressures
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Fresh concerns over chemical found in flavoured vape liquid
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 Researchers have urged that expectant mothers receive warnings regarding a “potential harm” associated with a widespread chemical used to give vapesContinue Reading
Harriet Tyce: ‘I’m going to be haunted by Traitors for the rest of my life’
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 The Independent is marking the biggest TV moments of the year so far, from the ones that got theContinue Reading