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Nadal returns to tennis court with WTA star one year after tearful retirement
Rafael Nadal has returned to the tennis court on the anniversary of his emotional retirement. Exactly one year after the Spanish superstar hung up his racket at the Davis Cup Finals, he took to social media to share a video of himself sparring with WTA sensation Alexandra Eala. Aged 20,Continue Reading
Jet2 chief warns Reeves not to treat aviation as a ‘cash cow’ ahead of Budget
Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stop using the airline and holiday industry as a “cash cow”, warning that any further increase in aviation taxes will hit lower earners hardest and risk pricing families out of foreign travel. Heapy — who runs Britain’s largest packageContinue Reading
The Design Museum’s Wes Anderson exhibition is more than just pretty craftwork
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 recent years, west London’s Design Museum has enjoyed great success in plumbing the work of cinematic auteurs. InContinue Reading
Ultra-rare pink grasshopper spotted in New Zealand
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 spotted an “exceptionally rare” pink grasshopper near a lake in New Zealand, a discovery that sheds more light onContinue Reading
The vaccine that could also prevent pregnancy complications later in life
Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free Schoolgirls who receive the HPV vaccination could be less likely to suffer severe pregnancy complications in later life, a new study hasContinue Reading
Reeves vows to cut cost of living after inflation boost before final pre-Budget PMQs – live updates
Reeves recognises cost of living still ‘big burden’ as inflation dips Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves has vowed to cut the cost of livingContinue Reading
ExxonMobil boss says ‘deliberate’ UK Government policies ‘undermining’ business
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 Petrochemical giant ExxonMobil has said “deliberate” policies of the UK Government policies are “undermining” theContinue Reading
England ready to unleash all-out pace in Ashes opener as Mark Wood cleared
England are prepared to unleash their full pace attack in Friday’s Ashes opener in Perth, with Mark Wood confirmed fit for action. Wood has been included in a 12-man squad for the series opener and is the fastest among a five-strong arsenal of seamers which also includes Jofra Archer, BrydonContinue Reading
A grieving Claire Danes in The Beast in Me – what are they trying to do to us?
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Kissing may have first evolved in early humans and neanderthals 21 million years ago
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 Romantic kissing likely evolved for the first time in a common ancestor of humans and other large apes about 21 millionContinue Reading