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Australian spider declared world’s fastest after record-breaking sprint
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 An Australian jungle huntsman spider is the world’s fastest arachnid, reaching a top speed of almost 3.6 metres per second, accordingContinue Reading
Kathy Griffin claims she’s ‘banned’ from The Tonight Show for being too controversial
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 Kathy Griffin claims she’s effectively “banned” from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon because she is seen as “tooContinue Reading
The simple changes that can prevent onset of more than half of dementia cases
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 Increasing physical activity, quitting smoking, and overcoming social isolation can cut risk of dementia in more than half the cases ofContinue Reading
People smuggler found living in UK has been able to do so as a result of Brexit, immigration officers claim
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 A convicted people smuggler found living in Leicestershire has been able to do so as a result of Brexit, immigration officersContinue Reading
Manchester Airport and London Stansted group sees drop in passenger growth
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 The owner of Manchester and London Stansted airports has revealed a sharp pull-back in passengerContinue Reading
Thomas Tuchel tells school kids ‘skive off and watch Mexico vs England instead’
It got off to a disastrous start for the 1966 winners when DR Congo took the lead after just seven minutes. England had been hurtling towards a humiliating early exit before Kane, as he has done on many occasions before, popped up to save the day. Things don’t get anyContinue Reading
Mexico fans celebrating World Cup win against Ecuador cause ‘earthquake’
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 mass jumping of euphoric fans after Mexico scored two match-winning goals against Ecuador in a tense World Cup knockout gameContinue Reading
TG Jones to close up to 150 stores as High Court approves rescue
The owner of TG Jones, the business carved out of WH Smith’s old high street estate, has secured High Court approval for a sweeping restructuring that will close up to 150 shops and impose steep rent cuts across most of the stores that remain. Modella Capital acquired the chain lastContinue Reading
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce invite Knicks heroes to MSG wedding: report
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have invited the NBA champion New York Knicks starting heroes to their hotlyContinue Reading
Senegal fury as Belgium complete World Cup comeback with VAR drama
Senegal’s players were left furious after a late penalty decision in their World Cup match with Belgium saw them knocked out of the tournament. High drama unfolded in the round of 32 tie in Seattle, with extra time required to separate the two sides and determine who would advance toContinue Reading