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Exposure to heat waves may be tied to depression in adolescents, researchers say
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 Exposure to oppressive and often life-threatening heat waves has been tied to an increased risk of depression and anxiety in adolescents. Chinese researchers found thatContinue Reading
Giant jockey explains why he’s turning professional despite 6ft’5 stature
Jack Andrews, the world’s tallest jockey, has confirmed that he will be turning professional. The 27-year-old, who stands at 6ft 5in tall, recently secured his 200th point-to-point win, and he now has hopes of breaking through on the professional scene as well. Andrews previously turned professional in 2021 before ultimatelyContinue Reading
Kemi Badenoch offers to rescue Starmer’s welfare reforms as Labour rebellion grows
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 Kemi Badenoch has offered to rescue Keir Starmer from his own Labour backbenchers after a massive rebellion threatened to bring downContinue Reading
Resident doctors ‘energised’ over prospect of more strikes, medics say
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 Resident doctors are “energised” at the prospect of a fresh round of strikes amid anContinue Reading
Bank chief says world ‘too unpredictable’ when forecasting UK economic outlook
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 Governor of the Bank of England has said the unpredictability of world events includingContinue Reading
Emma Raducanu speaks out after police contact as WTA decision slammed by star
The BBC has stuck with many of the usual suspects for this year’s line-up of Wimbledon pundits – but a handful of big names have missed out. Clare Balding will lead the presenting team and take charge of the afternoon coverage after Isa Guha kicks things off in the morningContinue Reading
FTSE 100 underperforms despite Iran-Israel hope
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 Stocks in London closed higher on Tuesday amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel,Continue Reading
Pedro Pascal says he decided to call JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ because ‘bullies make me sick’
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 Pedro Pascal has reflected on his decision to label British author J.K. Rowling a “heinous loser” over her commentsContinue Reading
Allokelping: Drone footage reveals orcas making tools from kelp to groom each other
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 Orcas, also known as killer whales, have been documented using an ingenious method to groom one another, a new study reveals,Continue Reading
UK must ‘actively prepare’ for a war on home soil, major government review warns
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 The UK must prepare for the possibility of a “wartime scenario” on home soil, a major new government review has warned.Continue Reading