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Chris Hedges Report: War & Iran
Former British diplomat Alastair Crooke assesses the current situation in the Middle East and what can be expected in the coming weeks or months. By Chris Hedges The Chris Hedges Report Following attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States,...

The times Queen Elizabeth and King Charles visited Oxfordshire
The monarch landed at Blenheim Palace by helicopter a year-and-a-day ago on July 18, for a European summit with 45 leaders. He was heard saying he “feels sorry” for Gareth Southgate as he commended the former England manager for doing a “brilliant...

The gross incompetence of the Afghan leak knows no end
The blame game from the Afghan data leak disaster was in full flow at Westminster on Wednesday. The charge list is horrific: thousands of lives at risk from the Taliban in Afghanistan, a country the West already abandoned to medieval misogynists....

Voices: So the Bank of England wants ideas for new banknotes: let’s start with our war heroes
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

The Tony Blair Institute’s filthy role in planning the ethnic cleansing and “reconstruction” of Gaza
Earlier this month, the Financial Times revealed that two staff members from the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) took part in discussions with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) about plans to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza and build a “Trump...

Argentina's F-16s said to have limited capacities due to UK concerns
Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 10:55 UTC Countries can veto sales based on political agreements or security concerns According to an Argentine high-ranking military official quoted by Buenos Aires' La Política Online but left unnamed, the recent...

Kew Gardens' Palm House is getting a £50 million climate-friendly makeover: Iconic Victorian glasshouse will SHUT for four years in major net zero push
It's one of the most iconic glass buildings in London. Now, experts have confirmed that Kew Gardens' Palm House is getting a £50 million climate-friendly makeover. The Grade I listed Palm House, a 362ft long structure at Kew Gardens, is the...

Why is there a Chinook helicopter in the city centre?
The Royal Air Force's (RAF) recruitment team arrived with one of its Chinook helicopters on show, outside the Forum. The large Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter outside The Forum (Image: Newsquest) It's part of the RAF's series of recruitment...

Does neutrality promote peace? A look at Switzerland and its good offices
Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share Neutrality alone does not promote peace. Historically, it has been...

Arbitration suit a colossal US-PH blunder
Second of Three Parts CONTRARY to the massive US propaganda, the arbitration suit that the Philippines undertook against China in 2012 led to the militarization of the South China Sea, making our part of the world a powder keg that could make it a...

The Ulysses Trust Receives £10,000 Donation From Cambridge Management Consulting To Support Cadets
(MENAFN- Pressat) The Ulysses Trust is delighted to announce the generous donation of £10,000 from Cambridge Management Consulting, an international consulting firm. This contribution will directly support cadet units across the UK to deliver...

HX Foundation awards €222K in charitable grants
HX Expeditions' charity, HX Foundation, awarded €222,754 to global community, conservation and polar-focused wildlife projects in its first round of 2025 grant funding. Of that, €63,154 went to seven single-year projects selected by the charity’s...

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 returns 10th July for a packed weekend of Motorsport action and crazy innovation
I’ve been coming to the Goodwood Festival of Speed since the early '90s, when it was still forming into the phenomenon it has become today. What started as a charming celebration of motorsport history in the grounds of the Duke of Richmond’s...

Meet the Axis Deer – The Invasive Species Now Roaming the U.S.
Chital or cheetal, Axis axis, spotted deers or axis deer in nature habitat. Bellow majestic powerful adult animals.© Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock.comInvasive axis deer have become a widespread problem, even in the state of Hawaii. Authorities are...

Maison Lineti seeks buyer as major investor leaves
French whisky maker Maison Lineti has gone into liquidation and is seeking new investment after its main backer pulled out. Maison Lineti is home to seven egg-shaped concrete tanks Founded in 2020 by Dr Magali Picard and her husband Alex...

The 5 Most Remote Military Air Bases & Their Strategic Roles
In the farthest reaches of the planet lie some of the most remote military airbases ever built. These bases enable their operators to project military power in distant regions of the world, a key capability for military forces with a global reach....

Readers’ views: ‘Square root of zero letters of support for longer pedestrianisation’
Please tell us benefits of pedestrianisation I have lost count of the number of letters to this newspaper from Newbury residents who object to the recent extension of pedestrianisation of the town centre. It certainly goes into double figures, and...

Britain is already a prime target for Russia and China – and we are not ready
In a world grappling with rising geopolitical tensions, the question “how close are we to a world war?” has become alarmingly relevant. From escalating conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to the growing rivalry between global...

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea
What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they meet, what they brought back... amazing stories from an epic voyage. IMAGE: Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K, left, and Roopa A aboard the INSV Tarini. Photographs:...

Minerals, memory & mutual respect: Modi’s Argentina visit and the deepening of civilisational diplomacy
PM Modi near the statue of José de San Martin in Buenos Aires. Image Credits: Prime Minister’s Office IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded his official visit to Argentina—a country geographically distant from India, yet...