The Independentflipped into VideosNowPrince William visits UAE to offer Queen’s condolences after ruler’s deathThe Independent - Oliver BrowningPrince William travelled to the United Arab Emirates to deliver condolences on behalf of the Queen and the royal family on the death of the country’s ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Duke of Cambridge paid his respects during a meeting with the federation’s new president and ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday (16 May). William’s visit to the oil-rich emirate comes as presidents and prime ministers from around the world descend on the UAE. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
The Independentflipped into Videos1 hour agoUkrainian soldiers evacuated from Azovstal steel plant arrive in Russian-controlled townThe Independent - Oliver BrowningDozens of wounded Ukrainian soldiers have arrived in Novoazovsk after being evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. Footage obtained by Reuters shows five buses carrying troops arrive in the Russian-controlled town, late on Monday (May 16). Some of the evacuated were badly injured and carried out of the buses on stretchers, after spending months inside the steel plant. According to Reuters, the evacuation likely marks the end of the longest and bloodiest battle of the war and a significant defeat for Ukraine. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Read More Ukraine news: Kyiv’s troops reach Russian border Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained Sign The Independent’s petition to help the people of Ukraine
The Independentflipped into Videos1 hour agoBoris Johnson sets out ‘insurance’ plan to rewrite Northern Ireland protocolThe Independent - Oliver BrowningBoris Johnson said his plan to legislate to rip up Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements was an “insurance” policy if a fresh deal could not be reached with the European Union. The row over the Northern Ireland protocol has created an impasse in efforts to form a new executive in Stormont. As a result, Mr Johnson travelled to Belfast on Monday to meet leaders in an attempt to secure progress – but the prime minister also issued a warning to Brussels that the UK is prepared to rewrite unilaterally terms of the Brexit deal he signed. Sign up for our newsletters.
The Independentflipped into Videos2 hours agoJake Daniels becomes UK’s first male footballer to come out as gay since 1990The Independent - Oliver BrowningJake Daniels has become the UK’s first active male footballer to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990. The Blackpool forward, 17, says the decision to go public will leave him “free and confident”. “It’s been such a long time of lying and I’ve just processed and processed every day about how I want to do it,” Daniels explained. “I want people to know the real me... I feel like I’m ready to be myself, be free and be confident with it all.” Daniels made his senior debut for Blackpool earlier this month. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Read More Man City will give everything to secure title in final game, Guardiola says FA Cup: Prince William booed by Wembley spectators Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash aged 46
The Independentflipped into Videos17 hours agoGreek pilot found guilty of murdering British wife hugs victim’s mother at 2021 memorialThe Independent - Oliver BrowningA Greek helicopter pilot who admitted to smothering his British wife to death has been found guilty of murder. Babis Anagnostopoulos, 34, initially claimed that three robbers had burst into the couple’s home north of Athens, tied him to a chair and asphyxiated his wife in front of their 11-month-old daughter, Lydia. He later admitted to murdering Caroline Crouch in a fit of rage after a domestic fight and after being found guilty, faces a maximum of 35 years in prison. At a memorial service for Ms Crouch last year, Anagnostopoulos was seen hugging her mother. Sign up for our newsletters. Read More Amber Heard calls Johnny Depp ‘Junkie Johnny’ in audio played to court Police capture alligator wandering outside South Carolina school Sadiq Khan feels ‘safe’ despite being named in Buffalo shooter’s manifesto
The Independentflipped into Videos18 hours agoAmber Heard calls Johnny Depp ‘Junkie Johnny’ in audio played to courtThe Independent - Oliver BrowningAudio of Amber Heard calling Johnny Depp “Junkie Johnny” was played in court on Monday, during the former couple’s multi-million-dollar defamation trial. Ms Heard took the stand as proceedings resumed after a one-week break, explaining how she faced “different versions” of Mr Depp. In the audio played to the court, she says: “I get different versions of him. I get the insecure or scared version of him that lashes out in a different medium every time.” “So if it’s Adderall or Junkie Johnny, then he’s abusive and he’s a tyrant and he’s mean.” Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Read More Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation trial - latest A timeline of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s court battles
The Independentflipped into Arts & EntertainmentNowBritney Spears’ ‘husband’ Sam Asghari posts statement about miscarriage: ‘It’s hard but we are not alone’independent.co.uk - Ellie HarrisonSam Asghari has shared a statement after Britney Spears revealed she had a miscarriage last week. Spears had announced she was pregnant in April but, …
The Independentflipped into TravelNowSri Lanka travel advice: How has guidance changed and is it safe for holidaymakers amid protests?independent.co.uk - Helen Coffey, Lucy ThackrayViolent protests have been staged in Sri Lanka as the country faces an economic crisis. Troops have been ordered to open fire on looters after …
The Independentflipped into SportsNowAmir Khan tips Conor Benn to become UK’s next PPV starindependent.co.uk - Sarah RendellFormer boxer Amir Khan has tipped Conor Benn to become the next pay-per-view star in Britain but says promoter Eddie Hearn is “holding him back”. Benn …
The Independentflipped into TravelNowTui cancels Sri Lanka holidays following change in Foreign Office adviceindependent.co.uk - Lucy ThackrayTui has cancelled all of its Sri Lanka holidays up to and including 31 May 2022, amid unrest and violent clashes sparked by an economic crisis in the …
The Independentflipped into Arts & EntertainmentNowEurovision voting irregularities leave countries ‘furious’ after original scores ‘disregarded’independent.co.uk - Nicole VassellAction over voting irregularities at the Eurovision Song Contest has apparently left six countries “furious” after their jury votes were …
The Independentflipped into IndyBestMar 2510 best standing desks that deserve an ovationindependent.co.uk - Jon AxworthyThe first indication of how bad sitting for prolonged periods is for our health came over 70 years ago, when researchers found that double-decker bus …
