Luxembourg PM says recognition of Palestine ‘the right thing to do’

Luxembourg’s Luc Frieden defends his country’s recognition of Palestine, calling it a moral duty and urging Europe to uphold international law. Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden announced that his country’s recognition of the State of...

October 7, 2025, Two Shocking Years — What Have We Learned?

What have we learned in these two years? In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, the world blinked—shocked, sympathetic, and solemn—and turned its gaze toward Israel. The world needs to take a closer look at itself and visit an optometrist promptly....

Palestine and the Pacific

Why have island nations been so prominent among supporters of Israel? By Nic Maclellan Standing beside Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on 17 September, Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka declared that “the people of Fiji share a very close...

Preview: England vs Wales - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's international friendly between England and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The 105th encounter between England and Wales takes place under the famous Wembley arch on Thursday night when...

Andorre : l’Eglise face à un projet de loi sur l’avortement

Andorre, avec ses 80 000 habitants, est une principauté unique en son genre. Elle est dirigée par deux chefs d’Etat qui portent le titre de « co-prince » : le président de la République française, actuellement Emmanuel Macron, et l’évêque...

The Popularity of Madrid As A Holiday Spot

For many people the idea of a holiday in Spain is lazing on a Mediterranean beach on one of the costas or in the Balearic Islands. But for others it’s visiting Madrid, a city that really couldn’t be further from the sea if it tried. As the capital...

Lola Casademunt keen to grow in Italy, mulls first mono-brand store in the country

Lola Casademunt, the Spanish womenswear and accessories label founded in 1981 in Cardedeu, near Barcelona, has been growing at a swift pace. In 2020, the label was available in Spain and Portugal only, and generated a revenue of €8 million. It now...

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is AC Milan’s Mr Reliable – but he’s in danger of failing to overcome San Siro issue

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has done nothing wrong since joining AC MIlan - but that may not be enough to see him be a regular starter anymore. That's the view of European football broadcaster Andy Brassell, who has given his expert view on the...

Global figures behind Love is Resistance, the art book for Palestine

An art book for Palestine, with pages designed to be torn out and used as protest posters, is releasing later this month, featuring contributions by figures ranging from Samia Halaby to Massive Attack. Love is Resistance brings together 77...

Shoe thrown at India's chief justice over remark about Hindu god

A lawyer threw a shoe at India's Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday over remarks he made about the Hindu god Vishnu. The lawyer approached the raised platform where Mr Gavai was sitting on Monday and threw the shoe, the BBC...

Cost of Trumping in the 21st century: Tested in Europe, isolated on Gaza,

At the 2025 U.N. General Assembly, Donald Trump looked less like a steward of a rules-based order than more like a salesman with a global microphone. His 57-minute speech went off-script after the teleprompter froze. A U.N. address by a U.S....

Moises Caicedo scorches Liverpool: Premier League team of the week

The top of the Premier League has a new look to it with Arsenal at the summit. The Gunners strolled to a 2-0 victory over West Ham, allowing them to leapfrog Liverpool. With the Reds later losing at Chelsea – the Reds' third straight defeat across...

Meliá Hotels International to manage Leo Messi’s MiM hotel group

Meliá Hotels International will manage Leo Messi’s MiM Hotels from November, integrating six properties into The Meliá Collection portfolio. Mallorca-based Meliá Hotels International has signed an agreement with footballer Leo Messi’s hotel group,...

Thomas Tuchel denies rift with Jude Bellingham as he explains Foden and Grealish omissions from England squad

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...

Luxembourg’s Grand Duke abdicates in favour of son

Baku, October 3, AZERTAC Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri has abdicated after 25 years on the throne, handing over the largely ceremonial role as head of the small European state to his eldest son Guillaume, according to Financial Times. The...

Leo Messi strikes deal with Meliá Hotels

Football legend Leo Messi is taking his brand off the pitch and into luxury hospitality, as his hotel chain, MiM, partners with Mallorca-based Meliá Hotels International. From November 1, six MiM properties will join The Meliá Collection, Meliá’s...

The new entry-exit system in the EU explained - Why you must know about it

On October 12, the European Union will launch its new entry-exit system, which will mean stricter rules for British tourists. The changes will mean that Brits will now need to carry proof of medical insurance and a return ticket, as part of the...

Thomas Tuchel denies rift with Jude Bellingham as he explains Foden and Grealish omissions from England squad

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Oct. 7 anniversary: Israel battles optics, isolation, and mounting death toll as world pushes Trump deal

When Hamas launched the largest terrorist attack in Israel‘s history two years ago, killing 1,200 people, the world was collectively stunned and outraged. Israel had significant leeway to respond as leaders saw fit after being attacked.Fast...

The Payments Newsletter including Digital Assets & Blockchain, September 2025

[co-author: Nicole Ahlawat] Key developments of interest over the last month include: the UK government’s consultation on consolidating the Payment Systems Regulator into the FCA to streamline oversight of payment systems; the South African...