Eating disorder struggles resurfaced as mountain bike rider Sammie Maxwell closed in on world title

Silver medallist New Zealand's Samara Maxwell reacts on the podium, 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Photo: FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP Warning: This article discusses eating disorders. New Zealand mountain bike rider Sammie Maxwell admits...

Rachel Reeves hits out at Andy Burnham over bond markets

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...

Growing recognition of Palestinian state shows public opinion matters

People participate in a pro-Palestinian protest in Rome, Italy, on Sept 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] With Andorra, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco formally recognizing the State of Palestine at a recent United Nations meeting, the...

Albania Beats Serbia, Keeps World Cup Dream Alive

Change font size: - + Reset By Tirana Times Staff | October 12, 2025 LESKOVAC . Albania stunned Serbia with a 1–0 victory on Saturday night, a result that not only strengthens its bid for a first-ever World Cup but also carries enormous symbolic...

UAE rallies world to prioritise water security before 2026 UN summit

Follow the latest UNGA updates here The UAE is working to push water security to the top of the global climate agenda before co-hosting next year's UN Water Conference, a senior Emirati official has said. Speaking to The National on the sidelines...

Cole Palmer to ‘rest for three weeks’ as Chelsea offer update on groin injury

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Indonesian Language Makes Its Debut at This Year's UNESCO General Assembly

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Head of the Indonesian Language Agency, Hafidz Muksin, stated that the Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia) will be one of the official languages to be used in the General Assembly of the United Nations Educational,...

Fresh citrus scent added to underground containers

The council reminds residents to respect the summer waste disposal timetable. Credit: Ahoramarinabaixa.com Altea Council has once again installed deodorising plates in all underground containers across the town, including the Altea la Vella area,...

European security under debate in Copenhagen within the framework of the European Union and the European Political Community

The Danish presidency will work towards a European Union that must take greater responsibility for its own security in an international context characterised by uncertainty, increased conflict and global competition. In this regard, the European...

Human 'common sense' remains crucial amid rise of AI, Dubai summit hears

Global experts at a Dubai summit examining the rapid rise of artificial intelligence have called on future generations not to lose sight of the value of common sense when harnessing advanced technology - and to never be afraid to fail. Professor...

All you need to know: Ireland U21 v Slovakia U21

UEFA UNDER-21 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING Republic of Ireland Under-21s v Slovakia Under-21s, Turner's Cross, 7pm. ONLINE Live blog, match report and reaction on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app. TV Live coverage starts at 7pm on RTÉ2 and...

Lionel Messi Hotels at Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand owned by global football legend Lionel Messi, have announced a strategic partnership, under which Meliá will take over the management of the MiM Hotels portfolio from 1...

50 men’s autumn wardrobe updates for under £150 (some are even free)

Autumn is the best season for fashion – so as a huge menswear enthusiast, it’s been a delight to pull together this list of 50 tips and tricks to help you dress better. I’ve included great affordable pieces (and some tips that don’t require any...

Meliá to manage Leo Messi’s MiM Hotels

Meliá Hotels International announced it will manage MiM Hotels, the hospitality brand owned by Leo Messi, beginning November 1. The hotels will be integrated into The Meliá Collection, Meliá’s group of independent properties known for their...

The One Type of Hotel I Wish More Hoteliers Knew About

I don’t want to bury the lead after a click-bait-y title like that. I’m talking about a bee hotel (pictured in the featured image so that you have an idea of what they look like). It being World Honey Bee Day (August 16th), I thought I would use...

Crawford praises Kildare duo

Republic of Ireland Under 21 manager Jim Crawford has praised Kildare duo Michael Noonan and Cathal McCarthy ahead of Friday evening’s crucial European Championship qualifier against Slovakia at Turner's Cross. 17-year-old Noonan made his Under 21...

Vuelta a España 2025 Route Preview

During the Vuelta a España 2025, the final Grand Tour of the year, riders from 23 teams will endure 21 challenging stages over all kinds of terrain. The journey will span more than 3,100 kilometers and take them into four countries – Italy,...

Be careful who you let close: your circle can either lift you up or bring you down, says Roser Coll, Chiromassage Therapist from Serenity

We often hear that “our environment shapes us,” but rarely do we dare to name an uncomfortable truth: some environments don’t just fail to help – they suffocate, hold us back, and even rot us from within. They rot our drive, our ideas, our...

England Fans’ Keir Starmer Chant During Wales Game Leads to ITV Blunder

ITV made a major blunder after England supporters’ Keir Starmer chant was heard during their 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday night. The Three Lions raced into an early lead, with goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Bukayo Saka handing the...

EUROTRASH: The Big Three in Cycling – Dominance and Future Challenges

The dominance of cycling's "Big Three" – Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, and Mathieu van der Poel – raises the question of when their stronghold on one-day races will falter. Since 2023, these riders have won 23 out of 30 significant races,...