12+ min ago   (728+ words) Editorial: Prince William has written exclusively for The Independent to call for urgent action on climate change As a global public figure and one who can use his “soft power” to influence world leaders, Prince William is right to stress…...

20+ min ago   (768+ words) Donald Trump made a surprise announcement that he was removing US tariffs on Irish whiskey as he brought his two-day visit to Ireland to a close. Crowds cheered the US President as he made the announcement on the 18th green during…...

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3+ hour ago   (339+ words) Somalia's business community is seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing…...

6+ hour, 43+ min ago   (414+ words) The departing workers generated more than $5 million in annual revenue for Willis Towers Watson, according to court documents Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm Willis Towers Watson has filed a lawsuit in Boston after 18 employees resigned within 44 minutes and…...

6+ hour, 43+ min ago   (989+ words) A laundromat outside of Chicago has more than 300 machines and never closes. Rachel Dobkin reports how the longtime owner overcame tragedy and turned a weekly chore into a magical outing Free pizza, donuts and a gift from Santa: Does this…...

6+ hour, 56+ min ago   (539+ words) Angela Rayner said she was pleased AI companies are “talking about the threats as well as the opportunities” after Elon Musk and Sam Altman backed a call for the industry to slow down development. It comes after Anthropic boss Dario…...

7+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1169+ words) The US military, which has previously struck Iranian vessels in the region, did not issue an immediate statement Separately, a crew member was killed early on Sunday when an Iranian commercial ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, according…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago   (838+ words) Chinese president calls for closer economic ties among members and partners of expanded bloc as Beijing seeks to stabilise its own strained relationship with Delhi President Xi Jinping has unveiled a series of initiatives on AI and trade and investment…...

8+ hour, 3+ min ago   (925+ words) Much like an insurance policy, a lasting power of attorney may lie forgotten inside a drawer, yet its worth is enormous if the situation demands it. Although starting the conversation can feel uncomfortable, making these arrangements early remains a crucial…...