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If the Trump-Putin call was an ice hockey match, Russia would have won 12 nil and Putin – a competent and aggressive ice hockey player – would have barged waddling golfer Trump through the crowd barrier and rammed the puck down his throat, writes Simon Walters

Putin drone attack makes mockery of Trump peace deal – today's front page from The Independent 📰 You can download a digital newspaper every morning with a subscription to Independent Premium Subscribe here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Q6bzWD

As the Chinese overtake Tesla for sales and automaker BYD becomes the first in the world to unveil a battery that is capable of charging EV’s in the same amount of time as it takes to fill up a fuel tank, Jonathan Margolis examines the claims that there are other aspects we need to be mindful of

Critics fear they will unfairly harm disabled people, while supporters argue the system needs reform to reduce unnecessary claims and encourage work

The shortlist for the Amnesty Media Awards 2025 has been announced and it's a double nomination for The Independent and Bel Trew. The awards, which celebrate outstanding human rights journalism, span 10 categories with pieces selected by an internal panel of Amnesty International experts.    The A-Word, the powerful Independent TV documentary which examines the impact of changing abortion access in the US, has received a nod in the Best Feature category, whilst the Written Investigation shortlist recognises Bel's special report on the thousands of people with disabilities caught up in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.   https://lnkd.in/eYCrJxhH

Harry Bullmore has been working out and lifting weights for more than a decade. Here, he shares the seven lessons that have made the biggest difference to his health, fitness and performance

I was signed off work twice with mental illness, writes Hannah Shewan Stevens – but is it any surprise people are struggling to cope when the UK is falling apart at the seams?

One million disabled people lose out as benefits cut by £5bn – today's front page from The Independent 📰 You can download a digital newspaper every morning with a subscription to Independent Premium Subscribe here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Q6bzWD

As Netflix’s #Adolescence exposes toxic ‘bro’ culture among young men, Sir Gareth Southgate warns of a crisis fuelled by ‘callous, manipulative and toxic’ online influencers. Leading expert on raising boys Steve Biddulph has told lorraine candy why they are getting through and parents are not... ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/etXbhj4Y