The Independent
January 2026
Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez live: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results tonight
Stevenson aims to become a four-weight world champion, as he moves up to challenge the controversial Lopez in a mouthwatering duel
Luke Littler marches into World Masters quarter-finals with victory over Ross Smith
Luke Littler fights off Ross Smith to reach quarter-finals of World Masters
It was far better than last night, that is what I had to do against Ross,
I would rather win the game and not hit a nine-darter than hit a nine-darter and lose, so I am just glad I did both,
Obviously it (winning the tournament) is on my mind, but you have got to beat the board, beat your player and take it game by game.”
US ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
I just arrived in Venezuela. My team and I are ready to work,
Hugo Ekitike eviscerates Newcastle to show glimpse of Liverpool’s future
Hugo Ekitike shows Newcastle what they missed out on with brace in Liverpool win
The France international, who also scored at St James’ Park, was the Magpies’ primary summer transfer target yet was snatched from under their noses by the defending champions
Florida man, 76, who left 5-year-old girl to be killed by alligators, avoids death penalty
The jurors in the resentencing of Harrel Braddy worked hard to find a proper sense of justice for the 1998 murder of 5-year-old Quatisha Maycock,
‘We want this’: Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson embrace pressure as they aim for Olympic gold
I think the pressure that we would add to ourselves would be the same, and I'm glad that people are [talking about them as medal contenders] because it's something that we've worked our entire career for and we want for ourselves as well. So that conversation just solidifies how we feel.”
Anytime that we get to see them in person, they're very encouraging and always congratulating us on our competitions that we've done. We can feel them following along because they'll bring up things from certain events, so it's really nice that they're invested in our career and our goal.”
It doesn't really change our plan [for the Olympics]. We're still going to work on all of our elements and the quality and the consistency of everything. If anything it just shows that we're human and we can make mistakes under pressure. It'll just highlight where we need to make things a little sharper, a little stronger, but definitely no loss of confidence.”
First and foremost we really want to enjoy ourselves because that always helps us perform our best. Our first Games wasn't quite the full Olympic experience, shared with family and friends, and that's something that we're really ready to embrace.”
It was such a special week — from the moment that we arrived back in the UK we could see ourselves on lampposts and banners, and it was just this really celebratory occasion, and we felt so much pride to represent Great Britain in Great Britain. It's something that I think is a once in a career opportunity on this scale. We just wanted to do performances that showed our gratitude to have this opportunity and do ourselves proud.”
I also think that it's the experience that we needed, because it was a huge crowd, it was a lot of emotion and energy, and the Olympics is going to be like that. We know what we need to work on in terms of handling that, and we're ready to get back to work.”
That's why we're so thankful that we train as hard as we do, so the muscle memory takes over until you feel like you can get the mind back in play and on top of where you're at. The crowds helped so much, the encouragement as we were going around was so special and needed in that moment.”
Their creativity — they did things that had never been done before. We seek to do the same. We have a lot of unique choreography, we always try to innovate in our craft and be as creative as we can and show our personalities.”
We're like, actually, no, we want this. It's so much love and support, let's embrace it and use it to lift us up.”
Liam Rosenior defends substituted Chelsea players after second-half comeback
There were seven changes from the side which had beaten Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday, and that decision backfired heavily as the home side were booed off at the break following goals from Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville
It’s easy right — the individuals came off and then people will look at them,
There’s a lot of football to be played,
Luke Littler fights off Ross Smith to reach quarter-finals of World Masters
Man suffers life-changing burns in explosion at suspected cannabis farm
Emergency services, including police and fire, were called to the scene at Summerfield Road, Boythorpe, Chesterfield at 2.50pm on Friday, where officers discovered the growth of suspected cannabis plants
An investigation has been launched into an explosion at a suspected cannabis grow in Chesterfield. “... A joint... We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to please come forward.”
The Liam Rosenior touch that’s building a different legacy at Chelsea
There's a resilience and a spirit and a fight,
The Masked Singer’s Red Panda revealed as comedy legend
Judge orders US to release 5-year-old and dad taken into custody in Minnesota crackdown
Coast Guard suspends search for survivors of fishing boat carrying seven people that capsized off Massachusetts
The decision came after more than 24 hours of continuous search efforts failed to locate additional survivors after finding one person dead
That is the equivalent of searching for a coconut in the ocean,
Andrew should testify before US Congress over links to Epstein, says Starmer
But yes, in terms of testifying, I have always said anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that because you can’t be victim-centered if you’re not prepared to do that,
In relation to Peter Mandelson, obviously he was removed as ambassador in relation to the further information that came to light in September of last year. I’ve nothing more to say in relation to Peter Mandelson.”
Judge quotes Bible and Thomas Jefferson as he orders release of 5-year-old and father detained by ICE
Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these,”
In the latest Epstein files are famous names and details about an earlier investigation
Newly disclosed government files on Jeffrey Epstein are offering more details about his interactions with the rich and famous after he served time for sex crimes in Florida, and on how much investigators knew about his abuse of underage girls when they decided not to indict him on federal charges nearly two decades ago
Chelsea complete remarkable comeback victory over shellshocked West Ham
Foo Fighters cover unreleased Mariah Carey grunge songs at LA tribute event
Fun fact: I did an alternative album while I was making Daydream. Just for laughs, but it got me through some dark days.”
The Mariah Carey alternative album feels like The Missing Piece,
You know the ones who seemed to be so carefree with their feelings and their image,
I wanted to break free, let loose, and express my misery — but I also wanted to laugh. I totally looked forward to doing my alter-ego band sessions after Daydream each night.”
Gregory Bovino made disparaging remarks about prosecutor’s Jewish faith, report says
Close Anti-ICE protesters gather outside Minnesota hotel after Bovino's removal from role
Instead of focusing on gossip, why don’t you focus on something actually important like the victims of illegal alien crime or the criminals taken out of Minneapolis communities
Rafael Nadal picks favourite for Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open final
With Novak, we had an amazing story,
Girl, 4, dies in Iran explosion a day before Strait of Hormuz naval drill
Labour urged to expel Mandelson from party after fresh Epstein links
I sent you a couple of emails last week regarding my osteo course expenses, incl fee, anatomical models, lap top if you can help me with this. I hope you received them."
It’s the right thing to do. He’s an admitted associate of the most prevalent sex trafficker in history.... There is too much of an attitude in the Labour Party of protecting Peter Mandelson,
The party have been very quick to expel members and councillors for having the temerity to like a tweet that they’ve found politically unacceptable — and yet Peter Mandelson continues to be indulged. The time has come for that to stop.”
Just sent an email back to Rich regarding the £10,000 with my personal bank details. "
It is quite extraordinary that there are new revelations still coming to light about the judgements that the rich and powerful have made. I simply question if this is what the Labour Party stands for?... I have always believed our party has the sole purpose of standing up for the interests of the working class who had no political franchise against the interests of the rich and powerful. Surely this should be the requirement to hold the privilege of the Labour whip.”
Hungarian Roma protest inflammatory comments by Orbán government minister
Unfortunately, we have always been made to feel that we are considered second-class citizens,
If there are no migrants, and someone has to clean the toilet on intercity trains, then we must tap into our internal reserves,
Many of us also played our part in the world wars, in revolutions, in the construction of the country. But we were always just humiliated,
It has deeply offended us in our humanity, it has offended our children, our mothers, our fathers, our ancestors, our culture and our future,