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Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell shares how the Brontë sisters influence her work
Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell has spoken about the figures who have shaped and inspired her career, as she appears on The Independent’s Influence List marking International Women’s Day.
Megan Jones on how rugby helped her embrace who she really is
Megan Jones, instrumental in England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup win, says the sport helped her embrace who she really is, as she features on The Independent’s Influence List this International Women’s Day.
Look Mum No Computer would love to remix this Eurovision hit on his synth
UK Eurovision star Look Mum No Computer has revealed the popular past entry he’d love to remix with his synth.
Elizabeth Day: Connection is forged through vulnerability
Best-selling author and podcast supremo Elizabeth Day has helped lead important conversations about infertility and miscarriage and spoken candidly about her own experiences and her acceptance that she will not have children.
Iranian drone damages desalination plant in Bahrain
Bahrain says an Iranian drone attack has caused “material damage” to a desalination plant
Lando Norris reveals alarming McLaren concern after shocking start to F1 title defence
The reigning F1 world champion was left deflated after a poor start to the 2026 campaign under new regulations, finishing fifth and holding off rival Max Verstappen, despite the Red Bull starting last
UFC 326 live: Charles Oliveira dethrones ‘BMF’ champion Max Holloway in legacy-defining performance
Max Holloway put the ‘Baddest Motherf*****’ title on the line against old foe Charles Oliveira, in a battle of former world champions
UFC confirms White House fight card as Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje headlines
An unprecedented event will take place on 14 June, with the Octagon expected to be built on the South Lawn
Charles Oliveira crushes Max Holloway to be crowned ‘BMF’ champion at UFC 326
The former world champions squared off in Las Vegas, 11 years after they first fought one another
SNL tackles Iran as Hegseth calls war a ‘situationship’ while ousted Noem discusses her ‘self-deport’
Cold open on the Ryan Gosling-hosted episode saw Colin Jost as Hegseth performing a keg stand and giving a shout out to embattled actor Shia LaBeouf
UK’s free museums are in trouble. Should tourists start paying?
Visitors to London’s galleries and museums can see some of the finest artworks in the world without paying a penny – but for how much longer? Annabel Nugent explores the fraught debate about who should foot the bill for keeping them free of charge
Rose Wylie, art world pioneer at 91: ‘Success, if it comes earlier, can entrap you a bit’
Last week, Rose Wylie became the first female painter to have a solo show in the Royal Academy’s main galleries. She tells Jessie Thompson about why she’s never minded being misunderstood
Pink forced to cancel two shows on tour due to ‘an unforeseen event’
Pink was scheduled to perform at the GNP Seguros Stadium in the Mexican capital on April 26 and 27
Iran-US war latest: Trump rejects settling conflict as Israel bombs Tehran oil facilities
Strikes on oil storage and refining facilities spark large fires across Iranian capital
Lewis Hamilton left furious at Ferrari as George Russell capitalises for thrilling Australian GP victory
Russell lost his lead at the start to Charles Leclerc but when Ferrari opted not to pit either driver, Mercedes saw their opportunity to claim an impressive one-two finish at the season-opener
George Russell emerges from early chaos to win Australian Grand Prix
Russell took the chequered flag 2.9 seconds clear of team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
Morrisons rolls out major change to checkouts across the country
Morrisons also announced it has upgraded its accessible toilets to be ‘stoma-friendly’ following feedback
F1 standings after Australian GP as George Russell wins season opener
F1’s new era starts at the popular Albert Park Street Circuit in Melbourne which hosts the first round of the 2026 season this weekend