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The star who played Apu in ‘The Simpsons’ talks to Tom Murray about the controversial ‘sexual shenanigans’ in the new HBO show, and seeing both sides of the outrage about his voice portrayal of the famous Indian cartoon character

Influencer Andrew Tate ‘vehemently denies the accusations and does not condone violence of any kind towards women’ spokesperson says

Marianna Benedict-Bacilla tells Bevan Hurley how the death of her gifted daughter while trying to fight off murderous bandits has ripped open the trauma of her own sister’s unsolved murder

Ajike Owens, 35, was fatally shot by her white neighbour after she confronted her for allegedly throwing skates at her son. According to an incident report by Ocala, Florida, investigators, Owens’ manner of death was a homicide but an arrest has yet to be made in the case. Andrea Blanco…

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky calls attack on dam a ‘war crime’ and the ‘largest manmade environmental disaster in Europe in decades’

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden will meet in Washington this week in what is seen as a potential easing of post-Brexit tensions in the so-called “special relationship”.

Duke of Sussex faced over seven hours of gruelling cross-examination by the barrister

Duke of Sussex likely ‘won’t realise he’s edged the ball’ during historic cross-examination, barrister tells The Independent

Florida governor disputes claims made by ex-detainee to The Independent

Experts say there are several reasons suicides among young women are rising at the fastest rate ever recorded

Threats emanating from Russia have escalated in recent months, with the former prime minister and president Dmitry Medvedev leading the charge.