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Royal news dominates current events, with Prince Andrew being stripped of his title and set to move out of Royal Lodge, while King Charles donned a kilt during a visit to a Scottish county. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's interactions with world leaders made headlines, including a meeting with China's Xi Jinping and a warning to Russia's Vladimir Putin. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine also saw developments, with the UK's top army chief warning that Ukraine cannot win against Russia.

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"Robert F. Kennedy Jr films workout ahead of election debate with Biden Robert F. Kennedy Jr filmed workout ahead of election debate with president Biden. In a video went viral a shirtless RFK Jr. struggles to clear what looks to be about [---] pounds of plates across eight reps with an assist from a spotter looming behind the rack. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-pick Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking"
YouTube Link 2023-06-27T10:06Z 1.2M followers, 815.7K engagements

"Get off the iPad Spirit Airlines pilot chastised for getting too close to Air Force One Air traffic controllers were forced to issue an urgent demand Tuesday to pilots of a Spirit Airlines passenger flight ordering them to move away from Air Force One as it transported President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to the United Kingdom. #spirit #airlines #trump #air #force #one Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T07:13Z 1.2M followers, 66.9K engagements

"Tucker Carlson bursts out laughing as Elon Musk describes Twitter layoffs #shorts Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-20T08:07Z 1.2M followers, 14.9M engagements

"Fight erupts at Waffle House after staff confront customer It is a question that has puzzled philosophers sociologists and night-shift grill masters for years probably. What is it about Waffle House the charming and iconic American diner chain that invites so many fights on its premises For anyone unfamiliar with this obscure Americana lore the mostly southern chain with [----] locations in [--] states has something of a reputation. A cursory internet search will provide a wealth of videos showing customers and employees throwing down in the brightly-lit dining room usually after sundown. The"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T05:45Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"EU entry-exit system what happened as the digital borders scheme finally took effect The European Unions entry-exit system (EES) for British passport holders as well as other third-country nationals begins on Sunday [--] October. The digital border scheme connects every frontier crossing point in the Schengen area (comprising all EU nations except Ireland and Cyprus plus Iceland Norway and Switzerland) with a central database. It aims to crack down on crime and enforce the 90-day stay limit which applies to British travellers and other third-country nationals within any 180-day period. What"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T11:45Z 1.2M followers, 110.8K engagements

"Nigel Farage storms out of Sky News interview when quizzed over Reform MPs assault conviction Nigel Farage stormed out of an interview as he was quizzed about Reform MP James McMurdocks assault conviction. Mr Farage was asked about the partys more vigorous vetting standards during an interview with Sky News on Thursday (28 November). When asked specifically about former investment banker Mr McMurdochs assault conviction [--] years ago which The Times reported last week Mr Farage appeared somewhat frustrated before storming out declaring he was off for lunch. The former investment banker did not"
YouTube Link 2024-11-28T16:44Z 1.2M followers, 1M engagements

"Just Eat delivery cyclist pedals along M4 in rush hour traffic This is the moment a Just Eat delivery cyclist pedals along the M4 during rush hour traffic. A passer-by on a nearby bridge captured the baffling sight on camera sharing the footage online with the caption: I hate to tell you but your food might be cold. In response to the incident a company spokesperson said: "Safety is taken seriously at Just Eat." Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T11:27Z 1.2M followers, 12.7K engagements

"All the times Lindsay Hoyle scolded MPs House of Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle has been forced to discipline MPs numerous times during parliament session. The commons speaker has criticised MPs for shouting during debates and says it reflects poorly on parliamentary proceedings. Here is the roundup of the times Lindsay Hoyle scolded MPs. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand"
YouTube Link 2023-06-07T11:46Z 1.2M followers, 298.7K engagements

"How the EUs new entry-exit system will affect you British passport holders as well as other third-country nationals from the US Canada Australia and elsewhere are about to become subject to the European Unions entry-exit system (EES) which comes into effect on Sunday [--] October. The long-awaited entry-exit system connects every frontier crossing point in the Schengen area (comprising all EU nations except Ireland and Cyprus plus Iceland Norway and Switzerland) with a central database. On the first occasion on which a traveller comes into contact with the system it will create a digital"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 77.3K engagements

"Hillary Clinton clashes with Czech Deputy PM over woke and gender comments Hillary Clinton clashed with Czech deputy prime minister Petr Macinka over Donald Trump during a panel at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (14 February). The tension peaked when Mr Macinka teased the former US Secretary of State Clinton about her strong opinions of the president to which she replied "I don't like him because of what he's doing to the United States and the world." Mr Macinka fired back defending Trump saying that the Republicans tactics were a reaction to policies that went too far from the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T10:26Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"New EU entry-exit system comes to force at London St Pancras International When the EU entry-exit system takes effect on [--] October passengers on Eurostar will be asked if they have pre-booked accommodation a return ticket enough money for their stay and medical insurance. The requirement for proof of insurance goes beyond the standard demands for travellers entering the Schengen area. It is likely to alarm passengers who have chosen not to take out medical insurance relying instead on the reciprocal health cover provided by the UK Global Health Insurance Card (Ghic). Watch more on"
YouTube Link 2025-09-27T07:00Z 1.2M followers, 233.4K engagements

"Woman who filmed Snapchat videos while speeding jailed after killing two A woman jailed after overtaking on the wrong side of the road and causing a fatal collision had repeatedly posted videos of herself speeding while using her mobile phone to social media. Taxi driver Octavian Codreanu was killed at the scene on the B4425 near Aldsworth in December [----] and his passenger schoolteacher Moyra Whelan later died from her injuries. Liberty Michell [--] pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and two counts of"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T09:07Z 1.2M followers, 10K engagements

"Homeland Security share Pokemon-inspired video of ICE raids The Department of Homeland Security has shared a montage of ICE raids alongside clips and music from the Pokemon theme song as the Trump administration continues to ramp up its hardline stance on immigration. In the compilation of footage which was posted on Monday (22 September) enforcement agents can be seen arresting individuals whilst clips of the popular anime show are interspersed throughout. The one-minute video captioned with Gotta Catch em All ends with Pokemon cards showing the people arrested and their alleged crimes. The"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T09:00Z 1.2M followers, 353.8K engagements

"Spirit Airlines pilot chastised mid-fight Air traffic controllers were forced to issue an urgent demand Tuesday to pilots of a Spirit Airlines passenger flight ordering them to move away from Air Force One as it transported President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to the United Kingdom. #spirit #airlines #trump #air #force #one Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on"
YouTube Link 2025-09-17T16:11Z 1.2M followers, 44.1K engagements

"Pam Bondi has fiery exchange with Democrat lawmaker in Epstein hearing Attorney General Pam Bondi launched a passionate defense of President Donald Trump on Wednesday shouting at Democrats during a combative hearing. She sought to divert criticism of the Justice Departments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files positioning herself as the president's chief protector. Besieged by Epstein questions and accusations of a weaponized Justice Department Bondi aggressively pivoted in a speech where she mocked Democratic questioners. She also praised Trumps stock market performance and aligned herself"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T10:05Z 1.2M followers, 12K engagements

"Worker appears to urinate on Tsingtao beer raw ingredients A Chinese brand has launched an investigation after a man was seen urinating into a vat at a Tsingtao beer factory. A shocking video which has been viewed tens of millions of times on social media shows a man dressed in blue overalls and a helmet climbing into a malt container at the beer factory in Pingdu China on [--] October. He then proceeded to urinate into the vat. Tsingtao which describes itself as the sixth-largest global beer maker and Chinas second-biggest brewery said they have completely sealed the batch of malt in question."
YouTube Link 2023-10-26T17:27Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"6-7: Starmer 'told off' by teacher after encouraging students to do viral trend Sir Keir Starmer participated in the viral 6-7 trend with primary school children during a visit to Peterborough. The prime minister and education secretary Bridget Phillipson discussed the importance of free school meals with pupils during a visit to Welland Academy on Monday (24 November). During the visit Sir Keir was reading with pupils when one pointed out they were on page [--]. The prime minister then made the hand gesture that accompanies the reference with the students quickly joining in. The teacher later"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 172.6K engagements

"Erika Kirk 'forgives' Charlie's killer in emotional tribute at memorial service Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T22:54Z 1.2M followers, 76K engagements

"First ever World Humanoid Robot Games kicks off in Beijing Held from [--] to [--] August the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games will bring teams from more than [--] countries together to compete in a variety of sports ranging from track to dance to martial arts. Over [---] robots will compete in the three-day event marking the first of its kind in the world. The spectacle is being held at the National Speed Skating Oval also known as the Ice Ribbon. It is the same venue that hosted speed skating competitions at the [----] Winter Olympics. Inside the arena are four major competition areas including a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 229.4K engagements

"Putin says Russia ready to contribute $1 billion to Trump's board of peace Russian President VladimirPutin said Russia is ready to contribute $1 billion to US President Donald Trumps board of peace. Putin confirmed the invitation to Trumps board which is part of the US presidents plan to end the Israel-Hamas war. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T23:39Z 1.2M followers, 239.4K engagements

"Trump pledges vicious response to murder of refugee Iryna Zarutska Trump pledges vicious response after the brutal murder of a Ukrainian refugee on a train in North Carolina. Iryna Zarutska who had only recently arrived in the U.S. from her war-torn homeland boarded the train in South End Charlotte just after 9.45pm on Friday August [--] when she was attacked by another passenger. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T09:30Z 1.2M followers, 59.8K engagements

"Great white shark comes face to face with scuba diver This is the shocking moment a scuba diver encountered a giant great white shark whilst diving off the coast of Bali. Video footage taken by diver Fabian Clifton on [--] March [----] shows the shark slowly turning to face the camera where it lingers before turning again and swimming away. Mr Clinton a dive instructor at Scuba Junkie in Nusa Penida said the encounter was one in a million getting close to the greatest Great white sharks sightings are extremely rare in Bali. The last spotting was in [----] at Crystal Bay on the other side of Nusa"
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T22:16Z 1.2M followers, 593.6K engagements

"Jacob Rees-Mogg gives his thoughts on Reform UK #news #politics #shorrts Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-19T13:42Z 1.2M followers, 182.9K engagements

"Ted Cruz says Lets must stop attacking pedophiles in embarrassing gaffe during rant about Ted Cruz made an embarrassing gaffe at a Senate hearing on Tuesday when he told his fellow lawmakers to stop attacking pedophiles. The senator did not correct himself after the error and instead moved on to discuss Donald Trumps decision to deploy the National Guard in Washington D.C. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T16:19Z 1.2M followers, 35.7K engagements

"Creepy new images provide never-before-seen look at Epstein Island Newly released photos and videos of the inside of Jeffrey Epsteins estate on his private island show several spa-like rooms one with a dental chair surrounded by decorative masks and another large shower room stacked with bins of towels and blankets. The images released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee Wednesday are the latest documents to emerge from the Epstein files. Oversight Dems have received never-before-seen photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island that are a harrowing look behind Epsteins"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 25.7K engagements

"Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet Watch the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte share a piano duet released on Christmas Eve. The mother and daughter sat side by side at the piano last week to perform a piece by Scottish composer Erland Cooper with footage from the Together at Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey on December [--] played alongside the duet. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T09:14Z 1.2M followers, 997.7K engagements

"Winter solstice marked by Stonehenge's magical sunrise celebrations Crowds gathered for winter solstice celebrations during sunrise at the Stonehenge prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) /"
YouTube Link 2025-12-21T15:30Z 1.2M followers, 14.7K engagements

"Post office inquiry: Fujitsu manager called bankrupted subpostmaster 'nasty chap' A Fujitsu employee called a subpostmaster who was bankrupted by the company's faulty computer system a "nasty chap" in not-seen-before email sent internally in [----]. Peter Sewell who was in the Post Office Account Security Team at Fujitsu said that Lee Carrington was a "nasty man" after the subpostmaster had threatened the company with legal action after losing all his money due to no fault of his own. Fujitsu provided the Post Office with the Horizon computer system for individual subpostmasters. This system"
YouTube Link 2024-01-18T18:40Z 1.2M followers, 429.3K engagements

"Florida man tried to smuggle thermos into jail by 'putting it up his exit ramp' A Florida man tried to smuggle a thermos into jail by putting it up his exit ramp according to a local sheriff. Walter Frymire [--] was arrested for allegedly trespassing on a railroad shortly after police let him go following reports that he was naked in a local park bathroom. Sheriff Grady Judge revealed the bizarre incident on a morning briefing on Instagram this week where he updates residents of Polk County about crime in their local area which is around [--] miles from Orlando. Watch more on Independent TV:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 1.6M engagements

"Pam Bondi refuses to apologise to Epstein survivors during heated clash with Jayapal Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing questioning from the House Judiciary Committee regarding the Justice Department's handling of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. After Rep. Jamie Raskin kicked off the hearing by bringing forward Epstein survivors Bondi apologized to the victims for the pain theyve suffered at the hands of that monster Jeffrey Epstein. Im a career prosecutor and despite what the ranking member said I have spent my entire career fighting for victims and I will"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T03:57Z 1.2M followers, 18.4K engagements

"US military strikes another 'drug boat' in Caribbean killing [--] The U.S. military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea. U.S. Southern Command said on social media that the boat was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. It said the strike killed three people. A video linked to the post shows a boat moving through the water before exploding in flames. Fridays attack raises the death toll from the Trump administrations strikes on alleged"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T06:07Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"ITV presenter slips up pronouncing Jeremy Hunt's name during live TV report An ITV presenter mispronounced Jeremy Hunt's name during a live broadcast on Thursday [--] March prompting an urgent correction for her accidental use of a swear word. Broadcaster Nina Hossain was speaking to a correspondent in Greater Manchester when she mispronounced the chancellor's surname. "You spoke to Mr c***"" the presenter said before immediately correcting her mistake. "Mr Hunt how did he respond to calls for her to resign" she said afterward. It's not the first time a newsreader has slipped up with Mr Hunt's"
YouTube Link 2024-03-07T17:56Z 1.2M followers, 75.7K engagements

"Bondi Slammed as creepy over report DOJ tracked lawmakers Epstein file searches Attorney General Pam Bondi has been labelled as creepy after a new document appeared to show that the DOJ is tracking which Epstein files are being accessed by members of Congress. Lawmakers have recently been allowed to view the unredacted versions of files made available to the public as the DOJ complies with an order to release all documents related to the convicted pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. However during a hearing related to the Epstein case Bondi was spotted with a document that appeared"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T05:17Z 1.2M followers, 21.2K engagements

"Greenland is not for sale says Danish PM during Munich talks Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in owning Greenland during a panel on Arctic security at the Munich Security Conference. They said the pressure exerted on Greenland was "unacceptable" and raised broader concerns about international stability. Frederiksen expressed doubts that Trump had abandoned his pursuit of Greenland. "Unfortunately I think the desire is the same. It's something we of course talk a lot about. And I would"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T17:54Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Hillary Clinton reacts to Epstein file release during Munich talks Hillary Clinton has reiterated calls for the full release of the Epstein files saying the documents which include images of her husband former US president Bill Clinton were horrifying. It is something that needs to be totally transparent Clinton told a panel at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (14 February). Ive called for many many years for everything to be put out there so people can not only see whats in them but also if appropriate hold people accountable. Well see what happens. The former US secretary of state"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T21:59Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Trump struggles to pronounce 'undisputed' during White House talks The Trump administration has gutted the federal governments ability to combat climate change by revoking a 15-year-old finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare and removing the legal foundations of nearly all American climate regulations. President Donald Trump announced the move Thursday alongside Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin calling the finding a disastrous Obama era policy that severely damaged the American auto industry and massively drove up prices for American"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T12:21Z 1.2M followers, 98.5K engagements

"Four-hour passport control queues expected this summer amid EES chaos Europes airports and airlines have joined forces to demand that the EU suspend the planned full implementation of the entry-exit system (EES) or risk waiting times for British passengers of four hours or more in summer. The much-delayed EU digital borders scheme requires third-country nationals including UK passport holders to provide fingerprints and facial biometrics the first time they cross a Schengen area border. For subsequent entries and exits one biometric is sufficient. The EES began to be rolled out last October."
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T20:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Snake measuring 26ft long discovered in Amazon Rainforest The worlds biggest snake has been discovered in the Amazon rainforest. The huge anaconda measures 26ft-long weighs 440lbs and its head is the same size as a humans. The Northern Green Anaconda was found by TV wildlife presenter Professor Freek Vonk and is as thick as a car tyre. This incredible footage shows Professor Vonk swimming next to the giant anaconda. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The"
YouTube Link 2024-02-21T12:17Z 1.2M followers, 1.7M engagements

"Two killed in mass shooting at Rhode Island ice rink A mass shooting at an indoor ice rink in Rhode Island has left at least two dead and multiple others injured according to authorities. Chaos erupted at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket near Providence on Monday afternoon as gunfire rang out during a high school hockey game. Aside from the victims who had died three more were injured police said. The suspected shooter has also died according to authorities. It wasnt immediately clear what led to the shooting or the condition of those injured. The Pawtucket mayors office said a young"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T22:56Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements

"Watch in full: Theresa May pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Commons Watch in full: Theresa May pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Commons on Friday (9 September). Watch more from Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB The Independent Independent Indy News Politics"
YouTube Link 2022-09-09T12:59Z 1.2M followers, 395.7K engagements

"Anthony Joshua pulled from wreckage after car crash in Nigeria Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital after suffering minor injuries in a car crash in Nigeria which reportedly killed two people. The crash took place on the Ogun-Lagos State expressway in Nigeria where the former world heavyweight champion was visiting just [--] days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul. Britains Joshua who is also of Nigerian heritage stopped the YouTuber-turned-boxer in six rounds in Miami and was mooted to return to the ring in February ahead of a potential bout with Tyson Fury later in [----]. However"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T13:57Z 1.2M followers, 819.7K engagements

"Lord Jacob Rothschild: Financier dies aged [--] Financier and member of the Rothschild banking family Lord Jacob Rothschild has died aged [--] The British peer started his career in the family bank NM Rothschild & Sons in [----] he co-founded the then J Rothschild Assurance Group now St Jamess Place with Sir Mark Weinberg in [----] He also founded Windmill Hill Asset Management to manage the familys philanthropic portfolio. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The"
YouTube Link 2024-02-26T12:54Z 1.2M followers, 112.1K engagements

"Viewers left baffled at mind-bending car ad as sand spills onto Dubai highway A CGI advert featuring a 3D highway billboard in Dubai has left internet viewers baffled. The campaign from Nissan Middle East sees their Patrol model appearing to drive through a desert and then out of the billboard and onto the road as sand pours onto the highway. The advert - meant to look like it was filmed from the perspective of a driver on the road - is computer-generated but has gone viral for its mind-bending photorealism. Im confused said one dumbfounded user after watching the ad whilst another simply"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T22:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Entire street swallowed up by gigantic sinkhole in China A huge sinkhole opened up in China swallowing a large section of roadway near a Shanghai construction site. CCTV footage from Wednesday (11 February) shows vehicles motorcycles and street lamps getting sucked down into the hole as workers scramble to safety. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T22:00Z 1.2M followers, 32.4K engagements

"Kanye West tells rabbi he's 'taking accountability' for antisemitic comments Kanye West has held a private meeting with a prominent New York rabbi in which he said he was taking accountability for his antisemitic tirades which he blamed on his bipolar disorder. The rapper who has legally changed his name to Ye expressed profound remorse for his past comments about the Jewish people and sought forgiveness for them according to Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto. Video of the meeting which took place Tuesday was circulated on the rabbis social media Thursday. In it West can be seen holding hands with"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T13:24Z 1.2M followers, 30.8K engagements

"Elon Musk showcases biggest product ever Tesla Optimus robot CEO of Tesla Elon Musk has once again stirred the internet with its humanoid robot Optimus making the headlines this morning (21 May). In a video shared by Tesla Optimus is seen doing household chores with utmost dexterity. The footage reveals Optimus stirring a pot vacuuming and cleaning a table with a brush and dustpan. Tesla claims these tasks are all done by a single neutral net and the robot learned it all from human videos. Elon Musk on his X account (previously twitter) he dubbed it as companys biggest product ever. This"
YouTube Link 2025-05-21T16:33Z 1.2M followers, 917.9K engagements

"Joe Biden beats Trump in shock presidential ratings poll President Donald Trump has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company which has found that [--] percent of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office. The findings from Rasmussen whose research the president routinely promotes on Truth Social whenever it casts him in a flattering light have only [--] percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden. Whats more Rasmussen head pollster Mark Mitchell posted on X (Twitter) Tuesday: If an election were held TODAY between Trump and Biden"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T05:07Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Kristi Noem fires back over backlash to her right people midterms remark Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem doubled down on her assertion that her department assists in election security Sunday telling critics that they were creating fake outrage after she asserted the right people would elect the right leaders. Over the weekend lawmakers democracy advocates and political commentators raised alarm bells at Noems claim that her department which oversees domestic security and immigration played a role in safeguarding elections to make sure we have the right people voting electing the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T15:11Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements

"Ukraine arrest ex-energy minister as he attempted to flee Ukraines former energy minister has been arrested while trying to leave the country. Anti-corruption prosecutors say Herman Halushchenko is suspected of money laundering and involvement in a criminal organisation linked to a $100 million embezzlement at the state atomic agency. The scandal has already led to resignations among top officials and implicated business elites. Authorities say the criminal group received over $112 million in illegal cash during his time in office. The arrest comes as Ukraine secures new energy and military"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T13:01Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements

"Trump fails in bid to win Nobel Peace Prize as Maria Corina Machado wins [----] honour Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in promoting peace in Latin America at a time when democracy is under threat. Ms Machado was declared the winner in an announcement made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo on Friday October [--]. The news will come as a disappointment to President Donald Trump. The American leader has been engaged in peacemaking efforts with one eye on the accolade ever since he returned to office in January this year. In the past [--] hours he shared"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T10:43Z 1.2M followers, 15.8K engagements

"Trump mistakenly calls Lil Pump "Little Pimp" at last rally Moments after showing the crowd a compilation of Joe Bidens gaffes at his Michigan rally Donald Trump called the rapper Lil Pump Little Pimp as he invited him on to the stage. In his last rally for the [----] elections at Grand Rapids Michigan on Monday night Mr Trump called the rapper on stage in front of the cheering crowd and identified him as one of the big superstars of the world. But viewers of the live-streamed rally were quick to spot that the president called the musician Lil Pimp before realising his gaffe and naming him"
YouTube Link 2020-11-03T09:34Z 1.2M followers, 2.2M engagements

"Trump awarded trophy as he's named 'Undisputed Champion' of 'clean' coal by mining executives President Donald Trump has added another shiny award to his cabinet of trophies that have just been invented after being named Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal. Clean beautiful coal. We love clean beautiful coal don't we the president said kicking off an event at the White House Wednesday. I'm thrilled to welcome to the White House the men and women who light our cities and you know you do things that people don't even understand so much you do so much. You heat our homes fuel our"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T01:01Z 1.2M followers, 71.2K engagements

"Hillary Clinton discusses 'horrifying' Epstein files at security conference Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton discussed the Epstein files at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (14 Feb) reiterating her support for their transparent release. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram /"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T11:40Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Ted Lieu claims 'highly disturbing allegations' of Trump in Epstein files Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu slammed the Department of Justice for dismissing what he claims are highly disturbing allegations of Donald Trump raping children and threatening to kill children in the Epstein files. Lieu made the claims during a press briefing Tuesday (3 February). The president continues to deny any wrongdoing or knowledge of Jeffrey Epsteins crimes. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T19:58Z 1.2M followers, 17.1K engagements

"ICE official blames five-year-old's family for him being in their custody ICE and Border Patrol officials in Minneapolis have blamed the family of a five-year-old boy who is in their custody for refusing to take the child in after they say he was abandoned by his father during an arrest. Marcos Charles and Greg Bovino said the youngster had been very well looked after and was only reunited with his father in custody because his extended family refused to open the door when ICE came knocking. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T19:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"James Van Der Beek: Dawsons Creek actor dies aged [--] James Van Der Beek best known for his starring role in the 1990s teen drama Dawson's Creek has died at the age of [--]. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook /"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T20:25Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements

"What happened when the EU entry-exit system finally took effect The European Unions entry-exit system (EES) for British passport holders as well as other third-country nationals begins on Sunday [--] October. The digital border scheme connects every frontier crossing point in the Schengen area (comprising all EU nations except Ireland and Cyprus plus Iceland Norway and Switzerland) with a central database. It aims to crack down on crime and enforce the 90-day stay limit which applies to British travellers and other third-country nationals within any 180-day period. What happened when the system"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T11:14Z 1.2M followers, 18.8K engagements

"FCC chairman Brendan Carr says agency isn't independent Brendan Carr Donald Trumpshandpicked chairman of the Federal Communications Commission insisted during a Wednesday Senate hearing that the agency wasnt independent prompting a Democratic senator to show a screenshot from the FCCs site saying the opposite. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T21:10Z 1.2M followers, 21.9K engagements

"North Korea 'executes teenagers for watching Squid Game' North Korea has executed three high school students by a firing squad for watching and widely distributing South Korean drama shows among their friends in conflict with the countrys legal guidelines for harsh punishment for minors according to reports. Two teenagers were executed for watching and distributing South Korean movies while the third person was executed for murdering his stepmother in a rare display of punishment in the Kim Jong-un regime reported Radio Free Asia citing two sources who witnessed it. The teenagers met at a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T00:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Nigel Farage clashes with Hank Johnson over Elon Musk ties Nigel Farage has clashed with a US Democrate Congressman during a testimony about free speech on Tuesday. The exchange began with the Reform UK leader being asked by Henry Calvin Johnson Jr known as Hank if he had come to the US last year. #NigelFarage #HankJohnson #FreeSpeech #USPolitics #UKPolitics #CongressHearing Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T11:02Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Surveillance footage shows orange flash outside Epsteins cell on night he died Surveillance footage appears to show an orange flash outside convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epsteins cell on the night he died. Newly-released inspection reports from the Department of Justice (DoJ) reveal that a surveillance camera captured an orange figure apparently heading in the direction of Epsteins cell. Investigators concluded an inmate possibly" climbed the stairwell to the disgraced financiers cell. In the analysis of the footage an FBI official said A flash of orange looks to be going up the L Tier stairs"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 17.3K engagements

"Katy Perry addresses Justin Trudeau relationship rumours after 'marriage proposal' Katy Perry has hinted at her romance with Justin Trudeau after she received a marriage proposal on stage from a fan. The proposal came just days after photos emerged of Perry and the former Canadian prime minister kissing and embracing on board her yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara California. Click on link in bio for more on Independent TV 🔗 #KatyPerry #JustinTrudeau #Celebrity #Entertainment Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T11:09Z 1.2M followers, 28.2K engagements

"Ratcliffe's own goal over 'apology' for UK migrants slur Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said sorry if immigration remarks offended some people. The billionaire businessman who lives in tax-free Monaco said Britain is being 'colonised by immigrants' and that immigration is 'costing too much money' due to people on benefits. Sir Jim Ratcliffe told Sky News that 'You cant have an economy with [--] million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in'. Sir Keir Starmer had called on Sir Jim Ratcliffe co-owner of Manchester United to apologise for comments he had made regarding UK"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T14:59Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements

"Savannah Guthrie says family will pay for mothers return in heartbreaking new video Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Instagram addressing the suspected kidnapper who abducted her mother Nancy. In the 20-second video she says that her family has received your message and will pay for their mothers return. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T14:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Met criticised over arrest threat to openly Jewish man near pro-Palestine demo The head of a charity combatting antisemitism said the Metropolitan Police is allowing no-go zones for Jews after footage showed him being threatened with arrest close to a pro-Palestine march. Gideon Falter chief executive of the Campaign Against Antisemitism was wearing a kippah skull cap when he was stopped from crossing the road near the demonstration in the Aldwych area of London on Saturday afternoon. The video clip which was posted on social media showed Mr Falter being told by police that he was quite"
YouTube Link 2024-04-23T06:07Z 1.2M followers, 22.9K engagements

"Sydney Sweeney channels Marilyn Monroe at premiere of The Housemaid Sydney Sweeney channels her inner Marilyn Monroe at the Los Angeles Premiere of The Housemaid. Stepping out on the red carpet on Monday (15 December) with co-star Amanda Seyfried the 28-year-old wore a white dress with a feathery hemline reminiscent of Monroes iconic billowing ensemble from The Seven Year Itch. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T17:30Z 1.2M followers, 17.8K engagements

"Alex Honnold makes history with free climb of 1667ft skyscraper US climber Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's tallest building Taipei [---] in a 'free solo' ascent - making history. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook /"
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T12:07Z 1.2M followers, 57.4K engagements

"US shoots down Iranian drone as White House confirms nuclear talks with Tehran will go ahead The US on Tuesday shot down an Iranian drone that aggressively approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. An Iranian Shahed-139 drone flew towards the carrier with unclear intent and was shot down by an F-35 US fighter jet the US military said. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the drone incident but said that talks with Iran later this week are still scheduled to take place. The two countries are expected to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday according"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T06:28Z 1.2M followers, 14.5K engagements

"Royals challenged over Andrew links to Epstein The Prince of Wales and King Charles were both confronted over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsors links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in separate incidents. Prince William was questioned during a trip to Saudi Arabia where he was visiting a sports ground in Riyadh on Tuesday (10 February) and watching children hone their football skills ahead of talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. King Charles was heckled for the second time over his brothers association with Epstein. While greeting well-wishers at Clitheroe Station in Lancashire on"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T15:45Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Woman killed and man critically injured in rare double shark attack A woman was killed and a man seriously injured by a shark while the pair were taking a morning swim at a national park beach on Australias east coast police said on Thursday. Experts say that it is rare for a shark to attack more than one person. The incident occurred at Crowdy Bay National Park a popular spot for beach camping fishing and hiking about [---] kilometers (224 miles) north of Sydney. Police Chief Insp. Timothy Bayly told local media that emergency services were called around 6:30 a.m. after reports that two people"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T09:22Z 1.2M followers, 45.2K engagements

"Creepy unseen images provide look behind the scenes at Epstein Island Never-before-seen photos and videos released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee reveal details of late convicted sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epsteins estate on his infamous private island. Among the trove of unearthed images is what appears to be a dentist chair in a room adorned with decorative masks of bald mens faces hanging on the walls as well as another room featuring a chalkboard with the words power deception and music. Another features a large shower room stacked with bins"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T18:15Z 1.2M followers, 12.3K engagements

"Perry Bamonte death: The Cure guitarist dies aged [--] Perry Bamonte guitarist for rock band The Cure has died aged [--]. Bamonte died after a short illness over Christmas the band confirmed Friday. He was the bands guitarist from [----] through [----] and then from [----] until the time of his death. Teddy was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story the bands statement read. Looking after the band from [----] through [----] he became a full time member of The Cure in [----] playing guitar six string bass and keyboard on The Wish Wild Mood Swings Bloodflowers acoustic hits and The Cure albums as well"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T20:22Z 1.2M followers, 32.3K engagements

"Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with Epstein files redaction video California Gov. Gavin Newsom trolled President Donald Trump on Christmas Eve over the Justice Departments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files release which has been hindered by heavy redactions and delays. The governor rounded off a year of mocking the president by posting a short video that showed pages and pages of redactions in the files in the late convicted sex offenders case cut with footage of Trump speaking with Epstein in the early 90s. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T14:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Awkward moment New Jersey man breakdances during town hall meeting A New Jersey town council member started breakdancing in the middle of a town hall meeting to protest property tax hikes. In a recording released by Cranford TV [--] Will Thilly can be seen dancing up to the podium on Tuesday (2 September). Mr. Thilly Ive started your time an official says as Thilly dances without music. Did you know I can do the backspin Thilly asks later. He proceeds to spin on his back and fails to get the other members to applaud. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T23:00Z 1.2M followers, 118.9K engagements

"US boards oil tanker that it hunted down for breaking Trumps quarantine The US military boarded the sanctioned oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean after tracking and pursuing it from the Caribbean for allegedly violating Donald Trumps quarantine on sanctioned vessels. The Panama-flagged ship previously linked to illicit oil trade and known for running dark to hide its location was intercepted without incident and was not carrying crude at the time. The tanker was among several vessels that left Venezuelan waters after US forces captured President Nicols Maduro amid Washingtons broader"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T19:00Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements

"Melania Trump has released a new documentary does anyone care The new documentary about First Lady Melania Trump will come nowhere near to recouping the $40 million Amazon MGM paid for it according to an analysis of theater sales for its opening weekend. Amazon reportedly spent an additional $35 million to market the film which is being released nationwide in the U.S. and in a number of international markets Friday. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T22:08Z 1.2M followers, 13.7K engagements

"Plain White T's singer performs Hey There Delilah for young cancer patient with same name The lead singer of the Plain White T's fulfilled the wish of a young cancer patient named Delilah by singing her favourite song to her. Tom Higgenson visited the hospital where eight-year-old Delilah was being treated and sang a very special version of "Hey There Delilah". His heartwarming act was posted by the band's official TikTok account and has since been viewed over [---] million times. According to the post Delilah has been battling cancer for over four years. Watch more videos at the Independent"
YouTube Link 2023-01-18T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 109.7K engagements

"Super Bowl LX: Three highlights more interesting than the game itself Here are a few notable moments from the [----] Super Bowl including President Donald Trump's reaction to the halftime show. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) /"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T07:28Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements

"Police chief's lit cigarette set nursing home on fire A Missouri police chiefs lit cigarette was the cause of a fire that destroyed a local nursing home over the summer an official report has found. In the early morning hours of August [--] [----] the Vienna Point residential care facility went up in flames. Photos taken by the Vienna Fire Protection District showed a bright orange blaze burning through the buildings roof as smoke billowed through the dark sky. Crews launched an offensive attack with heavy fire conditions but with water supply issues it was decided to go to a defensive mode and we"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 180.5K engagements

"Nipah virus symptoms explained as health warning issued India is moving quickly to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in the eastern state of West Bengal after two cases were confirmed by the federal health ministry. It has sparked concern across Asia with several countries introducing new Covid-style health checks at airports receiving flights from the region. The virus has been described by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as a serious infectious disease adding it is estimated that between [--] and [--] per cent of people infected with the virus will die. It can be spread from animals to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T00:00Z 1.2M followers, 25.6K engagements

"6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines Miss Asia competition Beauty pageant contestants in the Philippines were forced to flee the stage when an earthquake rocked the Miss Asia-Pacific competition. A [---] magnitude earthquake struck the island of Cebu on Tuesday (30 September) just as participants walked the runway following the ceremony. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T11:12Z 1.2M followers, 88.6K engagements

"Awkward moment Powell fact checks Trumps Fed renovation bill claim President Donald Trumps attempt to shame Federal Reserve Board of Governors chair Jerome Powell over the cost of a long-running renovation to the central banks Washington headquarters went horribly wrong on Thursday when Powell had a ready response for the presidents accusations during a tour of the construction site. After viewing parts of the costly renovation Trump and Powell stopped briefly to speak to reporters whod traveled to the Federal Reserve headquarters with the president. Trump said the cost of the years-long"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T21:55Z 1.2M followers, 74.2K engagements

"Valentino's beloved pugs say goodbye at public viewing Valentino Garavani the legendary Italian fashion designer known mononymously as Valentino has died. He was [--]. Two of Valentinos much-loved pug dogs took part in the viewing. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T18:20Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Trump shares bizarre new painting of himself as MAGA conductor with Charlie Kirk in orchestra Donald Trump has shared a bizarre new painting of himself as the conductor of a Make America Great Again orchestra. In the painting by Jon McNaughton described as Americas most popular relentlessly pro-Trump artist the US president stands front and centre whilst some of most notable allies and government officials are sat on stage. Notable figures in MAGA Symphony include Charlie Kirk playing a violin Karoline Leavitt strumming a harp and Elon Musk with an electric guitar. You can feel it the music"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T16:30Z 1.2M followers, 15.8K engagements

"Adorable moment baby pygmy hippo refuses to leave his pond Watch the adorable moment baby pygmy hippo Mars refuses to leave his pond despite his keepers' best efforts. The video was provided by Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T20:55Z 1.2M followers, 52.9K engagements

"George Floyd pleaded for young people to end gun violence in resurfaced video Before George Floyds life was brought to a premature end this week the 46-year-old Minnesotan issued a plea for the younger generations involved in gun violence and crime: drop the weapons and come on home. A resurfaced video of Mr Floyd has gone viral in the days after his death one of the latest police-involved killings of an unarmed black man in America that was recorded in real-time and shared around the world. His message featured in the undated video focused on the apparent rise in gun violence he had"
YouTube Link 2020-05-28T16:39Z 1.2M followers, 627.7K engagements

"Italian PM Giorgia Melonis priceless reaction as Merz 'lectures' Trump Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is once again in the spotlight this time for her reactions caught on camera during a high-profile meeting at the White House. Multiple clips of her expressions have gone viral on social media. In one widely shared video Meloni can be seen rolling her eyes after chuckling at a joke made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Another clip shows her making an unusual facial expression while Germanys Chancellor Friedrich Merz appeared to be lecturing Trump on the Ukraine conflict. #GiorgiaMeloni"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T07:15Z 1.2M followers, 207.9K engagements

"Trump says No Kings protests that attracted seven million people were 'very small' PresidentDonald Trumpdismissed the second round ofNo Kings demonstrationsthat took place across the U.S. over the weekend attended by almost [--] million Americans protesting his administration. "Im not a king" Trump told reporters Sunday on Air Force One. "I work my a** off to make our country great. Thats all it is. Im not a king at all." Click the link in bio for more 🔗 Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T17:39Z 1.2M followers, 30.9K engagements

"Lindsey Vonn: Helicopter crew describes evacuation following crash at Olympics American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is stable and has undergone surgery on a leg fracture after crashing hard in the Winter Olympics downhill event nine days after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Mountain rescue crews later described the evacuation as a complex and demanding operation. Click on link in bio for more on Independent TV 🔗 #LindseyVonn #WinterOlympics #Ski #AlpineSkiing #TeamUSA #TheIndependent Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T11:14Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Protestors accuse government of acting like loan sharks over student lending A group of graduates dressed as sharks haveprotested outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (11 February) as student loans particularly Plan Two loans and the interest added to them have faced increasing scrutiny. The Independent's Luke Reevey went down to Westminster to speak to those demonstrating. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T22:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Royal Marines save climber 'found curled up' on Ben Nevis in -20C blizzard A group of marines on a training exercise stumbled upon a climber curled up in the snow in freezing conditions on Ben Nevis. The team which consisted of Scottish Royal Marine Reserves (RMR) and the Dutch Korps Mariniers had summited Britains highest mountain in Gale Force [--] winds with one metre visibility on [--] January when they noticed the man. Footage shared by the Royal Navy shows the troops transporting the man - who was found with ice blocks on his face - down the mountain in a makeshift stretcher. "If we hadn't"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T11:43Z 1.2M followers, 85.3K engagements

"Flight tracker shows chaos in skies as huge fire closes Heathrow Airport A flight tracker captured chaos after a huge fire at a west London electricity substation forcedHeathrow Airportto close. The airport which is one of the busiest in the world is expected to remain closed until midnight on Friday (21 March) with more than [----] flights delayed or cancelled. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T12:21Z 1.2M followers, 392.9K engagements

"Hitler had a genetic sexual disorder new DNA analysis reveals Adolf Hitler had a hidden genetic disorder that would likely have hindered the development of his sexual organs new analysis of his DNA has uncovered. The Nazi dictator had Kallmann syndrome which can inhibit the normal progression of puberty suggesting it is possible that he would have struggled to form sexual relationships. The findings are set to be revealed in the Channel [--] documentary Hitlers DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator which also debunks the myth that Hitler had Jewish ancestry and provides evidence that he probably had one"
YouTube Link 2025-11-15T16:44Z 1.2M followers, 51.2K engagements

"Live: Macron makes speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos DAVOS - French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook /"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T12:12Z 1.2M followers, 19.5K engagements

"These are the [---] British troops who died in Afghanistan They are remembered not as a statistic but as [---] lives cut short on the front lines of Afghanistan. These are the faces of those who paid the ultimate price. For more than a decade British soldiers served and fought alongside Nato allies facing daily danger during the conflict facts that cannot be rewritten or erased. The sacrifice of those who never returned home has been brought back into focus after Donald Trump claimed allied forces stayed a little off the front lines during the conflict on Thursday (22 January). The comments"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 38.1K engagements

"Uganda bans identifying as LGBT in new anti-homosexuality law #shorts Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters"
YouTube Link 2023-03-23T11:35Z 1.2M followers, 471.7K engagements

"Pentagon cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard discontinues military fellowships The Pentagon said Friday it is cutting ties with Harvard University ending all military training fellowships and certificate programs with the Ivy League institution. The announcement marks the latest development in the Trump administrations prolonged standoff with Harvard over the White Houses demands for reforms at the Ivy League school. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement Friday that Harvard no longer meets the needs of the War Department or the military services." For too long this department has"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T10:22Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Masked gang blow up armoured truck on Italian highway This is the moment a masked gang who posed as police officers blew up an armoured truck during a heist on an Italian highway. Eyewitness footage shows several heavily armed men ducking behind parked cars as the cash van exploded on Sunday (8 February). They had already brought traffic to a standstill by setting fire to a different truck and using vehicles with flashing lights to pretend to be officers. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T11:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Sydney police accused of brutality at protest against Israeli PM visit Police in Sydney clashed with people protesting against the visit of the Israeli president Isaac Herzog on Tuesday evening (February 9). Police made at least [--] arrests amid allegations of excessive force used against protesters and rights groups reports said. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T18:06Z 1.2M followers, 14.6K engagements

"Two people killed as US military strikes 'drug boat' in Pacific The U.S. military announced on Monday that it carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific killing two individuals and leaving one survivor in the latest such incident. The administration of President Donald Trump has recently championed its success in targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels. The military confirmed on X that the vessel was "engaged in narco-trafficking operations." Reuters could not immediately verify the information. Ecuador's Maritime Rescue Coordination Center is coordinating the search and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T12:39Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"What happens in a CIA job interview Its not what you expect A former CIA analyst has lifted the lid on what goes on during the intelligence agencys job interviews including the bizarre first question they asked him. David McCloskey worked in field stations across the Middle East during the Arab Spring and in the Counterterrorism Center where he focused on jihadist activities in Syria and Iraq. He has joined Gordon Corera a journalist who has covered national security issues for more than [--] years including two decades as a Security Correspondent for BBC News to host Goalhangers new The Rest"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T20:51Z 1.2M followers, 31.7K engagements

"Chinese army unveils Star Wars space carrier China's army has released a concept video of a futuristic space carrier that it says can deploy unmanned fighter jets capable of flying to the edge of the Earths atmosphere. In images released by state media the Luanniao flies above the Earth firing weapons into space. It comes as China plans an integrated air and space-defense system called Nantianmen (Heavenly Gate). China claimed the carrier could be used in [--] to [--] years. #china #luanniao #chinesearmy #starwars #chinaaircraftcarrier #military #navy #aircraftcarrier #defense #geopolitics #scifi"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T14:55Z 1.2M followers, 37.7K engagements

"Trump reacts after Truth post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes President Donald Trump has shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes in a late-night Truth Social posting spree and drew quick rebuke across the political world for his social media post. Some described it as disgusting and racist and condemned the president for the messaging. There is also confusion about who made the post leading to more questions regarding the video post on Trumps account. Initially White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the post and called the outrage toward it fake."
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T07:31Z 1.2M followers, 159.4K engagements

"Trump tells female reporter 'quiet piggy' after she presses him over Epstein links Donald Trump told a female reporter to be Quiet Piggy while she asked him a question about the Epstein files onboard Air Force One. The commander-in-chief leaned forward to deliver the sinister remark which he made in a cartoonish voice while wagging his finger. The incident has gone viral with users divided on what he actually said. It unfolded on Friday while Trump was jetting back to Washington D.C. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T14:30Z 1.2M followers, 65K engagements

"Starmer slams Trumps appalling false claims on UK troops in Afghanistan Sir Keir Starmer has slammed Donald Trump's false claims that Nato troops stayed away from the front line in the conflict in Afghanistan as insulting and frankly appalling and demanded an apology. The prime minister joined veterans and politicians from across the political spectrum in his condemnation of Mr Trump who has enraged Nato allies by claiming he is not sure the alliance would be there if we ever needed them. Hitting back at the presidents comments Sir Keir said: "I consider President Trump's remarks to be"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T17:39Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce destroys other parents during race at son's school Two-time Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce made short work of other parents at her sons school when she participated in their sports day. Hilarious drone footage shows just how much faster the five-time World Champion is than a normal human being as she streaked away from the field in Jamaica. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T16:01Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements

"Charlie Kirk death was a political assassination says Utah governor A suspect is in police custody in connection with the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk described as a political assassination by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. Kirk an ally of President Donald Trump was shot in the neck while speaking to a large outdoor crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem Wednesday afternoon. Law enforcement launched a manhunt following the violence and a few hours later FBI director Kash Patel confirmed a person of interest was in custody. Watch more on Independent TV:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T23:29Z 1.2M followers, 39.8K engagements

"Internet feasts on Trumps impression of weightlifter President Donald Trump delivered a commencement address at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Thursday after completing [---] days in office. Trump recounted a weightlifting competition in which a trans girl beat a competitor identified as female at birth girl by breaking a record by an astonishing [---] pounds. Its unclear what competition Trump was referring to. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 391.2K engagements

"Trump administration blows up 'drug boat' in the Pacific ocean Donald Trumps administration has struck another allegeddrug-carrying vessel killing two people on board in what appears to be the first attack in the Pacific Ocean. Tuesdays operation announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brings the death toll fromthe administrations campaignto more than [--] as the United States declares itself at war with drug cartels in anexpanding military campaign across South America. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T19:48Z 1.2M followers, 16.3K engagements

"Nobel committee reacts to Trump and allies pressure campaign for Peace Prize The chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee addressed whether Donald Trump's claim that he should win the award affected deliberations regarding who should be awarded the Peace Prize. Speaking after Maria Corina Machado was announced as the [----] winner for her work in promoting peace in Latin America at a time when democracy is under threat" Jorgen Watne Frydnes said the committee receives thousands of letters every year from people "wanting to say what for them leads to peace. Watch more on Independent TV:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T15:04Z 1.2M followers, 203.2K engagements

"Russian general shot several times in Moscow by unknown suspect A senior Russian general has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow state media reported on Friday. The suspect is said to have fled the scene after shooting Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev several times in the Russian capital. Lieut. Alexeyev is deputy chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff at the Defence Ministry. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T10:47Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Hakeem Jeffries tears into Trump over Obama video Hakeem Jeffries US House minority leader has called Donald Trump's Truth Social post 'disgusting' in an explosive social media video and praised the few Republicans who 'showed some backbone' in condemning the president. President Donald Trump shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes in a late-night Truth Social posting spree on Thursday [--] February and drew quick rebuke across the political world for his social media post. [--] hours since it was first posted the video was taken down. A senior White House official said a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T15:58Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Savannah Guthrie demands potential kidnappers of her mom provide proof of life Today show star Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have demanded that anyone holding her mother Nancy Guthrie provide proof of life in a heartbreaking new video. We too have heard reports about a ransom letter in the media. As a family we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk a visibly emotional Savannah said in the video posted to Instagram Wednesday night. However we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T12:27Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Melania Trump drops new trailer for her $40M Amazon documentary First Lady Melania Trump has shared a new trailer for her controversial documentary to mixed reviews. Melania helmed by disgraced director Brett Ratner and licensed by Amazon as part of a reported $40 million deal promises a behind-the-scenes look at the days leading up to her husband Donald Trumps second inauguration. The first lady posted the clip Wednesday morning. It begins with Melania in her now famously large wide-brimmed hat in the Capitol Rotunda for her husband Donald Trumps swearing-in ceremony. Here we go again she"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T07:56Z 1.2M followers, 14.8K engagements

"'Suspending who': Trump seems unaware what habeas corpus is during 'Antifa' roundtable Donald Trump appeared to be unaware of what habeas corpus is after a reporter asked the president if he would consider suspending it to deal with insurrectionists. Suspending who Trump asked during the Antifa roundtable discussion Wednesday (8 October). Habeas corpus requires courts to review the potentially unlawful detention or imprisonment of an individual. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T16:46Z 1.2M followers, 44K engagements

"Team USA freestyle skiers condemn ICE agents ahead of Olympics A pair of US Olympic freestyle skiers have spoken out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as they admit to feeling mixed emotions over representing their country. During a press conference in Milan ahead of the Winter Olympics on Friday (6 February) Hunter Hess said: Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US. Hess who will compete in the freeski halfpipe said he is representing his friends and family rather than the country as a whole. Teammate Christopher Lillis"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T12:37Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Video in new Epstein files release shows prison cell The Justice Department released at least three million pages of documents in the Epstein files Friday morning which contained more details about correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and other high-profile individuals such as Elon Musk and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The document release includes a video of Epstein's prison cell where he was found dead in August [----]. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T01:30Z 1.2M followers, 108.3K engagements

"Epstein files reveal A in Balmoral asked Ghislaine Maxwell for inappropriate friends The US Department of Justice has released nearly [-----] pages from the so-called Epstein files including references to the British royal residence in Scotland. Newly released documents from the so-called Epstein files have revealed a series of emails written by an A in Balmoral to Ghislaine Maxwell asking whether she had found them any inappropriate friends. The US Department of Justice on Tuesday published nearly [-----] pages relating to the disgraced paedophile financier the largest single drop so far some of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T08:29Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Jimmy Lai's son fears hell never see father again after 20-year sentence The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said his father had been effectively issued a death sentence as he was sentenced to a further [--] years in prison on Monday. Sebastien Lai said the verdict was expected but still devastating and left him doubtful as to whether he would ever see his ailing father again. Mr Lai the 78-year-old founder of the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper was found guilty of collusion and sedition in his national security trial last year five years after his arrest under the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T22:30Z 1.2M followers, 10.7K engagements

"Rachel Reeves announces national minimum wage increase in video address Minimum wage rates are to increase next year giving a pay rise to millions of workers the Government has announced. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she had accepted recommendations from the Low Pay Commission so that those on low incomes are properly rewarded for their work. From next April the National Living Wage will rise by 4.1% to [-----] an hour for eligible workers aged [--] and over which the Government said will increase gross annual earnings of a full-time worker on the rate by [---] benefiting around [---] million"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T19:15Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Homan announces next steps of ICE surge in Minnesota The Trump administration is ending the surge of thousands of immigration and law enforcement agents to Minnesota that sparked months of protests and led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens who were protesting the federal presence there. White House Border Czar Tom Homan told reporters in Minneapolis on Thursday that there has been a big change in state and local officials willingness to assist in providing some support for federal operations in the state as well as a decrease in what he called unlawful agitator activity a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T20:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Worlds first robot kickboxing tournament held in China A Chinese robotics firm held the worlds first boxing match between two child-sized humanoid robots. The event organised by Hangzhou-based Unitree saw two robots face each other for the title of the Iron Fist King which was live streamed on Sunday. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /"
YouTube Link 2025-05-26T11:00Z 1.2M followers, 1.6M engagements

"Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions in Epstein probe Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer any questions during a US House Oversight Committee meeting on Monday (9 February). Maxwell the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein pleaded the Fifth Amendment which invoked her right to remain silent. Republican House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer described her decision as very disappointing but expected. "We had many questions to ask about the crimes she and Epstein committed as well as questions about potential co-conspirators." Maxwell who is serving a 20-year"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T09:45Z 1.2M followers, 14.5K engagements

"Epstein files: Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party to avoid further embarrassment Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned his membership of the Labour Party to avoid causing further embarrassment after a weekend of further revelations over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The peer who was sacked as US ambassador last year because of his links to Epstein featured in documents released by the US Department of Justice on Friday relating to the paedophile financier. Among them were files that suggested Epstein had made $75000 in payments to Lord Mandelson between [----] and [----] when he was a Labour"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T08:24Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Kyiv and Lviv bombed hours after Zelensky warns of massive attack At least three people were killed after Russia launched a major offensive on Ukraine with drones and missiles overnight into Friday Ukrainian officials said. Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in the western city of Lviv using an unidentified ballistic missile said mayor Andriy Sadoviy. The Western Command of Ukraine's Air Force later said the missile traveled at a speed of 13000km (more than [----] miles) per hour and that the specific type of rocket was being investigated. Just hours earlier Ukrainian president"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T23:00Z 1.2M followers, 237.2K engagements

"Jacob Elordi transforms into Frankenstein's monster in 10-hour makeover Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T23:00Z 1.2M followers, 43.3K engagements

"Jared Kushner unveils 'board of peace master plan for Gaza Strip Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner spoke in Davos on Thursday [--] January as President Donald Trump took part in the announcement of the 'board of peace' charter an event held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. The initiative initially conceived as a mechanism to oversee the Gaza ceasefire and post-war reconstruction has since expanded into a broader international conflict-mediation body with dozens of countries invited to join. Among the countries that have accepted the invitation are Israel Saudi Arabia the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T09:06Z 1.2M followers, 22.9K engagements

"White House uses Sabrina Carpenter song in ICE raids video Sabrina Carpenter has hit out at the White House after her song was used in an ICE raids video calling it evil and disgusting. The official White House social media accounts posted a montage of people being chased and arrested by agents on Monday (December 1) to a riff from Carpenters hit song Juno. Carpenter responded: Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda. The White House went on to respond to Carpenters criticism directly using lyrics from her own songs. A spokesperson told The Independent: Heres a"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T16:12Z 1.2M followers, 32.1K engagements

"Furious locals react as ICE raids childrens Halloween parade Chaos erupted in a Chicago neighbourhood after ICE agents fired tear gas on a residential street during an immigration raid moments before the start of a childrens Halloween parade. Footage shows residents in Old Irving Park confronting federal agents who had several suspects pinned to the ground on Saturday (October 25) as tear gas enveloped the area. Tensions have been high in Chicago as the Trump administration ramps up his anti-immigration agenda. Last week two high school students were detained after clashes between protestors"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T13:00Z 1.2M followers, 16.1K engagements

"Furious women MPs turn on Starmer over boys club scandals Sir Keir Starmers fightback against an attempted Labour leadership coup has been overshadowed by a fresh scandal involving one of his closest former aides. Labour announced on Tuesday evening that it had suspended Sir Keirs former communications chief Matthew Doyle whom the prime minister elevated to the House of Lords in December over his links to a convicted paedophile former councillor Sean Morton. The latest development will raise fresh questions over Sir Keirs integrity and judgement with echoes of the Peter Mandelson scandal"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T15:52Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"London school stabbings: Boy [--] arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after double attack Police have arrested a 13-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder after two boys one [--] and one [--] were stabbed at a school in Brent northwest London. Both the injured boys are in a serious condition and receiving urgent care said Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams who leads policing in the area. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded."
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T21:00Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements

"Russian robot falls on stage seconds after unveiling Russias humanoid robot AIdol toppled just seconds after its debut at a technology event in Moscow. Developed by the company AIdol it is described as Russias first anthropomorphic robot powered by artificial intelligence unveiled on Tuesday. #Putinrobot #Russianrobotfalls #aidoll #aidol #RussianRobot #IdolRobot #Aidolrobot Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T15:58Z 1.2M followers, 180.9K engagements

"Couple's parasail gets entangled with another sending them crashing into sea A couple who went parasailing in Marmaris Turkey crashed into the sea after their parachute became entangled with another as they were mid-air. Beth and Rob from south Wales were taking in the views when Beth noticed another boat in the water. Footage shows the pair crashing down into the sea after becoming entangled with another paraglider. The parasailing company were "really quick" to help Beth said. "We were very lucky that we didnt get hurt. it is so scary when youre up in the air and you know theres nothing you"
YouTube Link 2022-12-05T18:49Z 1.2M followers, 23.4K engagements

"Western tourists paid 80k to kill civilians during Bosnian war During the Bosnian war in the early 1990s more than [-----] people were killed in Sarajevo. Italian prosecutors are examining allegations that some of those killings were at the hands of war tourists who paid the modern-day equivalent of around [-----] to take part in sniper safaris in the Bosnian capital The investigation which opened in Milan this week aims to identify the Italians involved on charges of voluntary murder aggravated by cruelty and abject motives. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 14.4K engagements

"I was like a hostage. After [--] years they admitted my IPP sentence was wrong In prison Haroon Ahmed was told to keep his head down and never question the indefinite jail term he was serving for robbery. He was part of a generation of persistent young offenders who had racked up a string of convictions before they were handed a controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail term. He was told he would serve a minimum of two and a half years for his role in a knifepoint raid on a Derby service station in [----] when he was [--] which left the manager unhurt but badly shaken. But when"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T13:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Anti-Trump No Kings protests: [--] million rally across US In full Nearly [--] million demonstrators in small towns and cities across the country showed up for No Kings protests to rally against Donald Trumps presidency according to organisers. Warning this video may contain strong language The president declared he was not a king on Fox News on Friday but that didnt stop millions of rally-goers in more than [----] locations across the United States from protesting the second Trump administration. Saturdays event marked the third mass mobilization since Trump reclaimed the White House and one of"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:00Z 1.2M followers, 18.9K engagements

"Trump's [--] most inappropriate moments from the National Prayer Breakfast Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T18:21Z 1.2M followers, 27.4K engagements

"Putin says Russia is ready for war if Europe wants it President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready to fight a war with Europe if it is provoked in his latest threat against the West. Meanwhile Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that the US and Ukraine have formed a new 20-point peace deal as talks between Trumps special envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin began in the Kremlin on Tuesday (2 December). Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded."
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T18:14Z 1.2M followers, 35.4K engagements

"Most shocking emails between Mandelson and Epstein Newly-released emails related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have laid bare the extent of his relationships with several high-profile figures. The Independent takes a look at some of the major emails believed to have been exchanged between Epstein and Labour Party stalwart Lord Peter Mandelson. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T20:15Z 1.2M followers, 116.4K engagements

"Pope Leo and priest Guilherme surprise worshippers with electronic rave party In an unprecedented blend of spirituality and modernity Pope Leo appeared at an electronic music rave to mark the 75th birthday of Archbishop Bernard Bober. Video shared by Padre Guilherme widely known as the "DJ priest" showed the Pope blessing the gathered crowd via a projection onto the St. Elisabeth Cathedral walls in Koice Slovakia on Saturday (8 November). As the evening transitioned into a party lasers spotlights and projection mapping illuminated the building. The event featured electronic dance music mixed"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T14:58Z 1.2M followers, 191K engagements

"Howard Lutnick admits meeting Epstein on private Island for lunch Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick responds to questions from congressional lawmakers over documents released by the Justice Department revealed that he misled the public about the extent of his ties to the convicted pedophile sex trafficker who killed himself in jail while awaiting trial. Lutnick a longtime friend of the president who had pushed to become Treasury Secretary after serving as the finance chief for Trumps [----] campaign has not been similarly honest and transparent about his ties to the dead rapist. While he had"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T13:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Trump puts candy on kid's head at White House Halloween party President Donald Trump greeted trick-or-treaters at the White House Halloween event on Thursday night and once again placed candy on top of a childs costume. The president joined by first lady Melania Trump distributed candy for about an hour outside the White House which was decked out in pumpkins leaves and other decorations for the event. The president was spotted placing a candy bar on top of a childs light-up mask in a moment that mirrored a viral incident from Halloween [----] when Trump placed candy on top of a childs Minion"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T11:28Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Michael and Susan Dell reveal how they came up with $6bn contribution to childhood 'Trump accounts' Michael and Susan Dell joined Donald Trump in the White House to announce a $6 billion contribution to the US presidents savings initiative for children on Wednesday (3 December). The billionaire couples contribution will put $250 in Trump accounts for those aged [--] and under with [--] million American children set to benefit. The Dells said they believe the donation is the largest single private commitment made to US children ever It comes after the administration outlined in the One Big"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 15.7K engagements

"The missing minute from Jeffrey Epstein prison video the night he died revealed The missing minute from the video showing the prison the night of Jeffrey Epstein's death has finally been revealed. A one-minute gap just before midnight on August [--] [----] fueled conspiracy theories when it was left out of a release from the Department of Justice earlier this year. The lost minute has now been revealed in a data dump of information about the notorious pedophile. #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinConspiracy #EpsteinDeath #PrisonFootage #DOJRelease #TrueCrime Watch more on Independent TV:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T08:22Z 1.2M followers, 19.2K engagements

"'Iranians will fight to the very end against this regime' Omid Djalili British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili talks to The Independent's Caspar Barnes about the brutal protest crackdown and whether US intervention could usher in a new era for Iran. Born in London to Iranian parents Djalili has only been to Iran twice in his life. Once when he was three and the final time in [----] when he was just six years old. Ever since his rise to fame in the mid-1990s with his breakthrough stand-up show Short Fat Kebab Shop Owners Son which won critical acclaim and led to regular TV and film work he has"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 78.4K engagements

"Royal family's silence on Epstein-Andrew scandal will backfire warns expert An expert has revealed the reason why the royal family want to keep disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor off the witness stand when it comes to the crimes of his late friend and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Tessa Dunlop told The Independent how Andrew is "loose with the truth" proven by his disastrous interview with BBC's Emily Maitlis on Newsnight in [----]. Inclusion in the Epstein files is not a suggestion of wrongdoing and Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T21:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"FBI sweeps Nancy Guthrie's home as search for 84-year-old continues Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are aware of a new message about 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie the missing mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie. Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement posted Friday afternoon adding that tips and further information from the public were still encouraged. Nancy was last seen by family last Saturday night at her detached ranch-style home in the Catalina Foothills outside of"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T20:00Z 1.2M followers, 112.6K engagements

"Jay Kellys George Clooney on his favourite movie memories George Clooney paid a heartfelt tribute to the Coen brothers as he reflected on his favourite memories of his career. Speaking to The Independent at the premiere of his new movie Jay Kelly at London Film Festival Clooney revealed that the first time he got on set with his favourite directors stood out the most to him. In the Noah Baumbach film Clooney plays an ageing movie star on a trip through Europe with his longtime manager portrayed by Adam Sandler. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T09:30Z 1.2M followers, 26.1K engagements

"Trump claims ignorance of Lutnick Epstein island trip and then says he heard about it President Donald Trump on Thursday simultaneously claimed not to have known about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnicks [----] trip to deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epsteins private island and admitted to being aware of the visit just days after Lutnick admitted to having travelled to the notorious locale. Speaking from the Roosevelt Room during an event to announce the repeal of a longstanding climate rule reviled by the fossil fuel industry Trump was asked if hed been aware of Lutnicks travel to Little Saint James"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T00:15Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Bangladesh votes in historic election to restore democracy after Sheikh Hasinas ouster Millions of voters in Bangladesh are casting their ballots on Thursday in a historic election optimistic for the restoration of genuine democracy following the ousting of authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina. After [--] months of political instability economic collapse and rampant violence about [---] million registered voters will cast their ballots in the first major election after a revolution led by people under [--] or Gen Z. The vote to elect [---] members of parliament and finally restore democracy has been"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 101.5K engagements

"UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu's speech Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu started to deliver his speech on Friday (26 September). As the Israeli prime minister began speaking many people began booing and leaving the room in protest whilst others started applauding. Banging his gavel the chair repeatedly asked Please order in the hall. Israels ambassador earlier said he was aware of the act claiming it was organised by the Palestinian mission in the US. In [----] a similar event took place. His speech comes after several European nations"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T14:01Z 1.2M followers, 90.9K engagements

"Russian honeytrap: Polish PM claims it is likely Epstein ran scheme to snare Americans Authorities in Poland have opened an investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files in the latest international fallout over the disgraced paedophile and his satanic circle. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said police will review millions of files in search of any potential Polish victims. We cannot allow that any of the cases involving abuse of Polish children by the network of pedophiles and the organizer of this satanic circle Mr. Epstein be treated lightly Tusk said. Speaking after a government meeting"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T08:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"CCTV shows dog that mauled 11-year-old girl as she walked to school Police have released CCTV footage of the owner of a dog who mauled an 11-year-old girl on her way to school in a renewed bid to track him down. CCTV filmed on September [--] captures the child walking in Londons Tower Hamlets on her way to school a passed a man walking two dogs passes her. One of the animals lunged at her and bit her repeatedly on the hand and arm. A passing taxi driver intervened to free the victim from the dogs grip before she was taken hospital with broken bones. Watch more on Independent TV:"
YouTube Link 2022-12-05T12:01Z 1.2M followers, 394.2K engagements

"Radioheads Jonny Greenwood asks for music to be removed from Melania documentary Radiohead guitarist and film composer Jonny Greenwood and director Paul Thomas Anderson have formally asked for a piece of music from their [----] film Phantom Thread to be removed from the new Melania documentary claiming its inclusion breaches Greenwoods composer agreement. The contested track a long excerpt of Greenwoods Phantom Thread piece was reportedly licensed by Universal for Melania without consulting Greenwood which they say violates the terms of his contract according to Variety. Melania directed by"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T14:32Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Live: West Midlands police chief questioned over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans Lawmakers question West Midlands Police chief over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a match against Aston Villa in November [----]. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) /"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T14:24Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Herd of wild elk adopt donkey 🫏 #animals #shorts Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The"
YouTube Link 2024-05-07T13:48Z 1.2M followers, 22.9K engagements

"Ukraine: Air raid sirens heard in Kiev as Putin declares war Air raid sirens rang out in Ukraine's capital Kiev following the announcement of Russian military operation in eastern part of the country. Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a state address saying the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. Just after 7am local time in Kiev the siren was heard playing out across the morning traffic. Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-putin-war-invasion-today-b2022101.html Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline"
YouTube Link 2022-02-24T08:15Z 1.2M followers, 515.8K engagements

"Sofia Richie finally shares tutorial on how to do her signature sleek bun Sofia Richie's sleek tight bun has become somewhat a celebrity in its own right and after months of guessing she's finally revealed how she does it. Surprisingly the influencer always starts with wet hair and dubs it her 'lazy girl' style adding a hair mask and hair oil to get the sleek finish. Richie divides her hair into three sections before pulling each one back tightly. However hairdressers are warning you shouldn't do it every day as not only is it going to result in a headache it can also cause breakage. Watch"
YouTube Link 2023-09-05T17:55Z 1.2M followers, 287K engagements

"BTS' leader RM becomes first K-pop artist to give APEC speech South Korea's K-pop group BTS' leader Kim Namjoon's aka RM full speech at the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook /"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T14:01Z 1.2M followers, 57.7K engagements

"Rachel Reeves accused of misleading UK over 20bn Budget black hole live updates Rachel Reeves has departed [--] Downing Street holding the traditional red box as the chancellor prepares to unveil her long-awaited Budget after months of speculation about what her statement could mean for voters wallets. The chancellor briefly held up the briefcase for photographers outside her official residence before making her way to the House of Commons where she will deliver the Budget after PMQs at around 12.30pm. Earlier in a video shared just hours before she stands at the despatch box Ms Reeves"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T12:12Z 1.2M followers, 12.7K engagements

"ISS astronaut captures stunning time lapse of Aurora borealis NASA astronaut Zena Cardman of SpaceX Crew-11 mission shared a stunning footage from the International Space Station on Monday (17 November) showcasing a stunning display of aurora borealis. Cardman shared in her post on X "I've still never seen the aurora from below but up here it's a frequent show. Last week's was especially good." Also known as Northern Lights aurora borealis is a phenomenon occurring near the Earth's poles are created as the planet's magnetic field directs charged solar particles into the atmosphere. They are"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T11:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Olympian who admitted to cheating on girlfriend after medal win hopes couple can reconcile A Winter Olympian who admitted to cheating on his girlfriend live on TV has said he hopes the pair will reconcile and have a happy ending. On Tuesday (10 February) Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid broke down in tears following his bronze medal win in the Men's 20km Individual race revealing that he has had the worst week of his life after telling her about his infidelity. Laegreid a seven-time world champion later told a press conference that he has yet to hear from his girlfriend following his"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T11:12Z 1.2M followers, 15.1K engagements

"Man faints in Oval Office as Trump unveils drug price update A pharmaceutical executive collapsed in the Oval Office Thursday as members of the Trump administration were announcing a new deal for weight-loss medications. The man was standing behind President Donald Trump during the event when his knees appeared to suddenly buckle underneath him. Reporters initially identified the man as Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Finlay however the company later denied that it was him. Reporters who witnessed the incident first-hand said Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T11:24Z 1.2M followers, 127.1K engagements

"Trump pokes fun at France's Macron during Middle East peace summit Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 24.9K engagements

"Mamdani in fits of laughter after NYC officials flee freezing press conference on rooftop Mamdani laughs after NYC officials flee freezing press conference on Dinkins building rooftop announcing its opening. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) /"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T05:00Z 1.2M followers, 18.9K engagements

"Drone footage shows Israels huge missile strike on Syrias military HQ Israel has released drone footage of a huge missile strike on Syrias military HQ on Wednesday (16 July). Black-and-white IDF footage shows the military headquarters in Damascus exploding as a huge smoke cloud forms. The strikes on Damascus are Israels most intense in years amid deadly clashes between Druze factions and government forces in the south. Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of causing a "large-scale escalation" whilst Benjamin Netanyahu said he was working to save our Druze brothers. Over 350"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T09:36Z 1.2M followers, 214K engagements

"Kim Jong Uns daughter kisses father during rare public appearance Kim Jong Uns daughter has made a rare public appearance at a New Years Eve ceremony in Pyongyang. On Thursday (1 January) Kim Ju Ae who is speculated to be her fathers potential successor attended the event at the May Day stadium which included fireworks patriotic songs and a taekwondo demonstration. Footage shows the teenager sitting alongside her father and mother before kissing her father as midnight struck. She was first publicly introduced in [----] when she accompanied her father to the launch of an intercontinental"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T23:45Z 1.2M followers, 30.6K engagements

"Watch in Full: Trumps historic state banquet with King Charles at Windsor Watch the full coverage of the State Banquet at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles in honour of US President Donald Trumps state visit to the United Kingdom. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T10:20Z 1.2M followers, 95.4K engagements

"Trump attacks CNNs Kaitlan Collins again over questions about the Epstein files President Donald Trump deflected from questions about the Epstein files by complaining that he never sees CNNs Kaitlan Collins smile. During an Oval Office briefing on Tuesday Collins asked Trump about the recently released tranche of Epstein documents which include references to his associates including Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. Trump admitted that he hadn't read through the files but said he was sure that their mention in the files was "fine" because otherwise there"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T16:57Z 1.2M followers, 33.9K engagements

"Jimmy Lai: 20-year jail term for Hong Kong media mogul The British government has vowed to rapidly engage further" with the Chinese authorities after Hong Kongs media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to [--] years in prison the heaviest penalty ever handed out under the city's national security law. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T14:02Z 1.2M followers, 60.4K engagements

"Why Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in Epstein case Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are set to testify before Congress this month on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Independent why the Clintons have finally agreed to testify despite months of resisting subpoenas. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T16:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"New Banksy painting outside court shows judge beating up protester A new artwork by Banksy depicting a judge in a wig and gown beating an unarmed protester with a gavel has appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in London only to be swiftly covered up. New Banksy painting outside court shows judge beating up protester Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T17:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"The rise and fall of Morgan McSweeney Morgan McSweeneys rapid fall from the centre of British politics was triggered by a single controversial decision: his advice to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson as the UKs ambassador to the United States an appointment that became politically toxic amid renewed scrutiny of Mandelsons past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As criticism mounted and questions were raised about judgement at the very top of government McSweeney resigned as chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepting full responsibility and acknowledging the advice had"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T19:48Z 1.2M followers, 22.7K engagements

"Epstein asked if he thinks he's 'the devil himself' in newly-released interview Jeffrey Epstein was asked if he was the "devil himself" in an interview released as part of the latest release of files from investigations into the late disgraced financier. The Department of Justice released some three million pages including [------] images and some [----] videos attached to the case. A video in which Epstein speaks to an unidentified interviewer was part of the latest release on Friday (30 January). "No but I do have a good mirror" Epstein responds when asked about whether he is the "devil"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T11:01Z 1.2M followers, 39.4K engagements

"Pam Bondi lashes out at 'ridiculous' question on Trump in Epstein files #epsteinfiles #Epstein #Bondi A combative Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions about who is being investigated from the Epstein files and accused Democratic lawmakers of theatrics during a Wednesday congressional hearing. In her appearance before the House Judiciary Committee Bondi was largely asked about the Epstein files by Democrats but often provided tangential responses including into President Donald Trump's achievements and how well the stock market was performing. The attorney general declined to"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T21:07Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Fires rage across Kyiv after Russian drone bombardment ahead of Trump talks Russia attacked Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones on Saturday (December 27) ahead of what president Volodymyr Zelensky said would be a key meeting with US president Donald Trump to work out a deal to end nearly four years of war. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-27T16:15Z 1.2M followers, 74.8K engagements

"These viral images of Mamdani and Epstein together are fake Multiple AI-generated photos falsely claiming to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child and his mother filmmaker Mira Nair with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his confidant Ghislaine Maxwell along with other high-profile public figures were shared widely on social media Monday. They are clearly watermarked as AI and other elements they contain do not add up. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T19:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Charlie Kirk says gun deaths are 'worth it' to protect our rights in resurfaced [----] clip Resurfaced footage shows conservative activist Charlie Kirk saying Its worth it to have a cost of unfortunately some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment. Kirk who wasshot dead while speaking at a university campusin Utah on Wednesday (September 10) made the remarks at a Turning Point USA event in Salt Lake City in April [----]. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 341.1K engagements

"Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong joins cover band on stage in London pub Watch Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong joins a cover band on stage at a pub in Islington. Watch more from Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:"
YouTube Link 2023-05-16T10:52Z 1.2M followers, 127.8K engagements

"Charlie Kirk claims gun deaths are 'worth it' to protect second amendment Right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk claimed gun deaths are 'worth it' to protect the second amendment. Kirk has previously made headlines for claiming white supremacy isnt a thing in the US and that Democrats want Americans to live in sexual anarchy. Watch more here at Independent TV https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing"
YouTube Link 2023-04-07T13:41Z 1.2M followers, 164.8K engagements

"Nancy Guthrie: Armed masked man seen at front door in CCTV video The FBI has released new videos in the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy Guthrie from the 84-year-olds front door camera. Images recovered from the camera at Nancys home show an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera.the morning of her disappearance the Pima County Sheriffs Department said. It comes after Savannah begged for the publics help in finding her mother as an alleged ransom deadline passed. The FBI has said its investigating reports of a ransom note sent to media outlets which listed two"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T20:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Aer Lingus confirms shutdown of Manchester base by March Tens of thousands of passengers booked on transatlantic flights from Manchester airport have had their travel plans torn up after Aer Lingus confirmed the closure of its base. Around [---] staff will be affected the majority of them cabin crew. #SimonCalder The final flights will return to the northwest England hub on the morning of [--] March but the New York link will close before that. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T06:30Z 1.2M followers, 43.5K engagements

"Putin calls European leaders little pigs ahead of Brussels summit Russian president Vladimir Putin has lashed out at European leaders calling them little pigs amid ongoing US-brokered peace talks. Putin's forces invaded Ukraine nearly four years ago and have gradually seized around [--] per cent of the country suffering huge numbers of casualties in the process. Yet in a bizarre rant yesterday Putin blamed the Joe Biden administration in the US for the war saying it had deliberately steered the situation towards an armed conflict. He claimed that Washington believed Russia could be weakened or"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T09:01Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Lionesses celebrate reaching Euro [----] final in epic dressing room scenes England's Lionesses secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Italy's Le Azzurre in the Euro [----] semi-final booking their place in the final. Click on link in bio for more on Independent TV 🔗 #Lionesses #England #Euro2025 #football #sport Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /"
YouTube Link 2025-07-23T10:27Z 1.2M followers, 108.7K engagements

"Starmer faces backlash over trip to China amid claims Government was tricked Sir Keir Starmer has faced backlash over his trip to China amid claims that the Government has been tricked by Beijing. Conservative former security minister Tom Tugendhat raised the issue of Chinese sanctions on British parliamentarians after the Prime Minister announced that all restrictions had been lifted on current members. Mr Tugendhat former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith Senior Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani and Conservative former minister Neil OBrien were among those banned from entering China Hong"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T18:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Fox News host brags about deflating colleague's tyres so he could drive her home Fox News host Jesse Watters admitted on-air that he deflated the car tyres of a 25-year-old colleague in order to offer her a ride home. Mr Watters who was [--] and already married at the time revealed that the woman in question was Emma DiGiovine - who ultimately became his second wife. When I was trying to get Emma to date me first thing I did let the air out of her tyres he said smiling. She couldnt go anywhere. I said Hey you need a lift and she got right in the car. Watch more here at independent tv"
YouTube Link 2022-04-19T15:57Z 1.2M followers, 31.7K engagements

"Holocaust Memorial Day service held at Auschwitz - watch live OSWIECIM POLAND Survivors pay tribute to those who died in the Nazi Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp at the 81st anniversary of the camp's liberation in the closing months of World War Two in [----]. According to estimates some [--] million people mostly Jews were murdered in the camp in the Holocaust. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T09:43Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Prince Harry arrives at High Court ahead of Daily Mail legal battle Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures are due to have their legal claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail heard at the High Court after the group accused the newspaper of phone hacking and unlawful information gathering. The Duke of Sussex Sir Elton John his husband David Furnish campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence politician Sir Simon Hughes and actresses Sadie Frost and Liz Hurley are all taking action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). The group claims that the publisher carried out or"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T10:31Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Police search Mandelsons homes in Epstein probe as pressure mounts on Starmer Police searched two homes linked to Peter Mandelson on Friday after the peer was alleged to have leaked government information to Jeffrey Epstein. The Metropolitan Police said officers from its central specialist crime team carried out two warrants in Camden north London and Wiltshire in connection with an ongoing investigation into misconduct in public office offences. The force said the alleged offences involved a 72-year-old man and confirmed that he had not been arrested. Watch more on Independent TV:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T12:47Z 1.2M followers, 12.7K engagements

"Trump threatens Trevor Noah with lawsuit over Epstein island gag at Grammys President Donald Trump is threatening to sue comedian Trevor Noah over a garbage joke about Epstein island at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. In an overnight post on Truth Social he lashed out at the six-time host as a total loser who better get his facts straight and get them straight fast. Trump was the target of several jibes by Noah over the course of Sundays awards ceremony and before the Song of the Year winner was named he quipped: Song of the Year - that is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T03:52Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Pep Guardiola dances and sings to Oasis in Heaton Park crowd Pep Guardiola can be seen singing along to the Oasis hit Dont Look Back in Anger as the Manchester City boss enjoyed the bands Heaton Park concert with his daughter Maria The band played the first of five Heaton Park shows on Friday (11 July) with Guardiola spotted posing for pictures alongside the Gallagher brothers children. The football manager was filmed singing his heart out to the song which has become a regular feature of Manchester Citys celebrations over the years. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n"
YouTube Link 2025-07-12T10:04Z 1.2M followers, 68.3K engagements

"Protesters clash with police near Winter Olympics venue in Italy Thousands of people marched through Milan yesterday (7 February) in protest against soaring housing costs and urban unaffordability coinciding with the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The demonstration organised by grassroots unions housing-rights groups and social centre community activists aimed to highlight what campaigners describe as an increasingly unsustainable city model. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T09:17Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"AI undressing trend is taking over X thanks to Elon Musks Grok analysis reveals Women say they have been left feeling violated and humiliated after dehumanising images of them have been created by users of Grok AI without their consent. The pictures created by Xs in-built artificial intelligence have seen users clothes entirely digitally removed or partially such as being put in a bikini; with their body parts digitally altered including their breasts being enlarged; and placed in sexualised contexts by Grok. Evie [--] who did not wish to share her surname said she has been bombarded with more"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T16:42Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Father spent last minutes protecting son before being fatal stabbed A fathers last moments protecting his son before he was murdered in the street by a gang armed with machetes and zombie knives has been caught on CCTV. Kelvin Ward [--] was stabbed after leaving a KFC with his son who the gang had been trying to kill on [--] April. The attackers rammed their car before turning on the father when the teenager managed to escape from them on Chester Road in Birmingham. The armed gang launched themselves at Mr Ward as they chased him across the street before he was fatally stabbed. Tyrone Hollywood"
YouTube Link 2023-11-29T12:24Z 1.2M followers, 1.3M engagements

"King Charles shows his very funny and informal side in new documentary A new documentary promises to unveil a more personal side of King Charles portraying him as "quite an informal person" while chronicling his decades-long commitment to environmentalism. The Prime Video programme Finding Harmony: A Kings Vision explores how the monarch as Prince of Wales championed ecological issues and sustainable practices long before they became mainstream global concerns often encountering opposition. Made in collaboration with his charity The Kings Foundation established in [----] the film will be"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T21:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Tom Feltons return as Draco Malfoy brings Broadway play to a halt Tom Felton received an immense reception on Tuesday as he returned to the role of Draco Malfoy on Broadways Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Felton joined the popular plays cast at the Lyric Theatre in New York City marking his Broadway debut. Footage shared by the production with The Independent shows Felton taking to the stage for the first time and forcing a long pause in the performance due to rapturous screams and applause. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T15:30Z 1.2M followers, 119K engagements

"Cloudflare down as ChatGPT among hundreds of websites to go offline Parts of the web appear to have stopped working amid a technical problem at Cloudflare. Visitors to websites such as X formerly known as Twitter and film reviewing site Letterboxd saw an error message that indicated that Cloudflare problems meant that the page could not show. Cloudflare is an internet infrastructure that offers many of the core technologies that power todays online experiences. That includes tools that protect websites from cyber attacks and ensure that they stay online amid heavy traffic for instance."
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T13:32Z 1.2M followers, 47.2K engagements

"Man's horror as four cousins shot at funeral in Salt Lake City A shooting outside a church building in Salt Lake City killed two people and injured six others Wednesday police said. Dozens of people were attending a funeral inside the building at the time. All the victims were adults. Mac Olivetaumoepeau told Salt Lake City TV station KTVX that the shooting happened while he was attending a viewing for his cousin who died several days ago. He said four of his other cousins were shot. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T07:43Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Steve Bannon gives fascist-style salute after speech at CPAC Steve Bannon flashed a 'Nazi-style' salute at the end of his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the worlds most free-thinking newsbrand providing global news commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook /"
YouTube Link 2025-02-24T14:31Z 1.2M followers, 22.3K engagements

"Scale of destruction in Gaza shown in before-and-after drone video Drone footage shows the devastating extent of destruction the Gaza Strip with pre and post-conflict images of the besieged city. The city has been under heavy bombardment by Israeli forces since [--] October [----] with tens of thousands of buildings totally collapsed and many others were heavily destroyed. Gazas [---] million residents have been running out of food water medicine and fuel and aid convoys recently allowed into Gaza have carried only a fraction of what is needed. The footage comes after Donald Trump vowed to rebuild"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T12:45Z 1.2M followers, 29.4K engagements

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