Sex Education star Alexander Westwood, 24, appears in court charged with 26 sex offences against children and women

A woman reflects on her relationship with a man she refers to as a "companion," sharing moments of intimacy and connection over the course of several months. Despite their decision to keep their bond casual, she finds herself developing feelings for him as they share experiences and create memories together. However, their relationship takes a turn when she discovers he has been seeing another woman, leading to a heartbreaking realization as she prepares to move...

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scored a goal and set up another in a win against Manchester City, extending their Premier League lead to 11 points. Andy Robertson praised Salah's performance, highlighting his goal, assist, and defensive work rate. Liverpool boss Arne Slot credited a set piece routine for Salah's goal, emphasizing the importance of solid defense in defeating City. Full Article

A man responds to his neighbor's urgent call for help when her husband collapses, performing CPR to the beat of "Stayin' Alive" until EMS arrives. Despite never having done CPR before and feeling afraid of death, he stays calm and focused, ensuring the man's dignity and comfort throughout the ordeal. The arrival of EMS brings a mix of relief and self-doubt as the man reflects on the intensity of the situation and his actions. Full...

Your support helps The Independent cover crucial stories such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to uncovering facts and providing unbiased reporting. Donations enable journalists to report on both sides of the story, ensuring quality journalism is accessible to all without paywalls. In other news, Durham Police have discovered a body during the search for missing runner Jenny Hall, last seen leaving her home in County Durham. The police have...

Amy Glover of HuffPost UK shares a simple recipe for making honeycomb covered in chocolate, fruit, nuts, and spices. The basic recipe involves boiling sugar, water, golden syrup, and bicarbonate of soda to create the sweet treat. By adding dark chocolate, ginger, almonds, chilli flakes, and cranberries, the writer elevates the honeycomb to a more complex and flavorful version. Despite some issues with the chocolate setting, the end result is a delicious balance of sweetness,...

Shayla Cramer from Ethan, South Dakota, had to get dentures at 23 due to poor oral hygiene from growing up without access to water, leading to her teeth falling out; a stranger helped fund the dentures. Now 26, she shares her experience on TikTok, gaining support and confidence after struggling with her teeth impacting her life and self-esteem. The dentures have allowed her to smile, eat without pain, and enjoy life with her family, highlighting...