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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has surged to the top of opinion polls in the UK, narrowly leading with 26% support in a recent survey. The Conservatives and Labour trail behind at 23% and 22% respectively, with the public expressing dissatisfaction with the direction of the country and key political figures, including Farage and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. Despite Farage's strong brand and personality, public opinion remains divided, with negative views outweighing...

Cruise expert Gene Sloan, also known as The Points Guy, advises passengers to pack light for their cruise holiday by only bringing half the clothes they think they'll need, as most cruises are now casual. He suggests choosing versatile clothing and considering the weather at their ports of call, while also mentioning the availability of onboard laundry services. Additionally, he recommends having swimwear in their carry-on bag on embarkation day to avoid being without essential...

President Donald Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "no angel" in the Ukraine war, blaming him for allowing the conflict with Russia to escalate. Trump also condemned Putin's invasion of Ukraine, urging him to pull out or face tariffs. Despite his earlier praise of the invasion, Trump now aims to end the war and is eager to speak with Putin. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories and investigations, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. A group of indigenous Chagossian people is challenging the controversial Chagos deal, seeking legal action against the UK government for handing over the islands to Mauritius without consulting them. The Chagossians, forcibly removed from their homeland decades ago, are fighting for their rights and against Mauritian sovereignty over the archipelago. Full Article

Michelle Yeoh expressed disappointment over the lack of Oscar nominations for Jon M Chu and Alice Brooks for their work on the film Wicked, despite the movie receiving 10 nominations. Ana Navarro and Ariana Grande also voiced support for Chu, praising his leadership and talent. Cynthia Erivo and Jon M Chu shared emotional messages of gratitude and appreciation for each other on social media.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGK7bK7ZdfQ Full Article

During Storm Eowyn in Britain, a daughter shared a humorous photo of her dad taping bins to the wall to prevent them from blowing away, with successful results, as debris flew through the air. Memes on social media also joked about trampolines flying and DIY mishaps during the storm, with red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland. The storm prompted funny reactions and safety advice from officials, as people shared lighthearted memes and...