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Satanic Temple chief sues for custody of ‘emotional support’ hog
The founder of the Satanic Temple’s Illinois chapter is asking a federal judge to intervene in a custody dispute over a 330-pound “emotional support hog” named Chief Wiggum, who not only provides psychological relief to its owner, but…
Angela Rayner makes main demand after Labour climbdown to assist struggling pubs
Ex-Deputy PM Angela Rayner said hospitality venues face a 'triple whammy' of costs with business rates, VAT and minimum wage hikes - and called for a night-time economy minister16:28, 12 Feb 2026Updated 16:29, 12 Feb 2026View 2 ImagesAngela…
Canada’s historical past of mass shootings after eight killed and dozens injured in distant city
At least eight people were killed and dozens more injured in one of Canada’s worst mass shootings this week. Four students aged 12 and 13 and a teacher were shot dead at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia on Tuesday, with…
Explosive row between Reform and Labour erupts at by-election hustings as insults hurled
Angeliki Stogia, Labour’s candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election, accused Reform’s candidate Matthew Goodwin of “demonising immigrants” at a hustings in Manchester16:05, 12 Feb 2026Updated 16:08, 12 Feb 2026View 4 ImagesMatthew…
Louis Vuitton can pay $595,000 to settle cash laundering case
Luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton has agreed to pay half a million euros ($595,000) in an out-of-court settlement linked to a money laundering investigation in the Netherlands.Prosecutors said the Dutch branch of the French-based fashion…
Exact quantity 1.4million NHS staff will obtain in pay rise revealed
The government has announced this afternoon that more than 1.4 million NHS workers will receive a 3.3 percent pay this April.The pay boost, set to come with the new tax year, comes after unions representing workers criticised pay levels…
Trump lastly apologizes for one thing
President Donald Trump has broken the habit of a lifetime and issued a rare apology, albeit not to Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, for reposting a meme of them on Truth Social, despite facing intense pressure to do so. Trump caused uproar…
Voices: ‘It’s not embarrassing, it’s harmful’: Readers on whether or not to threat a vacation within…
The question posed by travel writer Anna Hart – is going to the US embarrassing now? – has prompted a passionate and polarised response from Independent readers.For many, the answer was yes. Some felt that visiting would make you…
Wes Streeting on bombshell Mandelson WhatsApp messages – ‘I’ve nothing to…
Health Secretary Wes Streeting published a transcript of his messages with Lord Peter Mandelson on Monday as he sought to distance himself from the peer14:04, 12 Feb 2026View ImageHealth Secretary Wes Streeting said he had 'nothing to hide'…
Navy warship and provide vessel collide off South American coast
Two people were left with minor injuries after a U.S. warship and a Navy supply vessel collided while refueling in the ocean near South America. The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat…
