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American Airlines is the latest carrier to restrict portable chargers on planes. Here’s what to know about the new policy
Lithium batteries in portable chargers can catch fire if damaged, federal regulators have warned
Billy Porter says he isn’t welcome at the Met Gala
‘I don't go to places where I’m not welcome,’ said ‘Pose’ actor, who hasn’t attended the star-studded event since 2019
Sweden warns jet fuel shortage threatens summer holiday travel plans
‘Don't book trips where you have to come home at a specific time,’ warns Energy agency chief
Donald Trump greets King Charles with infamous power handshake
Watch Donald Trump firmly shake hands with King Charles as the royals arrive in the US for a historic state visit.
Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies
The Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.
Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show
The US rapper ends her Broadway run almost three weeks early after her break-up from NBA star Klay Thompson.
Voices: ‘No-win situation’: Readers split on King’s high-stakes Trump visit
Our community is deeply divided over the King’s US visit, with many warning it risks humiliation and achieves little,...
Sam Neill shares major health update four years after stage three cancer diagnosis
The actor was diagnosed with stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, in ...
Wine industry turns to younger drinkers to solve falling consumption
The wine slump is a global phenomenon, with a ‘sustained decline’ in key markets including China, UK, and US
Fast food giants battle coffee rivals with new crafted drinks menu
Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings
Can you solve it? Are you as s-s-smart as a snake?
This puzzle has biteDid you hear about the snake that liked maths?I’m sure you did – it’s one of the oldest jokes in ...
This Week in History: Labour landslide, LA riots, and an MI5 scandal
Explore how major events between 27 April and 3 May were captured on The Independent’s front pages