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How India’s most populous state cancelled Christmas this year11:45 Critics say Uttar Pradesh’s move reflects mounting pressure on religious minorities, with Christian organisations warning of rising hostility and violence ‘He seemed creatively unstoppable’: A new Bowie documentary reassesses one of his most maligned periods11:45 A new Channel 4 documentary aims to provide a fresh perspective on the most critically and commercially tumultuous period of Bowie’s career, and reflect on how this led to his swansong, ‘Blackstar’. Roisin O’Connor speaks with director Jonathan Stiasny Ditch Starmer to boost hopes of winning next election, say Labour voters in new poll11:45 Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister Southern Water accused of ‘failure’ after burst pipe leaves homes without running water on Christmas Day11:45 ‘Hastings once again is paying the price for the failures of Southern Water, ’ said local MP Helena Dollimore 6 best expedition cruises to see rare wildlife and remote landscapes in 202611:11 From a 12-day trip to the icy Arctic to a river cruise of the Amazon, Marc Shoffman has your guide to the most exciting expeditions of 2026 Ruben Amorim insists Kobbie Mainoo is ‘the future of Manchester United’ despite limited role11:11 The midfielder has been out of favour this season but Amorim has stressed he is taking a longer-term view Voices: Leona Lewis: Save the Children appeal — as a mother, I look at the world and shudder11:11 Modern weapons are devastating young lives on a scale the world has never seen before, says Save the Children UK ambassador Leona Lewis – but life-saving innovations are giving some hope, resilience and the chance to dream again |