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At the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps, St. Bernard dogs walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine

Exclusive: In an interview for Independent TV with editor in chief Geordie Greig, former prime minister Sir John Major warned that being mayor of Manchester will not prepare Andy Burnham for challenges on the global stage

Exclusive: In a wide-ranging interview for The Independent with editor in chief Geordie Greig, the former PM warned that the UK is losing £100bn a year in trade and £40bn in tax receipts because of Brexit

Whether looking for a break close to home or dreaming of something further afield, here’s some inspiration for your peak summer escape

There’s no denying it, smoking is back among the cool crowd, writes Simon Mills, but there’s a whiff of performative rebelliousness too – and that’s just a big ick

We’re told a cold glass of red has become the summer drink that could finally seen off rosé – but the truth is stranger than the headlines suggest. Hannah Twiggs uncorks the truth behind the hype, and the only eight bottles worth chilling anyway

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

A small noisemaker shaped like a maple leaf has become a prized possession in Toronto during the World Cup