The Independent

The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era

As manosphere trends spread across the internet, a strict vision of the ideal woman is making its way from AI makeover apps to surgeons’ offices. Lydia Spencer-Elliott speaks to experts about ‘Stacey face’, which is seen as the highest tier of female beauty

As the son of thespian royalty takes on Peter Shaffer’s ‘Equus’ at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Patrick Smith meets the celebrated stage actor to discuss Bond, the perils of being called posh, and the gift his parents gave him​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Security is tight in Moscow as President Vladimir Putin prepares to speak at a Red Square parade on Saturday, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

A series of assassinations of top Russian figures has left Putin fearing for his life, but experts warn that the real threat could be far closer to home

China says exports have risen 14.1% in April from a year earlier, despite the Iran war and lingering impacts from higher U.S. tariffs

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport

The superstar actor’s new political party has smashed through the old establishment’s stranglehold on Tamil Nadu and achieved a stunning election victory. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar explains how

A four-under 67 moved McIlroy into a share of eighth on five under at the Truist Championship, four shots adrift of leader Sungjae Im.

Makary has clashed with other administration officials and with anti-abortion groups who have wanted him to effectively ban abortion medication