A well-known actress who is one of the most high-profile supporters of Thailand’s pro-democracy protest movement has answered a police summons charging her with violating the country’s harsh law against defaming the monarchy, even though she has not spoken publicly about the royal institution
Prime minister under pressure to find diplomatic solution to the chaos
Winter is here, and the season at hand is one of uncertainty and fear with coronavirus cases spiking nationwide
President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to form the most diverse White House cabinet in history
Passengers were urged to book tickets well in advice for five-day travel window
Those in local government and education already face a 7.9 per cent pay penalty, on top of 2021’s freeze, compared to private sector workers in similar roles
The College Football Playoff is starting to produce the level of frustration among fans and competitors that ultimately crushed the Bowl Championship Series seven years ago
Former president curates the list with the help of his daughter, Sasha
Despite the music industry being one of the worst-affected sectors during the pandemic, artists have risen above and beyond with albums to help us get through it. The Independent picks its 40 favourites
Sad songs by alternative artists have become a Yuletide staple and an honest antidote to cloying covers. In this melancholy year, they make more sense than ever, as Chilly Gonzales, Calexico and Andrew Bird tell Ed Power
Donald Trump, as the most improbable of presidents, has reshaped the office
A new COVID-19 relief bill shaping up in Congress includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits
Shares have started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadow news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses
An Australian state government leader has apologized for a bungled hotel quarantine program that led to most of the nation’s COVID-19 deaths
Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says the army will run the Maya train project and several airports, and use any profits to finance military pensions
There’s no doubt that action needed to be taken – it’s the late timing of the restrictions that is in question, writes Chris Stevenson
Calls for Boris Johnson to extend Brexit transition period amid freight crisis
Congressional leaders finally come together on deal that has eluded them for nine months
Ariana Grande has announced she is engaged in a series of social media photos of her and her fiance, and her engagement ring
Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced launch of their Archewell foundation in April
F1 world champion beat out Tyson Fury, Jordan Henderson, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stuart Broad and Hollie Doyle
Moderna vaccine due to be given in coming days