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Canterbury is one of the few cities which has managed to retain a set of bespoke nineteenth century cast iron street lamps

IN DEPTH: The capture of Maduro by US special forces sparked jubilation in the Venezuelan community in Spain, the largest in Europe. But Venezuelans living in Barcelona tell James C Reynolds that anxiety remains over the direction their country’s politics could take

Author Dr Giles Yeo tells The Independent why genetics play a major role in weight loss

Explore how major events between 5 and 11 January were captured on The Independent’s front pages

‘AI can be a great co-pilot in 2026, but a risky captain,” ChatGPT noted

With rumours swirling about a coup against Starmer, Britain’s leading polling guru told The Independent that he would not be surprised if one of the main party leaders is replaced in 2026

IN FOCUS: The humanitarian crisis in the south of the country has worsened in recent months, with the head of the country’s UN humanitarian operation telling Nick Ferris there is currently little hope for improvement

IN DEPTH: A breakthrough to stop life-threatening bleeding in childbirth was only just starting to reach the mothers most at risk when Donald Trump’s aid cuts hit. Rachel Schraer speaks to health workers about the dire consequences

SAFECALL APPEAL: Katrice Lee was two years old when she vanished from a German supermarket in 1981. Her sister tells Harriette Boucher how she remembers the day vividly and remains hopeful that she will eventually get answers

EXCLUSIVE: The new CBS News editor-in-chief has chartered a private plane for the team, made last-minute logistical changes and fired off ‘Bari Pitches.’ Weiss is once again accused of creating behind-the-scenes turmoil with her decision-making ahead of CBS Evening News’ latest reboot

The prime minister says the UK will begin to feel a ‘sense of hope’ in 2026 – here’s what to expect