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I’m the Racial Justice Lead at Amnesty International. This is why the Equality Act matters

For the past six years, I have worked for charities struggling for racial justice in the UK. Throughout that time, I have repeatedly watched as politicians tell us...

Powerful men are finally facing consequences over their links to Jeffrey Epstein. For many victims, it’s too late

Around the world, the public is demanding that those connected to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein face consequences – so far, the UK is among only a handful of...

Art Is Political. But What Do We Really Want From Artists In Times Of Crisis?

In fact, Bad Bunny’s success hasn’t been hindered by his outspokenness, I think it’s added to it. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is unapologetically himself, a proud Puerto Rican,...

What the ‘Ice Out’ pins at the Grammys 2026 mean

Sometimes, even a small accessory can carry greater significance in fashion. On the Grammys 2026 red carpet, celebrities wore “ICE OUT” pins to do just that.Both Justin Bieber,...

What is a general strike? Here’s why celebs are striking today

Across the United States, people are striking today to protest President Donald Trump's immigration policies and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdown in Minnesota. The protest comes...

Does Labour’s VAWG strategy work for all women?

A strategy to eliminate violence against women and girls (VAWG) should be met with rounds of tumultuous applause. Yet, while there is much to celebrate in the Freedom...

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SPF Makeup Primers Are Everywhere — But Do They Really Replace Sunscreen?

While some makeup primers feel too sticky to apply with fingers, as I do with my sunscreen, none of these SPF-infused offerings feel tacky at...

Five easy way guaranteed to refresh your spring wardrobe

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when...

Is Channel 5’s The Teacher actually any good?

Viewers absolutely devoured series one of The Teacher, which saw Sheridan Smith star as Jenna, a teacher whose life unravels after being accused...

5 nail colours we’re loving for summer (and 5 we’re swapping out)

With spring now officially here, now is a great time to start planning ahead before summer arrives. Need ideas for your next nail...

The Drama: How Zendaya has embraced bridal-themed fashion to promote movie

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when...