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Churches can endorse political candidates and keep tax-exempt status, Trump’s IRS says
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/07/08/14/21/GettyImages-2212289445.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 The Internal Revenue Service under Donald Trump’s administration will now allow churches and other houses…
‘Ice Barbie’ Kristi Noem ripped for asking fans to choose a favorite horseback portrait as Texas disaster continues
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/07/08/14/53/GettyImages-2216297727.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asked her social media followers to pick which portrait of…
Sir Ian McKellen and Sienna Miller among acting stars in Wimbledon Royal Box
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/07/08/16/99ab7735de8b45ef305a1461de35834bY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzUyMDcwNDUx-2.80934211.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 Sir Ian McKellen, Sienna Miller and Jodie Foster were among a cast of famous actors…
Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/07/08/16/08140207-14e4a747-f3ab-4f81-9d26-4a9aabdafd8f.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 The Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle Of Hastings, is to…
Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves’ family reveals why they are returning $85,000 from GoFundMe
https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/12/15/18/newFile-5.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each…
Steve Coogan spared driving ban after using The Trip filming as excuse
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/12/2f5e1bb7104c013d8f0663aa218caa60Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4OTI0NTc5-2.69018348.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has been spared a driving ban after using his show…
Lammy threatens more sanctions on Israel if ceasefire isn’t reached within weeks
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/07/04/13/26/British-Foreign-Secretary-David-Lammy-visits-Cyprus-1a8nl5xg.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=18%2C0%2C18%2C0 David Lammy has threatened more sanctions on Israel if a ceasefire in Gaza is not…
Marseille wildfire latest: Huge blaze rages on edge of French city and shuts airport
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/07/08/14/21/SEI258288444.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0 A large plume of smoke is seen from the wildfire on the outer edge of…
Readers torn on wealth tax – from ‘the only counterbalance’ to ‘utterly counter-productive’
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/07/08/13/55/Engagement-overlays-(76).png?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0 Chris Blackhurst’s claim that Britain “simply can’t afford” a wealth tax has sparked fierce debate…
Democrats push bill that would ban face masks for ICE agents and force them to ID themselves
https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/07/08/14/16/GettyImages-2223440787.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0 Immigration law enforcement officers would be required to identify themselves and the agency they’re affiliated…
