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Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary has broken the brains of the Independent’s Culture desk
Oct 19, 2026

Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary has broken the brains of the Independent’s Culture desk

Have you recently left the movie theater reeling after seeing Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’? You are absolutely not alone. Here at ‘The Independent,’ debate about the documentary has taken over debate on the US culture desk. Here, four writers try to make sense of what they saw


'Police weren't overwhelmed by people protesting and marching' about education and cost of living
Oct 19, 2026

'Police weren't overwhelmed by people protesting and marching' about education and cost of living

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. France's escalating social unrest has exposed a troubling disconnect between legitimate popular grievances and the government's increasingly security-focused response. Smith argues that the violence accompanying otherwise largely peaceful demonstrations reveals serious failures of policing, while President Emmanuel Macron's response offers "very little of substance." Drawing parallels with France's historic protest movements, Smith identifies a "convergence of causes" rooted in economic insecurity, educational inequalities and political paralysis. He warns that a repressive response risks deepening the crisis, calling instead for a renewed commitment to "participatory social democracy."


Nick Knowles speaks out over BBC’s decision to ‘rest’ DIY SOS: ‘It’s been an honour and a privilege’
Oct 19, 2026

Nick Knowles speaks out over BBC’s decision to ‘rest’ DIY SOS: ‘It’s been an honour and a privilege’

Presenter has fronted the popular home renovation show since its launch in 1999


Barcelona 'grandmas' dish out cooking wisdom. And find nourishment themselves
Oct 19, 2026

Barcelona 'grandmas' dish out cooking wisdom. And find nourishment themselves

In Barcelona, a group called Grandmas Cooking Barcelona offers visitors a chance to cook and eat traditional Spanish food


How IIT Guwahati student Uditansh Raghuvanshi discovered a passion for javelin beyond academics
Oct 19, 2026

How IIT Guwahati student Uditansh Raghuvanshi discovered a passion for javelin beyond academics

While his parents and grandfather helped others learn through teaching, Raghuvanshi believes his own experience with athletics and sports administration has helped him develop a similar instinct to create opportunities for others.


Oct 19, 2026

Who is cult head Paul Mackenzie, convicted of convincing followers to die?

A Kenyan court has handed down the first judgement in the 'doomsday' cult case.



Sentebale charity ‘pauses defamation claims against Prince Harry’ amid financial strain
Oct 19, 2026

Sentebale charity ‘pauses defamation claims against Prince Harry’ amid financial strain

The charity has seen a drop in income since the Duke of Sussex resigned from his role in 2025


Selena Gomez says nicotine vaping habit has permanently changed her voice
Oct 19, 2026

Selena Gomez says nicotine vaping habit has permanently changed her voice

‘If you guys don’t like listening to my voice, that’s totally understandable, I don’t mind’ says the star



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