Interest rates fell four times last year but you can still earn enough on your cash to outstrip inflation

https://www.independent.co.uk/money/best-savings-accounts-cash-isas-january-2026-b2894630.html

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Israel's air force has struck areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting what it says is infrastructure for Hezbollah and Hamas

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-hamas-beirut-b2895055.html

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Israeli forces continue to demolish homes in Gaza and occupy five locations in southern Lebanon

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/gaza-southern-lebanon-israeli-strikes-death-toll-b2894431.html

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A 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/tokyo-japan-b2894376.html

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From La Roche-Posay to L'Occitane, try these balms for hydrated, smooth skin

https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/skincare/best-hand-cream-dry-hands-uk-b1779905.html

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The 35-year-old Mexican driver was Verstappen’s teammate for four years before being dropped in 2024

https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/sergio-perez-f1-max-verstappen-redbull-cadillac-2026-b2895314.html

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Celine Dion is “learning how this TikTok world works” as she vows to step up her presence on the popular social media app.

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/celine-dion-tiktok-children-video-b2895147.html

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Staying active, getting enough sleep and eating a healthy, balanced diet – even when you’re busy – can help boost your immune system

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/leisure-sickness-vacation-symptoms-holiday-b2894955.html

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told ICE agents to ‘get the f*** out’ of the city in the aftermath

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/minneapolis-ice-shooting-protests-live-updates-b2896381.html

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West Coast Main Line is closed in multiple locations, while Scottish ferries and flights are subject to cancellation

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/trains-flights-ferries-traffic-snow-weather-warnings-met-office-b2893852.html

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Trump also gave Colombia warning and told reporters that military action there ‘sounds good to me’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-says-that-us-remains-in-charge-of-venezuela-after-b2894367.html

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Ju Ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three years

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/north-korea-kim-jong-un-daughter-kumsusan-mausoleum-b2893348.html

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A scheme to re-introduce endangered lynx to Spain has proved hugelty successful, but the future is uncertain as funding ceases at the end of this year. Graham Keeley reports from Extremadura, in western Spain

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/lynx-eu-conservation-spain-b2881768.html

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A woman dubbed the “MAGA Granny” by social media users, who refused a pardon for her part in the January 6 insurrection, made an emotional apology during a hearing to mark the fifth anniversary of the Capitol riot.

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/january-6-maga-granny-apology-pamela-hemphill-b2895633.html

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Sofia Hill’s parents grew concerned when she began stumbling and dragging her leg

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/sofia-hill-spinal-arteriovenous-malformation-avm-walking-b2895131.html

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The singer shared an emotional update about her twins’ health on Sunday.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/jesy-nelson-instagram-great-ormond-street-little-mix-nhs-b2894717.html

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After reading heavily-redacted documents which appear to break the law, the survivors of the convicted pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein, are demanding accountability from the president

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/epstein-survivors-donald-trump-impeachment-b2890699.html

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