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February 24, 2026 · The Independent

Iran military helicopter crashes into central fruit and vegetable market, reportedly killing 4
An Iranian army helicopter has crashed into a market in central Iran and reportedly killed at least four people
Four dead after mass stabbing outside a home in Washington, cops say
There were also reports of gunfire near the scene
Dame Prue Leith: ‘I didn’t lose a single pound on Mounjaro’
Dame Prue Leith: ‘I didn’t lose a single pound on Mounjaro’
I tested the £35 alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s £150 velvetiser – here’s what I thought
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
Court says the IRS can continue to share immigrants' taxpayer data with ICE
A federal appeals court is allowing the IRS to keep sharing some taxpayer data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce