Rebecca Whittaker

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Reporter at The Independent

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India-Pakistan live: Pakistan launches retaliation strikes after ‘India targets military bases’

4 days ago | independent.co.uk | Namita Singh |Rebecca Whittaker |Jane Dalton |Rhian Lubin

Liveupdated53 seconds agoPakistan said it was launching ‘Operation Bunyanun Marsoos’ after it claimed India attacked several of its military airbases early SaturdayNamita Singhin Delhi,Rebecca Whittaker,Jane Dalton,Rhian LubinPakistan's military says it has begun retaliating against “Indian aggression” and initiated what it called “Operation Bunyanun Marsoos” bombing strikes.
India-Pakistan latest: India says it ‘repulsed’ multiple drone attacks near border amid heavy Kashmir shelling

5 days ago | the-independent.com | Alisha Rahaman Sarkar |Rebecca Whittaker

India and Pakistan accuse each other of drone attacks after third night of military escalationsAlisha Rahaman Sarkarin Delhi,Maroosha Muzaffar,Alex Croft,Jane Dalton,Rebecca WhittakerFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
India-Pakistan latest: India says it ‘repulsed’ multiple drone attacks near border amid heavy Kashmir shelling

5 days ago | independent.co.uk | Alisha Rahaman Sarkar |Maroosha Muzaffar |Alex Croft |Jane Dalton |Rebecca Whittaker

India and Pakistan accuse each other of drone attacks after third night of military escalationsAlisha Rahaman Sarkarin Delhi,Maroosha Muzaffar,Alex Croft,Jane Dalton,Rebecca WhittakerThe Indian army says it has 'repulsed' multiple Pakistani drone attacks last night along its entire western border, after air raid sirens were heard in several Indian cities.
Pope Leo XIV live: First American pontiff takes Catholic Church helm amid increasing global turmoil

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Clun |Rebecca Whittaker |Oliver O'Connell |Rhian Lubin

Pope Leo XIV has made history after being elected the first American-born pontiff. The 69-year-old was chosen to be the 267th pope by the Conclave Thursday after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis. He now takes the helm of the Catholic Church and will lead 1.4 billion Roman Catholics around the world at a time of increasing global turmoil.
Conclave live: Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Leo XIV, becomes first US-born pope

6 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rachel Clun |Rebecca Whittaker |Oliver O'Connell

American Robert Prevost has become the 267th pope after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis. A senior cardinal appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to announce the Chicago-born cardinal had been elected by the Conclave, and that he had taken the name Pope Leo XIV. The faithful cheered in the Vatican square, waving flags from many countries in celebration at the arrival of the news.
Man arrested after teenager attacked on Devon beach during ‘large-scale disorder’

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

A young man was attacked by four armed adults A man has been arrested after a teenager was attacked by armed adults at a Devon beach, police said. Devon and Cornwall Police launched an investigation following the assault which took place during “large-scale disorder”. Officers were called to Back Beach in Teignmouth at about 8.45pm on Friday, where 50 to 100 teenagers and adults were present. The teenager, who suffered minor head injuries, has now been identified.
Man arrested after teenager attacked on Devon beach during ‘large-scale disorder’

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

A man has been arrested after a teenager was attacked by armed adults at a Devon beach, police said. Devon and Cornwall Police launched an investigation following the assault which took place during “large-scale disorder”. Officers were called to Back Beach in Teignmouth at about 8.45pm on Friday, where 50 to 100 teenagers and adults were present. The teenager, who suffered minor head injuries, has now been identified.
May bank holiday supermarket opening hours - full list including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and more

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

Here is a list of when the major UK supermarkets are operating this bank holiday Monday The early May Bank Holiday will come as a welcome relief for many who have an extra day off this weekend. That means banks, schools, government offices, and some businesses will be closed on Monday across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. However, many supermarkets will also be operating with reduced opening hours.
Young-onset Parkinson’s: London man diagnosed with disease at 35 details his symptoms

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

London man Toussaint Smith was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 35 after initially being dismissed as "too young" to have the condition. His symptoms began in 2019 with fatigue, clumsiness, and weakness on his left side, which he initially attributed to a trapped nerve. After experiencing worsening symptoms, including stiffness, illegible handwriting, shuffling gait, and insomnia, he sought medical advice and was eventually diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson's.
‘I was told I was too young to have Parkinson’s at 35 - these were the signs’

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

Five people in every 100,000 with Parkinson’s are aged 30-39, according to Parkinson’s UKA man who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in his 30s after struggling to walk had been told he was “too young” to have the disease. Toussaint Smith, 39, from west London, started to feel physically drained and more clumsy than usual in late 2019.

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Articles

India-Pakistan live: Pakistan launches retaliation strikes after ‘India targets military bases’

India-Pakistan latest: India says it ‘repulsed’ multiple drone attacks near border amid heavy Kashmir shelling

India-Pakistan latest: India says it ‘repulsed’ multiple drone attacks near border amid heavy Kashmir shelling

Pope Leo XIV live: First American pontiff takes Catholic Church helm amid increasing global turmoil

Conclave live: Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Leo XIV, becomes first US-born pope

Man arrested after teenager attacked on Devon beach during ‘large-scale disorder’

Man arrested after teenager attacked on Devon beach during ‘large-scale disorder’

May bank holiday supermarket opening hours - full list including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and more

Young-onset Parkinson’s: London man diagnosed with disease at 35 details his symptoms

‘I was told I was too young to have Parkinson’s at 35 - these were the signs’

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