During its history, Britain invaded the territory of more than 170 countries, equivalent to almost 90% of the world.

For now, though – here’s a brief history of the entire London Underground told through ten maps. Opened in 1863, the initial Metropolitan Railway route ran between Paddington and Farringdon, but was ...

WITH more than 40,000 pubs across the UK, it’s no mean feat to be crowned the country’s very best. So when Edinburgh boozer The Standing Order claimed top spot in a list of the nation’s ...

The Metropolitan line is the oldest underground railway in the world - here's a brief history of the route in four forgotten historic maps.

While London boasts some of the most famous museums and art galleries in the world, the rest of the UK is blessed with so ...

WILDFIRES are raging across parts of South Korea, leaving several dead and turning historic tourist sites to ashes.

The UK is bracing for a cold snap as temperatures drop to freezing in some parts of the nation despite spring officially starting. New weather maps from WX Charts show the mercury plunging as low ...

Two months after the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, Cal Fire has released updated Fire Hazard Severity ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

While traditional religious practices may be on the decline, pilgrimages — meditative, multi-day hikes — are experiencing a ...