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Sophie Warnes

@SophieWarnes

Sophie is part of the online team at The Independent. She is interested in quirky news, feminism, the Middle East, and international politics.

Carryad the border collie, who survived a gas explosion at her home in Clacton
Home News

Essex explosion: Pet dog found alive after homes flattened by blast

The cub is one of eleven at the zoo
Europe

Rare white lion born in Serbian zoo

Americas

Gulf coast on hurricane alert as US braces for tropical storm Karen

Americas

In pictures: Electrifying photos of lightning striking the Grand

The wind blows Pope Francis's mantle as he speaks at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro
Americas

Windswept Pope gives sermon to pilgrims at Copacabana beach

Sibylle, biotechnology engineering student, collects Orgeval yellow courgettes from the roof kitchen garden
Europe

Do food the French way - grow it on your roof!

Leninguer Carballido was certified dead by his family in 2010, but recently won an election
Americas

'Dead' man elected mayor in Mexico

Incident comes after the recent civil unrest during the Confederations Cup
Americas

Brazilian referee 'decapitated after stabbing player' in amateur

News

Cracking good job, Gromit! Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park

Sony already has a product on the market - the SmartWatch 2
Tech

Could smart watches be the next frontier in the digital revolution?

Getting a Job

Five basic tips for the graduate job hunt

An employee's finished Rapid Realty tattoo
Americas

Sure, you can have a pay rise - just get a company logo tattoo

Americas

Video: Watch as three-legged alligator crosses golf fairway in New

Americas

Video: Watch as three-legged alligator crosses golf fairway in New

Sasha and Malia Obama have been told that if they get tattoos, their parents will too - in a bid to put them off
Americas

President Obama to daughters: if you get a tattoo, I will too

A Dutch company is seeking volunteers to help start a colony on Mars
Europe

Fancy a trip to Mars? Here's your chance - it'll only take seven

Still from YouTube's most-watched video in the UK - 'Charlie bit my finger - again!'
Tech

YouTube's top five most-viewed videos in the UK, as the site turns

A tiger like the one Ms Krehbiel encountered in a bathroom in Salina
Americas

Woman encounters tiger in bathroom

A tiger like the one Ms Krehbiel encountered in a bathroom in Salina
Americas

Woman encounters tiger in bathroom

The 1800kg Mantis looks eerie in a dystopian setting
Tech

Video: Meet Mantis, the world's largest driveable hexapod robot

Tech

The best of Google Doodles

A presentation slide from Hugo Teso's Aircraft Hacking talk at Hack In The Box
Tech

Researcher shows how to hack (and crash) a passenger aircraft with an

The Ocellated Ice Fish is found at depths of up to 3,300 feet in the freezing Antarctic Ocean
Asia

Japanese aquarium shows off mysterious fish with clear blood

Americas

Woman stabs boyfriend and throws his fake leg away

James Hyslop from Christie's auction house holds a complete sub-fossilised elephant bird egg
Home News

Who will shell out for this pre-17th century fossilised bird egg?

The stunning Asian Cairns project will incorporate greenery on the exterior of the building
Asia

'Farmscrapers' take eco-friendly architecture to dizzying heights in

'Goblinproofing One's Chicken Coop' won Oddest Title of the Year
News

Book on goblin-proofing chicken coops wins Oddest Title

James Hyslop from Christie's auction house holds a complete sub-fossilised elephant bird egg
Home News

Who will shell out for this pre-17th century fossilised bird egg?

The stunning Asian Cairns project will incorporate greenery on the exterior of the building
Asia

'Farmscrapers' take eco-friendly architecture to dizzying heights in

'Goblinproofing One's Chicken Coop' won Oddest Title of the Year
News

Book on goblin-proofing chicken coops wins Oddest Title

Nik Wallenda crossing Niagara Falls on a wire in 2012
Americas

Niagara Falls daredevil plans to cross Grand Canyon without a harness

Americas

Niagara Falls daredevil plans to cross Grand Canyon without a harness

Nik Wallenda crossing Niagara Falls on a wire in 2012
Americas

Man banned from 'all libraries on the face of the earth'

Australasia

Performing pooches tour Japanese schools to educate kids about pet

Bobby from London, who is 65% overweight
Home News

Pet slimming competition launched to highlight animal obesity problem

Europe

Library book returned 69 years late due to damage caused during second

Europe

Library book returned 69 years late due to damage caused during second

Kunio Sunow, president of the Ishinomaki Fish Market, shows off two slabs of gold each weighing one kilogram as well as the parcel's invoice and an enclosed magazine article
Asia

Gold bars sent to devastated town in Japan

Gui Lizhong, standing in the apartment he spent four months decorating. The apartment actually belongs to Long Nengyun, who is seated
Asia

Man spends £20,000 decorating the wrong flat

Hawkers selling barbecued goods like these lamb kebabs may be a thing of the past if the government goes ahead with the barbecue ban
Asia

Controversial move to ban barbecues in Beijing riles Chinese web-users

Seals may help scientists discover more about how humans sleep
News

'Half asleep' seals may solve the mystery of how and why humans

Eddie practises in his training pool
Americas

Eddie the basketball-playing otter fights arthritis one hoop at a time

A 3Doodle of an insect
Tech

If 3D printers sound too expensive... try a 3D pen

Comment

The workfare at Poundland judgement: Great news, but let’s not get

This little pup isn't feeling as blue as its costume at the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro
World

Pooches on parade: man's best dressed friend at carnivals across the

Yule Log, the overweight grey seal. Staff at the sanctuary said his lovable character and pleading eyes were hard to resist at feeding time
Home News

Hefty seal put on diet and exercise regime after piling on the pounds

Sam is worried you might have heard him creeping up on you
Americas

Sam the worried cat becomes an online hit

Rowan Atkinson's insurers have had to pay out a record repair bill for his McLaren F1 which he crashed in 2011
Home News

Rowan Atkinson crash forces insurers to pay out record £910,000 to

Home News

Rowan Atkinson crash forces insurers to pay out record £910,000 to

Rowan Atkinson's insurers have had to pay out a record repair bill for his McLaren F1 which he crashed in 2011
Richard Clayderman plays to the reptiles in the hope of getting them in the mood
News

'Prince of Romance' Richard Clayderman called in to encourage

Imagine all the people: three young men named after the Beatles star have been arrested in separate incidents in Brazil
Americas

Imagine that! Beatlemania in Brazil as police arrest three John

Americas

Nine-year-old girl gives birth as Mexican authorities seek out father

Home News

West Midlands Police 'tweetathon' highlights inappropriate 999 calls

Home News

West Midlands Police 'tweetathon' highlights inappropriate 999 calls

Tech

Ever wanted to see the Grand Canyon? No need for a flight, thanks to

Home News

Halifax bank robbery filmed by witness

Peter Stringfellow has hinted that he may 'take on' Nick Clegg at the next General Election in 2015
UK Politics

From poles to polls: Peter Stringfellow may take on Nick Clegg in next

Middle East

Plans afoot for Dubai's first underwater hotel

Red-footed tortoises like Manuela can go without food for long periods of time
Americas

Tortoise found alive in locked store room after thirty years

Diseases such as Sars and Swine Flu caught the media's attention, leading to widespread alarm amongst the public
Student

How to win the January flu battle

Getting a Job

Scoring a job: Interview preparation

News

Erotic film accidentally aired during Swedish news programme

Americas

'Vocal' chicken saves couple from house fire

Swallowing a drill during dental surgery is a nightmare accident for some
Health News

Dentist’s drill found in woman’s lung after she accidentally

News

Popular? You nose it: Duchess of Cambridge’s nose is the most

News

Popular? You nose it: Duchess of Cambridge’s nose is the most

Europe

It's the end of the world, so see it out in style... in a Russian Cold

Crime

'Gravely let down': Woman was sexually assaulted after 999 call

Planning out your coursework before you start doing it can really help you when it comes to writing it
Student Life

Study tips: Coursework and productivity

Student Life

Things to do in winter

Student Life

Things to do in winter

Getting a Job

Creating a killer CV and cover letter

Americas

Bolivian journalist set alight while on air

Light trails on Blackwall Tunnel Approach
Home News

Drivers will be charged to use Blackwall Tunnel

Saudi Arabian authorities agreed to temporarily release the women who were arrested at the Halloween party raid
Student Life

Halloween on a budget: DIY costumes for lazy people

Make spooky cookies for your Halloween party
Student Life

Halloween on a budget: five simple recipes

Journalists at work in the editorial offices of the Daily Express, 1 Jan 1968
Getting Into University

What's it like to study... Journalism

Postgraduate Study

The UK's postgraduates are being left behind in a 'perfect storm' of

Comment

Crime is at lowest level in 25 years, but we now have a record number

Comment

Canadian man in search of Irish woman: We shouldn’t encourage creepy

Most banks will have cards that can be used at any hole in the wall/ATM, as long as it has the Link logo on it
Finances

Student finance: Finding the right bank for your needs

What bank account should you get as a student? There are so many options
Finances

Student finance: Which banks cater for students?

Earning a bit of cash while you study at university can be a weight off your mind
Finances

Student finance: make money while you study

Student Life

Freshers' Guide: What to take to university

Energy-saving light bulbs can cut costs - and they come in different colours too
Accommodation

Ten great ways to save energy: Back to basics

Sex and uni often goes hand in hand, just make sure you stay safe
Student Life

Everything you need to know about sex

Getting Into University

Law at university: to degree or not to degree?

Energy-saving light bulbs can cut costs - and they come in different colours too
Accommodation

Ten great ways to save energy: Back to basics

Sex and uni often goes hand in hand, just make sure you stay safe
Student Life

Everything you need to know about sex

Getting Into University

Law at university: to degree or not to degree?

A Brazilian football player is distraught after losing to Mexico in the final
Olympic News

Tears of joy cry-babies: The most emotional scenes of the London 2012

Gog Magog Molly - at Cambridge University - perform at about 25 events a year, ranging from well-known summer folk festivals to dancing outside local pubs, and from teaching in local schools to Whittlesea Strawbear
Student Life

Top 10 weirdest University clubs and societies

Career Planning

The pitfalls to watch out for on work experience

Career Planning

How to find a work experience placement

Freshers' week is hectic but a week to remember
Getting Into University

Freshers' Guide: 17 things you need to know

Travel cards like London's Oyster card - or the 16-25 railcard - are really useful for saving money
Finances

Top 10 brilliant student money saving tips

Could work experience in another country be the next important step on your career path?
Career Planning

Work Experience: Choosing to go abroad

Student

Graduate starting salaries begin to rise

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