Your support helps us to tell the story
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 producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Table tennis
Kong Linghui, the world champion, landed the English Open men's singles title at the Kettering Arena yesterday. Kong, the 20-year-old from China, defeated his team-mate and world No 3 Wang Tao 12-21, 14-21, 21-14, 21- 14, 21-14 in a final that lacked the thrills of most five-setters because the players knew so much about each other's games.
China also triumphed in the women's singles and doubles finals, with Yang Min victorious in both. Yang defeated Taiwan's Chen Jing in the singles, and then teamed up with Wang Hui to edge past her team-mates Li Ju and Wu Na for the doubles title.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments