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 ...

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When nature calls and a public toilet is the only choice, the hygiene levels can often be pretty grim. But while it might be tempting to try to hover above the dirty seat, scientists say this is a bad ...

Cities in France are installing outdoor urinals as the coronavirus lockdowns causes a lack of public toilet facilities. The closure of public toilets along with bars, cafes and other venues with ...

We at Shots don't shy away from talking about poop, as Michaeleen Doucleff demonstrated last month with her post on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's investment in fake feces. Poop talk may strike ...

If you've seen one of the many posts touting the benefits of squat toilets, you may wonder if you've been missing out all your life. There are some benefits to squatting but doctors say, as long as ...

One of life's most unpleasant experiences might be doing your business in a public toilet, excepting those located in luxury hotels. For many foreigners visiting China, squat toilets can be a ...