All News
The Independent
The Independent
August 31, 2026
Dolly Parton’s family announce she has been ‘laid to rest’ after private funeral
Parton’s niece confirmed she was laid to rest August 28
The Independent
August 31, 2026
Shailene Woodley recalls ‘fun phone call’ cutting her Mary Jane role from Spider-Man
‘Mary Jane was my favourite character growing up,’ says actor
The Independent
August 31, 2026
Russia vows ‘massive strikes’ as missile attack on Belgorod kills two
Russia vows ‘massive strikes’ as missile attack on Belgorod kills two
The Independent
August 31, 2026
Middle East
The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent.
The Independent
August 31, 2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran strikes US bases in Jordan after Trump hits Larak Island in first attack in weeks
Trump shares AI footage of what he claims is Iran’s Kharg Island ‘being blown to smithereens’
The Independent
August 30, 2026
UK Politics
UK Politics
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Pupils from King’s former school discover Viking church on uninhabited island
Students and staff from Gordonstoun, a private school in Moray which the King attended, uncovered the remains
The Independent
August 30, 2026
15 people may be missing after ‘significant’ Grand Canyon flash flooding
Helicopter teams have searched the area for missing people after dozens rescued
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Bereaved mother hopes for answers as maternity review to host families
The Government announced the maternity review into University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust which will look at cases dating back to...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Never feel guilty again: Weekend lie-ins may help your heart, experts claim
Physically inactive participants saw an even greater benefit
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Two young sons of police officer killed in A66 crash lead out Manchester United
The two children stepped onto the pitch accompanied by captain Bruno Fernandes and goalkeeper Senne Lammens
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Trump demands all Canadian companies doing business with the US move to America ‘immediately’
In an escalating diplomatic tension, the US President intensifies pressure on Canadian businesses by demanding immediate relocation to Ameri...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Seven arrested after newborn baby girl found dead at a house in Sheffield
Newborn baby girl found unresponsive by police in the Wincobank area of Sheffield
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Nicolás Maduro’s jail cell photos have everyone asking the same question
Maduro and his wife were charged with conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and import cocaine into the US
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Burnham makes major pledge to scrap indefinite jail terms
A significant policy commitment has been announced to eliminate indefinite imprisonment sentences from the criminal justice system. This ref...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
US military attacks Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz
Recent military operations in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated tensions in the Persian Gulf region. The United States conducted strategic...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars falls short at box office as Spider-Man continues to dominate
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has earned nearly $900 million in the US since opening last month
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Eight killed after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus, as captain and crew members ‘taken into custody’
A tragic maritime accident unfolded off the coast of northern Cyprus when a passenger ferry sank shortly after departing from Kyrenia port o...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Chicago parkgoers flee in terror as mass shooting leaves one dead and 13 wounded
A violent incident erupted in a Chicago park during a police dispersal operation, resulting in one fatality and thirteen individuals sustain...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Trump border czar Tom Homan says ‘I don’t know the conditions in Haiti’ as hundreds deported after TPS revoked
Tom Homan, Trump's border enforcement official, admits insufficient knowledge of Haiti's humanitarian crisis while overseeing mass deportati...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
NASA launches powerful new telescope into space to help solve mysteries of the Universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a groundbreaking $4 billion observatory, has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral aboard a Sp...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
US hits Iranian rocket launchers off the Strait of Hormuz in first new attack in weeks
The United States has launched a military strike against Iranian rocket launcher systems positioned near the strategically vital Strait of H...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Trump needs to stump up $200M for Republicans to win Texas, senator pleads: ‘We need help’
Senator John Kennedy urges former President Trump to provide substantial financial support for Republican efforts in Texas, citing polling d...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Trump deports Afghan man whose brothers helped US military to Central African Republic
The Trump administration has initiated a controversial deportation program relocating individuals to the Central African Republic, including...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Ken Jennings makes surprise confession about his historic Jeopardy winning streak
Ken Jennings recently revealed surprising insights about his legendary 74-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, one of the most remarkable achie...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Experts warn Pete Hegseth that escalating Iran war could put US at risk
Military and foreign policy analysts express serious concerns regarding potential military escalation with Iran under Pete Hegseth's leaders...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Trump’s latest plans could make it even harder for H-1B visa holders and their spouses to stay in America
Trump administration has repeatedly restricted access to the specialist visa program, a key source of new talent for the tech industry
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Andy Cohen to replace Howard Stern on SiriusXM channel in lineup shake-up
Changes are slated to take effect from September 1
The Independent
August 30, 2026
New York housing block explosion leaves teenager dead as authorities link blaze to lithium-ion battery
The explosion set the building on fire
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Doug Ford hits out at Trump’s ‘backward’ move to rename Lake Ontario: ‘Like something out of Saturday Night Live’
Premier of Ontario walk back personal insults but doubles down on refusal to recognize Great Lakes name change
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Trump is in ‘legacy mode’ as he fixates on making his mark, aides say
Much of the 80-year-old president’s time is consumed by a lengthy list of construction projects, including his White House ballroom and a pl...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Kemi Badenoch’s major shadow cabinet reshuffle
Kemi Badenoch’s major shadow cabinet reshuffle
The Independent
August 30, 2026
I’ve investigated the IPP scandal for three years. Now, there’s finally hope
Amy-Clare Martin has spent the past three years spearheading a campaign by The Independent to end IPP sentences, interviewing dozens of pris...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
A man found $30 on the floor of a Walmart. Police launched a manhunt to bring him to justice
Social media users questioned ‘what happened to finder’s keepers’ after police posted about the theft online
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Google Maps accused of bending knee to Trump by changing name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
Google Maps accused of bending knee to Trump by changing name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Original Days of Thunder star rails against Anne Hathaway casting: ‘Horrible choice’
Hathaway and Tom Cruise are teaming up for a sequel to the 1990 sports film
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Trump orders FCC intervention to stop ‘fake polls’ and says NBC’s Kristen Welker should face ‘punishment’
President previously directed the regulator to go after ABC, which the company claims forced it to make programming changes
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Driver, 41, dies after car slams into a tree during police chase
Driver, 41, died after his Audi hit a tree during a police pursuit in Bedfordshire
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Dozens of people evacuated from parts of the Grand Canyon after flash floods
No one was injured in the flash floods, park officials said
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Priti Patel and Mel Stride under threat as Kemi Badenoch prepares for major reshuffle
James Cleverly's unexpected departure from the shadow cabinet has triggered an immediate leadership reshuffle within the Conservative Party....
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Military leaders are warning Hegseth that escalating Iran war could harm their ability to protect the US: report
Senior military commanders have expressed concerns to Defense Secretary Hegseth about potential consequences of escalating military operatio...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Ferry with more than 260 passengers aboard capsizes off Cyprus coast
A maritime incident unfolded near Cyprus as a passenger ferry carrying over 260 people experienced a capsizing event. Emergency response tea...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Lake Ontario sign installed as Trump threatens name change
Amid ongoing political tensions, authorities have installed a commemorative sign at Lake Ontario following controversial remarks about poten...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Beer brand Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thief 18 days to return stolen truck
Pabst Blue Ribbon, the iconic American beer brand, took an unconventional approach to vehicle theft by publicly granting the perpetrator an....jpg?trim=0,100,0,100&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Pabst Blue Ribbon wants bandits to return 50,000 cans of stolen beer, no questions asked
A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of beer disappeared from an Anheuser-Busch distribution center in California
The Independent
August 30, 2026
How Dolly Parton handled a director who ‘didn’t particularly like me’
Queen of country had a firm word with the director while working on ‘Steel Magnolias’
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Cyprus ferry incident live: Rescue operation under way after boat with more than 260 passengers capsizes
The catamaran-style boat was traveling from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne, to the Turkish port of Tasucu
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Bank Holiday thunderstorms as Met Office weather warnings in place across UK
Bank Holiday thunderstorms as Met Office weather warnings in place across UK
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Gina Hinojosa bets anger over Flock cameras and data centers will make her America’s unlikeliest governor
Gina Hinojosa talks to Eric Garcia about the growing backlash in Texas and how it could feed a ‘bite back’ against Republicans in November
The Independent
August 30, 2026