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August 30, 2026
Tributes to pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival
Tributes to pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Why Icelandic voters just rejected European Union negotiations
Why Icelandic voters just rejected European Union negotiations
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Iceland rejects EU vote in referendum focussed on Trump and fishing
The capital of Reykjavik was the only area where a majority supported the referendum
The Independent
August 30, 2026
New Girl fans dealt devastating blow as writer shares reunion update
Actor Max Greenfield got fans’ hopes up after claiming Liz Meriwether had written scripts for a reunion show
The Independent
August 30, 2026
British woman, 31, dies after stabbing attack at German train station
A 31-year-old British woman has died after being stabbed at a German train station.
The Independent
August 30, 2026
‘I’ve been waiting for this for 20 years’: Father jailed for two decades under IPP sentence for stealing mobile phone finally going home
Exclusive: IPP prisoner Leroy Douglas, whose incarceration has been found to be unlawful and arbitrary by the United Nations, has finally be...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Doug Ford takes swipe at Trump with new Lake Ontario sign
A huge Lake Ontario sign has been unveiled next to the lake after Donald Trump signed an order to rename it "Lake America." Doug Ford, Premi...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Pastor, 41, killed by falling sign at Big Church Festival named
Robert Guanco was killed at the Big Church Festival on Friday
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Pabst Blue Ribbon theft sees 40,000lbs of beer stolen in California heist
A beer truck filled with 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon has been stolen in California, the company says. The brand said the thief has 18...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Nepal floods: Rescuers crawl through thick mud to save trapped hydropower workers
Nepal rescuers climbed through thick mud to reach and evacuate labourers and residents trapped by devastating floods on Friday (28 August)....
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August 30, 2026
Azerbaijani regime ‘trying to break’ opposition leader by denying him safe water in prison, family warn
Exclusive: The family of Ali Karimli claims the regime is ‘deliberately trying to break him’ as they urged the UK to intervene in the pro-de...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Ray Winstone wonders how people meet each other: ‘Everybody’s terrified to open their mouths’
British actor questioned ‘how a man meets a woman, or a geezer a geezer’, in today’s society
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August 30, 2026
Injustice of indefinite jail terms will end this parliament, Burnham says
The Independent has long campaigned for thousands of IPP prisoners who are jailed without hope
The Independent
August 30, 2026
PC Harper’s killers will not be released early from jail, Burnham says
PC Harper’s killers will not be released early from jail, Burnham says
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Airlink planes fly less than 50ft above rugby stadium in dramatic stunt ahead of South Africa vs New Zealand
Two Airlink planes performed a dramatic low flyover above Cape Town's DHL Stadium ahead of South Africa vs New Zealand on Saturday (29 Augus...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
UK commits more than £100m from aid budget to cutting-edge health research
Exclusive: ‘We’re continuing the UK’s proud track record of supporting science that saves lives,’ development minister Kirsty McNeill tells...
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August 30, 2026
Harry Styles cracks Taylor Swift joke at Madison Square Garden: ‘They also do weddings’
Pop star is currently in New York City for his record-breaking 30-night residency at the venue, where Swift married Travis Kelce on 3 July
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August 30, 2026
How Ukraine is trying to beat Russia at its own game with massive drone strike campaign
Ukraine is striking deeper into the heart of Russia than ever before with swarms of drones that have led Russians into a panic.Experts say t...
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August 30, 2026
PC Andrew Harper’s killers to remain in prison as Burnham changes early release scheme
PC Andrew Harper’s killers to remain in prison as Burnham changes early release scheme
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August 30, 2026
Saoirse Ronan reveals she wants Bond role amid rumours husband Jack Lowden will be 007
‘There’s something interesting in that dramatically,’ says ‘Little Women’ star
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August 30, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields is a triumph as inaugural festival raises $20m
Rodrigo promises festival will ‘just keep growing’ after triumphant first event, with performances from Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan, Doechii...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Manhunt after shooting at Switzerland rave kills one and injures five
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The Independent
August 30, 2026
Winning Powerball numbers and prizes for Saturday August 29
Winning Powerball numbers and prizes for Saturday August 29
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot to be huge £5.2 million after no players scoop top prize
Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot to be huge £5.2 million after no players scoop top prize
The Independent
August 30, 2026
‘My footballer husband was seconds from death – this everyday miracle saved him’
Nadia Perrier’s husband Michael was a fit and healthy professional footballer before he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in 2021. Faced with...
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August 30, 2026
Richard Osman addresses Thursday Murder Club film disappointment: ‘I can’t really talk about it’
The best-selling author’s starry Netflix adaptation failed to impress
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August 30, 2026
Julia Roberts will never forget Dolly Parton’s response to her complaining on Steel Magnolias
The Queen of Country, who has died aged 80, starred alongside a young Roberts in the 1989 comedy drama
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August 30, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin resumes strikes on Kyiv amid outrage over 34 deaths at care home
The Ukrainian president has promised to punish those responsible as munitions were unknowingly stored in the area causing a huge fire to spr...
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August 30, 2026
Police respond to shooting at Switzerland rave with ‘several victims’ reported
A major police operation is under way in Aarau in northern Switzerland after shots were fired at a rave party, with reports indicating that....jpg?trim=3,0,2,0&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Exhausted and suicidal? How US sailors are really coping after six months at sea
As Trump reveals that another warship is soon to be deployed to the conflict with Iran, reports have emerged of exhausted crews, deteriorati...
The Independent
August 30, 2026
Number of dead migrants found in Arizona desert spikes despite plunge in border crossings under Trump
Mortality rates among undocumented migrants in Arizona's desert regions have escalated significantly, creating a humanitarian crisis despite...
The Independent
August 29, 2026
PM agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action
PM agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action
The Independent
August 29, 2026
RFK Jr blames media and ‘demagogic politicians’ as he downplays ‘so-called measles deaths’ amid outbreak fears
Measles cases surge to 35-year high as deaths in Pennsylvania spark clash between the governor and Trump’s health secretary
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August 29, 2026
Healey ‘considers windfall tax on banks and oil companies in first Budget’
John Healey is looking to avoid increasing taxes on the public - but must find other ways to plug a gap in public finances
The Independent
August 29, 2026
Fears for communities near the great Colorado River as drought means future is uncertain
The severely depleted Colorado River is causing grave concern for those who rely on it
The Independent
August 29, 2026
LA rapper arrested in $8M check-cashing scheme
The rapper often flaunted his lavish lifestyle on social media, including iced-out jewelry and a photo with a boxing legend
The Independent
August 29, 2026
ICE plans to spend up to $2M on robot dogs
The four-legged robots are equipped with cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity and can travel at speeds of up to about 5 feet per second
The Independent
August 29, 2026
Canada reacts to Trump’s Lake America threat with huge sign
Canada reacts to Trump’s Lake America threat with huge sign
The Independent
August 29, 2026
Anti-immigrant provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE
Anti-immigrant provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE
The Independent
August 29, 2026
Man, 35, who lied and said girlfriend’s death was hit and run jailed for her death
Matthew DuPlessis, 35, was given a sentence of nine years and three months following the death of Charlotte Dodd
The Independent
August 29, 2026
Lake Ontario, Always: Canada hits back at Trump’s Lake America order with giant sign
Doug Ford unveiled a giant billboard along the Canadian shore bearing the message ‘Lake Ontario. Now and Always’
The Independent
August 29, 2026
Trump’s deal gives the US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
The Trump administration has negotiated a strategic agreement granting the United States significant access to Venezuela's oil reserves, one...
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August 29, 2026
Anti-immigrant provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE after arrest in New Orleans
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August 29, 2026
Drug dealer acquitted of murder after high school student he sold fentanyl to died weeks before her graduation
A California drug dealer was acquitted of murder charges despite selling fentanyl to a high school student who died weeks before her graduat...
The Independent
August 29, 2026
Cleverly turns the battle for London into a serious contest for the first time in two decades - and it’s also good news for Badenoch
Sir James Cleverly's decision to step down from the shadow cabinet and pursue the London mayoral race marks a significant turning point in t...
The Independent
August 29, 2026
GOP Rep revives memories of his blackface scandal with tweet marking Michael Jackson’s birthday
New York Representative Mike Lawler faced renewed controversy after posting a tweet commemorating Michael Jackson's birthday, reigniting dis...
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August 29, 2026
British right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported back to UK after being detained by ICE
Milo Yiannopoulos deported back to the UK after being detained by Trump’s ICE in the US
The Independent
August 29, 2026
National Lottery results: Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday 29 August
Stay updated with the latest National Lottery draws for Saturday, August 29th. Discover the winning numbers for both the main Lotto game and...
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August 29, 2026
Man dies after train crashes into van at crossing in Lancashire
Train hit a van as a crossing in Burscough, Lancashire, on Saturday afternoon, killing the man inside
The Independent
August 29, 2026