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May 16, 2026
Britain to lead multinational mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Britain to lead multinational mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Diver in Maldives dies in attempt to recover bodies of four Italians
Diver in Maldives dies in attempt to recover bodies of four Italians
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Russia accused of ‘targeted attack’ on UN humanitarian convoy
Russia accused of ‘targeted attack’ on UN humanitarian convoy
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Father of triplets among two killed after suspected drunk driver hit pedestrians in New York horror crash
One witness described the scene as a ‘horror show’
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Taxpayers pick up £287,000 by-election bill as Reform councillors depart
Taxpayers pick up £287,000 by-election bill as Reform councillors depart
The Independent
May 16, 2026
King ‘saddened’ by fatal accident at Royal Windsor Horse Show
King ‘saddened’ by fatal accident at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Eleven arrested for ‘variety of offences’ as 80,000 join London protests
Eleven arrested for ‘variety of offences’ as 80,000 join London protests
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz
The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended
The Independent
May 16, 2026
RFK Jr. wants meat back on hospital trays, no matter what cardiologists think
As the White House restores red meat and full-fat dairy to the center of the American plate, a growing movement of clinicians is betting on...
The Independent
May 16, 2026
How Iran could fight a shadow war with US for months after Operation Epic Fury failed to destroy missiles
Experts say Iran still has several strategies it can use if war with the US resumes
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Matthew McConaughey reveals he exiled himself to Peru when fame got too much in early days of career: “It reaffirmed my identity’
Actor lived a new life as ‘Mateo’ alongside natives who were unaware of his stardom
The Independent
May 16, 2026
‘Should be banned’: Love on the Spectrum star condemns Sydney Sweeney’s use of ableist slur in Euphoria
Campaigners says term has been used for decades to ‘bully, humiliate and dehumanise’ neurodiverse people
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Posthumous Jilly Cooper story to hit shelves if final draft can be ‘pieced together’ by team
‘Rivals’ author died from a fatal head injury aged 88 in October last year
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Another Reform candidate resigns after vetting failure – and councils are forced to pick up the bill
Exclusive: Several costly resignations have come after allegations of racist social media activity
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces accused of attacking UN aid convoy
Fire breaks out at another Russian oil refinery after a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks
The Independent
May 16, 2026
What was the outcome of Trump’s whirlwind visit to China?
What was the outcome of Trump’s whirlwind visit to China?
The Independent
May 16, 2026
The Tommy Robinson allies set to attend Unite the Kingdom rally
The Tommy Robinson allies set to attend Unite the Kingdom rally
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Tommy Robinson march latest: Met Police warns of major disruption as thousands of protesters descend on London
Met Police expect around 80,000 people to attend two separate protests in London
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Iran-US war latest Trump claims world’s ‘most active terrorist’ has been killed and sets out new nuclear demand
US president suggests he didn’t read the rest of Tehran’s response after reading the word ‘nuclear’
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Politics latest: Burnham handed two major boosts in bid to return as MP and challenge Starmer
Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Who is on the bizarre line-up for Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march in London?
Police are preparing for around 50,000 people to attend Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march on Saturday
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Makerfield: Does the ‘King of the North’ have what it takes to keep this post-industrial town red?
Andy Burnham intends to stand to be the next MP for Makerfield, but would its voters welcome the ‘King of the North’? Dan Haygarth finds out
The Independent
May 16, 2026
King and Queen’s horses secure wins at two different racecourses
King and Queen’s horses secure wins at two different racecourses
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Police search for man who made antisemitic threats on London street
Police search for man who made antisemitic threats on London street
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Burnham moves one step closer to Labour leadership challenge
Burnham moves one step closer to Labour leadership challenge
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Zelensky accuses Russia of planning to strike government buildings
Zelensky accuses Russia of planning to strike government buildings
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Trump went to China to protect the US economy – and walked away with nothing
Donald Trump went to China to smooth over the economic relationship but left with several key issues still up in the air, writes James C. Re...
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Husband of Maldives diving victim said she was ‘among the best divers on earth’
Husband of Maldives diving victim said she was ‘among the best divers on earth’
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Trump says Isis second-in-command killed by US and Nigerian forces
Trump says Isis second-in-command killed by US and Nigerian forces
The Independent
May 16, 2026
David Burke: Actor known for role as Dr Watson in Sherlock Holmes series dies aged 91
The actor died on May 10, survived by his wife Anna Calder-Marshall and son Tom Burke
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Isis second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces
Al-Minuki, a Nigerian national, was designated as a ’specially designated global terrorist’ by former Biden administration
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Five key takeaways from Donald Trump’s whirlwind trip to China
Trump's trip was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Reform councillor chaos is everywhere – here’s what one newly turned turquoise town thinks now
Labour might hope that Reform’s incompetence at a local level and a new leader in place will be enough to win back the North, but there is o...
The Independent
May 16, 2026
‘I’m Jewish and I march for Palestine – don’t weaponise antisemitism to ban protests’
As the prime minister considers prohibiting some pro-Palestine protests after a rise in antisemitic attacks, Richard Kuper tells Radhika San...
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Lewis Waters death: Father pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son who died after meningitis outbreak
Lewis Waters death: Father pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son who died after meningitis outbreak
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Harshita Brella: Family of woman found dead in car in east London seek justice as suspect remains at large
Harshita Brella: Family of woman found dead in car in east London seek justice as suspect remains at large
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Convicted rapist sentenced in decades-old murders solved using discarded chewing gum
Mitchell Gaff, 68, was apprehended after three undercover investigators posed as gum salespeople and entered his home to take DNA, according...
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Texas man could face prison time after killing American bald eagle
Santos Guerrero pleaded guilty to shooting and causing the death of the bird – a protected species and a global symbol of America
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Trump claims ‘most’ Iranians have same first name: ‘Muhammad something’
Trump’s comment was made as he spoke to Fox News’ Bret Baier about the U.S. Space Force’s ability to surveil Iranian nuclear sites
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Trump says he’s ‘not looking’ for war with China over Taiwan
Trump says he’s ‘not looking’ for war with China over Taiwan
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Trump says he doesn’t want ‘to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war’ with China over Taiwan
In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier that aired Friday, the president said that both China and Taiwan should ‘cool it’
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Trump defends remark on Americans’ finances amid Iran war: ‘I’d make it again’
Trump defends remark on Americans’ finances amid Iran war: ‘I’d make it again’
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Beer sales drop as gas prices surge across US
Beer sales drop as gas prices surge across US
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Trump doubles down on his remark about not thinking about Americans’ financial situation: ‘That’s a perfect statement’
‘I’d make it again,’ the president replied, when asked about the comments by Fox News’ Bret Baier
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Trump says Rubio looked ‘outstanding’ in Maduro-mocking tracksuit
Trump says Rubio looked ‘outstanding’ in Maduro-mocking tracksuit
The Independent
May 16, 2026
Car flies over passing vehicle during Wisconsin police chase
Car flies over passing vehicle during Wisconsin police chase
The Independent
May 15, 2026
DC bus driver who won $5 million from scratch card reveals the sweet first thing he plans to do with prize money
Maurice Williams, 59, won the top prize for the $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off game
The Independent
May 15, 2026
Fox reporter says ‘very physical standoff’ broke out at China summit
Fox reporter says ‘very physical standoff’ broke out at China summit
The Independent
May 15, 2026
Colorado governor grants clemency to election denier Tina Peters
Peters was sentenced to nine years for a scheme to illegally copy her county’s election computer system
The Independent
May 15, 2026