Meerkats die after ‘catastrophic’ tunnel collapse at wildlife park
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane43m ago
Several meerkats have died after they became trapped under a collapsed tunnel at a wildlife park in Leicestershire.
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top 47%Sandra Bullock was on the verge of a ‘mental health issue’ caring for late partner
The Independentby Ellie Muir47m ago
Sandra Bullock has said she feared developing “a little bit of a mental issue” if she continued acting while caring for her late partner Bryan Randall.
Don’t ask us to take sides in Harry vs William – it’s childish and harmful
The Independentby Charlotte Cripps52m ago
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are busy packing up their Montecito home in California and relocating to the UK within days, with the Cotswolds likely to be their new base.
Disney drafted by NFL for new merch line — but fans say they ‘dropped the ball’
The Independentby Caitlin Hornik52m ago
Disney’s latest collaboration with the NFL has officially been released and football fans are less than thrilled.
Hodgkinson pulls out of blockbuster Diamond League clash with Werro and Hunter Bell
The Independentby Flo Clifford53m ago
Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from this week’s Diamond League meeting in Zurich where she had been slated to compete in a blockbuster women’s 800m race.
The Nigella Lawson cookbooks to dive into ahead of her debut as a Bake Off judge
The Independentby Angharad Moran56m ago
Starting in September, the 2026 series of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) will see Nigella Lawson replacing Prue Leith as a judge.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5 includes Max Greenfield and Cameron Diaz
The Independentby The Associated Press57m ago
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Aug. 30: Actor Elizabeth Ashley (“Evening Shade”) is 87. Actor John Kani (“Black Panther”) is 84. Cartoonist R. Crumb is 83.
Distant galaxies could be far more massive than we thought, scientists say
The Independentby Andrew Griffin59m ago
Distant galaxies could be far more massive than we thought, scientists say. Far away galaxies, so distant that the light reaching us is from the early universe, could in fact have many more small...
These are the most tourist-dense places in Europe with visitors outnumbering locals
The Independentby Amelia Neath1h ago
The areas in Europe where tourists significantly outnumber residents have been revealed by new analysis of European Union data.
The best car tech? You won’t even notice it’s there
The Independentby Steve Fowler1h ago
I’ve been spending time in some seriously high-tech new cars recently and I’ve come to a slightly odd conclusion: the technology I’ve been most impressed by is the stuff I’ve barely noticed.
Trump’s former Border Patrol commander denied entry to North Carolina bakery
The Independentby Owen Scott1h ago
A bakery owner in North Carolina says he denied entry to President Trump’s former Border Patrol commander during an encounter on Sunday.
Champions League draw: Start time, teams and how to watch league phase matches
The Independentby Kieran Jackson1h ago
The Champions League returns next month, and this Thursday sees the league phase draw confirmed with a ceremony in Monaco.
Meta working on a ‘kill switch’ for its controversial smart glasses
The Independentby Andrew Griffin1h ago
Meta appears to be working on a “kill switch” for its controversial smart glasses. The company first launched the smart glasses in 2021, in collaboration with Ray-Ban.
Crisis in Gary, Indiana, as residents left without power and water 2 weeks post storm
The Independentby Isabel Keane1h ago
Nearly 12,000 people in northwest Indiana were still without power Monday, nearly two weeks after deadly storms wrecked the region, downing trees and power lines.
Think vegan cooking is hard? These 3 easy recipes might change your mind
The Independentby Prudence Wade1h ago
Before switching to a plant-based diet, food writer Richard Makin had a decidedly un-vegan job: making ice cream.
Trump times his Ireland trip to coincide with major golf tournament at his own club
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad1h ago
President Donald Trump has timed his upcoming trip to the Republic of Ireland to coincide with the final two days of the Irish Open.
‘Reagan would be throwing up:’ Ontario premier unloads on Trump
The Independentby Paul Wiseman and Rob Gillies1h ago
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that Ronald Reagan would be "throwing up" over President Donald Trump’s trade policy as the expanding Canada-U.S. trade confrontation deepens.
Carl Froch: ‘Subconscious’ Moses Itauma skill will be crucial against Filip Hrgovic
The Independentby Alex Pattle1h ago
Carl Froch has backed heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma to “pass” his Filip Hrgovic “test” with ease, citing the unique qualities that have kept Itauma unbeaten so far.
Israel must face sanctions over the killing of journalists like Mariam Abu Dagga
The Independentby Sam Kiley1h ago
It is impossible to read the chilling reporting of the killing of Mariam Abu Dagga in a double-tap Israeli attack on the Nasser hospital in Gaza without giving in to righteous, visceral rage.
UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush as fears grow over full-blown civil war
The Independentby Deng Machol1h ago
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed following an ambush by unidentified gunmen in a remote region of South Sudan, the UN mission in the country has confirmed.