The families of injured Indian army cadets fighting for justice
The Independentby Namita Singh·23 Aug 2026
When Pratham Mahale last spoke to his mother, he was calling to give her a routine update on his life at India's top military academy, saying he was excited to be entering an inter-squadron boxing...
A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region
The Independentby Mari Yamaguchi·23 Aug 2026
A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami.
Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure
The Independentby Martha Bellisle·23 Aug 2026
Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country's biggest...
The sunhat is everywhere in Athens as crowds grow larger at ancient sites
The Independentby Derek Gatopoulos·23 Aug 2026
Outside the Acropolis, a sea of hats bobs up and down the hill to the ancient site: straw boaters, Panama hats, baseball caps and bucket hats in the relentless heat.
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says he’s ‘an equal opportunity deporter’
The Independentby Bruce Golding·23 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump's border czar offered a stunning denial Saturday to the claim that immigration officials engage in racial profiling — by calling himself “an equal opportunity deporter.” Tom...
Flock cameras face backlash in Silicon Valley’s hometown -even from ‘Darth Vader’
The Independentby Erin Keller·22 Aug 2026
Amid a growing national backlash against cameras that automatically read license plates, people in Palo Alto, the hometown of leaders of some of Silicon Valley’s most powerful tech companies, are...
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet
The Independentby Jamie Stengle·22 Aug 2026
A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony on Saturday in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet, a killing that drew national attention and led to...
Rory McIlroy keeps BMW Championship hopes alive with strong third round
The Independentby Jim van Wijk·22 Aug 2026
Rory McIlroy pulled himself back into contention at the BMW Championship with a strong finish for a five-under-par third round in St Louis, leaving him five behind leader Wyndham Clark.
Iranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane·22 Aug 2026
A UK power generator was forced to shut down for four days after it was targeted in an Iranian cyber attack, it has been reported.
What rejoining the EU single market would mean for the UK economy
The Independentby Dan Haygarth,Athena Stavrou and Karl Matchett·22 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham has been told that taking Britain back into the EU single market would secure him a general election victory and give him a legacy akin to Tony Blair’s - but would it provide an...
Another Democratic rising star jibes at Trump over close aide Natalie Harp
The Independentby Bruce Golding·22 Aug 2026
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed became the second Senate candidate to invoke the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s relationship with embattled White House aide Natalie Harp —...
Ben Stokes stars as Durham boost promotion hopes in County Championship
The Independentby Sports Staff·22 Aug 2026
Ben Stokes starred again with bat and ball as Durham boosted their Rothesay County Championship promotion hopes with a crushing 338-run win at Derbyshire with a day to spare.
Reform’s millions from crypto interests raise doubts about Nigel Farage’s judgement
The Independentby Editorial·22 Aug 2026
There is a respectable case to be made for cryptocurrencies. They offer a store of value that is independent of governments and central banks – which is partly why they are associated with...
Leavitt’s new role revealed as Trump claims he’s inundated with Press Sec applicants
The Independentby Ariana Baio·22 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump insisted Friday that a lot of people are interested in taking over as White House Press Secretary, and noted that outgoing Karoline Leavitt made the job look “very...
Tadej Pogacar pips British trio to stage one victory in ominous start to Vuelta
The Independentby Martyn Herman·22 Aug 2026
Tadej Pogacar got straight down to business as he opened his quest to win the Vuelta a Espana for the first time by snatching victory in the opening time trial in Monaco.
Same old Spurs? Sangare dazzles on debut as Brentford put Tottenham to the sword
The Independentby Sports Staff·22 Aug 2026
Tottenham Hotspur’s expensive summer rebuild was shaken to its foundations by rampant Brentford on an alarming opening day for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
Home Depot launches program to deliver supplies in three hours or less
The Independentby Erin Keller·22 Aug 2026
The Home Depot is making urgent DIY jobs easier with a new Express Delivery service across the U.S. that promises to get eligible orders to customers in three hours or less.
NFL star’s two-year-old son dies in reported drowning incident
The Independentby Bruce Golding·22 Aug 2026
The Buffalo Bills have confirmed the death of defensive tackle Ed Oliver's two-year-old son, who reportedly drowned in a swimming pool at the family's Texas home earlier this summer.
A trade war between Canada and the US further ruptures a once-close and durable alliance
The Independentby Rob Gillies·22 Aug 2026
For decades, Canada built much of its prosperity on privileged access to the United States. Now, after the collapse of trade talks, one of the world’s closest and most durable alliances has been...
Massive water cuts imposed on three Colorado River states as rates continue to plunge
The Independentby Dorany Pineda and Wufei Yu·22 Aug 2026
Federal authorities on Friday announced significant water restrictions over the next two years for three Western states that rely heavily on the endangered Colorado River.
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