Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan’s Tokyo region injuring at least 37
The Independentby Associated Press·1d ago
An earthquake measuring 5.9 rattled eastern Japan, including Tokyo, early on Sunday, injuring at least 37 people, officials said. There was no tsunami threat.
Rare Easter Island jewellery bought for £100 ells for £75,000 at auction
The Independentby James Podesta·1d ago
A damaged wooden pendant bought for under £100 eight months ago has sold at auction for £75,000, after triggering an international bidding war.
Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation over Trump’s threats
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar and Nicole Wootton-Cane·1d ago
Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei has threatened “earthquake-like” retaliation should US president Donald Trump take any further action.
Ukraine war latest: Macron pledges to deliver missile interceptors to Kyiv
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker and Alisha Rahaman Sarkar·1d ago
French president Emmanuel Macron has announced that Paris will send new interceptor missiles to Ukraine as Russia escalates its air attack on Kyiv.
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
The Independentby Julie Carr Smyth·1d ago
A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas convenience store chain...
Why you suddenly feel colder than it actually is
The Independentby Helen Coffey·1d ago
Yesterday, while walking from the station to the office, I concluded that summer must be officially over.
The families of injured Indian army cadets fighting for justice
The Independentby Namita Singh·1d ago
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·1d ago
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·1d ago
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·1d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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·2d ago
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...
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