Why are there suddenly so many devastating earthquakes?
The Independentby Julia Musto23 Aug 2026
Major earthquakes have caused devastation around the world this summer. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines in June, triggering a tsunami.
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top 70%Your favorite item at Costco will probably be discontinued — and that’s on purpose
The Independentby J.R. Duren23 Aug 2026
Costco’s North American customers renew their memberships 92 percent of the time, and a lot of it has to do with chocolate chips.
Tributes to five young men and teenagers killed in wrong way crash with police car
The Independentby Amy-Clare Martin23 Aug 2026
Five teenagers and young men who died driving on the wrong side of the road in a crash which also killed two police officers have been named.
Trent Alexander-Arnold opens up on Liverpool fan abuse: ‘It hurts, but I understand’
The Independentby Will Castle23 Aug 2026
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken candidly on his messy exit from boyhood club Liverpool last summer, admitting that he was hurt by the fan abuse that came his way.
Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
The Independentby Niniek Karmini23 Aug 2026
Indonesian authorities arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and west Indonesia triggered choking haze.
Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news
The Independentby The Associated Press23 Aug 2026
Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of a stalled war.
As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
The Independentby Laura Ungar23 Aug 2026
About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense.
Tottenham target Omar Marmoush included in Man City squad but Savinho absent
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood23 Aug 2026
Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez are part of the Manchester City squad to face Bournemouth this afternoon, but Tottenham Hotspur target Savinho is absent.
Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out of Aston Villa squad amid exit talk
The Independentby Will Castle23 Aug 2026
Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez were absent from Aston Villa’s matchday squad named to face Brighton in their Premier League opener amid rumours of an imminent exit for both.
Man City vs Bournemouth LIVE: Team news and updates from Premier League
The Independentby Chris Wilson and Michael Jones23 Aug 2026
Manchester City begin the Enzo Maresca era as they face Bournemouth in their opening game of the new Premier League season.
F1 Dutch GP LIVE: Race start time and schedule with Norris on pole ahead of Russell
The Independentby Kieran Jackson23 Aug 2026
Formula 1 returns after the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix and round 12 of the 2026 season.
CrossCountry train chaos as power cut cancels most services across UK
The Independentby Clara Margotin23 Aug 2026
CrossCountry has cancelled most of its Sunday services throughout the UK following a power cut in Birmingham.
Kemi Badenoch rules out ‘monstrous’ pact with Reform UK: ‘They’re all over the place’
The Independentby Athena Stavrou23 Aug 2026
Kemi Badenoch has again ruled out a “monstrous” pact with Reform as she hits out at infighting within Nigel Farage’s party.
Robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
The Independentby Qiaoyi Li23 Aug 2026
A humanoid robot has completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.32 seconds, beating the world record set by sprinter Usain Bolt.
Bradley Barcola left out of another PSG squad amid Liverpool and Arsenal interest
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood23 Aug 2026
Bradley Barcola has been left out of another Paris Saint-Germain squad as the France international continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal.
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 Aug 2026
Australia has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal after testing of a long-nosed fur seal found in South Australia.
How to find the best travel insurance for you – and avoid costly mistakes
The Independentby Camilla Foster23 Aug 2026
When preparing for a trip, travel cover is frequently bought in a hurry, with cost often being the sole consideration.
Sydney Marathon admits ‘error’ after medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 Aug 2026
The organisers of the Sydney Marathon have acknowledged that the runners taking part in the event next week will receive a medal that features a football stadium in Germany.
The life and light of Mariam Abu Dagga – journalist killed by Israel in Gaza
The Independentby Bel Trew and Nedal Hamdouna23 Aug 2026
Reaching into the body bag, and gently cradling her face, a family member places a mobile phone next to Mariam Abu Dagga's ear. It is a devastating moment.
MPs call for UK to hold Israeli government to account for killing of journalists
The Independentby Athena Stavrou and Bel Trew23 Aug 2026
MPs have urged Britain to “take the strongest measures” against the Israeli government in the wake of an investigation by The Independent into the killing of journalists, first responders and...