‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
The Independentby Lindsey Bahr·23 Aug 2026
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office...
Police called on New York Times reporter at campaign event for New Jersey Republican
The Independentby Ariana Baio·23 Aug 2026
A New York Times reporter says she was denied entry to a campaign event in New Jersey for Republican lawmaker Tom Kean and had the police called on her, despite other journalists being present...
Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods
The Independentby Via AP news wire·23 Aug 2026
The fast-growing Hawk Fire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno early Sunday, growing to more than 10,500 acres.
Alexander Isak relentlessly jeered on Newcastle return with Liverpool
The Independentby Will Castle·23 Aug 2026
Alexander Isak was unsurprisingly on the end of relentless boos from fans of former club Newcastle as he made his return to St James’ Park for Liverpool in their Premier League opener.
F1 standings after Dutch GP as Kimi Antonelli extends lead to Lewis Hamilton
The Independentby Kieran Jackson·23 Aug 2026
Lando Norris breathed further life into his F1 title defence with a brilliant Dutch Grand Prix victory as Max Verstappen’s final home race ended with him walking away from a huge opening-lap crash.
Those responsible for Mariam Abu Dagga’s death in Gaza strike must face consequences
The Independentby Sean O'Grady·23 Aug 2026
Is it now a year since Mariam Abu Dagga, a Palestinian journalist who worked for Independent Arabia and the Associated Press, was killed by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in, of all places, a...
Dramatic comeback earns Enzo Maresca first Premier League win as Man City manager
The Independentby Andy Hampson·23 Aug 2026
Manchester City produced a dramatic late fightback to snatch a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League match as their manager.
Liverpool and Newcastle fans pay stirring tribute to late Kevin Keegan
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood·23 Aug 2026
Supporters of Newcastle United and Liverpool came together to pay tribute to the late Kevin Keegan ahead of an emotional meeting of two of his former clubs on the opening weekend of the Premier...
Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii
The Independentby Via AP news wire·23 Aug 2026
Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.
Newcastle vs Liverpool LIVE: Score and updates from Premier League
The Independentby Richard Jolly and Chris Wilson·23 Aug 2026
Newcastle host Liverpool in the Premier League’s late kick off this afternoon with both clubs having undergone managerial changes in the summer break.
Lando Norris boosts title defence hopes with Dutch Grand Prix victory
The Independentby Scott Hunt·23 Aug 2026
Lando Norris breathed further life into his title defence with a brilliant Dutch Grand Prix victory as Max Verstappen’s final home race ended with him walking away from a huge opening-lap crash.
Good Good apologizes for controversial Callaway Golf video ad depicting violence
The Independentby Riley Hoffman·23 Aug 2026
YouTube content creator Good Good Golf, set to serve as the title sponsor for an upcoming PGA Tour tournament this fall, faced swift criticism after publishing and then removing a promotional video...
Trump aide Natalie Harp trails president on another golf course
The Independentby John Bowden·23 Aug 2026
Natalie Harp, the president’s close aide who has been the subject of recent intense speculation, was spotted with Trump on another golf course this weekend.
Worst start in Premier League history? Aston Villa collapse after summer of upheaval
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood·23 Aug 2026
A summer of change off the pitch for Aston Villa was followed by one of the worst opening 45 minutes of a season in Premier League history as Unai Emery’s side collapsed at Brighton.
Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions between Britain and Russia mount
The Independentby Athena Stavrou·23 Aug 2026
Moscow has withdrawn its UK ambassador as relations between Britain and Russia continue to deteriorate amid Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.
The exercise that is at least four times more efficient than walking
The Independentby Anthony Blazevich·23 Aug 2026
You’re standing at your front door, facing a five-kilometre commute to work. But you don’t have your car, and there’s no bus route.
Teen convicted of fatal stabbing at high school track meet denied new trial
The Independentby Jamie Stengle·23 Aug 2026
The Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was denied a new trial on Saturday.
The unique human body part that evolution cannot explain
The Independentby Max Telford·23 Aug 2026
The human body is a machine whose many parts – from the microscopic details of our cells to our limbs, eyes, liver and brain – have been assembled in fits and starts over the four billion years of...
Trump set to attend America 250 Grand Prix on Washington DC’s National Mall: Live
The Independentby Brendan Rascius and Isabel Keane·23 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump’s historic IndyCar race through Washington, D.C. is set to take place Sunday as part of celebrations for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Here’s why conditions on the USS Lincoln fell apart during its 270-plus days at sea
The Independentby Bruce Golding·23 Aug 2026
The food shortages and other problems that sparked outrage over substandard conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln stemmed from Iranian attacks that devastated a key Navy base on the island nation...
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