Reform to prioritise under 35s for social housing in ‘unserious and unworkable’ plans
The Independentby Athena Stavrou·23 Aug 2026
A Reform UK government will prioritise married couples aged under-35 with children for social housing in new plans already branded “unserious and unworkable”.
Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
The Independentby Lindsey Bahr·23 Aug 2026
Shelley Fabares, an actor who was a fixture on television for decades from her days as a young teenager on “The Donna Reed Show,” through “One Day at a Time” and “Coach,” has died. She was 82.
Trump made more than 1,000 trades in June totaling millions, disclosures reveal
The Independentby John Bowden·23 Aug 2026
Donald Trump undertook a shuffling of his stock portfolio in June and sold nearly $30 million in shares that month as Congress debates whether those in power should be allowed to trade stocks at...
Two Phoenix police officers arrested and fired after violent, unreported traffic stop
The Independentby Via AP news wire·23 Aug 2026
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the police chief said.
Arizona to lose a third of its Colorado River supply due to drought
The Independentby Bruce Golding·23 Aug 2026
Arizona is threatening to sue the Trump administration over its plan to limit the state's access to the drought-stricken Colorado River, which supplies Phoenix — America's fifth-biggest city — with...
Katie Miller throws Karoline Leavitt a party with White House lectern cake
The Independentby Ariana Baio·23 Aug 2026
Outgoing Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt marked her imminent White House departure with a custom briefing room lectern cake and “no more questions” cookies, courtesy of Katie Miller.
30 dead after Guinea landfill collapse from torrential rain landslide
The Independentby Riley Hoffman·23 Aug 2026
A catastrophic landslide at the primary landfill in c's capital of Conakry killed 30 people early on Sunday morning, according to an updated casualty toll released by the central government, after...
Tropical Storm Moke bringing more rain toward already hurricane-ravaged Hawaii
The Independentby Riley Hoffman·23 Aug 2026
Tropical Storm Moke swept past Hawaii on Sunday, delivering heavy rainfall to Big Island communities that are still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.
Fast-moving wildfire in Nevada forces 90,000 to evacuate was human caused: sheriff
The Independentby Riley Hoffman·23 Aug 2026
An uncontained, human-caused wildfire in northwest Reno, Nevada, has destroyed homes and prompted authorities to urge around 90,000 residents to evacuate on Sunday.
Why Liverpool and Newcastle’s latest thriller was a fitting tribute to Kevin Keegan
The Independentby Richard Jolly·23 Aug 2026
Managers can come and go, but something about Liverpool and Newcastle remains: an addiction to late drama, a capacity to entertain and enthrall.
Dominik Szoboszlai insists Liverpool ‘should have won’ against Newcastle
The Independentby Chris Wilson·23 Aug 2026
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai insisted that his side “should have won” against Newcastle United despite needing a 99th-minute penalty to salvage a draw.
Thai prime minister meets security chiefs after coordinated attacks in 3 southern provinces
The Independentby Grant Peck·23 Aug 2026
Thailand ’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, already facing a flood crisis in the country’s north, held an urgent meeting on Sunday with high-level security officials in response to coordinated...
Doctor warn that Trump’s weight gain poses ‘strong risk factor’
The Independentby Ariana Baio·23 Aug 2026
Doctors have warned that President Donald Trump’s weight gain is “a strong risk factor” for his health after the commander-in-chief has put on 23 pounds in three years, according to a report.
Clearest sign that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Kushner meets with Jeffries
The Independentby John Bowden·23 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump may be losing confidence in his party’s chances of holding onto the House in the midterms, if his son-in-law’s latest diplomatic efforts are any indication.
Jaissle calls out ‘really soft’ penalty decision after Newcastle draw with Liverpool
The Independentby Michael Jones·23 Aug 2026
Newcastle’s new manager Mattias Jaissle called Liverpool’s 95th minute penalty during their 2-2 draw ‘really soft’ and said he did not agree with the decision.
Lando Norris hails ‘good job’ after win boosts his hopes of a title charge
The Independentby Scott Hunt·23 Aug 2026
Lando Norris declared he is doing a better job than every other driver after a superb win at the Dutch Grand Prix – where Max Verstappen walked away from a huge crash at his final home race.
Emery says it is up to Watkins to explain his absence from Aston Villa side
The Independentby Edward Elliot·23 Aug 2026
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said it was Ollie Watkins’ responsibility to explain his absence from Sunday’s 4-0 Premier League thrashing at Brighton.
Trump leads the IndyCar prerace in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets
The Independentby Michelle L. Price·23 Aug 2026
For once, things will be moving quickly in the nation's capital as Washington hosts an IndyCar race through its streets.
Karoline Leavitt reveals new role after White House Press Secretary
The Independentby Ariana Baio·23 Aug 2026
Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, has said she is leaving her job at the White House at the end of the month to spend more time with her family.
Kim Le Court claims Tour of Britain title as first ever African champion
The Independentby Laura Howard·23 Aug 2026
Kim Le Court rode to redemption at the Lloyds Tour of Britain to become its first African winner – just a year after vowing never to return.
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