What happens when someone goes overboard on a cruise ship?
The Independentby Marc Shoffman5h ago
It is rare for anyone to fall off a cruise ship, but incidents attract plenty of attention when they unfortunately do happen.
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top 86%White House secret bunker undermines Trump’s security case for $600m ballroom: report
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad5h ago
President Donald Trump’s insistence that his $600 million White House ballroom is justified because of the security upgrades it will bring is undermined by the fact that the complex already has a...
Inside Trump’s White House staff departures: ‘People see the writing on the wall’
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad5h ago
President Donald Trump is bracing for further departures from his top team as the midterms approach, with one former insider saying staffers are considering their next moves because they “see the...
How to take tax-free money from your home - and the mistakes to avoid
The Independentby Lisa-Marie Voneshen6h ago
Equity release can be a useful way to access cash during retirement. The equity release market returned to growth in the second quarter of 2026, as total lending rose 4 per cent, according to the...
Mother’s horror as fox creeps into home and bites baby’s head
The Independentby Fintan McGuinness and Isobel Williams6h ago
A mother-of-two has described how a fox crept into her home and bit her baby daughter's head as the pair slept.
TikTok driving: What are the laws behind filming yourself behind the wheel
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker6h ago
Social media companies have been told to take down videos showing people driving the wrong way down roads, following two fatal accidents.
Brydon Carse ‘pretty daft’ to get caught up in nightclub incident – Stuart Broad
The Independentby Rory Dollard6h ago
Stuart Broad has branded Brydon Carse “pretty daft” for becoming involved in an incident that ended with him handcuffed by police officers on a night out in Derby.
Burnham commits to Starmer’s EU red lines in blow to rejoin hopes
The Independentby David Maddox6h ago
Andy Burnham has committed to Sir Keir Starmer’s much-criticised Brexit red lines in a major blow to hopes that he would find a route back into the bloc.
Fashion’s climate opportunity: Can we dress our way towards change?
The Independentby Caroline Garland6h ago
There is something almost magical about turning a handful of seeds into a piece of cloth. Flax is planted in the soil, grows into a field of delicate flowers, is harvested and processed, spun into...
Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist fired over Charlie Kirk comments
The Independentby Isabel Keane6h ago
The Washington Post has been ordered to rehire its longtime opinion columnist Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts she made in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Gary Neville blasts Liverpool duo Wirtz and Isak after Newcastle draw
The Independentby Carl Markham6h ago
Florian Wirtz must "sort himself out" following a quiet display in Liverpool’s opening-day draw against Newcastle, coming off the back of a disappointing first season at Anfield.
Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet
The Independentby Via AP news wire6h ago
More than 300 people died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, one of the highest weekly tolls yet, government data showed Monday, as health workers struggle to catch up with an outbreak...
The hidden school costs parents are paying more than £15,000 extra for
The Independentby Albert Toth7h ago
Families are paying more than £15,500 per child over the course of their school years in “hidden” expenses, new research has found, as the cost of living continues to rise.
Latest England shame raises deeper question about cricket’s relationship with alcohol
The Independentby Harry Latham-Coyle7h ago
One need not be an expert in crisis communications to know that seeing the words “nightclub incident” in a headline for the third time in nine months is far from ideal.
Most secondary schools in England still offer too many unhealthy food options
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker7h ago
Most secondary schools in England are serving chicken nuggets, hash browns, chocolate desserts and crisps too often, a new report has revealed.
Cirque du Soleil acrobat sues circus for $16 million after breaking 11 bones in fall
The Independentby Owen Scott7h ago
A former Cirque du Soleil acrobat is suing the world-famous circus for $16.75 million after breaking 11 bones in a fall, according to reports.
Hamilton’s message to Ferrari is clear: back me or wave goodbye to F1 title dream
The Independentby Kieran Jackson7h ago
A venue Formula 1 sadly waves goodbye to after a quickfire five-year re-introduction, Zandvoort gave us one more thriller on the beach as the sport returned following the summer recess.
Bowel cancer patients spared major surgery after ‘life-changing’ trial
The Independentby Harriette Boucher8h ago
Thousands of bowel cancer patients could be spared a life-altering surgery following a landmark trial for earlier-stage rectal cancer.
Indian startup’s ‘music party’ in hospital sparks backlash
The Independentby Shahana Yasmin8h ago
An Indian hospital has come under fire after hosting a live music night inside its premises, with doctors and social media users questioning whether a healthcare facility is an appropriate place...
Virgin Trains step closer to launching London-Europe services to rival Eurostar
The Independentby Anna Loren8h ago
Virgin Trains’ plan to challenge Eurostar has taken a big step forward after the firm was granted track access for proposed services linking London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030.