Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5 includes Max Greenfield and Cameron Diaz
The Independentby The Associated Press·24 Aug 2026
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Aug. 30: Actor Elizabeth Ashley (“Evening Shade”) is 87. Actor John Kani (“Black Panther”) is 84. Cartoonist R. Crumb is 83.
Distant galaxies could be far more massive than we thought, scientists say
The Independentby Andrew Griffin·24 Aug 2026
Distant galaxies could be far more massive than we thought, scientists say. Far away galaxies, so distant that the light reaching us is from the early universe, could in fact have many more small...
These are the most tourist-dense places in Europe with visitors outnumbering locals
The Independentby Amelia Neath·24 Aug 2026
The areas in Europe where tourists significantly outnumber residents have been revealed by new analysis of European Union data.
The best car tech? You won’t even notice it’s there
The Independentby Steve Fowler·24 Aug 2026
I’ve been spending time in some seriously high-tech new cars recently and I’ve come to a slightly odd conclusion: the technology I’ve been most impressed by is the stuff I’ve barely noticed.
Trump’s former Border Patrol commander denied entry to North Carolina bakery
The Independentby Owen Scott·24 Aug 2026
A bakery owner in North Carolina says he denied entry to President Trump’s former Border Patrol commander during an encounter on Sunday.
Champions League draw: Start time, teams and how to watch league phase matches
The Independentby Kieran Jackson·24 Aug 2026
The Champions League returns next month, and this Thursday sees the league phase draw confirmed with a ceremony in Monaco.
Meta working on a ‘kill switch’ for its controversial smart glasses
The Independentby Andrew Griffin·24 Aug 2026
Meta appears to be working on a “kill switch” for its controversial smart glasses. The company first launched the smart glasses in 2021, in collaboration with Ray-Ban.
Crisis in Gary, Indiana, as residents left without power and water 2 weeks post storm
The Independentby Isabel Keane·24 Aug 2026
Nearly 12,000 people in northwest Indiana were still without power Monday, nearly two weeks after deadly storms wrecked the region, downing trees and power lines.
Think vegan cooking is hard? These 3 easy recipes might change your mind
The Independentby Prudence Wade·24 Aug 2026
Before switching to a plant-based diet, food writer Richard Makin had a decidedly un-vegan job: making ice cream.
Trump times his Ireland trip to coincide with major golf tournament at his own club
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·24 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump has timed his upcoming trip to the Republic of Ireland to coincide with the final two days of the Irish Open.
‘Reagan would be throwing up:’ Ontario premier unloads on Trump
The Independentby Paul Wiseman and Rob Gillies·24 Aug 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that Ronald Reagan would be "throwing up" over President Donald Trump’s trade policy as the expanding Canada-U.S. trade confrontation deepens.
Carl Froch: ‘Subconscious’ Moses Itauma skill will be crucial against Filip Hrgovic
The Independentby Alex Pattle·24 Aug 2026
Carl Froch has backed heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma to “pass” his Filip Hrgovic “test” with ease, citing the unique qualities that have kept Itauma unbeaten so far.
Israel must face sanctions over the killing of journalists like Mariam Abu Dagga
The Independentby Sam Kiley·24 Aug 2026
It is impossible to read the chilling reporting of the killing of Mariam Abu Dagga in a double-tap Israeli attack on the Nasser hospital in Gaza without giving in to righteous, visceral rage.
UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush as fears grow over full-blown civil war
The Independentby Deng Machol·24 Aug 2026
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed following an ambush by unidentified gunmen in a remote region of South Sudan, the UN mission in the country has confirmed.
Queueing dispute rumbles on top of Snowdon as officials have ‘no plans to intervene’
The Independentby Rich Booth·24 Aug 2026
Snowdon authorities have no plan to tackle an ongoing dispute of long lines forming at the top of Wales’s highest mountain.
Celebrity BFFs are having a moment. But being the ‘normal’ friend comes at a cost
The Independentby Ellie Muir·24 Aug 2026
In her twenties, Rachel* spent her weekends rubbing shoulders with famous pop stars at exclusive New York City parties, attending awards shows and jetting off on luxury holidays.
Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram
The Independentby Via AP news wire·24 Aug 2026
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is fed up with getting unsolicited beauty advice. The 48-year-old wrote Monday on Instagram that she had just returned back home from a trip to Ukraine...
Ecstasy and ketamine found buried at Creamfields ahead of festival
The Independentby Eleanor Barlow·24 Aug 2026
Ecstasy, ketamine and more than 200 canisters of nitrous oxide have been found buried beneath the grounds of the Creamfields festival site.
The prettiest towns and villages to visit in the UK
The Independentby Natalie Wilson·24 Aug 2026
There’s no shortage of golden beaches, rolling countryside and bustling cities in the UK, offering endless opportunities for holidays and day trips.
Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
The Independentby Haven Daly and John Seewer·24 Aug 2026
A wildfire that mushroomed over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada foothills spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada, forcing authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave...
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