Households brace for winter energy squeeze as Ofgem to reveal October price cap
The Independentby Henry Saker-Clark·25 Aug 2026
Households are bracing for a winter squeeze from energy bills as regulator Ofgem is expected to raise the price cap to a three-year high.
Trump drove a lap past his own $14.7M mistake — then went looking for a fight
The Independentby Andrew Feinberg·25 Aug 2026
The presidential limousine known as “The Beast” is relatively quick for a vehicle tipping the scales at more than nine tons, but it’s not nearly as fast as an IndyCar.
Struggling households could get further help with energy bills
The Independentby Sophie Wingate·25 Aug 2026
The Government is considering "a range of support" for vulnerable households struggling with rising costs, the Energy Secretary stated ahead of an anticipated energy price cap increase.
USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official say
The Independentby Brittney Donovan·25 Aug 2026
USS Abraham Lincoln is set to dock in Thailand next week, giving sailors a chance for rest and recreation after reports of declining conditions and mental health issues onboard the ship.
Christopher McDonald recalls Geena Davis calling off engagement for Jeff Goldblum
The Independentby Caitlin Hornik·25 Aug 2026
Christopher McDonald has opened up about the heartbreak he felt when his fiancée Geena Davis left him to be with Jeff Goldblum.
Tourist dies after car gets stuck in mud at Death Valley National Park
The Independentby Brittney Donovan·25 Aug 2026
A French tourist has died after getting stranded in a national park as temperatures reached 116 degrees Fahrenheit (46C).
The Latest: Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US
The Independentby The Associated Press·25 Aug 2026
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday as relations sharply deteriorate, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” and Prime...
These plants add color to gardens and pots when summer flowers fade
The Independentby Jessica Damiano·25 Aug 2026
The hanging planter on my porch has seen better days. And by better days, I mean the summer annuals have dried to a brown crisp that likely has the neighbors wondering if the Addams Family has...
Jason Arday’s family ‘deeply moved’ by support as fundraiser reaches £224,000
The Independentby PA Reporter·25 Aug 2026
Professor Jason Arday’s family have said they are “deeply moved by the extraordinary support” after a fundraiser launched in his memory topped £224,000.
Joe Root fumes over England’s ‘stupid mistakes’ after Brydon Carse handcuffed
The Independentby Rory Dollard·25 Aug 2026
Joe Root revealed he was “really hacked off” after his England teammate Brydon Carse was handcuffed on a night out in the latest drunken incident to embarrass the team.
One in four NFL players could get CTE, alarming new study finds
The Independentby Erin Keller·25 Aug 2026
At least one in four NFL players could develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head impacts, new research suggests.
US-based artist jailed in China for three years over sculptures mocking Mao
The Independentby Huizhong Wu·25 Aug 2026
A three-year prison sentence was handed down to Chinese artist Gao Zhen on Tuesday after he was convicted of "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" for creating satirical artwork, including...
Burnham pays tribute to ‘giant of a man’ Billy Boston after rugby league icon’s death
The Independentby Mark Staniforth·25 Aug 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has led tributes to Sir Billy Boston, rugby league’s first knight, following his death at the age of 92.
Former TV news anchor admits to stabbing her 80-year-old mother to death on Halloween
The Independentby Owen Scott·25 Aug 2026
A former news anchor has pleaded guilty to stabbing her mother to death on Halloween morning last year.
British man charged for airport theft after returning to terminal years later
The Independentby Natalie Wilson·25 Aug 2026
A 26-year-old British man has been arrested more than two years after allegedly stealing a denim jacket from a Singapore airport terminal.
The incredible rise of RAF and why the UFC needs wrestling league to thrive
The Independentby Alex Pattle·25 Aug 2026
It turns out Real American Freestyle Wrestling owes as much to Hulk Hogan as it does to a father-son wrestling match.
Trump ignored warnings from US intelligence that Iran war would backfire: report
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·25 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump was warned against attacking Iran in February by U.S. intelligence chiefs, who suggested it could backfire and usher in an even more hard-line regime, according to a report.
A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth's mini-greenhouse
The Independentby Seth Borenstein·25 Aug 2026
With no tall trees reaching to the sky, Alaska's North Slope tundra can look desolate — especially to outsiders from the Lower 48 who are used to in-your-face greenery.
Five more people arrested over fatal A66 crash that killed two police officers
The Independentby Sam Brookes·25 Aug 2026
A 16-year-old boy is among five more people that have been arrested by detectives investigating the events leading up to the crash on the A66 which left two police officers and five others dead.
The US promised ‘the toughest sanctions ever’ on Iran. Here’s what they delivered
The Independentby Maira Butt·25 Aug 2026
After days of promising the “toughest sanctions in history”, the US announced punitive measures against Iran on Monday and threatened sanctions against Tehran’s trade partners.
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