You could be fined for looking at your phone while crossing the road in Italy
The Independentby Natalie Wilson26 Aug 2026
Pedestrians caught crossing the street while on their phone in Italy could be fined more than €75 (£65) under new regulations.
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top 37%Prison chief warns Burnham: Have the courage to end indefinite jail terms scandal
The Independentby Amy-Clare Martin26 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham must “be courageous and take action” to end the scandal of indefinite jail terms to prevent Britain’s overcrowded prisons splitting at the seams, a prisons chief has warned.
Darline Graham’s win in South Carolina shows Trump’s endorsement still matters
The Independentby Eric Garcia26 Aug 2026
Under normal circumstances, Senator Darline Graham should not have won the Republican primary to replace her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. But then President Donald Trump stepped in.
Jelly Roll sends message to MAGA fans threatening to boycott over Trump jokes
The Independentby Tom Murray26 Aug 2026
Jelly Roll is not fazed by fans who were surprised by his mocking of Donald Trump during his guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week.
UK faces Bank Holiday washout as Met Office forecast revealed
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker26 Aug 2026
Bank Holiday weekend could be a wash out, as heavy rain and showers are forecast across the UK. Following what was one of the driest summers to date, six days of rain and strong winds have been...
Trump demands ‘lies’ in West Point climate curriculum, fired professor says in suit
The Independentby Justin Rohrlich26 Aug 2026
A tenured professor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point claims he was fired after pushing back on a presidential directive to “defy science” and stop teaching cadets that climate change had...
Professor Jason Arday found unresponsive by family members, inquest hears
The Independentby Dan Haygarth26 Aug 2026
Professor Jason Arday was found unresponsive by family members days after resigning from his post at the University of Cambridge, an inquest has heard.
India hits back at UN watchdog over caste, ethnic and religious discrimination report
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar26 Aug 2026
India has rejected a UN watchdog’s report highlighting ethnic and caste discrimination in the country and asking the government to protect its tribals and disadvantaged groups from extrajudicial...
Pay by phone casinos: Top 10 pay by mobile casinos 2026
The Independentby Chris Wilson26 Aug 2026
Pay by phone casinos allow users to place deposits via mobile phone credit or their monthly phone bill.
Harry and Meghan ‘land in UK’ after shock move from California – latest
The Independentby Bryony Gooch26 Aug 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly landed in the UK after it was announced they were moving their family from California back to Britain.
When does Premier League summer transfer window close?
The Independentby Jack Rathborn26 Aug 2026
The Premier League is back but clubs remain eager to add players and move them on with the pressure of early results tipping the balance.
Farage’s Reform slumps to lowest poll rating in 18 months
The Independentby Athena Stavrou26 Aug 2026
Reform UK have slumped to their lowest performance in opinion polls in over 18 months as Nigel Farage’s by-election win fails to boost the party’s popularity.
Trading 212 Cash ISA: Earn 4.61% tax-free interest today
The Independentby Marc Shoffman26 Aug 2026
Looking for the best cash ISA rates in 2026? Trading 212 is offering The Independent readers an exclusive 4.61 per cent interest rate for the first 12 months (applicable only to contributions made...
Nepal flash floods latest: 12 Britons among hundreds of tourists missing
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar26 Aug 2026
At least 12 British nationals are among hundreds of foreign tourists missing after flash floods tore through villages on the border between Nepal and the Tibet region.
Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom for Starlink role
The Independentby Via AP news wire26 Aug 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honors, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life...
5 iconic celebrity engagement rings – and where to shop similar styles
The Independentby Lois Mackenzie26 Aug 2026
Celebrity engagement rings often set the tone when it comes to the latest jewellery trends. Whether a classic solitaire, vintage-inspired design or modern cut, the gems adorning the fingers of...
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news
The Independentby The Associated Press26 Aug 2026
Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement the Islamic Republic is currently negotiating with Oman, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister told state TV...
Butter me up: Paris gets its first boutique devoted to France’s favorite fat
The Independentby Nicolas Garriga and Thomas Adamson26 Aug 2026
The contradiction of the trim Parisian and the butter croissant now has a storefront. Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from...
The private love story of Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean
The Independentby Annabel Nugent26 Aug 2026
They say opposites attract, and that certainly seemed to be true of country music icon Dolly Parton, known for her dazzling, bedazzled style, and her husband Carl Dean.
Ofgem energy price cap: How to save money on your bills when working from home
The Independentby Lisa Salmon26 Aug 2026
With summer coming to a close, focus is shifting towards the looming cost of winter energy bills, as the latest price cap announcement reaches its highest level in three years.