FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
The Independentby Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard·26 Aug 2026
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for the most common form of pancreatic cancer, offering U.S.
Tongue reveals Root’s no-nonsense message to England players after Carse arrest
The Independentby Rory Dollard·26 Aug 2026
Josh Tongue has revealed that direct-speaking England captain Joe Root left the squad under no illusions regarding expected behavioural standards as they attempt to clean up their public image.
The world’s most vulnerable need help – Labour needs to restore international aid
The Independentby Fleur Anderson·26 Aug 2026
Last year, aid from the world's wealthiest countries fell by more than a fifth, the steepest annual drop on record and it happened just as humanitarian need was surging to historic levels.
Police officer who ‘couldn’t wait’ to taser homeless people sacked
The Independentby Jack Hudson·26 Aug 2026
A Metropolitan Police officer who said he “couldn’t wait” to taser homeless people has been sacked from the force.
Gary Lineker to host Netflix darts show as public battle Luke Littler for huge prize
The Independentby Sam Brookes·26 Aug 2026
Gary Lineker is set to host a new live Netflix series in which members of the public attempt to beat Luke Littler at darts.
British sprinter Brennan continues dream Vuelta a Espana debut with stage five win
The Independentby Flo Clifford·26 Aug 2026
British starlet Matthew Brennan continued a brilliant start to his first grand tour as he took a dominant victory on stage five of the Vuelta a Espana.
Barcelona cancel World Cup celebration after police clash with fans
The Independentby Will Castle·26 Aug 2026
Barcelona have cancelled plans to honour their World Cup-winning Spain players before their first home match of the season after police clashed with fans displaying a Catalan independence flag.
Boy, 15, arrested after teenager stabbed to death at London council headquarters
The Independentby Margaret Davis·26 Aug 2026
Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death at a council headquarters building in London.
Government’s flagship Sizewell C nuclear project delayed in road building row
The Independentby Jane Dalton·26 Aug 2026
The new Sizewell C nuclear project that forms part of the government’s strategy to reduce gas imports looks set to be delayed after a falling-out over road building.
California couple heads to Texas court in custody battle with surrogate
The Independentby Jamie Stengle and Anna Wilder·26 Aug 2026
A California couple locked in a legal dispute with their surrogate over a baby born with a critical heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has deteriorated, expressing...
Florida jury deliberates in the alleged murder-for-hire killing of a Microsoft manager
The Independentby Via AP news wire·26 Aug 2026
A Florida jury began deliberations Wednesday in the shooting of a Microsoft design manager who was gunned down in what prosecutors allege was a murder-for-hire scheme hatched by his wealthy ex-wife...
The US fall foliage forecast is out. Here’s where to see the most vibrant colors
The Independentby Julia Musto·26 Aug 2026
This fall’s foliage forecast is out, telling leaf peepers where they can see the best colors of the season. Northern states across the U.S.
Meta agrees to new protections for teenagers in US in 18bn dollar settlement
The Independentby Anna Wise·26 Aug 2026
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has agreed to pay up to 18 billion US dollars (£13.3 billion) as part of a settlement ending a legal battle in the US, where it will also introduce major new...
La Tomatina: More than 20,000 people paint Spanish town red with tomatoes
The Independentby Alicia Leon and Suman Naishadham·26 Aug 2026
Thousands of people gathered in the Spanish town of Buñol on Wednesday for the annual La Tomatina festival, painting the streets red with tons of overripe tomatoes.
Last-minute Loveholidays deals to snap up for a European getaway
The Independentby Lois Borny·26 Aug 2026
Loveholidays has launched savings across last-minute package deals to Europe. Whether you’ve already been away this year or desperately need a holiday, the popular UK online travel agent has...
Barcola, Alvarez and 10 big transfers that could still happen before deadline day
The Independentby Chris Wilson and Lawrence Ostlere·26 Aug 2026
The summer transfer window closes on 1 September as clubs across Europe aim to wrap up their summer business ahead of the 2026/27 season.
GTA 6’s developers have finally addressed a huge leak
The Independentby Andrew Griffin·26 Aug 2026
Rockstar Games, the developers of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, have finally spoken out over a series of dramatic leaks.
HPV home-testing kits: How do they work and will I get one?
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·26 Aug 2026
Millions of women in the UK who have missed cervical screening appointments will now be offered free at-home self-testing kits on the NHS.
Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says
The Independentby Via AP news wire·26 Aug 2026
Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard who later was convicted of inciting insurrection, has died in prison after spending a dozen years behind bars...
Atletico Madrid release furious Julian Alvarez statement amid Arsenal interest
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood·26 Aug 2026
Atletico Madrid insisted there is “zero per cent chance” they sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona this summer and claim they are “the only victims” in the protracted transfer saga.
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