Trump’s UFO advisor says aliens wouldn’t care who the president is
The Independentby Josh Marcus·27 Aug 2026
President Trump has made a point of releasing UFO-related materials to the public, but if little green men ever visit Earth they’re unlikely to care much about our politics or who is in the White...
Tupac murder prosecutors rest case after playing Duane Davis’ own words
The Independentby Jonathan Landrum Jr and Jessica Hill·26 Aug 2026
Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, calling 24 witnesses in the case over the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
Streeting says he’s faced ‘unbelievable volume’ of homophobia as Defence Secretary
The Independentby Rhiannon James·26 Aug 2026
Since becoming Defence Secretary in July, Wes Streeting has been targeted by more online homophobia than at any other point in his life.
House hunting picks up across UK after summer slowdown – Zoopla
The Independentby Anna Wise·26 Aug 2026
Home buyer activity has begun to pick up again following a summer lull, despite higher mortgage rates continuing to squeeze affordability, new analysis shows.
No safety net for people using AI chatbots for help investing, watchdog warns
The Independentby Anna Wise·26 Aug 2026
The UK’s financial watchdog has warned people who use artificial intelligence (AI) for help investing that they may not be protected if things go wrong, amid the surging popularity of chatbots.
UK patient’s sight saved in world’s first live AI-assisted brain surgery
The Independentby Ella Pickover·26 Aug 2026
A 48-year-old man has become the first patient in the world to have a brain tumour removed while medical teams utilised real-time artificial intelligence during surgery.
Protest to take place across UK over ‘financial impacts of parental leave’
The Independentby Alan Jones·26 Aug 2026
Parents across the UK will protesting on Thursday to call for improved assistance for mothers and fathers managing employment alongside family life.
Meet the Owens review – Who is this tedious madness actually for?
The Independentby Nick Hilton·26 Aug 2026
When a 22-year-old Michael Owen won the Ballon d’Or, the highest individual accolade in world football, in 2001, he was one of Britain’s most famous faces.
National Trust forced to use winter feed months early because of drought
The Independentby Sam Russell·26 Aug 2026
Drought conditions have left a National Trust estate facing a hay shortage, with stalling grass growth forcing livestock onto winter feed months early.
Millions across UK to receive texts warning of air pollution in their area
The Independentby Rebecca Speare-Cole·26 Aug 2026
A free text message and email warning system has been introduced by the Government to alert people across the UK when air pollution reaches high levels in their local area.
Forty children who went missing from UK asylum hotels still not found
The Independentby Aine Fox·26 Aug 2026
Forty people who disappeared as children from UK asylum seeker hotels have still not been located, prompting parliamentarians to demand the Government outline its efforts to trace them.
Are plug-in solar panels worth it in the UK?
The Independentby Jeff Meyer·26 Aug 2026
For millions of households, the issue isn't simply whether solar panels are worth the price. It's whether installing them is even an option in the first place.
Brazil sues online platform Discord over alleged failures in children protection
The Independentby Mauricio Savarese·26 Aug 2026
Brazil's government said on Wednesday it filed a lawsuit in a federal court against Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, seeking damages of 500 million reais (about $97...
Judge rejects Trump DOJ’s attempt to throw out Steve Bannon’s contempt conviction
The Independentby Alex Woodward·26 Aug 2026
A federal judge has rejected an attempt from the Department of Justice to toss out a case against Steve Bannon, who has already served a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional...
A June date on the calendar, but no hearing yet for Bryan Kohberger’s plea challenge
The Independentby Rebecca Boone·26 Aug 2026
An Idaho judge has set the timeline for Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and he is warning attorneys on both sides that he...
New study finds growing link between diabetes, obesity and liver disease
The Independentby Storm Newton·26 Aug 2026
Diagnoses of a liver condition linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes have increased fivefold over a decade, according to a new study.
Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. The economy says otherwise
The Independentby Rob Gillies·26 Aug 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump says his country does not need Canada. But every day, roughly 4 million barrels of Canadian crude oil flow south, helping fuel American cars, trucks and airplanes and...
Democrats fighting over Hasan Piker face accusations of falling into a GOP trap
The Independentby John Bowden·26 Aug 2026
As the multi-day Democratic Party fight over association with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker continues, the party’s progressive flank and even some centrists fume that party leadership has once again...
Derbyshire Police probe ‘allegations of assault’ after Brydon Carse incident
The Independentby Rory Dollard·26 Aug 2026
Derbyshire Police are looking into “allegations of assault” following the incident that saw England bowler Brydon Carse handcuffed outside a nightspot over the weekend.
A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's golf course with ammunition
The Independentby Safiyah Riddle·26 Aug 2026
A judge on Wednesday suspended criminal charges against a former U.S. Marine arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course with ammunition and a gun in his vehicle.
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