Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Tourist hotspot hit by devastating flash floods
The Independentby Amelia Neath·27 Aug 2026
More than a thousand people are feared missing, including at least 33 UK tourists, after devastating flash floods tore through villages on the Nepal-Tibet border, killing 165 people.
Number of young Brits not in education or work falls, new figures show
The Independentby Athena Stavrou·27 Aug 2026
The number of young people not in education, employment or training has fallen to 981,000 from more than a million earlier this year, new figures have shown.
Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious’ condition as royal family gathers
The Independentby Louise Rasmussen·27 Aug 2026
Norway's King Harald V is in a “very serious” condition after his health worsened while in hospital, the royal court has announced.
Being John Malkovich… in Croatia: The Hollywood star discovers his roots
The Independentby Jessica Dellow·27 Aug 2026
For actor, director and Hollywood legend John Malkovich, a trip to Croatia to make a tourism film becomes a journey back to his roots.
13 best supermarket butters to slather on your toast, taste-tested by a food writer
The Independentby Emma Henderson·27 Aug 2026
An easy way to make even the simplest dishes taste delicious, butter can be enjoyed slathered on bread like its own topping, melted over a jacket potato, or used for a delicious homemade baked...
Ex-Arsenal star sparks wild brawl and fan attack in fiery Champions League tie
The Independentby Jack Rathborn·27 Aug 2026
Matteo Guendouzi was attacked by furious Lyon players and fans after sparking a mass brawl in a chaotic Champions League tie.
What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet
The Independentby Y. María Teresa Hernández·27 Aug 2026
More than 100 of the nearly 1,300 people missing after massive floods in a border area of Nepal and China were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred site in the Himalayas.
Muchova and Mensik win thrilling final to secure US Open mixed doubles glory
The Independentby Rory Carroll·27 Aug 2026
Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik beat Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3 1-6 10-6 to win the US Open mixed doubles title, securing their first grand slam trophy...
Men with partners find it easier to lose weight, study suggests
The Independentby Albert Toth·27 Aug 2026
Men with partners may find it easier to lose weight, a new study exploring gendered attitudes to dieting has found.
Early trials for vaccine for common cold are ‘encouraging’, scientists say
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane·27 Aug 2026
An early trial of a new vaccine has shown “encouraging” signs that it could protect against the common cold, scientists have said.
Disney Cruise Line to return to New York with transatlantic sailing from UK
The Independentby Marc Shoffman·27 Aug 2026
Disney Cruise Line has revealed plans to sail from New York for the first time in four years as part of a range of new cruise itineraries.
King Charles to visit three Caribbean nations on autumn tour
The Independentby Anna Loren·27 Aug 2026
King Charles is set to tour three Caribbean nations this autumn. The King will first visit the Bahamas – one of 14 countries outside the United Kingdom where he is head of state – on 27 October.
Lakers family war erupts as Jeanie Buss fights stake sale to Iger and Kushner
The Independentby Paul Farrell·27 Aug 2026
Jeanie Buss has launched new legal proceedings to prevent her five siblings from divesting the family's remaining ownership share in the Los Angeles Lakers, reopening a dispute that originally went...
9 best supermarket wines right now, according to sommeliers and experts
The Independentby Daisy Lester·27 Aug 2026
Good wine doesn’t have to be expensive. Supermarkets are full of great bottles now, whether you want a fresh white wine for drinking outside or a big glass of red wine to pair with a Sunday roast.
August bank holiday: Everything to know about traffic and train disruption
The Independentby Amelia Neath·27 Aug 2026
August bank holiday travel disruption is expected on some major rail routes and motorways, including on train lines into London.
9 ways to work this season’s burgundy trend into your decor
The Independentby Sam Wylie-Harris·27 Aug 2026
Cited as autumn’s favourite colour by tastemakers, fashionistas and designers, rich berry hues are setting the tone for the switch in season.
People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China
The Independentby The Associated Press·27 Aug 2026
A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding Wednesday in a border area of China and Nepal.
Why Trump’s hatred of the ICC threatens relations with a key US ally
The Independentby Arpan Rai·27 Aug 2026
The Donald Trump administration’s targeting of the International Criminal Court with sanctions and insulting remarks is damaging America’s already shaky diplomatic relationship with key ally Japan.
Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ crusade takes a beating as judge tosses X lawsuit
The Independentby Jonathan Stempel·27 Aug 2026
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's X, which sought to overturn a New York state law requiring social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech...
Will it be hot this weekend? Bank Holiday forecast after UK doused by rain
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·27 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, five days of rain and strong winds are forecast...
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