Cars torched at vigil for young man killed in A66 crash
The Independentby Holly Evans28 Aug 2026
Cars appear to have been torched and flares set off at a gathering for one of the men killed in a head-on collision with police on the A66.
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top 62%This popular UK attraction is set to find a new home after 60 years
The Independentby Amelia Neath28 Aug 2026
A popular UK museum beloved by motor enthusiasts is seeking a new home after unveiling major plans to expand its offerings.
King Harald: Olympic sailor who went from WWII exile to modernising Norway’s monarchy
The Independentby Mark Lewis28 Aug 2026
Norway's King Harald V, who lived in exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his country and rejected a series of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, has...
Salmonella cases near 500 in the UK as egg warning issued
The Independentby Storm Newton28 Aug 2026
Salmonella infections linked to imported eggs have increased, according to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
King Haakon VIII: The surfing, guitar-playing royal acceding to Norway’s throne
The Independentby Jan M. Olsen and Stefanie Dazio28 Aug 2026
Norway has a new king following the death of Harald V on Friday. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, has acceded to the throne as King Haakon VIII.
What Anthony Gordon’s full Barcelona debut proved about his £70m fee
The Independentby Will Castle28 Aug 2026
Sitting in the gods of the Spotify Camp Nou, there is one player that sticks out like a sore thumb.
Arsenal’s Julian Alvarez gamble has paid off – with two cards still to play
The Independentby Miguel Delaney28 Aug 2026
Amid 48 hours when the Julian Alvarez saga brought a media storm in Spain, Arsenal are continuing to work away in the background. The hope is that a big calculation may yet pay off.
Key takeaways about pain specialist to star athletes accused of issuing illegal opioid prescriptions
The Independentby Joshua Goodman,Jim Mustian and Eddie Pells28 Aug 2026
Joan Rubinger built a prominent sports medicine practice treating some of the biggest names in professional sports.
Panthers LB Thomas Davis suffered opioid addiction that opened the door to sprawling drug case
The Independentby Eddie Pells,Jim Mustian and Joshua Goodman28 Aug 2026
Nobody could overlook the off-the-field community work — bankrolling a college scholarship endowment, a Thanksgiving food drive, a Christmastime gift giveaway — that cast Thomas Davis of the...
She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA
The Independentby Joshua Goodman,Jim Mustian and Eddie Pells28 Aug 2026
Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic...
How to make yourself a £5,000 annual passive income from stocks and shares
The Independentby Alex Sebastian28 Aug 2026
Passive income is the financial holy grail for many people. The idea of making money in your sleep, while on the beach or engaging in your favourite hobby is highly appealing.
Transfer news LIVE: Atletico set Alvarez deadline, Barcola’s Liverpool medical
The Independentby Miguel Delaney,Richard Jolly,Will Castle and Jamie Braidwood28 Aug 2026
Atletico Madrid have set a deadline of Friday for the transfer saga of Julian Alvarez to be decided amid interest in the forward from Barcelona and Arsenal.
Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death
The Independentby Jan M. Olsen and Stefanie Dazio28 Aug 2026
Norway has a new king, whose tasks will include stabilizing the Scandinavian country's monarchy and boosting the royal family's popularity after his wife's past contacts with deceased sex offender...
Teacher gave pupil pen with hidden camera – then told her to change clothes
The Independentby Jessica Coates28 Aug 2026
A teacher gave a young pupil a pen containing a hidden camera – and encouraged her to change her clothes before using it.
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king
The Independentby Mark Lewis28 Aug 2026
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in order to marry his school...
King Harald V of Norway dies aged 89 after 35 years on the throne
The Independentby Gergana Krasteva28 Aug 2026
Norway’s King Harald has died at the age of 89 after more than 35 years on the throne, the Royal Palace has said.
Viola Davis rejects Target’s apology after ‘racist’ Halloween costume sparks backlash
The Independentby Shahana Yasmin28 Aug 2026
Viola Davis has rejected Target’s apology over a children’s Halloween costume that was pulled from stores after drawing criticism for evoking racist blackface caricatures.
Hong Kong court hears arguments over sentencing for former Tiananmen vigil organizers
The Independentby Kanis Leung28 Aug 2026
Three former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown returned to court Friday to argue over their sentences after being convicted of inciting...
Thousands dead and a region in flames: Scale of Trump’s Iran disaster revealed
The Independentby James C. Reynolds28 Aug 2026
Barely a week after American bombs reined down across Iran, Donald Trump picked up the phone to a reporter at the New York Post.
Scientists pinpoint when women should start HRT to cut dementia risk
The Independentby Ella Pickover28 Aug 2026
Women who begin hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during a specific timeframe in midlife may lower their risk of developing dementia in later years, according to major new research.