Iranians call for ‘any sign’ supreme leader is alive 6 months into war
The Independentby Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall·28 Aug 2026
Six months after the US and Israel launched a war that thrust a severely wounded Mojtaba Khamenei into the position of Iran's supreme leader, he remains entirely unseen and unheard by the public...
I’m a mom who watched the Clancy trial. This is the reality of postpartum psychosis
The Independentby Rhian Lubin·28 Aug 2026
Editor’s Note: This report deals with postpartum mental health disorders and includes references to infanticide and suicide, which might be distressing for some readers.
Calif. grandma with MS thrown off cruise without meds for ‘stealing’ free wine: suit
The Independentby Justin Rohrlich·28 Aug 2026
A Los Angeles grandmother suffering from multiple sclerosis was thrown off a cruise ship in the British Virgin Islands, without her essential medications, after she was accused of “stealing” a...
Doctor who removed ovaries without consent to face new hearing
The Independentby Jess Glass·28 Aug 2026
A gynaecologist who admitted removing two women’s ovaries without consent is set to face a fresh hearing over whether he is fit to practise after a High Court challenge.
Gordon Brown warns Ukraine faces ‘worst winter’ of war as he urges Trump to act
The Independentby Katrine Bussey·28 Aug 2026
Ukraine is facing its "worst winter" since the conflict with Russia began, Gordon Brown has warned, urging Britain and allies to press Donald Trump to bolster support for the nation.
I’m a camping expert – these are the 10 best places to pitch up in the UK
The Independentby Sian Lewis·28 Aug 2026
Fancy sleeping under the stars this weekend? In my new book, Under the Stars, I’ve explored some of Britain’s wildest, weirdest and most wonderful campsites, from ancient woodlands to secret...
Trump kept CIA chief’s visit to Russia from White House officials: report
The Independentby Owen Scott·28 Aug 2026
President Trump did not brief some senior White House officials ahead of the director of the CIA’s visit to Russia earlier this week, it has been reported.
Michael Carrick gives Carlos Baleba injury update after Man United arrival
The Independentby Simon Peach·28 Aug 2026
Michael Carrick has confirmed that new £70 million signing Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury.
All eyes on Fed Chair Warsh during the central bank’s annual conclave in Jackson Hole
The Independentby Christopher Rugaber·28 Aug 2026
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has sought a lower profile than his predecessors, yet his speech Friday at the central bank's annual conclave in Jackson Hole will be one of the most closely...
Best hotels in the Lake District 2026, reviewed
The Independentby Helen Pickles·28 Aug 2026
The best Lake District hotels encapsulate all that is magnificent about the region, with carefully designed interiors that reflect the lakeland outside, and restaurants making the most of local...
University of Essex mourns death of beloved campus cat Pebbles
The Independentby Anna Loren·28 Aug 2026
Pebbles, the unofficial mascot of the University of Essex’s Colchester campus, has died. The university described the black-and-white cat as “one of the most recognisable and loved members of our...
Legendary NFL broadcaster pokes fun at Trump’s lake name change
The Independentby Erin Keller·28 Aug 2026
Legendary NFL broadcaster Al Michaels took a not-so-subtle jab at President Donald Trump during Thursday night’s NFL preseason broadcast, joking about the president’s decision to rename Lake...
Asda ‘still in foothills of recovery’ despite sales rebound, says boss
The Independentby Henry Saker-Clark·28 Aug 2026
Supermarket giant Asda has said the economic backdrop has weighed on consumer budgets but sales are set to return to growth for the first time in two years.
I hiked through the French Alps to discover wildflower meadows and pretty villages
The Independentby Jake Hall·28 Aug 2026
It’s midnight in the picturesque French Alpine village of La Clusaz, and all is silent except the faraway tinkle of cowbells.
Hundreds to get compensation after heating oil orders cancelled amid Iran war
The Independentby Anna Wise·28 Aug 2026
Hundreds of people affected by suppliers cancelling heating oil orders when energy prices spiked following the war with Iran are to receive compensation, the UK’s competition regulator has...
Jurors to resume deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial
The Independentby The Associated Press·28 Aug 2026
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are expected to return to court Friday morning at 9 a.m.
BBC TV chef, 64, announces debut single as he launches ‘dream’ career
The Independentby Lauren Morris·28 Aug 2026
Marco Pierre White may be a dab hand in the kitchen, but can he cook up a storm in the studio? That’s what the former TV chef is finding out as he follows one of his other dreams – to make music.
Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
The Independentby Claire Rush·28 Aug 2026
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill “not fit for continued service” 10 months before it failed in May, killing 11 in one of the deadliest U.S.
Everton boss David Moyes responds to Jack Grealish return rumours
The Independentby Sam Brookes·28 Aug 2026
David Moyes has remained tight-lipped on the future of Jack Grealish despite increasing speculation linking the Manchester City winger with a return to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Eswatini receives 2 more US deportees under a controversial third-country deal
The Independentby Via AP news wire·28 Aug 2026
Two migrants deported from the United States arrived in Eswatini, authorities in the southern African country said, under an agreement between the two countries that has drawn criticism from rights...
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