J Cole cancels concert after crew member killed in highway truck crash
The Independentby Ellie Muir28 Aug 2026
Rapper J. Cole canceled a show in Sacramento after one of his tour crew members died in a trucking accident.
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top 72%Stocks rise as Fed chairman fuels US rate-hike bets
The Independentby Eve Castanedo28 Aug 2026
Stock prices in London closed higher on Friday, joining a broader rally across European and US equities, while Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s inflation warning boosted expectations for...
10 best electric blankets to keep you cosy, tried and tested
The Independentby Joanne Lewsley28 Aug 2026
When the temperature drops, there are few things more inviting than climbing into a properly warm bed or curling up on the sofa under something deliciously cosy.
Moses Itauma shoves Filip Hrgovic off stage before getting slapped at weigh-in
The Independentby Alex Pattle28 Aug 2026
The tension cracked at the weigh-in for Moses Itauma’s fight with Filip Hrgovic, with the young Briton pushing his rival off the stage before receiving a slap in return.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is not just a medical crisis – it is also one of trust
The Independentby Sarah Clayton-Fisher28 Aug 2026
More than one hundred days after the outbreak was declared, Ebola has now claimed more than 2,500 lives across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Andreas Leknessund wins Vuelta a Espana stage 7 as Tadej Pogacar extends lead
The Independentby Flo Clifford28 Aug 2026
Andreas Leknessund led home a Norwegian one-two on stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana, sealing a first stage win for his Uno-X Mobility team on their debut at the race.
Simeone vows to welcome back Alvarez at Atletico after Barcelona transfer refusal
The Independentby Sam Brookes28 Aug 2026
Diego Simeone has insisted he remains ready to welcome Julian Alvarez back into the Atletico Madrid fold as the stalemate surrounding the striker's proposed transfer to Barcelona continues.
Canada’s Carney responds to Trump’s Lake America name change with a history lesson
The Independentby Andrew Feinberg28 Aug 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday hit back after President Donald Trump signed an order directing the federal government to start calling New York’s Lake Ontario “Lake America” in a...
‘Terrorist connection’ over Trump golf course vandalism charges
The Independentby Michael Holden and Michael Holden28 Aug 2026
Seven Palestine Action protesters accused of daubing pro-Palestinian graffiti on US President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland could face longer sentences if found guilty due to...
Canadian officials consider naming street ‘Obama Ave’ to troll Trump
The Independentby Graig Graziosi28 Aug 2026
A city council in Canada is taking a page from the U.S. playbook and plans to rename its street honoring Donald Trump - and to troll him with its new name.
Group of hikers from Virginia among those still missing in Nepal after deadly floods
The Independentby Jasmine Fernández28 Aug 2026
Families in Northern Virginia are urgently seeking help to locate a group of ten local men who vanished during severe flooding along the Nepal-China border.
Britain is still counting the cost – and paying the price – of Brexit
The Independentby Editorial28 Aug 2026
The repercussions of both manmade and natural disasters can last for years, decades, even centuries – and, it must be said, the same goes for Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Nepal rescue operation reaches ‘critical stage’ after flash floods kill nearly 600
The Independentby James C. Reynolds28 Aug 2026
The number of people missing in the flood-hit Himalayas doubled on Friday as desperate rescue operations resumed and the death toll swelled past 500.
Gas prices are breaking records instead of getting cheaper
The Independentby J.R. Duren28 Aug 2026
Gas prices refuse to give consumers a break like Donald Trump has promised - instead, they’re breaking records.
Picturesque boating lake in Dorset overwhelmed with green slime
The Independentby Maryam Zakir-Hussain28 Aug 2026
A picturesque boating lake in Dorset has been covered in green algae, as nearby businesses have reported a dip in sales due to the “disgusting” outbreak.
From 12 South to Germantown – these are the Nashville neighbourhoods you need to know
The Independentby George Clode28 Aug 2026
It’s taken four trips to the electric city of Nashville for me to realise it’s not really a city at all; more a collection of diverse neighbourhoods stitched together by the common threads of...
The Latest: Iran war reaches its six-month mark as Trump shifts focus
The Independentby The Associated Press28 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump has reached an awkward moment in his second term as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran began six months ago Friday.
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism allowed to resume work amid probe
The Independentby Sudip Kar-Gupta28 Aug 2026
Ghent University has permitted Nathan Cofnas, the US academic who accused late Cambridge University professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, to resume selected academic work while a disciplinary...
UN agency warns of 17,000 children in urgent need of assistance as aid reaches some Nepal survivors
The Independentby Victoria Milko and Niranjan Shrestha28 Aug 2026
Aid began to reach some survivors in Nepal on Friday following the catastrophic flash floods that swept through the mountainous border region between Nepal and China, as the full scope of the...
The best flowers for planting a vibrant autumn pot display in your garden
The Independentby Hannah Stephenson28 Aug 2026
While the current weather may still feel Mediterranean, autumn is almost here, making this an ideal moment to clear out tired summer containers and substitute them with vibrant seasonal plantings.