independent.co.ukadded August 2026
The Independentby Via AP news wire29 Aug 2026
Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of Niamey, including near the main airport and in an area housing the presidential palace, according to an...
The Independentby David Lewis29 Aug 2026
Gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger's capital on Saturday mroning, including the airport and near the presidency, in what has been described as an attack by mutinous...
The Independentby Dan Haygarth29 Aug 2026
After a miserable winter, Stephen Retford thought things were looking up. How wrong he was. The retired police officer, 70, has lived on the Henfold Estate in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, for 40...
The Independentby Bryony Gooch29 Aug 2026
An Afghan human rights activist who was offered a place on a prestigious course at Oxford University has been blocked from entering the UK.
The Independentby Harriette Boucher29 Aug 2026
The US is said to have issued an ultimatum to Andy Burnham, threatening to withdraw its support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands if it does not increase defence spending.
The Independentby Rich Booth29 Aug 2026
A fresh Met Office weather warning has been issued for the bank holiday weekend. Yellow warnings are in place for heavy showers and thunderstorms, while festivalgoers are set to be hit by more wet...
The Independentby Philip Duncan29 Aug 2026
Lando Norris has signed a new £120million McLaren contract to keep him with the British team until at least the end of the 2030 season.
The Independentby Flo Clifford29 Aug 2026
Seven-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz said coping with “intrusive thoughts” about when he would be able to come back from his injury layoff was the toughest part of his nearly five months...
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor29 Aug 2026
Sir Anthony Hopkins has topped the charts with his new album, Life is a Dream, which realises his lifelong passion for classical music.
The Independentby Rebecca Thomas29 Aug 2026
A common sweetener used in jam and chewing gum has been linked to increased risks of heart attacks and stroke, a new study has shown.
The Independentby Jordan Reynolds29 Aug 2026
One person has died and 72 more were rescued from a boat carrying more than 110 people which was trying to reach the UK.
The Independentby Tom Little29 Aug 2026
Icelanders vote on Saturday on whether to reopen membership talks with the European Union, with islanders split down the middle after months of debate focused on the cost of living, security and...
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker29 Aug 2026
The Bank Holiday weekend could be a wash-out as heavy rain and showers are forecast across the UK.
The Independentby James C. Reynolds29 Aug 2026
Hundreds of millions of people could be exposed to natural disasters and a water security crisis due to melting glaciers in Asia, academics have warned as Nepal and Tibet reel from devastating...
The Independentby Abbie Llewelyn29 Aug 2026
A former Conservative Treasury minister has cautioned Andy Burnham against increasing capital gains tax, labelling it a "stupid" decision.
The Independentby Maira Butt29 Aug 2026
Every morning, Antonina Kulhava wakes up to the whirr of Russian drones. After checking local alerts to ensure her family and friends are safe, she commutes to her job as a humanitarian deminer at...
The Independentby Miguel Delaney,Richard Jolly,Will Castle and Jamie Braidwood29 Aug 2026
Atletico Madrid have given Julian Alvarez a deadline of Sunday to decide his future after he missed his third consecutive day of training and will be absent from their squad to face Sevilla this...
The Independentby Stuti Mishra and Harriette Boucher29 Aug 2026
Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US, its defence ministry has said.
The Independentby Rebecca Boone29 Aug 2026
When kitchen burnout hits, figuring out what to make for dinner every day can feel like an impossible task.
The Independentby Marko Drobnjakovic and Jovana Gec29 Aug 2026
Small boats stand idle on cracked ground in a shriveled side channel of the Danube River in northern Serbia, where the water has receded into a couple of shrinking ponds under pressure from extreme...
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