Another Trump Cabinet member is mulling a 2028 run for president: report
The Independentby Brendan Rascius29 Aug 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been mulling a 2028 presidential bid, according to a new report.
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top 67%8 officials suspended after probe into Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 newborns
The Independentby Munir Ahmed29 Aug 2026
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered the suspension of eight officials and directed that criminal proceedings be initiated against those found responsible for a fire that...
What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
The Independentby Collin Binkley and Juan Pablo Arraez29 Aug 2026
Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela.
Which UK supermarkets are open on the August bank holiday?
The Independentby Harriette Boucher29 Aug 2026
Many Britons will get to enjoy a day off on Monday for the UK’s last bank holiday until December.
Gen Z workers more likely to pull a sickie than older employees, new poll suggests
The Independentby Rebecca Thomas29 Aug 2026
Generation Z employees are more likely to pull a sickie compared to workers aged over 55, a new poll has suggested.
Vuelta a Espana 2026 stage-by-stage guide: Route maps and profiles for all 21 days
The Independentby Flo Clifford29 Aug 2026
The Vuelta a Espana 2026 is underway with another gruelling, mountainous edition of the year’s final - and often, most unpredictable - grand tour.
Israeli strikes and fire kill 3 Palestinians in Gaza, and other Middle East news
The Independentby Via AP news wire29 Aug 2026
Israeli strikes and fire have killed three Palestinians in Gaza. And Iran’s leadership now centers on military generals and clerics who are long entrenched in the ruling theocracy.
The best towns and cities for a holiday in Brazil 2026
The Independentby Chris Wilson29 Aug 2026
It does not come as a shock to find that the largest country in South America, and the fifth largest in the world, has natural beauty that rivals almost any other nation – but travellers shouldn’t...
Trump slammed over latest ‘disgusting’ attack on another female reporter
The Independentby Brendan Rascius29 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump faced backlash over his latest attack on a female reporter, whom he called “unattractive,” a “stalker” and derisively nicknamed after insect larvae.
Tottenham v Newcastle LIVE: Team news and latest updates from Premier League
The Independentby Will Castle29 Aug 2026
Tottenham and Newcastle could unveil fresh recruits as two new-look sides clash in the Premier League.
A recent case echoing Lindsay Clancy’s trial, the mother was found not guilty
The Independentby Erin Keller29 Aug 2026
A New York City mother was found not criminally responsible due to mental disease or defect by a Bronx judge Monday for the 2022 killings of her two young sons at a Bronx family shelter.
How overlooked Liverpool signing can pave the way in post-Salah era
The Independentby Richard Jolly29 Aug 2026
Wingers come in different guises and at different prices. On the day Liverpool agreed to pay up to £123m for Bradley Barcola, the man signed for rather less, and with rather less fanfare, again...
Andoni Iraola rages over subs board blunder before Liverpool conceded penalty
The Independentby Will Castle29 Aug 2026
Andoni Iraola fumed over a technology blunder in the moments before Liverpool conceded a penalty against Nottingham Forest after being made to wait multiple minutes to make a triple substitution.
Trump says US will take part control of Venezuela oil reserves in unprecedented plan
The Independentby Jarrett Renshaw29 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump has set out an unprecedented plan for the US to take charge of a fifth of Venezuela's extensive oil reserves.
Warsh raises stakes for Fed's next meeting and other takeaways from Jackson Hole conference
The Independentby Christopher Rugaber29 Aug 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh renewed his inflation-fighting credentials in a speech Frida y that opened the door to potential rate hikes in the coming months.
Football fans pay moving tribute to two officers killed in A66 crash
The Independentby Lizzie Edmonds29 Aug 2026
Tributes have been paid by football supporters to two Cleveland Police constables killed in a head-on collision on the A66, as officers maintain their investigation into a spate of local incidents.
Fernandez, Alvarez and 10 big transfers that could still happen before deadline day
The Independentby Chris Wilson and Lawrence Ostlere29 Aug 2026
The summer transfer window closes on 1 September, with clubs across Europe facing a busy few days as they battle to wrap up their summer business now that the 2026/27 season has started.
Tom Hardy drops X-rated Kathy Bates verse on new rap album
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor29 Aug 2026
Tom Hardy has returned with his rap alias Frankie Pulitzer to deliver a new collaborative album, Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer, with the underground supergroup.
Dozens killed after Russian drone blows up Ukrainian warehouse
The Independentby Harriette Boucher29 Aug 2026
At least 37 people have been killed following a Russian strike close to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in one of the deadliest attacks to hit Ukraine this year, officials have said.
The UK tourists named as missing after the Nepal flash floods
The Independentby Dan Haygarth29 Aug 2026
More than 30 British people remain missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal. The catastrophic floods killed more than 500 people and left hundreds more missing, according to official...