Olivia Rodrigo's festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
The Independentby James Pollard·30 Aug 2026
Evoking the same do-it-yourself pop-rock feminism of her '90s musical influences, Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women's well-being with a benefit show that activated her young audience.
Hong Kong's independent bookstores, a refuge for Chinese readers, are under threat
The Independentby Kanis Leung·30 Aug 2026
Chinese university student Fleming Cheng found the political books he had only glimpsed online in a Hong Kong bookstore last year.
Spike in dead migrants found in Arizona despite plunging border crossing under Trump
The Independentby Josh Marcus·30 Aug 2026
The remains of 19 dead migrants, including children, were found in the Arizona desert near the U.S.-Mexico border last month, a two-year record, according to data from the Pima County Office of the...
Filip Hrgovic claims heavyweight title as Moses Itauma taken to hospital
The Independentby Duncan Bech·30 Aug 2026
Moses Itauma was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after his IBF world heavyweight title bid ended in a ninth-round stoppage by new champion Filip Hrgovic.
RFK Jr slams media and ‘demagogic’ leaders as he downplays ‘so-called measles deaths’
The Independentby Josh Marcus·29 Aug 2026
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has accused “fear-mongering” politicians and journalists of hyping up “so-called measles deaths” as he defended the Trump administration in...
Rory McIlroy back in the hunt as Viktor Hovland leads way at Tour Championship
The Independentby Press Association Sport Staff·29 Aug 2026
Rory McIlroy catapulted himself into contention at the Tour Championship with a seven-under-par 63, although Viktor Hovland remains some way out in front of the Northern Irishman at East Lake.
Moses Itauma stunned by Filip Hrgovic as towel comes in to end young star’s dream
The Independentby Alex Pattle·29 Aug 2026
Moses Itauma suffered the first loss of his career on Saturday, as he was stunned by Filip Hrgovic in a world heavyweight title thriller.
Healey ‘considers windfall tax on banks and oil companies in first Budget’
The Independentby Maira Butt·29 Aug 2026
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly considering policies for windfall tax on banks and oil companies in his first Budget, as speculation grows over ways he can tackle a gaping black hole in public...
Fears for communities near Colorado River as drought means future is uncertain
The Independentby Wufei Yu and Dorany Pineda·29 Aug 2026
Located on the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town hugely reliant on the Colorado River has restricted development, reopened disused wells and negotiated new water agreements.
ICE plans to spend up to $2M on robot dogs
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·29 Aug 2026
Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $2 million on robotic “dogs,” according to federal records.
Man, 35, who lied and said girlfriend’s death was hit and run jailed for her death
The Independentby Rosie Shead·29 Aug 2026
A man who initially lied to police by claiming his girlfriend was killed in a hit-and-run has been jailed over her death.
Lake Ontario, Always: Canada hits back at Trump’s Lake America order with giant sign
The Independentby Rob Gillies·29 Aug 2026
Canadian figures have met President Donald Trump’s command to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" with ridicule rather than anger.
Richarlison one of three Spurs players who want to leave, reveals Roberto De Zerbi
The Independentby Lawrence Ostlere·29 Aug 2026
Richarlison is one three Tottenham players who have asked to leave the club, manager Roberto de Zerbi has revealed.
King Harald V death: Tens of thousands mourn as Norway enters a new royal era
The Independentby Lizzie Edmonds·29 Aug 2026
Tens of thousands of people gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo on Saturday to pay tribute to Norway's King Harald V, laying flowers and condolence cards a day after the monarch died at the...
Trump’s deal gives the US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela – what we know
The Independentby Collin Binkley and Juan Pablo Arraez·29 Aug 2026
The White House has offered little detail regarding what President Donald Trump has described as "THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY" in Venezuela, beyond a single social media post.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE one day after arrest in New Orleans
The Independentby Josh Marcus·29 Aug 2026
The Trump administration deported far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos to the United Kingdom shortly after his arrest in New Orleans one day earlier.
Drug dealer acquitted in murder of teen who died weeks before graduation
The Independentby Erin Keller·29 Aug 2026
A California drug dealer was found not guilty of murder and involuntary manslaughter Thursday in the fentanyl-related death of a 17-year-old girl who died just two weeks before high school...
Robert De Niro, 83, gets honest about his kids following in actor’s footsteps
The Independentby Caitlin Hornik·29 Aug 2026
Robert De Niro has shared his feelings about his children following in his footsteps. The 83-year-old actor has seven children: Drena, 54, Raphael, 49, Julian, 30, Airyn, 30, Elliot, 28, Helen, 14...
Cleverly turns battle for London into serious contest - and it’s good for Badenoch
The Independentby David Maddox·29 Aug 2026
Sir James Cleverly’s plan to run for to be the next mayor of London in 2028 is hugely significant not least because it means that the fight for Britain’s capital city and economic engine has become...
Republican lawmaker revives memories of his blackface scandal
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·29 Aug 2026
A Republican lawmaker has revived memories of his blackface scandal with a social media post commemorating Michael Jackson’s birthday. New York Rep.
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