‘That’s a joke’: Nasser Hussain critical of umpires over England vs Pakistan decision
The Independentby Harry Latham-Coyle·30 Aug 2026
Nasser Hussain has criticised the umpires for curtailing the third day of the second Test between England and Pakistan in sunny conditions.
Transfers LIVE: Gakpo chooses City, Atletico give Alvarez deadline, Barcola medical
The Independentby Miguel Delaney,Richard Jolly,Will Castle and Jamie Braidwood·30 Aug 2026
Cody Gakpo is set to leave Liverpool and join Manchester City in a shock move between two Premier League giants.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields is a triumph as inaugural festival raises $20m
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor·30 Aug 2026
Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks performed a moving rendition of “Landslide” at the pop singer’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, as it was announced that the event had raised $20m for...
Rassie Erasmus hits back at All Blacks over ‘nonsense’ Springboks scrum accusation
The Independentby Harry Latham-Coyle·30 Aug 2026
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has hit back at New Zealand counterpart Dave Rennie over claims that the Springboks are scrummaging illegally.
‘My footballer husband was seconds from death – this everyday miracle saved him’
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane·30 Aug 2026
When Nadia Perrier’s phone flashed up with her mother-in-law’s number, she immediately sensed something was badly wrong.
Press Association Sport Trivia (31/08/26)
The Independentby Press Association Sport Reporters·30 Aug 2026
PA SPORT BIRTHDAYS Clive Lloyd (cricket) – former West Indies captain, born 1944. Serge Blanco (rugby union) – France full-back who scored 38 tries and won 93 caps for his country, born 1958.
Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in
The Independentby Matt Sedensky·30 Aug 2026
As the U.S. and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war, the most dramatic predictions of the conflict’s toll were unsparing: surging oil prices, worldwide recession and economic...
Sky Bet betting offer: 50/1 on Man Utd to win or draw against Ipswich
The Independentby Becky Ashton·30 Aug 2026
New customers can claim enhanced 50/1 odds on Manchester United to either win or draw against Ipswich Town on Sunday, with the latest Sky Bet betting sign up offer.
Do these three things to transform your body at any age
The Independentby Harry Bullmore·30 Aug 2026
Earlier this month I had a fantastic chat with Dr Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in New York.
Ukraine war live: Putin resumes strikes on Kyiv amid outrage over deaths at care home
The Independentby Harriette Boucher and Stuti Mishra·30 Aug 2026
Russia has continued to strike Kyiv with drones overnight after 37 people were killed in the deadliest attack on Ukraine’s capital this year.
Families gather across Nepal for news on missing loved ones as death toll rises
The Independentby Maira Butt·30 Aug 2026
Crowds of people gathered anxiously at hospitals, relief centres and an army base in Nepal on Saturday for news on missing loved ones as the death toll from the catastrophic flash floods rose to...
Will there be storms this weekend? Bank Holiday forecast after UK doused by rain
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·30 Aug 2026
A thunderstorm weather warning is in place on Saturday, with the Bank Holiday weekend set to be a wash-out as heavy rain and showers are forecast across the UK.
An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says
The Independentby Sarah Rankin·30 Aug 2026
A South Carolina police officer died and a second was injured in a “gunfight” Saturday in a park, following a call about a domestic dispute, Columbia police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said.
Fresh flood warnings issued in Nepal as Everest veterans join rescue
The Independentby Stuti Mishra·30 Aug 2026
Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday, urging residents in already devastated districts to remain on high alert, as mountain rescue specialists more usually deployed to...
Africa's male midwives are rare but increasing in the fight against pregnancy deaths
The Independentby Mogomotsi Magome·30 Aug 2026
On a cold morning, Ntlhane Sehloho grabbed his backpack containing medical equipment and embarked on a three-hour journey, navigating the curving gravel roads leading to a clinic nestled in a...
MySpace was a millennial dream – but does it deserve a comeback?
The Independentby Katie Rosseinsky·30 Aug 2026
The shops are full of low-rise jeans and ballet pumps. My Chemical Romance have just done a stadium tour.
How to reset your relationship with your phone – and take away its power
The Independentby Andrew Griffin·30 Aug 2026
In Patricia Lockwood’s No One is Talking About This – the best ‘internet novel’ there is, in my opinion, the narrator invites the reader into “the portal”.
Why are people queueing for two hours just to get frozen yoghurt?
The Independentby Lydia Spencer-Elliott·30 Aug 2026
“Any problems getting in just let me know.” It’s a phrase I haven’t heard since my days of meeting promoters for nights out in Mayfair clubs, where the lines were long and the social scene...
Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation
The Independentby Victoria Milko and Niranjan Shrestha·30 Aug 2026
Authorities in Nepal are warning of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.
Spinning and dipping, Minnesota fairgoers delight in the classic Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100
The Independentby Ellen Schmidt and Mark Vancleave·30 Aug 2026
With screams and giggles, whipping ponytails and white-knuckle grips, Minnesota fairgoers are taking delight in the magic of the Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100 years old.
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