What are ‘hanging glaciers’ and should we be worried?
The Independentby Stuti Mishra·30 Aug 2026
India has stepped up monitoring of its Himalayan glaciers in the days since a deadly flood struck neighbouring Nepal, as scientists warn that a little-known type of unstable ice formation, known as...
Moses Itauma problem highlighted by world champion after brutal knockout
The Independentby Jack Rathborn·30 Aug 2026
Moses Itauma has been advised to learn from his devastating knockout loss to Filip Hrgovic and harness his speed to become a world champion.
NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
The Independentby Marcia Dunn·30 Aug 2026
NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before.
Iceland rejects EU vote in referendum focussed on Trump and fishing
The Independentby Rich Booth·30 Aug 2026
Iceland has rejected a proposal to restart negotiations on joining the European Union. A vote over the weekend took place more than a decade after previous talks ended.
Virgil van Dijk takes swipe at ‘bitter’ Liverpool critics over transfer business
The Independentby Richard Jolly·30 Aug 2026
Virgil van Dijk has declared that anyone who doubts Liverpool can attract top-quality players must be bitter as he said he would welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield.
‘I’ve been waiting for 20 years’: Father jailed for stealing phone finally going home
The Independentby Amy-Clare Martin·30 Aug 2026
Twenty years since Leroy Douglas targeted a friend behind Cardiff railway station and stole his mobile phone, he is weeks away from finally being free.
Pastor, 41, killed by falling sign at Big Church Festival named
The Independentby Harriette Boucher·30 Aug 2026
A 41-year-old pastor who died after a heavy sign fell onto people at a Christian festival on Friday has been named by his church.
Azerbaijan accused of denying opposition leader access to safe water in prison
The Independentby James C. Reynolds·30 Aug 2026
The family of Azerbaijan’s detained pro-democracy opposition leader has claimed that the regime is “deliberately trying to break him” by denying him safe drinking water in prison, amid growing...
Richarlison in talks over shock Everton return – with Ndiaye moving to Spurs
The Independentby Richard Jolly·30 Aug 2026
Tottenham and Everton are in talks about deals that could take Iliman Ndiaye to London and bring Richarlison back to Merseyside.
Norwegians line up at churches for emotional memorials remembering the late King Harald V
The Independentby Via AP news wire·30 Aug 2026
Norwegians across the country lined up early Sunday in front of cathedrals and churches for memorial services held for the late King Harald V, who died at 89. “This Sunday is different.
Chelsea vs Brighton LIVE: Team news and latest updates from Premier League
The Independentby Jack Rathborn·30 Aug 2026
Chelsea will look to build on a strong start as they host Brighton in the Premier League in Xabi Alonso’s first league game in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Pakistan will award nurse for saving the sole newborn survivor of a hospital nursery fire
The Independentby Munir Ahmed·30 Aug 2026
A Pakistani nurse who rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire that killed 14 other infants will receive one of the country’s most prestigious civil awards.
UK commits more than £100m from aid budget to cutting-edge health research
The Independentby Nick Ferris·30 Aug 2026
The UK is to continue backing world-leading research into vaccines, medicines and other tools to tackle global health challenges, with a significant portion of the aid budget being ringfenced for...
Harry Styles cracks Taylor Swift joke at Madison Square Garden
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor·30 Aug 2026
Harry Styles couldn’t resist cracking a joke about Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden, as he performed his latest show at the New York City venue.
Man jailed for causing girlfriend’s death and lying about hit and run
The Independentby Rosie Shead·30 Aug 2026
A man has been jailed for causing the death of his girlfriend after initially lying that she had been struck in a hit and run.
How Ukraine is trying to beat Russia at its own game with massive drone strikes
The Independentby Maira Butt·30 Aug 2026
In 2023, a year into Russia’s unprecedented invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv was producing around 800,000 drones a year. By 2024, that number had more than doubled to two million.
Chelsea complete surprise signing of Martinez as World Cup winner finally gets move
The Independentby Jonathan Veal·30 Aug 2026
Chelsea have completed a surprise move with the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Pc Harper’s killers will not be released early from jail, Burnham announces
The Independentby Harriette Boucher and Rob Freeman·30 Aug 2026
Pc Andrew Harper’s killers will remain in prison after the prime minister announced changes to the early release scheme that will keep anyone convicted of unlawful killing behind bars.
All Points East: Tyler, The Creator brings out ASAP Rocky after Theresa May shout out
The Independentby Casey Cooper-Fiske·30 Aug 2026
American rapper Tyler, The Creator brought out fellow artist ASAP Rocky onto the stage during his second night at London’s All Points East festival.
Sam Burgess keen for Warrington to keep momentum high
The Independentby Press Association Sport Reporters·30 Aug 2026
Warrington boss Sam Burgess wants his side to keep pushing after booking their place in the Super League play-offs.
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