Trump orders FCC to intervene to stop ‘fake polls’ and punish NBC host
The Independentby John Bowden·30 Aug 2026
Donald Trump vowed to use the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a weapon against NBC News and various polling companies on Sunday as he angrily lashed out at coverage of his declining...
Wilson Isidor strike sinks Fulham as Sunderland claim first league win of season
The Independentby David Charlesworth·30 Aug 2026
Sunderland claimed their first win of the season as they edged out Fulham 1-0 thanks to Wilson Isidor’s goal, just days after he signed a new contract with the Black Cats.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin rescues Leeds to earn draw in clash with Brentford
The Independentby Mark Walker·30 Aug 2026
Dominic Calvert-Lewin fired a late equaliser as Leeds fought back to salvage a 1-1 draw against Brentford in their opening home Premier League game of the season.
Military leaders warn Hegseth that Iran war could harm ability to protect US: report
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·30 Aug 2026
A recent Pentagon assessment warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that maintaining the current level of military operations against Iran could leave the U.S.
Dolly Parton’s family announce she has been ‘laid to rest’ after private funeral
The Independentby Caitlin Hornik·30 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton has been laid to rest after a private funeral, her family has confirmed. Her death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an Instagram video posted August 25.
Saved by a lunch break: Nepal floods destroyed many schools, but students at this school survived
The Independentby Niranjan Shrestha and Shonal Ganguly·30 Aug 2026
In one of the areas worst hit by Wednesday’s catastrophic floods in Nepal, a group of schoolchildren managed to survive when they happened to leave their classroom for their lunch break.
Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened
The Independentby Chinedu Asadu·30 Aug 2026
Niger’s capital of Niamey on Sunday appeared calm with normalcy restored after a day of unrest as young soldiers staged a mutiny that threatened the ruling military junta before being repelled by...
Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Tourist hotspot hit by devastating flash floods
The Independentby Amelia Neath·30 Aug 2026
More than thousand people are feared missing, including UK tourists, after devastating flash floods tore through villages on the Nepal-Tibet border, killing 752 people.
PBR wants bandits to return 50,000 cans of stolen beer, no questions asked
The Independentby Isabel Keane·30 Aug 2026
Beer-guzzling bandits made off with over 50,000 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon, prompting the brand to beg for the truckload’s return, “no questions asked.” A truck carrying 1,602 cases of PBR —...
Check your cabinets: White rice recalled in 13 states
The Independentby Caitlin Hornik·30 Aug 2026
A white rice recall has been expanded by the FDA. The recall of white jasmine rice from Lundberg Family Farms was first announced in April.
Manchester United vs Ipswich LIVE: Team news and latest updates from Premier League
The Independentby Richard Jolly and Alan Smith·30 Aug 2026
Manchester United host Ipswich Town in the Premier League this afternoon, with Michael Carrick’s side needing a win to bounce back from a dismal 2-0 defeat to Hull in their season opener.
How Dolly Parton handled a director who ‘didn’t particularly like me’
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor·30 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton once recalled how she initially clashed with her Steel Magnolias director, Herbert Ross, who was apparently also harsh on a young Julia Roberts.
Death toll rises to 38 from Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year
The Independentby Via AP news wire·30 Aug 2026
The death toll from a Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv, the war's deadliest attack so far this year, rose to 38 with four people still missing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...
In one Nepal district, flood catastrophe is measured in bodies and burial trenches
The Independentby Shristi Kafle and Aijaz Hussain·30 Aug 2026
The devastating flash floods in the Himalayan region swept so many people downstream that authorities in one Nepalese district have begun burying bodies in temporary graves before they can be...
Martinez makes Chelsea debut as Alonso omits duo before transfer deadline
The Independentby Jack Rathborn·30 Aug 2026
Emiliano Martinez will make his Chelsea debut immediately after signing for the club in a £7.5m deal from Aston Villa.
Frank Warren retains faith in ‘unbelievable talent’ Moses Itauma despite defeat
The Independentby Duncan Bech·30 Aug 2026
Frank Warren insists the coming months will be the true test of Moses Itauma if he chooses to rebuild in the wake of a ninth-round stoppage by Filip Hrgovic at The O2.
Gina Hinojosa bets backlash over Flock cams and data centers will make her governor
The Independentby Eric Garcia·30 Aug 2026
Most of the national focus in Texas has been on the Senate race between Democratic state legislator James Talarico and Donald Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Iran's leader calls for Muslim unity, NBC crew attacked in West Bank and other Mideast news
The Independentby Julia Frankel·30 Aug 2026
Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday called on leaders of Muslim countries to stand together against Israel and the United States, imploring them to “know your real enemy.” The U.S.
The simple habit that leads to clearer thinking
The Independentby Julia Musto·30 Aug 2026
Scientists have drawn a clear line between one everyday skill and clearer thinking. Writing by hand - instead of typing on a laptop or tapping on your phone - has serious cognitive benefits.
Why Trump is picking a fight with a 29-foot-tall Jesus standing in New Mexico
The Independentby Alex Woodward·30 Aug 2026
In 1933, Father Lourdes Costa had a vision for a cross on a mountaintop in southern New Mexico. Nine years later, Costa’s idea became reality.
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