Never feel guilty again: Weekend lie-ins may help your heart, experts claim
The Independentby Maira Butt30 Aug 2026
Catching up on sleep on the weekend is linked to better heart health and a lower risk of hypertension, according to new research.
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top 21%Scottie Scheffler claims three-shot victory in Atlanta to secure FedEx Cup
The Independentby Press Association Sport Reporters30 Aug 2026
Scottie Scheffler secured the FedEx Cup for the second time in his career as he won the Tour Championship by three shots from Viktor Hovland at East Lake.
Nepal says none of 33 missing Brits have been rescued after catastrophic flooding
The Independentby Maira Butt30 Aug 2026
None of the 33 British citizens reported missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods have been rescued, authorities said on Sunday.
Two young sons of police officer killed in A66 crash lead out Manchester United
The Independentby Lizzie Edmonds30 Aug 2026
The two sons of a police officer killed in a head-on collision in Teesside walked out with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Trump demands Canadian companies doing business with the US move to America
The Independentby John Bowden30 Aug 2026
Donald Trump sought to escalate his trade war with Canada on Sunday afternoon and issued a demand on Truth Social that Canadian companies wanting to do business with the U.S.
Nicolás Maduro flashes deuces in New York jail cell photos
The Independentby Isabel Keane30 Aug 2026
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro said he was “standing firm” in a statement shared on social media Sunday along with photos from the New York prison where he has been held since his capture...
Eight killed after Cyprus ferry capsizes and crew ‘taken into custody’
The Independentby Lizzie Edmonds30 Aug 2026
At least eight people died and 18 were missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers and crew capsized off North Cyprus on Sunday.
Elon Musk’s satellites are clogging up space, risking massive collision: analysis
The Independentby Josh Marcus30 Aug 2026
Low-Earth orbit, the region of space spanning up to about 1,200 miles above the planet, is increasingly filling up with satellites, raising the risk that an unintentional crash or action from a bad...
Gambling sites: Find the best gambling sites in the UK
The Independentby Chris Wilson30 Aug 2026
Over £16 billion is gambled each year in the UK across a variety of platforms, with wagering available on everything from lotteries, sports betting, casino, bingo, and more.
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
The Independentby Konstantin Toropin,Cara Anna and Ben Finley30 Aug 2026
U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month on Sunday, according to a U.S.
Parkgoers flee in terror as mass shooting leaves one dead and 13 wounded
The Independentby Isabel Keane30 Aug 2026
A mass shooting in a Chicago park left one person dead and at least 13 others injured. The shooting unfolded during a gathering on the eastern side of Chicago’s Washington Park around 11:37 p.m.
Trump border czar says ‘I don’t know the conditions in Haiti’ as hundreds deported
The Independentby Brendan Rascius30 Aug 2026
Border czar Tom Homan defended the Trump administration’s recent deportations to Haiti on Sunday, even as the State Department warns Americans not to travel to the Caribbean nation “for any...
NASA launches powerful telescope into space to help solve mysteries of the Universe
The Independentby Joey Roulette and Will Dunham30 Aug 2026
NASA has embarked on an ambitious new endeavour to probe some of the most profound puzzles of space following the launch on Sunday of the US space agency's latest flagship observatory—a repurposed...
Cheltenham free bets and betting offers
The Independentby Chris Wilson30 Aug 2026
The Cheltenham Festival, spread out over four action-packed days, is one of the biggest betting events of the year and bookmakers often save their best promotions for the annual event.
Republican pleads with Trump to help GOP win Texas: ‘We need help’
The Independentby John Bowden30 Aug 2026
The Republican who won Texas’s Senate primary with Donald Trump’s backing is now hoping the president and Senate Republicans will help him keep the seat from falling into Democratic hands in the...
I’ll be back – Moses Itauma vows to learn from Filip Hrgovic defeat
The Independentby Duncan Bech30 Aug 2026
Moses Itauma vowed “I’ll be back” after his IBF world heavyweight title challenge was extinguished by a ninth-round stoppage by Filip Hrgovic at The O2.
Shaw claims ‘world class’ Mainoo should have been player of the match
The Independentby Alan Smith30 Aug 2026
Luke Shaw has run out of words to describe Bruno Fernandes but the left-back believes another Manchester United star was deserving of the player of the match award against Ipswich Town.
The three titans of art who shaped my life – and reshaped the world
The Independentby Bianca Jagger30 Aug 2026
In the space of four months, we have lost Georg Baselitz, David Hockney and Yayoi Kusama, and the art world feels emptier now. The titans are gone, leaving behind a deafening silence.
Joe Root urges England to celebrate sensibly after series win over Pakistan
The Independentby Rory Dollard30 Aug 2026
Joe Root told his England side to enjoy their return to winning ways against Pakistan – but reminded them to celebrate in a “grown-up way” after a summer of unwanted headlines.
Trump plan could make it even harder for H-1B families to stay in America
The Independentby Josh Marcus30 Aug 2026
Donald Trump’s administration is pursuing major changes to the H-1B visa program, which allows immigrants with specialized skills to legally work in the U.S.