New US missile appears to have killed Iranian civilians far from its blast site, expert report says
The Independentby Julia Frankel·31 Aug 2026
It has been touted by the manufacturer as the ballistic missile of the future: lethal, long-range, and pinpoint. Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile has the U.S.
UN warns vulnerable children ‘falling through cracks’ in UK climate aid
The Independentby Nick Ferris·31 Aug 2026
Aid cuts mean children around the world who facing some of the biggest climate challenges are falling “through the cracks” of the UK’s development agenda, the UN has warned.
Cheslin Kolbe given new role as Springboks suffer injury blow for third Test
The Independentby Harry Latham-Coyle·31 Aug 2026
Cheslin Kolbe will start at full-back with Damian Willemse ruled out of South Africa’s third Test clash with New Zealand.
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
The Independentby Hanna Arhirova and Barry Hatton·31 Aug 2026
Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day Monday, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on...
‘Miracle house’ that stood firm as floods wrecked Nepal becomes symbol of survival
The Independentby Shweta Sharma·31 Aug 2026
A turquoise-coloured house in Nepal has become a striking symbol of survival after raging floodwaters, mud, and debris swept through Trishuli, destroying everything in their wake – except that one...
Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano spews ash 3.5km into air after major eruption
The Independentby Maroosha Muzaffar·31 Aug 2026
Mount Sinabung erupted on Monday, sending a dense plume of volcanic ash around 3.5km into the sky and prompting Indonesian authorities to warn residents and tourists to stay away.
‘Like Beyonce’: How ‘Rockstar’ Pope Leo XIV is energising Catholic youth
The Independentby Alex Croft·31 Aug 2026
Vast crowds steamed through Rome last September, to witness the historic canonization of The Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, 15-year-old Carlo Acutis.
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars
The Independentby Yuri Kageyama·31 Aug 2026
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda entered a deal to jointly develop computer parts and software for vehicles set to enter the market in fiscal 2029, both sides said Monday.
Headline Newds: Meet the OnlyFans stars taking on climate change
The Independentby Suha Kidwai·31 Aug 2026
In a bid to bring public attention to the global climate crisis, a group of filmmakers have taken an unusual approach; recruiting OnlyFans stars.
Will there be a thunderstorm today? Bank Holiday forecast after UK doused by rain
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker and Harriette Boucher·31 Aug 2026
The weather is set to brighten up on bank holiday Monday, with sunny and dry interludes forecast for much of the UK.
Schools need to change for good to help children cope with heatwaves – here’s how
The Independentby Albert Toth·31 Aug 2026
A summer of record-breaking heatwaves saw UK schools pushed to their limit this year. As the threat of climate change becomes a reality – with experts warning 2026 may point to a ‘new normal’ –...
School starts soon in Lebanon but thousands still shelter in them during war
The Independentby Abby Sewell·31 Aug 2026
Eleven-year-old Fatima Khashab helps her mother tidy the small area where their family sleeps, in a row of makeshift living quarters in a school gymnasium.
Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show
The Independentby Mari Yamaguchi·31 Aug 2026
Japan plans to use drones, artificial intelligence and new methods of warfare as it adapts its defense strategies to suit changing times, according to details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion)...
US Open 2026 men’s and women’s seeds list and tracker
The Independentby Flo Clifford·31 Aug 2026
The shocks have already started at the US Open as 23-time grand slam champion and fourth seed Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest exit at a major in 20 years, losing in the first round.
Bank of England governor: AI risks forcing global economic downturn
The Independentby David Lynch·31 Aug 2026
The governor of the Bank of England has cautioned governments across the globe that artificial intelligence could trigger a major international financial downturn.
Trump says ‘Canada thinks they’re a state’ as he defends bitter trade war
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·31 Aug 2026
Donald Trump has defended his bitter trade war with Canada by arguing that America’s neighbor to the north is not a state and therefore not eligible for favorable terms.
Pharmacies to offer seven-minute cholesterol test in bid to ‘spot ticking time bombs’
The Independentby Georgia Bates·31 Aug 2026
High-street pharmacies in England are to start free seven-minute cholesterol tests. The move comes as part of a drive to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths.
Survivors of Cypriot ferry disaster describe terror and panic aboard sinking ship
The Independentby Andrew Wilks·31 Aug 2026
Survivors of a ferry disaster off the coast of northern Cyprus that killed eight people described on Monday the moments of terror as they scrambled to escape the sinking vessel.
Trump claims Iran’s key Kharg Island is being ‘blown to smithereens’ in AI video post
The Independentby Phil Stewart and David Lawder·31 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump has claimed Iran’s energy hub of Kharg Island is being “blown to smithereens”, alongside a AI video of an explosion.
Norrie crashes out but Samuel records first grand slam win on mixed day for Brits
The Independentby Andy Sims·31 Aug 2026
Cameron Norrie will have to console himself with a win at a padel tournament after his miserable summer at the grand slams ended in another first-round defeat.
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