Burning Man co-founder says festival ‘has lost its soul’
The Independentby Tom Murray31 Aug 2026
A co-founder of Burning Man has accused the festival of losing its “anarchist soul” and becoming a playground for the wealthy elite.
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The Independentby Chris Wilson31 Aug 2026
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The Independentby Chris Wilson31 Aug 2026
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Heartbroken mother tells of trying to save daughter in Cyprus boat capsize tragedy
The Independentby Mehmet Emin Caliskan31 Aug 2026
Ayten Bicer felt her 12-year-old daughter slip from her hands and disappear as a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least eight people.
South Korea’s top court rules private ‘room cafes’ off-limits to minors
The Independentby Shahana Yasmin31 Aug 2026
South Korea’s Supreme Court has ordered enclosed “room cafés” in the country to bar minors, finding that the private rooms fitted with televisions, mats, and pillows created a risk of sexual...
Kemi Badenoch replaces top Tory economic team in shadow Cabinet reshuffle
The Independentby David Lynch31 Aug 2026
Kemi Badenoch has replaced another member of her top team, ousting Sir Mel Stride as shadow chancellor and appointing Andrew Griffith in his place.
Italy’s population ‘to shrink by 4 million’ despite Meloni pledge
The Independentby Gavin Jones31 Aug 2026
Italy's population will shrink by almost 4 million by 2050, undermining the sustainability of its economy and welfare system as the proportion of elderly people increases, national statistics...
Manchester City complete signing of £32m winger as spending spree continues
The Independentby Richard Jolly31 Aug 2026
Allan Elias said it was surreal and the proudest moment of his life to join Manchester City after completing his £32m move to the FA Cup winners.
Malaysian state’s cash incentive for teenage marriages sparks backlash
The Independentby Maroosha Muzaffar31 Aug 2026
Rights groups and politicians criticised a proposed cash incentive for newlyweds in Malaysia’s Perak state after officials confirmed that people as young as 15 could qualify.
Israel and Greece sign huge multi-billion-dollar ‘Achilles Shield’ weapons deal
The Independentby Derek Gatopoulos31 Aug 2026
Israel has signed a multi-billion-dollar weapons deal with Greece, marking the largest between the two Mediterranean countries.
Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili: Start time, undercard and how to watch Croke Park fight
The Independentby Alex Pattle31 Aug 2026
Katie Taylor is set to bid farewell to boxing this weekend, as she finally realises her Croke Park dream when she fights Flora Pili.
Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas
The Independentby Victoria Milko and Sibi Arasu31 Aug 2026
Workers shoveled thick mud from a flood-ravaged power station in central Nepal, trying to revive a key node that supplies electricity to more than 20,000 people.
‘Moonies’ church leader sentenced to two years in prison in South Korea
The Independentby Namita Singh31 Aug 2026
The leader of South Korea’s Unification Church has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in providing illegal political funds and luxury gifts to politicians, including former first...
Burnham bounce is over, pollsters warn
The Independentby David Maddox31 Aug 2026
The “Burnham bounce” has ended just weeks after the new prime minister entered Downing Street, leading pollsters have said, as they warned there would be no point in Labour calling an early...
UAE intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East
The Independentby The Associated Press31 Aug 2026
An Iranian drone was intercepted early Monday over United Arab Emirates territorial waters, the Defense Ministry said.
Cats are the only pet linked to more mental health problems in children, study finds
The Independentby Llúcia González Safont,Blanca Sarzo Carles and Marisa Estarlich Estarlich31 Aug 2026
Questions like, “will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?” are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of all households now have one or more pets.
River water levels rise after rain but shipping problems continue
The Independentby Michael Hogan31 Aug 2026
Water levels on Germany’s river Rhine have risen sharply following recent rainfall, the national inland navigation agency said on Monday, though shipping hurdles remain despite vessels carrying...
Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny
The Independentby Chinedu Asadu31 Aug 2026
Niger's junta survived its most severe internal threat since seizing power in a 2023 coup when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend, triggering a 24-hour standoff that ended with...
Suspect in fatal stabbing of British woman ‘detained in psychiatric hospital’
The Independentby Summer Woolley31 Aug 2026
A suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old British woman at a railway station in southern Germany has been detained in a psychiatric hospital, police have said.
Kneecap say ‘f*** Benjamin Netanyahu’ during Reading Festival set
The Independentby Rachael Davis31 Aug 2026
Irish hip-hop group Kneecap delivered another politically charged performance during their headline slot at Reading Festival, shouting "f**** Benjamin Netanyahu" and "Andy Burnham is a w******" to...