UK’s newest prison unsafe and understaffed upon opening, damning inspection finds
The Independentby Holly Bancroft·3 Sept 2026
Britain’s newest prison was understaffed and unsafe when it opened last year and is still struggling with a “chronic shortfall” of prison officers, a damning inspection report has found.
Report finds holes and delays in how Secret Service updates its protection policy
The Independentby Jesse Bedayn·3 Sept 2026
The U.S. Secret Service dealt with several drone-related incidents without adjusting its protection policies or documenting why it didn't, according to a government report released Thursday.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
The Independentby David A. Lieb·3 Sept 2026
A candidate for the Missouri House made an initial court appearance Thursday on a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
Richarlison left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad amid Turkish interest
The Independentby Flo Clifford·3 Sept 2026
Tottenham have omitted Richarlison from their Premier League squad, with the striker reportedly not part of their plans for the season.
Reform given another £4m from crypto billionaire pardoned by Donald Trump
The Independentby Kate Devlin·3 Sept 2026
Nigel Farage’s party has received another £4m from a British crypto billionaire pardoned by Donald Trump.
Dolly Parton’s family reveal why the Queen of Country hid cancer diagnosis
The Independentby Carsen Holaday·3 Sept 2026
Dolly Parton’s niece, Jada Star, is shedding some light on the Queen of Country’s final days before her death at age 80.
Issy Wong stars with five-wicket haul as England ease to series victory
The Independentby Sunny Badwal·3 Sept 2026
Issy Wong claimed a maiden one-day international five-wicket haul as England wrapped up a series victory over Ireland with a game to spare with a comprehensive six-wicket win in Derby.
Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
The Independentby Adithi Ramakrishnan·3 Sept 2026
Ten research teams were honored Thursday at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns.
UK’s largest mobile operator launches upgraded 5G+ service – at a cost
The Independentby Andrew Griffin and Josie Clarke·3 Sept 2026
VodafoneThree has unveiled an upgraded 5G service to counteract Britain's sluggish mobile coverage, but will charge customers a premium to use it.
Bank of England chief economist calls for interest rates to be raised
The Independentby Anna Wise·3 Sept 2026
Interest rates should be increased to curb growing inflation risks triggered by the energy crisis in the Middle East, the Bank of England’s chief economist has warned.
Fashion designer ‘feared for his life’ after £137K watch cut from wrist in robbery
The Independentby Ellie Crabbe,Ted Hennessey and Tristan Kirk·3 Sept 2026
Two men have been found guilty of robbing a fashion designer of his £137,000 Richard Mille watch after it was cut from his wrist outside a Mayfair restaurant.
Pentagon’s guidelines for testosterone testing vanishes after being posted online
The Independentby Ariana Baio·3 Sept 2026
The Pentagon’s clinical guidance outlining required testosterone testing among military members was taken off the Department of Defense’s website Thursday, less than 24 hours after being published.
Ismaila Sarr needs time to ‘digest’ collapse of move to Liverpool
The Independentby Flo Clifford·3 Sept 2026
Ismaila Sarr will need time to “digest” the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage has said.
Man sentenced to 20 years over a 'Texas Killing Fields' case, decades after dozens of bodies found
The Independentby Jamie Stengle·3 Sept 2026
A man convicted over a “ Texas Killing Fields ” death was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday in a rare trial related to the bodies of dozens of women found near Houston beginning in the...
7 best under-eye patches for brighter-looking eyes, tested by a beauty writer
The Independentby Lucy Smith·3 Sept 2026
The best under-eye patches have gone from a niche skincare extra to an essential in many people’s routines.
Feds accuse ICE agent of lying after Trump’s DOJ rejects more serious charges
The Independentby Alex Woodward·3 Sept 2026
Federal prosecutors are set to charge an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who was accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant and then lying about it.
What happened in suspected US strike which hit Iran wedding killing four people?
The Independentby Maira Butt·3 Sept 2026
At least four people were killed in a suspected US attack that hit a wedding in Iran after Tehran and Washington exchanged the heaviest strikes between them since July.
More than 800 barrels of Guinness stolen from UK depot
The Independentby Eleanor Barlow·3 Sept 2026
Police have launched an appeal after thieves stole more than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness from a depot.
Trump’s Rose Garden beef burgers spark outrage amid high prices
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·3 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump hosted an “End of Summer BBQ” in the White House Rose Garden Wednesday where his guests were served gourmet hamburgers - a choice that has provoked an uproar in light of the...
FTSE 100 rallies as investors eye US jobs report
The Independentby Jeremy Cutler·3 Sept 2026
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Thursday as bond yields cooled and data showed that UK services activity grew at its fastest pace in four months in August.
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