Mike Dean clarifies comments after secret mini-game admission sparks backlash
The Independentby Flo Clifford·4 Sept 2026
Former referee Mike Dean has clarified his comments after an admission that he used to play secret mini-games to amuse himself during matches sparked widespread condemnation.
Inside the real-life Barbie dream house that’s up for sale for £725k
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·4 Sept 2026
A five-bedroom house on a quiet street in Berkshire is up for sale, with the buyer having the chance to live out their bubblegum-pink fantasy.
Trump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights survey
The Independentby Sharon Lurye and Annie Ma·4 Sept 2026
The Trump administration this week quietly released an update to a major survey on civil rights in schools that was scrubbed of all data related to nonbinary students or bullying based on gender...
AI pioneer joins startup that wants you to snort nanoparticles
The Independentby Anthony Cuthbertson·4 Sept 2026
Artificial intelligence pioneer Ray Kurzweil has joined a neurotechnology startup that is aiming to connect people’s brains to computers using inhaled nanoparticles.
Cambridge University launches probe into James Orr after Reform donations sting
The Independentby Kate Devlin and Harriette Boucher·4 Sept 2026
The University of Cambridge has said it has launched a probe after associate professor James Orr was alleged to have breached political donation rules after an undercover investigation into Reform...
Reform councillor quits party as row erupts over alleged missing funds
The Independentby Harriette Boucher·4 Sept 2026
A row has erupted at Reform-led North East Lincolnshire Council over allegations of misconduct and missing Christmas party funds.
Lindsay Clancy judge ready to declare mistrial but sets 1-hour deadline
The Independentby Brittney Donovan·4 Sept 2026
The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial says he’s ready to declare a mistrial but gave her defense attorney a last-minute “Hail Mary” before doing so.
Melania set to skip Trump’s midterm convention in latest high-profile snub
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·4 Sept 2026
Melania Trump will not attend President Donald Trump’s midterms convention in Dallas next week, a major snub as her husband attempts to drum up momentum ahead of November’s elections.
Tesla Cybercabs face safety probe as regulators query driverless taxi
The Independentby Bernard Condon·4 Sept 2026
Federal regulators have opened an investigation into whether Tesla's new driverless taxis adhere to safety standards, just one day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles.
Oil-heated homes can now get £9,000 towards a heat pump
The Independentby Jeff Meyer·4 Sept 2026
If you live off the gas grid and heat your home with oil, switching to a heat pump has become considerably cheaper.
Labour demand Reform’s Tice investigated over alleged undeclared donation
The Independentby Kate Devlin and David Maddox·4 Sept 2026
Labour has called on Parliament's sleaze watchdog to investigate Reform UK’s Richard Tice over allegations of another unregistered donation to the party.
New Pakistan coach hopeful of improved performance after week of ‘chaos’
The Independentby Jim van Wijk·4 Sept 2026
Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson hopes his reshaped squad will be able to come through the recent “little bit of chaos” and deliver a much-improved performance in the third Test against...
George Russell starts well as he aims to close gap on Kimi Antonelli at Monza
The Independentby Philip Duncan·4 Sept 2026
George Russell landed a timely world championship boost by finishing fastest in practice for the Italian Grand Prix.
Emi Martinez makes unique gesture to Chelsea fans after changing squad number
The Independentby Jack Rathborn·4 Sept 2026
Emiliano Martinez has switched shirt numbers at Chelsea after the No 1 jersey became available following Robert Sanchez’s departure.
Georgia inmate escapes at sheriff’s car wash after fleeing in vehicle with woman
The Independentby Erin Keller·4 Sept 2026
A Georgia inmate is back in police custody after escaping from a sheriff’s office car wash Thursday morning in a sedan driven by a woman.
8 best men’s waterproof jackets, tested on wet commutes and coastal walks
The Independentby Richard Jones·4 Sept 2026
More than a mainstay of ramblers, the best waterproof jackets for men blend performance tech with considered design, with many being stylish enough for the morning commute and beyond.
Gen Z has embraced ‘loud budgeting’ — here’s how you can too
The Independentby J.R. Duren·4 Sept 2026
There was a time when talking about finances with friends was taboo. But that’s changing with the advent of “loud budgeting” - a Gen Z movement that normalizes saying out loud, "I can't afford...
Edgar Davids art thief misses court after being ‘knocked out by luggage’
The Independentby Tristan Kirk·4 Sept 2026
A fraudster who pawned an £188,000 modern art collection belonging to former Premier League player Edgar Davids failed to appear in court for sentencing after alleging she was struck with a bag...
ICE officer lied about shovel and broom attack before Minnesota shooting, Justice Department alleges
The Independentby Valerie Gonzalez and Alanna Durkin Richer·4 Sept 2026
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer falsely told investigators he was being attacked with a broom and shovel before he shot and wounded a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota...
Flavio Briatore takes aim at McLaren and ‘nasty’ judge after Pierre Gasly ruling
The Independentby Philip Duncan·4 Sept 2026
Flavio Briatore has accused a “nasty” FIA judge of having a “working relationship” with McLaren in an extraordinary outburst against the British team on the eve of Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix.
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