A pilot explains why airlines have become so strict on luggage weight limits
The Independentby Natasha Heap·6 Sept 2026
You arrive at the airport in plenty of time to check in. You reach the departure gate early. You board, walking down to your seat – and that’s when you discover the overhead lockers are already...
Ex-Air Force chief accuses Hegseth of leading ‘culture of fear’
The Independentby John Bowden·6 Sept 2026
A former secretary of the Air Force who was stripped of his security clearance by the Trump administration last month accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of leading a “culture of fear” at the...
Far-right AfD set for unprecedented election win: 3 scenarios for what happens next
The Independentby Chris Stevenson and James C. Reynolds·6 Sept 2026
The confirmed, full results in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt regional election are likely to be a major political headache for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU)...
George Russell accepts title gap to Kimi Antonelli is difficult to overcome
The Independentby Philip Duncan·6 Sept 2026
George Russell admitted it is going to be “exceptionally challenging” to prevent Kimi Antonelli from beating him to the world championship after his rival produced a stunning fightback drive from...
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' makes it 6 weeks in a row at No. 1 as Hollywood wraps a banner summer
The Independentby Jake Coyle·6 Sept 2026
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” remained the No. 1 movie in theaters over the weekend, becoming just the second film this decade to top the box office for six straight weeks.
White House looks to implement plan that pays parents to stay home
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·6 Sept 2026
The Trump administration is considering a new policy that would provide government childcare subsidies to married couples with a stay-at-home spouse, according to a new report.
Paul Casey beaten in European Masters play-off after emotional prize money pledge
The Independentby Luke Baker·6 Sept 2026
Paul Casey’s attempts to end a five-year title drought were dramatically denied as Thriston Lawrence came out on top in a thrilling play-off to win the Omega European Masters, after the Ryder Cup...
Lewis Hamilton concedes 2026 F1 title after Italian Grand Prix: ‘It’s too late’
The Independentby Kieran Jackson·6 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton believes he can no longer catch Kimi Antonelli in the F1 world championship race after a day of disappointment at the Italian Grand Prix.
Nearly 70 arrested and more than 500 cited in massive LA street takeover bust
The Independentby Isabel Keane·6 Sept 2026
Nearly 70 people were arrested, and more than 500 citations were issued as a result of a massive illegal street takeover in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Sophia Dunkley slams century as England seal series sweep against Ireland
The Independentby Sports Staff·6 Sept 2026
England completed a series clean sweep against Ireland with a dominant victory in the third one-day international at Worcester.
No Balogun, no problem: Everton forget transfer shambles with dramatic Man Utd draw
The Independentby Richard Jolly·6 Sept 2026
Forget, for a minute, the signing Everton did not make and concentrate on ones they did. Their deadline day ended in shambolic fashion but the last buy they made conjured a spectacular, sensational...
Far-right AfD set for historic win in crucial Germany state election, exit polls show
The Independentby Dan Haygarth and Holly Bancroft·6 Sept 2026
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party is set for a historic regional election win in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt – in a blow for German chancellor Friedrich Merz.
US envoys meet Zelensky in Kyiv after Putin talks as frontline battles rage on
The Independentby Suha Kidwai·6 Sept 2026
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for high-stakes negotiations with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, capping a high-wire weekend of shuttle...
Why was George Russell booed at the Italian Grand Prix?
The Independentby Kieran Jackson·6 Sept 2026
George Russell was booed by the Italian fans as home hero Kimi Antonelli claimed an improbable victory at Monza on Sunday.
Why was Riccardo Calafiori’s goal disallowed by VAR during Arsenal vs Chelsea?
The Independentby Luke Baker·6 Sept 2026
Riccardo Calafiori appeared to have equalised early in the first half of a thrilling Premier League London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, only to end up frustrated when VAR intervened to...
John Fetterman calls scathing profile of himself a ‘hit piece’
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·6 Sept 2026
Senator John Fetterman dismissed a scathing profile of his Senate tenure as a “hit piece” driven by “disgruntled staffers.” On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Pennsylvania...
A Sunday night at Lambeau marks Dan Hicks' 35th NBC Sports season milestone
The Independentby Joe Reedy·6 Sept 2026
Dan Hicks thought it was incredible when he reached 30 years at NBC Sports. As he reaches another milestone, he considers it pretty remarkable.
Amazon Prime members just got a huge new perk - here’s how to use it
The Independentby Isabel Keane·6 Sept 2026
Amazon has made Alexa +, its AI assistant, free for all Prime members. Beginning September 1, all U.S.
Kimi Antonelli reels in George Russell to win Italian GP from back row of grid
The Independentby Philip Duncan·6 Sept 2026
Kimi Antonelli dealt a seismic blow to George Russell’s hopes of taking the world championship by passing his Mercedes team-mate with just three laps remaining to win the Italian Grand Prix after...
Trump’s Energy secretary embarrassingly says he no opinion on future of gas prices
The Independentby John Bowden·6 Sept 2026
Donald Trump’s energy chief hesitated to say whether gas prices would go up or down, with the midterms only two months away.
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