Newborn diagnosed with brain tumour after doctors spot tiny detail on fingernail
The Independentby Ryan McDougall·6 Sept 2026
A newborn baby narrowly survived a brain tumour, which doctors only found while examining a tiny infection under his fingernail.
A&E staff face daily violence and abuse from patients, survey reveals
The Independentby Jane Kirby·6 Sept 2026
Emergency department workers face daily or weekly violence and aggression, with staff being kicked and racially abused, health leaders have warned.
NHS issues urgent appeal for blood donors as fears grow over sickle cell treatment
The Independentby Storm Newton·6 Sept 2026
The NHS is currently able to meet only around half the demand for blood required to treat patients with sickle cell disease, according to health experts.
The UK’s first ‘super-university’ backed to tackle Neets crisis
The Independentby Ellie Ng·6 Sept 2026
Tackling the growing Neets crisis will be easier for the universities of Kent and Greenwich following their merger into the UK’s first "super-university", according to the group’s leadership.
Podcaster Amanda Hirsch apologizes for ‘insensitive’ Lindsay Clancy Polymarket advert
The Independentby Ellie Muir·6 Sept 2026
Podcaster Amanda Hirsch has issued an apology after facing backlash for posting an advert in partnership with the betting platform Polymarket about the Lindsay Clancy verdict.
Delaware cops identify remains found 15 years ago – as woman who died in 1907
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin·6 Sept 2026
Police in Delaware have identified the remains of a woman who died in 1907 after her skull was found 15 years ago.
Laughter therapy offers new hope for millions in UK with common lung condition
The Independentby Storm Newton·6 Sept 2026
Incorporating laughter therapy into treatment plans could help ease respiratory difficulties in patients suffering from a widespread lung condition, new research indicates.
Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries in final on return to European Tour
The Independentby Jonathan Veal·6 Sept 2026
Luke Littler marked his return to the European Tour with a title after winning the Czech Darts Open, beating his great rival Luke Humphries in the final.
Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beaches
The Independentby Cybele Mayes-Osterman·6 Sept 2026
Hurricane Marie, well out in the Pacific, created flooding and dangerous conditions at some southern California beaches over Labor Day weekend, with strong currents and huge waves presenting a...
Emergency services rush to small boat landing in Hampshire
The Independentby Holly Bancroft·6 Sept 2026
Emergency services have rushed to intercept a small boat carrying migrants that was heading towards the Hampshire coast.
Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west
The Independentby Via AP news wire·6 Sept 2026
Officials in Hawaii urged residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rains, flooding and possibly mudslides as Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, prompted the National Hurricane Center to...
Iconic amusement parks across nation close for good as summer ends
The Independentby Isabel Keane·6 Sept 2026
For many Americans, Labor Day weekend signifies the start of a new school year — and sadly, the end of summer fun.
Martin Odegaard’s carbon-copy goal shows why Arsenal will be different this season
The Independentby Lawrence Ostlere·6 Sept 2026
Hang on. We’d seen that goal before, hadn’t we? We’d seen Martin Odegaard just there, lurking undetected in a pocket of space between defence and midfield.
Vivek Ramaswamy ripped for wearing ‘knockoff’ Ohio State jersey to home opener
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·6 Sept 2026
Ohio governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was mocked online after attending Ohio State’s home opener in what commenters described as a “knockoff” jersey.
Trump can’t stop changing the name of things and now has US state as his target
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin·6 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump has already changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario, and now he’s targeting a US state for a rebrand.
Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ plea sparks calls for his removal from Ed Sheeran tour
The Independentby Ellie Muir·6 Sept 2026
American rapper Macklemore is facing backlash over his “Free Palestine” pleas made onstage during Ed Sheeran’s two nights in New Jersey.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable cancer
The Independentby Holly Bancroft·6 Sept 2026
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed that she has been undergoing treatment for an incurable blood cancer for the past two years.
Chelsea ruled out of Premier League title race by pundits after defeat to Arsenal
The Independentby Chris Wilson·6 Sept 2026
Sky Sports pundits Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Carragher have ruled Chelsea out of the Premier League title race after emphasising the “massive gulf” between the teams following the Blues’ 2-1...
FBI probes theft of millions of Americans’ and Canadians’ stolen driver’s licenses
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin·6 Sept 2026
The FBI has launched an investigation into the theft of millions of stolen Americans' and Canadians’ driver’s licenses.
The Arsenal machine found a new gear against Chelsea – that spells trouble for rivals
The Independentby Miguel Delaney·6 Sept 2026
If this blistering match is to develop into the title race, Arsenal look much further ahead than their new three-point lead over Chelsea.
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