Space startup makes history with first ever rocket launch from European soil
The Independentby Anthony Cuthbertson7 Sept 2026
A German rocket company has made history after launching a rocket to orbit from European soil for the first time.
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top 24%Iranian women footballers speak out on national anthem protest
The Independentby Rod McGuirk7 Sept 2026
Two members of the Iranian women’s football team who claimed asylum in Australia have confirmed that their refusal to sing the national anthem during the Women’s Asian Cup in March was a protest...
Healey vows to control public spending and help UK economy deliver on potential
The Independentby David Hughes7 Sept 2026
Chancellor John Healey insisted the UK economy was “turning a corner” as he promised to control government spending in next month’s Budget.
A Philippine lawmaker charged with corruption in flood control projects
The Independentby Via AP news wire7 Sept 2026
A Philippine lawmaker and former speaker of the House of Representatives was charged Monday for allegedly pocketing millions of dollars in kickbacks from flood control projects in a widening...
How a town of 13,000 produced a Bundesliga team upsetting the German football giants
The Independentby Richard Jolly7 Sept 2026
It is the equivalent of Haslemere having a Premier League club. Or Beaconsfield, Uttoxeter or Knutsford.
Travel expert shares five cheap European city breaks to visit this shoulder season
The Independentby Camilla Foster7 Sept 2026
As schools reopen and people head back to work, the autumn shoulder season is an ideal time to explore some of Europe’s most beautiful cities at a gentler pace.
Bruno Wang’s Advocacy For LGBTQ+ Wellbeing Begins With Lived Experience
The Independentby The Independent7 Sept 2026
The Independent was not involved in the creation of this sponsored content. Bruno Wang has generally kept his personal life private, while his work through the Pure Land Foundation and Bruno Wang...
Belgium withdraws support for Gianni Infantino after Folarin Balogun controversy
The Independentby Sam Brookes7 Sept 2026
Belgium’s national football governing body has confirmed it will not support Gianni Infantino’s campaign for another term as Fifa president, pointing to serious concerns over transparency...
The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher
The Independentby Stephen Whyno7 Sept 2026
Kelly Rand's teenage twin boys playing hockey in St. Paul, Minnesota, are going through growth spurts that force the family to buy new equipment what seems like all the time.
Oasis ‘unhappy’ over sale of recordings from their Nineties heyday
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor7 Sept 2026
Oasis are reportedly unhappy with the planned auction of dozens of tape recordings of concerts and rehearsals captured by their former sound engineer.
Armed man lunged at Democratic candidate during campaign event, injuring several
The Independentby Owen Scott7 Sept 2026
Multiple attendees at a Democratic campaign event in Ohio were left injured after an armed man lunged at a gubernatorial candidate.
Qantas passengers describe panic as engine appears to emit fire mid-air
The Independentby Amelia Neath7 Sept 2026
Passengers on a Qantas flight described the terrifying moment when their plane’s engine appeared to emit fire mid-air, forcing crew to make an unexpected landing.
What is polycythaemia vera? The incurable cancer the BBC’s Maryam Moshiri has
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker7 Sept 2026
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she is living with blood cancer. Ms Moshiri, who presents The World Today and has reported from the coronation of King Charles, the papal conclave...
Which airlines are still flying in Russian airspace?
The Independentby Natalie Wilson7 Sept 2026
Airlines and passengers that still fly over Russia have been warned that the skies are “completely unsafe” by the president of Ukraine.
Jamaica takes its case for reparations for Britain's role in slavery to King Charles III
The Independentby Danica Kirka7 Sept 2026
Jamaica is taking its campaign for Britain to pay reparations for the ravages of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to King Charles III.
El Nino: How to future-proof your garden with drought-loving plants
The Independentby Hannah Stephenson7 Sept 2026
As experts predict that hotter summers will become the norm, growers may need to trade in some of their water-demanding plants for varieties that better withstand drought.
Musk unleashes Tesla Cybercabs with no steering wheel or pedals onto US streets
The Independentby Bernard Condon7 Sept 2026
Dozens of autonomous Tesla Cybercabs built without steering wheels or brake pedals were dispatched onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday to test whether Americans are ready to overcome...
The new issue threatening to derail Man United’s season
The Independentby Richard Jolly7 Sept 2026
As Michael Carrick knows from first-hand experience, Manchester United are no strangers to early-season defensive mishaps away at Everton.
Experts on what the September heat dome will mean for the UK and Europe
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker7 Sept 2026
An intense September heatwave has been forecast across Europe, as a heat dome is set to send temperatures soaring.
Average UK house price falls annually for first time since 2023 – Lloyds
The Independentby Vicky Shaw7 Sept 2026
The average UK house price fell annually in August, marking the first year-on-year decrease since November 2023, according to an index.