Healey refuses to rule out tax rises as he warns Britain is paying ‘Truss penalty’
The Independentby Athena Stavrou·7 Sept 2026
John Healey has refused to rule out further tax rises ahead of the Budget as he delivered his first major speech as chancellor.
Trump’s sinking popularity could cost Republicans control of Congress
The Independentby Joseph Ax·7 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump's sagging approval ratings are threatening Republicans' grip on Congress as the midterm campaign enters its final two-month sprint.
Sydney woman becomes first in Australia to be buried in mushroom coffin
The Independentby Stuti Mishra·7 Sept 2026
A Sydney woman has become the first person in Australia to be buried in a coffin grown from mushrooms, in a funeral that organisers say reflects a wider shift towards environmentally friendly ways...
Hamilton warned over Ferrari in-fighting with Leclerc after Italian GP collision
The Independentby Philip Duncan·7 Sept 2026
Ferrari have warned Lewis Hamilton that his on-track friction with Charles Leclerc "is not good for the team".
Google issues emergency update for Chrome after unknown bug detected
The Independentby Anthony Cuthbertson·7 Sept 2026
Google has been forced to issue an emergency update for its Chrome browser after uncovering the most serious type of cyber security flaw.
John Lewis to hire thousands of young workers ahead of busy Christmas
The Independentby Anna Wise·7 Sept 2026
Thousands of young people are set to benefit from the John Lewis Partnership’s annual Christmas recruitment drive, with the retail group creating more than 10,400 temporary positions this...
Search continues for missing teen months after Venezuela earthquakes
The Independentby Anna-Catherine Brigida and Juan Pablo Arraez·7 Sept 2026
With hands full of flyers, Antonella Molina, her nephew Pedro Molina, and a group of friends stepped carefully through the rubble that remains throughout La Guaira after two catastrophic...
Trump boasts about making billions: ‘I’m doing it for the country, not me’
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·7 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump has posted a meme of himself playing the stock market from the Oval Office on Truth Social with the declaration: “I do this for our Country, not myself.” The image, part of a...
The world’s longest cruise has set sail – costing £56k for 371 days
The Independentby Marc Shoffman·7 Sept 2026
The world’s longest cruise has set sail, allowing passengers to spend over a year living at sea. Guests will be sailing for 371 days, visiting 220 ports and 62 countries with Explorations by...
When are World Athletics Ultimate Championships? Schedule, start times, how to watch
The Independentby Alan Smith·7 Sept 2026
The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships are set to take place in Budapest with a 1500m battle between Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr expected to be among the highlights.
Charismatic candidate propels German far-right party to victory after giving it a friendly face
The Independentby Geir Moulson·7 Sept 2026
Ulrich Siegmund, a charismatic 35-year-old who gave the far-right Alternative for Germany a friendly face and combined promises of a better future with a touch of nostalgia, has led the party to...
Police probe fire at Berlin power station amid series of attacks on grid
The Independentby James C. Reynolds·7 Sept 2026
Police are investigating a fire and an apparent break-in at power substations across Germany, further escalating security concerns over a series of sabotage attacks on the power grid.
Richard Hughes joins Saudi Arabian club just days after Liverpool exit
The Independentby Sam Brookes·7 Sept 2026
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal have appointed Richard Hughes as their sporting director, only days after he stepped down from the same position at Liverpool.
Major UK private hospital firm taken over by hedge fund in £1bn deal
The Independentby Anna Wise·7 Sept 2026
Private hospital operator Spire Healthcare has accepted a £1 billion takeover bid from a consortium of investment firms.
Christmas hiring drive aims to help young workers, John Lewis Partnership says
The Independentby Anna Wise·7 Sept 2026
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has said it is offering thousands of jobs to young workers as part of this year’s Christmas hiring drive.
The Audi A2 is back as an all-electric hatch costing £32,200
The Independentby Steve Fowler·7 Sept 2026
The Audi A2 is back. More than two decades after the name disappeared from showrooms, Audi has revived it for a new all-electric hatchback that will cost from £32,200 in the UK and offer as much as...
Uncovering the best of Tokyo’s underground food scene
The Independentby Ellie Seymour·7 Sept 2026
“Keep conversations to a minimum and focus on your meal,” says a typed folded A4 paper sign taped onto the back of a cupboard in front of me.
‘This is only the beginning’ LAPD warns after 700-person street takeover erupts
The Independentby Paul Farrell·7 Sept 2026
Los Angeles authorities are warning that a massive crackdown on an illegal street takeover that resulted in 66 arrests and more than 200 vehicles being impounded is "only the beginning."
Retailers are slashing the price of iPhone 17 Pro as new model launches this week
The Independentby Alice Reynolds·7 Sept 2026
It’s a little secret that when a new iPhone launches, older flagship models drop in price, making it a good time to purchase.
Teri Hatcher to play Miranda Priestly in West End’s Devil Wears Prada musical
The Independentby Sean O'Grady (PA)·7 Sept 2026
Teri Hatcher is set to play the role of Miranda Priestly in the West End stage production of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical.
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