Man, 60, becomes second person to die at Burning Man festival
The Independentby Isabel Keane7 Sept 2026
A second Burning Man attendee was found dead at his camp, one day after another man died at the Nevada festival.
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top 68%The Tommy Robinson associate behind anti-migrant protests
The Independentby Alex Ross7 Sept 2026
“Something is about to go down and it’s about to send a f***ing shockwave,” said Danny Tommo, real name Daniel Thomas, in a firm rallying call to dozens of white men assembled in a housing estate...
Why thousands of ‘affordable’ homes are sitting empty during America’s housing crisis
The Independentby Claire Rush7 Sept 2026
Mathew Davis, a resident of an Austin, Texas homeless shelter, dreams of securing an apartment of his own.
First female administrator in the Panama Canal's history takes the helm
The Independentby Alma Solis7 Sept 2026
Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta takes the helm Monday as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal administration, stepping into the role at a challenging time for the vital maritime route.
Crystal Palace boss says ‘players have to be shaken’ after dropping duo
The Independentby Sam Brookes7 Sept 2026
Pierre Sage has warned summer arrivals Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand that they must improve after dropping them for Crystal Palace’s 3-2 Premier League victory at Fulham on Saturday.
‘I proposed to my two male best friends. We’re platonic, but we’re getting married’
The Independentby Ellie Muir7 Sept 2026
On a picturesque hillside in Slovenia, 32-year-old Karam Nwilati is preparing for the ultimate declaration of love. Nervously, he gets down on one knee and opens an engagement ring box.
Scientists make concerning discovery about lung cancer and microplastics
The Independentby Julia Musto7 Sept 2026
Lung cancer patients have been found to have greater amounts of microplastics in their lungs than people without the disease, scientists have discovered.
Andy Gray to make UK commentary return for first time since Sky Sports sacking
The Independentby Flo Clifford7 Sept 2026
Andy Gray is to make his return to UK commentary for the first time since he was sacked by Sky Sports for sexist and derogatory comments when he worked for the broadcaster.
Colin From Accounts serves up an electric, laugh-out-loud final season – review
The Independentby Nick Hilton7 Sept 2026
We only spent 95 minutes with Harry Burns and Sally Albright. A mere 93 minutes with Alvy Singer and Annie Hall. And just 91 minutes with Harold Chasen and Maude Chardin.
Who are the AfD? Far-right party on the brink of power in key state
The Independentby Andy Gregory and James C. Reynolds7 Sept 2026
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won an historic victory in state elections in the east of the country, delivering a fresh blow to Friedrich Merz’s ailing government and paving...
One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
The Independentby Deepti Hajela7 Sept 2026
When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania and...
UK homeowners face fresh blow as mortgage rates jump
The Independentby Vicky Shaw7 Sept 2026
Average fixed mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels in recent weeks or months as lenders adjust to shifting market conditions, according to a financial information site.
Mourinho denies feeling pressure to deliver Champions League glory on Madrid return
The Independentby Sam Brookes7 Sept 2026
Jose Mourinho insists he feels no additional pressure to win the Champions League in his second tenure as Real Madrid manager, speaking prior to Tuesday's opening fixture against Serie A champions...
AfD party's landslide win in eastern Germany tests country's 'firewall' against the far right
The Independentby Kirsten Grieshaber7 Sept 2026
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 13 years since its founding, but it has never been part of any state or federal government.
Goldman Sachs warns oil could surge to $120 a barrel if attacks on Hormuz continue
The Independentby Alex Croft7 Sept 2026
Oil prices could surge as high as $120 per barrel if attacks on Middle East shipping do not stop, Goldman Sachs has warned.
Tale of conquest and symbol of friendship, the Bayeux Tapestry is a hot ticket at the British Museum
The Independentby Jill Lawless7 Sept 2026
After a wait of almost 1,000 years and a journey of hundreds of miles, the Bayeux Tapestry 's big moment is here.
25 years after 9/11, the lives forever shaped by America’s darkest day
The Independentby Maria Tsvetkova7 Sept 2026
When the World Trade Center towers fell on September 11, 2001, Scott Larsen was just four years old. His father, a New York City firefighter who shared his name, lost his life in the disaster.
Kane opens up on Ballon d’Or hopes after eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo goal record
The Independentby Sunny Badwal7 Sept 2026
Following a remarkably prolific campaign, Harry Kane has expressed his delight at being in contention for the Ballon d’Or, describing himself as "extremely proud" of his achievement.
At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies
The Independentby Lindsey Bahr7 Sept 2026
Of all the roles Ellen Burstyn might have been offered in her 90s, that of Marilyn Monroe, who died at 36, seemed fairly unlikely.
Party's over for crypto scammers who went on a spending spree after a $240 million bitcoin theft
The Independentby Michael Kunzelman7 Sept 2026
They pulled off one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history, duping a stranger out of bitcoin worth over $240 million.