Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call amid demand for removal from Ed Sheeran tour
The Independentby Shahana Yasmin·8 Sept 2026
Macklemore said that his call to “Free Palestine” was “in no way a criticism” of Jewish people, after his opening performances for Ed Sheeran in New Jersey led to a petition demanding his removal...
US blows up Ecuadorian ship it linked to Los Choneros drug trafficking
The Independentby Rich Booth·8 Sept 2026
The US has celebrated the sinking of another Ecuadorian boat that it claims was linked to the criminal group Los Choneros.
Billionaire hedge fund founder Chris Rokos leaves UK for Greece amid tax rise fears
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane·8 Sept 2026
The billionaire hedge fund founder Chris Rokos is reportedly moving to Greece amid fears of tax rises in the autumn Budget.
Grandparents and grandkids missing after plane crashes off Bahamas coast, family says
The Independentby Paul Farrell·8 Sept 2026
A search operation is underway after a small plane carrying four family members returning home to Florida went missing off the coast of the Bahamas on Monday, according to reports from the U.S.
Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds
The Independentby Jennifer Peltz·8 Sept 2026
For three days this summer, teachers converged at the Flight 93 National Memorial in remote western Pennsylvania to talk about 9/11.
Lucky loser misses chance to make US Open history in defeat from match point up
The Independentby Flo Clifford·8 Sept 2026
Frenchman Arthur Gea failed to convert a match point which would have seen him make history as the first lucky loser to ever reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.
Seven police officers attacked during far-right anti-migrant protest
The Independentby Mike Taylor·8 Sept 2026
The chairman of the Hampshire Police Federation said seven police officers “were assaulted” during an anti-migrant demonstration in Portsmouth, as concerns grow over more far-right disorder and...
Sir Cliff Richard to cover Beatles and Harry Styles on latest studio album
The Independentby Carla Feric·8 Sept 2026
Sir Cliff Richard is set to release his 48th studio album, featuring a collection of covers paying homage to UK number one hits by artists including The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Harry Styles.
3 crucial mistakes which will kill your planning application
The Independentby Sam Wylie-Harris·8 Sept 2026
Planning on updating your home in the coming months? Embarking on a home renovation, extension, or self-build project is an exciting milestone… but navigating the ins and outs can be overwhelming...
Burnham risks row with Trump and Netanyahu over new crackdown on Israel - latest
The Independentby Athena Stavrou and Holly Evans·8 Sept 2026
Andy Burnham faces a row with both Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyhau over sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Coco Gauff wins to complete star-studded US Open quarter-final line-up
The Independentby Flo Clifford·8 Sept 2026
Coco Gauff kept her bid to become world No 1 on track as she won an all-American clash to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
Millions for spaceport and defence projects in Government’s new space strategy
The Independentby Neil Pooran·8 Sept 2026
The UK Government says its new strategy will invest millions in strengthening the country’s defences against threats from space.
Student trapped under collapsed building rescued after sending SOS video to friend
The Independentby Shweta Sharma·8 Sept 2026
A student shared an SOS video while trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in the Indian capital on Sunday, prompting his rescue.
An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
The Independentby Lindsey Bahr·8 Sept 2026
A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a...
Eiffel Tower shut over allegations of discrimination against women staff
The Independentby Namita Singh·8 Sept 2026
Staff at France’s Eiffel Tower protested against the exclusion of female employees after a Hindu religious delegation visiting the monument over the weekend allegedly requested limited...
Asian shares and US futures are mixed, while oil prices creep higher
The Independentby Elaine Kurtenbach·8 Sept 2026
Asian shares and U.S. futures were mixed Tuesday after markets on Wall Street were closed for the Labor Day holiday.
UK could see temperatures of 24C as heat returns
The Independentby Dan Haygarth and Nicole Wootton-Cane·8 Sept 2026
The UK is expected to return to milder temperatures this week after a weekend of summer-like conditions which saw parts of the country reach the mid-20s on the mercury.
Indonesia reopens airports after volcanic eruption strands 350,000 travellers
The Independentby Stuti Mishra·8 Sept 2026
Indonesia’s main airport reopened after a two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, though fresh eruptions on Tuesday raised the risk of further disruption.
Iran war live: Tehran hikes gasoline prices as Hormuz traffic continues to fall
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar and James C. Reynolds·8 Sept 2026
Iran introduced a higher price for its heaviest gasoline users after Tehran said it will unveil new sanctions for ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of renewed...
EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills
The Independentby Lorne Cook·8 Sept 2026
A quarter of a century after the Al-Qaeda attacks on the United States, jihadist groups still pose a major threat to security in Europe, but a new menace has surfaced that is driven mostly by young...
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