Joe Root says it is ‘disrespectful’ to suggest Pakistan have shown lack of fight
The Independentby David Charlesworth·8 Sept 2026
England captain Joe Root hit out at the “disrespectful” notion Pakistan have shown a lack of fight during their turbulent Test tour.
Papyrus suicide prevention charity closes after ‘extremely difficult period’
The Independentby Anna Loren·8 Sept 2026
The youth suicide prevention charity Papyrus has collapsed into administration. It comes after an “extended and extremely difficult period” in which the charity’s board of trustees and senior...
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have become an increasingly disruptive force in the Mideast
The Independentby Fatma Khaled,Ahmed Al-Haj and Joseph Krauss·8 Sept 2026
Yemen's Houthi rebels, who launched a wave of attacks on Saudi oil facilities on Tuesday, have become an increasingly disruptive force in the Middle East in recent years, striking Israel, Saudi...
Cancelled or delayed flights: What are my rights to a refund?
The Independentby Simon Calder·8 Sept 2026
Passengers at major UK airports including Heathrow and Gatwick have been plunged into chaos after a “technical issue” grounded a number of flights.
These bulbs have evolved to avoid being eaten. You can take advantage of that
The Independentby Jessica Damiano·8 Sept 2026
There’s little worse in a gardener’s mind than watching their careful planning and hard work go up in a cloud of teeth, thanks to every four-legged freeloader within chewing distance.
How Andy Burnham can start to repair UK aid with one simple change
The Independentby Tamsyn Barton·8 Sept 2026
Andy Burnham is keen to show he is taking a different path to his predecessor, Keir Starmer. He has signalled that he harks back to the efforts of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown to position the UK as...
Pakistan captain Babar admits squad cull caught him by surprise: ‘It was news to me’
The Independentby Rory Dollard·8 Sept 2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam was not consulted about the decision to tear up his squad ahead of this week’s final Test against England, admitting the drastic cull was “news to me”.
Avant’s 2026 advent calendar is worth over £1,000, but costs just £98
The Independentby Lois Mackenzie·8 Sept 2026
Thinking ahead to Christmas in September might be a big no-no for you, but if you want one of the best beauty advent calendars, you need to plan.
Joe Root reacts to Kevin Pietersen’s appointment to England coaching role
The Independentby David Charlesworth·8 Sept 2026
Joe Root wants Kevin Pietersen to remain as forthright as ever when his former England team-mate joins the white-ball coaching staff.
This is why UK sanctions against Israel’s West Bank settlers are seismic
The Independentby Sam Kiley·8 Sept 2026
The UK’s decision to impose sanctions on Israel’s project to build illegal Jewish colonies on the occupied West Bank is economically meaningless, mostly impossible to implement but symbolically it...
Scott McTominay has successful heart surgery as return timeframe revealed
The Independentby Sam Brookes·8 Sept 2026
Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has successfully undergone corrective surgery following the diagnosis of a minor heart issue.
The Climate 100 List: Stefania Di Bartolomeo and the power of green investing
The Independentby David Callaway·8 Sept 2026
Stefania Di Bartolomeo was an early proponent of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing movement when she started Physis seven years ago, Her mission was to show just what...
Alexis Mac Allister reveals Liverpool contract snub: ‘It made me very, very sad’
The Independentby Richard Jolly·8 Sept 2026
Alexis Mac Allister revealed Liverpool made him sad when they told him they were not in a position to offer him a new deal and said he had options to leave Anfield in the summer.
Dark website owner who encouraged hoax bomb calls loses sentence bid
The Independentby Callum Parke·8 Sept 2026
A man who encouraged a hoax call claiming there were nail bombs and hostages at a Cardiff hotel, leading to “widespread panic and disruption”, has lost a challenge against his jail sentence at the...
The Hindu religious group at the centre of Eiffel Tower discrimination controversy
The Independentby Namita Singh·8 Sept 2026
The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after its staff went on strike alleging that female employees had been asked to step out of sight during a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation over the...
The Oasis film is funny and moving, but there’s a major elephant in the room – review
The Independentby Phil Harrison·8 Sept 2026
“Bonehead means the world to me!” gasps one Argentinian woman. She’s talking about her dog, named after the Oasis guitar-slinger.
Como extend striker’s contract after breast cancer diagnosis
The Independentby Sam Brookes·8 Sept 2026
Italian football club Como has handed forward Roberta Picchi a contract extension as a sign of "continued commitment" following her breast cancer diagnosis.
Ancient Roman fresco and mosaic featuring maritime city unveiled at newly restored Baths of Trajan
The Independentby Nicole Winfield·8 Sept 2026
Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex...
Britain’s third-biggest taxpayer Chris Rokos to relocate to Greece – reports
The Independentby Anna Wise·8 Sept 2026
A hedge fund billionaire and Britain’s third-biggest taxpayer is set to leave the UK for Greece – marking the latest exit among the country’s billionaires, according to reports.
Harry and Meghan surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released letter on non-working royal status
The Independentby Danica Kirka·8 Sept 2026
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released a letter that made clear they remain non-working members of the royal family even though they have returned...
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