Anthropic official: 10% chance AI could kill all humans in a decade
The Independentby Erin Keller·9 Sept 2026
Current and former employees of Anthropic, an American AI company founded by former OpenAI leaders, say they believe AI could potentially kill all humans within the next 10 years.
Hundreds of police officers line streets for funeral of colleague killed in A66 crash
The Independentby Tom Wilkinson·9 Sept 2026
Hundreds of police officers gathered to line the street for the funeral of a colleague killed in a collision on the A66.
Can true horror really make it on Broadway? A stage version of 'Paranormal Activity' hopes so
The Independentby Mark Kennedy·9 Sept 2026
Movie producer Jason Blum, who has revolutionized the modern horror genre, gets invited, as you might expect, to tons of plays billed as scary.
Biggest supermarket food price rises revealed – with costs set to go up even more
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·9 Sept 2026
Shoppers have been warned that food prices could soar over the next few months due to pressures from global conflict and extreme weather.
Households facing winter energy bills rise as UK gas prices hit four-year high
The Independentby Anna Wise·9 Sept 2026
Experts have warned that households could be facing further pain on energy bills as oil prices surge above 100 dollars a barrel and UK gas prices reach a near four-year high.
Mother who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has jail term increased
The Independentby Jack Hudson·9 Sept 2026
A serial liar who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has had her prison sentence increased by two-and-a-half years after the Court of Appeal ruled her original term was “unduly lenient”.
Carl Froch issues Benn warning on crucial mistake that could cost him against Garcia
The Independentby Alex Pattle·9 Sept 2026
Carl Froch has said he cannot picture Conor Benn beating Ryan Garcia on Saturday, when the Briton challenges for the WBC welterweight title.
The world’s only true ocean liner is getting a major luxury makeover
The Independentby Amelia Neath·9 Sept 2026
British luxury cruise brand Cunard has revealed that its flagship liner Queen Mary 2 will be undergoing a major refurbishment in time for its summer sailings next year.
Apple event – live: Foldable iPhone Duo and 18 Pro to launch at keynote
The Independentby Andrew Griffin and Anthony Cuthbertson·9 Sept 2026
Apple is about to hold what might be its biggest product launch ever. The company will reveal a whole new design for its most popular ever product, the iPhone, that will allow it to fold in half.
An unnamed donor responds to global aid cuts with a record gift for the nonprofit Americares
The Independentby James Pollard·9 Sept 2026
A major American aid group is promising to deliver more medicines in high-need areas around the world after receiving its largest ever donation.
Lululemon ditches plans to open new stores as sales take a hit
The Independentby Erin Keller·9 Sept 2026
Lululemon is pulling back on its expansion plans as the athletic-wear retailer struggles with falling sales.
Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out for the first time since mistrial
The Independentby Isabel Keane·9 Sept 2026
Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial described thinking they had an acquittal — until a single holdout juror declared that he wouldn’t say Clancy was not guilty by reason of insanity.
Michael Carrick offers honest view on Manchester United’s Champions League chances
The Independentby Richard Jolly·9 Sept 2026
Michael Carrick believes anything is possible for Manchester United on their return to the Champions League as he vowed to go as far as possible in Europe.
I won’t fund national security at the expense of social security, Burnham says
The Independentby Athena Stavrou·9 Sept 2026
Andy Burnham has insisted he won’t raise defence spending at the “expense of social security”, in the latest indication that he won’t cut the welfare bill to boost national security.
Cuba’s multiple crises are pushing many islanders to breaking point
The Independentby Danica Coto·9 Sept 2026
Cubans have painted a grim picture of daily life as multiple crises affecting the island nation worsen.
Trump calls CNN’s Kaitlan Collins ‘very dumb and unhappy’ in latest attack
The Independentby Rhian Lubin·9 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump has launched another personal attack on Kaitlan Collins, calling CNN’s chief White House correspondent “very dumb and unhappy.” Trump, who has repeatedly targeted Collins for...
Costa Rican man, 119, pushes for recognition as world’s oldest person
The Independentby Maynor Valenzuela·9 Sept 2026
In the warm town of Sardinal, a 20-minute drive from the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Jose Flores passes his days in a modest wooden home, taking naps, sharing meals cooked by his granddaughter...
Rollout dates across England for new landlord registration service set out
The Independentby Vicky Shaw·9 Sept 2026
A landlord registration service will gradually roll out in regions of England from December, the Government has said.
Hundreds more flights cancelled but minister backs air traffic boss
The Independentby Natalie Wilson·9 Sept 2026
Airports have warned of further disruption on Wednesday after more than 1,000 flights to and from the UK were cancelled due to a “technical issue”.
Rory McIlory believes DP World Tour can benefit from LIV Golf changes
The Independentby Jim van Wijk·9 Sept 2026
Rory McIlroy feels it is inevitable some players will chose to leave LIV Golf after the organisation filed for bankruptcy protection – which could be “a good thing” for the DP World Tour.
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