Grandfather escapes trial after 16 ‘feral’ children rescued from house of horrors
The Independentby Paul Farrell·10 Sept 2026
An Ohio grandfather accused of keeping 16 of his grandchildren trapped in a filth-ridden 'house of horrors' has been declared mentally unfit to face trial over the horrific neglect.
Britons braced for wet and windy start to weekend before sun returns
The Independentby Suha Kidwai·10 Sept 2026
The UK is bracing for a wet and windy start to the weekend before conditions settle into sunnier spells for most on Sunday.
Man pictured fleeing Twin Towers on 9/11 with briefcase recalls horror of attack
The Independentby Alex Croft·10 Sept 2026
A man captured in an iconic photograph walking away from the Twin Towers with a black briefcase on 9/11 has spoken of how missing an elevator and taking the stairs saved his life.
Supermarket giant to open first store in the Falklands amid UK dispute with Argentina
The Independentby Josie Clarke·10 Sept 2026
Supermarket chain Iceland has announced plans to launch a store in the Falkland Islands, marking what it claims will be a first for a UK high street brand in the territory.
China says it hopes to agree with US on tariff reductions 'at an early date'
The Independentby Via AP news wire·10 Sept 2026
China and the U.S. hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon, a Chinese government spokesperson said Thursday, fueling expectations that an announcement could come when the leaders...
Japan sends military helicopters to Indonesia to fight Borneo wildfires
The Independentby Edna Tarigan and Andi Jatmiko·10 Sept 2026
Japan has deployed a military transport ship, 300 personnel, and three helicopters to Indonesia to help battle forest fires on Borneo that have sent toxic haze across borders and raised health...
Princess Diana’s iconic ‘revenge dress’ is going on a world tour before its sold
The Independentby Carla Feric·10 Sept 2026
The famous “revenge dress” that wowed the nation when worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is going up for auction.
Scientists surprised to find Asian elephants can resist impulses, plan and act
The Independentby Vishwam Sankaran·10 Sept 2026
Asian elephants can inhibit their impulses to tackle problems more effectively, researchers say, putting them in a select group of animals with such ability.
Crowds flock to see Bayeux Tapestry on show at British Museum for first time
The Independentby Holly Evans·10 Sept 2026
Crowds of people are queuing up to see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, which is being displayed at the British Museum for the first time.
Apple just launched the iPhone 18 Pro – but the iPhone 17 Pro is now £100 off
The Independentby Alice Reynolds·10 Sept 2026
It’s no secret that when a new iPhone launches, older models tend to drop in price, making it a good time to pick up an upgrade.
South Korean gaming tycoon ordered to pay record £1.4bn divorce settlement
The Independentby Maroosha Muzaffar·10 Sept 2026
South Korean tycoon Kwon Hyuk Bin has been ordered to pay his ex-wife 2.55tn won (£1.40bn) in the largest divorce settlement in the country’s history.
What other clubs could have won trophies if Chelsea were stripped of titles?
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood·10 Sept 2026
Mauricio Pochettino has claimed Tottenham should have been awarded the 2017 Premier League title after rivals Chelsea admitted to breaching financial rules.
At this hotel in Tokyo guests are gifted a dog bed stitched with their pooch’s face
The Independentby Helen Coffey·10 Sept 2026
Five-star facilities and opulent, contemporary design sit alongside unbeatable wrap-around vantages of the city in this sky-high waterside property Location Fairmont’s first outing in Japan has “go...
Ryanair boss compares other airlines to rapists in bizarre rant
The Independentby Cillian Sherlock·10 Sept 2026
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has said it is “absolutely” appropriate to compare other airlines to “rapists”.
‘Bigger than any team’: Legendary hockey broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at 70
The Independentby Stephen Whyno·10 Sept 2026
Former professional hockey player and coach Barry Melrose, who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before establishing a long career as a television analyst, has died at the age...
Ralph Lauren opens New York Fashion Week with a fresh take on romance
The Independentby Prudence Wade·10 Sept 2026
Designer Ralph Lauren put romance in the spotlight at New York Fashion Week, closing the show by taking a bow with his wife of more than 60 years, Ricky Lauren.
The healthiest meal deals from Tesco and Sainsbury’s according to a nutritionist
The Independentby Harry Bullmore and Alice Reynolds·10 Sept 2026
Convenient, quick, and tasty, the meal deal is a lunch choice for many. In fact, more than 7 million of the main/snack/drink combo are sold every day in the UK.
Wife learned of husband’s death online after unread texts in Amazon jet crash
The Independentby Rio Yamat,Anna Wilder and Jeffrey Collins·10 Sept 2026
The five plane cleaners who died when an Amazon cargo aircraft collided with their vehicle at Miami airport were completing an eight-hour shift, lawyers for one victim said Wednesday.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva refused neutral status again
The Independentby James Ellingworth·10 Sept 2026
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been denied permission to compete internationally once more, following a second review after her neutral status was revoked.
South Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong Un has a son but daughter's status as heir appears solid
The Independentby Hyung-Jin Kim·10 Sept 2026
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says it is trying to determine if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has a son, while the spy agency maintains Kim's teenage daughter is his likely heir.
Your filters hide everything on this page. Adjust them in preferences.