NHS waiting list reaches 6.21 million patients after ‘busiest summer in history’
The Independentby Ella Pickover and Ian Jones·10 Sept 2026
The NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England rose to its highest level in nine months as the health service faced the “busiest summer in its history”.
US military tests first ever orbital ‘dogfighting’ in space
The Independentby Anthony Cuthbertson·10 Sept 2026
The US military has conducted its first ever orbital exercise for spacecraft in order to test their “dogfighting” capabilities.
Declan Rice hands Arsenal boost after ending fitness frustration at World Cup
The Independentby Miguel Delaney·10 Sept 2026
Declan Rice has dismissed concerns over his workload at Arsenal after banishing “frustration” during the World Cup last summer.
Dominik Szoboszlai hails ‘family’ connection inspiring Liverpool midfield partnership
The Independentby Richard Jolly·10 Sept 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai has said he loves to play with Alexis Mac Allister and believes they have an instinctive understanding that means they don’t have to talk to know what each other is doing.
Liverpool have stumbled across a solution to one of Andoni Iraola’s big problems
The Independentby Richard Jolly·10 Sept 2026
As Liverpool adjust to life without Mohamed Salah, they looked to a summer signing on the right flank to provide flair and goals. And so one did.
RNLI volunteer abused online after Portsmouth migrant incident hits back
The Independentby Alex Ross·10 Sept 2026
A RNLI volunteer who was wrongly accused of helping small boat migrants come to the shore in Portsmouth has issued a message for those attacking him online: “I’m not a traitor”.
Household Cavalry soldier plotted to rape 10-month-old baby
The Independentby Tristan Kirk·10 Sept 2026
A Household Cavalry soldier who plotted to rape a seven-year-old girl and a 10-month-old baby has been jailed for 12 years.
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has changed his stance on autographs
The Independentby Rachel McGrath·10 Sept 2026
Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker has told fans he will no longer be signing autographs, while saying: “Please don’t be offended.” The 40-year-old musician explained his decision in a series of...
5 new podcasts to listen to this week
The Independentby PA Reporters·10 Sept 2026
From true crime to comedy, health and wellbeing – there are lots of options this week for listeners. 1.
Travel scams are getting harder to spot. Here's how to stay safe
The Independentby Adriana Morga·10 Sept 2026
Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation. But travel scams have become more sophisticated, and scammers using new artificial intelligence tools...
How will Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ work and – is it legal?
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·10 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump has pledged to send out a $5,000 check to every American citizen if his Republican Party keeps hold of their majority across Congress in November’s midterms, a gesture...
Nathan Jones accuses official of looking at him ‘like I’d volleyed his cat’
The Independentby Sam Brookes·10 Sept 2026
Charlton manager Nathan Jones accused an assistant referee of looking at him "like I’d volleyed his cat" as he delivered a second scathing critique of officials in a matter of days.
Pregnant Amazon workers forced to stand and denied hospital breaks, lawsuit claims
The Independentby Claire Savage·10 Sept 2026
Amazon is facing a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit brought by four former warehouse employees who allege the retail giant systematically discriminates against pregnant staff members.
Welcome to the £1,000 driving licence
The Independentby Helen Coffey·10 Sept 2026
Learning to drive was once seen as an essential rite of passage. It symbolised more than the sum of its parts: the crossing of one of the first invisible barriers into adulthood.
Quirky American musical Kimberly Akimbo mines comedy from a bleak premise – review
The Independentby Louis Chilton·10 Sept 2026
Kimberly Levaco is not like other girls. This much is obvious from the first time we glimpse the hero of Kimberly Akimbo, lacing up her skates at a small-town New Jersey ice rink.
Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a crucial shipping route
The Independentby Cara Anna and Fatma Khaled·10 Sept 2026
Yemen is moving closer to a return to civil war. The escalating events in the Arab world's poorest country are closely linked to the war in Iran and global efforts to ship oil out of the Gulf...
California officials allow plans for the country's biggest kelp farm to move forward
The Independentby Amy Taxin·10 Sept 2026
California has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too. State coastal officials voted Wednesday to allow a plan to build the United States' largest kelp farm 6 miles (10...
Giggs reveals why Manchester United ignored Kylian Mbappe transfer recommendation
The Independentby Sports Staff·10 Sept 2026
Ryan Giggs has revealed that Manchester United declined the chance to pursue Kylian Mbappe in 2015 having been left unimpressed after a scouting tip.
Luke Humphries says speaking out on mental health struggles saved his darts career
The Independentby Jonathan Veal·10 Sept 2026
World number two Luke Humphries has insisted his remarkable rise in darts would never have been possible without speaking openly about his mental health struggles.
Airline passengers could face more delays as Gatwick strikes planned next week
The Independentby Amelia Neath·10 Sept 2026
Flight passengers at Gatwick airport could face further disruption next week as more than 220 assisted travel workers plan to strike over pay.
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