Nepal floods disaster offers crucial first test of world climate fund
The Independentby Stuti Mishra·11 Sept 2026
Nepal has become the first country to invoke the emergency procedures of the world’s fund for climate disaster support, testing a mechanism that experts say does not have enough money to respond.
Vladimir Putin arrives in Delhi for Brics summit tested by Ukraine and Iran wars
The Independentby Shweta Sharma·11 Sept 2026
Vladimir Putin arrived in the Indian capital of Delhi on Friday as it geared up to host world leaders for the 11-member Brics summit as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are set to test the...
Sweden, NATO’s newest member, is holding an election. Here’s what is at stake
The Independentby Kostya Manenkov·11 Sept 2026
Voters in Sweden will go to the polls on Sunday in a contest that will decide if the conservative government stays in power, potentially granting a hard-right party its first cabinet seats, or if...
OpenAI open to slowing AI race as fears over losing control mount: report
The Independentby Natalia Bueno Rebolledo·11 Sept 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly told employees the company is open to slowing the development of its artificial intelligence systems amid escalating concerns over the risks posed by...
The killer robots behind Ukraine’s warfare ‘revolution’ hunting the frontline
The Independentby Dan Peleschuk·11 Sept 2026
in a tiny Ukrainian workshop near the frontline ‘Chimera’ is preparing his robot army for battle.
Brock Purdy leads 49ers to rout Rams in NFL’s first Australia game
The Independentby Greg Beacham·11 Sept 2026
Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel caught touchdown passes from Brock Purdy, and the San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 Friday in the first NFL regular-season game in...
UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July
The Independentby Anna Wise·11 Sept 2026
The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July following a boost from the services industry and businesses increasing the use of AI, official figures show.
Iran seeks end to Saudi blockade of Yemen after Tehran-backed rebels take key port
The Independentby Fatma Khaled and Cara Anna·11 Sept 2026
Iran's government on Friday called for an end to Saudi Arabia's blockade of Yemen and the immediate resumption of talks, in its first public statement since Iran-backed Houthi rebels entered a key...
Welcome to the ‘car-killer’ Madring: F1’s ‘craziest circuit’ debuts this weekend
The Independentby Kieran Jackson·11 Sept 2026
“When I heard there were 20 red flags in the F3 test [in August], I was surprised,” began George Russell, as the Mercedes driver gave his verdict on the new ‘Madring’ circuit hosting the Spanish...
Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old film has alarmed Taiwan
The Independentby Rich Booth and Michael Perry·11 Sept 2026
A screening of a film in a small room in a downtown Taipei office building has raised fears in the country’s government.
On Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song, ‘she really did over-deliver’
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor·11 Sept 2026
Dolly Parton’s take on “Bound to Ride”, a tribute to the Stanley Brothers, marks the first song to be released since her death and it will certainly not disappoint her fans.
Heathrow sees passenger numbers fall in peak summer holidays month
The Independentby Holly Williams·11 Sept 2026
Heathrow airport has revealed a fall in passengers during the peak getaway month of August as it flagged “big challenges” across the sector.
Tour bus crash in Swiss Alps leaves multiple people dead
The Independentby Greg Evans·11 Sept 2026
Multiple fatalities and injuries have been reported after a Dutch tour bus overturned in eastern Switzerland, police said.
Fenerbahce coach stuns players by resigning after Champions League draw
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood·11 Sept 2026
Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal stunned his players by announcing his resignation just minutes after the Turkish club’s 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League.
Controversial monk’s presidential pardon overturned by Sri Lanka’s top court
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar·11 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has overturned a presidential pardon granted to a hardline Buddhist monk and asked him to return to prison.
UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July
The Independentby Anna Wise·11 Sept 2026
The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July following a boost from the services industry and businesses increasing the use of AI, official figures show.
Does it pay to be disloyal to your bank?
The Independentby Siobhan McNally·11 Sept 2026
Sticking with the same high-street institution your parents banked with or the one that gave you a student loan to fritter on kebabs could also be potentially costing you money.
Gatwick Airport passenger hailed ‘hero’ after helping easyJet staff with travel chaos
The Independentby Harriette Boucher·11 Sept 2026
As chaos engulfed airports across the UK this week, one “hero” passenger stepped in to help dozens of customers at Gatwick.
Oasis tease 2027 tour announcement date in drone light show
The Independentby Mike Taylor·11 Sept 2026
Oasis have confirmed the date of an upcoming tour announcement by using a drone light show in Manchester.
Friday’s racing tips: Best bets for day two of Doncaster’s St Leger Festival
The Independentby Jonathan Doidge·11 Sept 2026
Friday’s Tips - Final Objective (Doncaster, 14.25) – 1pt each-way @ 13/2 (Unibet) - Caballo De Mar (Doncaster, 15.00) – 2pts win @ 9/4 (William Hill) - Nochebuena (Doncaster, 15.35) – 1pt each-way...
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