We asked AI whether it would lead to human extinction in a decade
The Independentby Jacqui Merrington·13 Sept 2026
When artificial intelligence researcher Jacob Coxon quit tech giant Anthropic earlier this month, he warned that the company and its rivals were “gambling with our lives”.
Six rescued in dramatic seven-hour operation after yacht hits fish farm off Antrim
The Independentby Rich Booth·13 Sept 2026
Six sailors have been rescued by the RNLI after a dramatic seven-hour overnight rescue in gale-force conditions off the coast of Cushendall.
Colombia’s cocaine militias turn to drones as country descends into all-out war
The Independentby Alex Croft·13 Sept 2026
As Colombian troops push through the dense Amazon rainforest in a full-scale war against guerrilla militant groups, technology is reshaping how they fight.
‘This is our home’: German minorities defy far-right AfD’s culture of fear
The Independentby Alex Croft·13 Sept 2026
It was election day in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt and Alaa Yakoub Agha was overjoyed. The 55-year-old Syrian, now a German citizen, had voted for the first time since arriving in the country...
Why are away fans banned at the Rangers v Celtic Old Firm derby this afternoon?
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood·13 Sept 2026
Celtic and Rangers fans have been banned from attending away matches between the Old Firm clubs in the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup this season, which includes this afternoon’s...
Reform hits back at Trump over Ireland reunification row
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·13 Sept 2026
Robert Jenrick has hit back at Donald Trump’s claim that he would “love” to see a united Ireland and said the US President should have “butted out” of British politics.
Rangers and Celtic clash in Scottish League Cup quarter-finals with away fans banned
The Independentby Luke Baker·13 Sept 2026
Rangers host Celtic in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals and the first meeting of the Old Firm this season.
Search underway for about 130 people missing after Indonesian passenger ship overturns
The Independentby Iman Satria and Niniek Karmini·13 Sept 2026
Indonesian rescuers say about 130 passengers and crew are missing after a ferry carrying more than 240 people sank in bad weather in the Java Sea on Sunday.
King to ask industry leaders how AI can be developed for ‘good of humanity’
The Independentby Georgia Bates·13 Sept 2026
The King will meet with leaders of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies and ask them how the technology can be developed for “the good of humanity”, it has been reported.
Brazil is in fashion. But Brazilcore is not for amateurs
The Independentby Eleonore Hughes·13 Sept 2026
Brazil is enjoying a moment. The country is seeing a surge in global popularity, with celebrities and unprecedented numbers of tourists wearing green, yellow and blue arriving across the country.
Reform’s £72m crypto donations could be illegal under new rules, Rayner suggests
The Independentby David Maddox·13 Sept 2026
Angela Rayner has suggested that two mega donations to Reform UK could be ruled illegal under new laws being pushed through parliament which will be “backdated”.
Trump loves golf and wants you to know he is friends with the pros
The Independentby Darlene Superville·13 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump’s love for golf is well known, from competing and watching the sport to designing courses alongside top players.
Sunday’s Racing Tips: Best bets and odds at Doncaster
The Independentby Jonathan Doidge·13 Sept 2026
Sunday Doncaster tips - Canon’s House (Doncaster, 13.25) – 1pt each-way @ 20/1 (Bet365) - Asuka (Doncaster, 13.55) – 1pt each-way @ 6/1 (Ladbrokes) - Military Code (Doncaster, 14.30) – 1pt each-way...
The engineer turning the world’s most invasive plant into bioplastic
The Independentby Emma Henderson·13 Sept 2026
While on a university field trip in 2022, the boat Joseph Nguthiru was traversing Kenya's Lake Naivasha in, suddenly came to a halt.
Inside Britain’s top secret decoy cities that fooled Hitler’s bombers
The Independentby Alex Ross·13 Sept 2026
It would play a part in one of the most cunning and downright dangerous Second World War deceptions on British soil – but the stories of those who built and run them remain largely unknown.
Donald Trump’s childhood home snapped up by mystery buyer for $2 million
The Independentby Rich Booth·13 Sept 2026
The former childhood home of Donald Trump has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation project on the mold-ridden cat den.
Iran latest: One dead after commercial ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The Independentby James C. Reynolds and Namita Singh·13 Sept 2026
A crew member was killed after an Iranian commercial ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz early on Sunday, Iranian media reported.
Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here’s why
The Independentby Eleonore Hughes·13 Sept 2026
Brazil is having a moment. Celebrities and record numbers of tourists donning green, yellow and blue are flooding into the country.
Ladbrokes betting offer: Man Utd to beat Man City 50/1
The Independentby Chris Wilson·13 Sept 2026
Ladbrokes are offering a 50/1 odds betting sign up offer for Manchester United to earn a huge win over rivals Manchester City in Sunday’s derby in the Premier League.
How to get all the benefits of strength training in half the time
The Independentby Harry Bullmore·13 Sept 2026
This newsletter often centres around how to start exercising. Why? Because this is the major health hurdle most people face.
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