Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes
The Independentby Iman Satria·14 Sept 2026
Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for dozens of people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea previous day.
Losing a friend to suicide inspired me to skateboard the longest coastal route’
The Independentby Emma Henderson·14 Sept 2026
Having battled Force 5 winds and dramatic storms, ascended vast hills on a skateboard, and camped out solo, Becky Gilmour is no stranger to extreme adventures.
'60 Minutes' opens 59th season on CBS with no direct mention of show's off-season turmoil
The Independentby Via AP news wire·14 Sept 2026
The venerable newsmagazine “60 Minutes” opened its 59th season on CBS-TV on Sunday night with no direct mention of the turmoil and departures that have unfolded behind the scenes in recent months.
North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'
The Independentby Hyung-Jin Kim·14 Sept 2026
North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “huge destructive power.” The official Korean Central News Agency...
Electric mobility brings Africa’s energy transition into the wild
The Independentby Allan Olingo·14 Sept 2026
Joshua Kijape eases his motorcycle through the tall grass, listening for movement in the bush. There is no engine rumble, no exhaust and little warning for anything ahead.
Japan’s biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia
The Independentby Victoria Milko·14 Sept 2026
A surge in Indonesia’s wood pellet and chip production is driving a new wave of deforestation, threatening the vast archipelago’s remaining tropical forests, vital biodiversity hot spots and the...
12 state parks that are just as beautiful as U.S. national parks — and they’re free
The Independentby Ted Thornhill·14 Sept 2026
Discover the unsung heroes of America’s outdoor landscape: its state parks. They’re home to some of the USA’s most beautiful terrain, many are free to enter, and they’re generally far less crowded...
10 natural spectacles in the US that you must see at least once
The Independentby Ted Thornhill·14 Sept 2026
With so many natural spectacles packed into the U.S., planning sightseeing trips can be a conundrum — the choice is bewildering.
Iran's nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference, official says
The Independentby Stephanie Liechtenstein·13 Sept 2026
The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization is not expected to attend the annual gathering of the U.N.
The ‘silent pay rise’ workers could risk overlooking when considering a new job
The Independentby Vicky Shaw·13 Sept 2026
Less than a third of working adults feel that how much a firm pays into their pension would be one of three most important benefits they would weigh up when considering whether to accept a job...
Job hunters ignoring ‘silent pay rise’ of generous employer pensions
The Independentby Vicky Shaw·13 Sept 2026
Fewer than one in three working adults view employer pension contributions as a top priority when deciding on a new job offer, according to research from Which?.
Prince William’s urgent optimism is critical on climate change
The Independentby The Independent·13 Sept 2026
As a global public figure and one who can use his “soft power” to influence world leaders, Prince William is right to stress how the extreme weather events in the summer cannot be allowed to...
Zoopla explains why it expects rental price growth to accelerate by end of 2026
The Independentby Vicky Shaw·13 Sept 2026
Higher mortgage rates are putting pressure on the rental sector, with UK rental prices expected to be increasing by 4% to 5% annually by the end of the year, according to a property website.
Prince William: We can turn the tide on the climate crisis by 2030
The Independentby Prince William·13 Sept 2026
This summer’s wildfires have been devastating. The damage they have caused has been, frankly, alarming.
Hundreds of hospitality businesses call on Burnham to lower VAT
The Independentby Sam Hall·13 Sept 2026
More than 800 hospitality businesses have written to the Prime Minister urging him to set out how he will introduce a lower rate of VAT.
Buckingham Palace restoration unearths hidden treasures from royal history
The Independentby Laura Elston·13 Sept 2026
A ticket to a card game night organised by the Royal Household’s social club nearly eight decades ago is among a collection of forgotten objects uncovered during ongoing restoration work at...
UK and US sign fusion and AI deal for clean energy breakthrough
The Independentby Rebecca Speare-Cole·13 Sept 2026
Britain and the United States are preparing to enter into two formal agreements designed to deepen bilateral co-operation on artificial intelligence and fusion power, in an effort to accelerate a...
Prince William warns ‘inch-by-inch’ action to stop climate change is not enough
The Independentby Simon Walters·13 Sept 2026
Prince William has issued a dramatic plea for action to tackle climate change to be sped up before it is too late.
Property portal giant says it expects rent prices to accelerate by end of 2026
The Independentby Vicky Shaw·13 Sept 2026
Rising mortgage rates are intensifying pressure on the UK rental market, with annual price growth projected to reach 4% to 5% by the end of the year.
Dentists and GPs offered training to spot early MND signs in UK first
The Independentby Neil Pooran·13 Sept 2026
Healthcare professionals, including dentists and GPs, are being offered targeted training to spot potential early signs of motor neurone disease (MND) under a brand new initiative.
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