Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for them
The Independentby Victoria Milko and Sibi Arasu·18d ago
Sitting on the floor of a makeshift shelter for survivors of Nepal's deadly recent floods, Tenzin Dolma Ghale said she had nothing left but the clothes she was wearing.
CNN’s polling guru calls the 2028 Democratic field a ‘mess’
The Independentby Jasmine Fernández·18d ago
Democratic voters remain deeply divided over a potential nominee for the 2028 presidential race, according to new polling from Bowling Green State University and YouGov.
A nation renamed stands up at the UN: 'Say our name. Naoero.'
The Independentby Ted Anthony·18d ago
His voice forceful and proud, he rose in front of the world's largest gathering of leaders on behalf of his nation and announced that he had something important to say.
Burnham will review Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘terrible’
The Independentby Kate Devlin and Dan Haygarth·19d ago
Andy Burnham is set to review the Chagos Islands deal after it was branded “terrible” and “ridiculous” by Donald Trump.
Burnham says AI safety should be an issue for governments and not left to chance
The Independentby David Hughes·19d ago
Andy Burnham said he wants the UK to lead the world in developing a set of rules to prevent the spread of rogue artificial intelligence (AI), putting him on a collision course with US President...
Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic
The Independentby Rebecca Boone and Gene Johnson·19d ago
Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding in Texas last year, court documents...
They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words
The Independentby Via AP news wire·19d ago
Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year.
Car firm forced to apologise over claim its name contained racial slur
The Independentby Josie Clarke·19d ago
A vehicle import business has issued an apology after the advertising watchdog concluded its company name was likely to result in serious racial offence.
Rise in middle-aged money mules as more account closures linked to people in 40s
The Independentby Vicky Shaw·19d ago
Criminals are still shifting dirty money through money mule accounts despite hundreds of thousands of suspect accounts having been shut down in recent years, the City regulator has said.
Santander announces partnership to support vulnerable customers
The Independentby Vicky Shaw·19d ago
Santander UK has announced a new partnership with Sibstar, a debit card and app aiming to help people manage everyday spending.
MPs warn Budget watchdog ‘should not be blamed’ for tough decisions
The Independentby Rhiannon James·19d ago
Politicians ought not to target the UK’s budget watchdog over tough choices caused by strained public finances, a prominent committee of MPs has warned.
Extraordinary rare blue diamond ring could fetch millions at auction
The Independentby Lucinda Cameron·19d ago
An extraordinarily rare blue diamond ring is expected to fetch as much as £2 million when it goes up for sale next month.
‘Huge’ cuts in malaria funding will hurt UK pandemic planning, leading scientists say
The Independentby Kat Lay·19d ago
An “almost unprecedented” scaling back of funding for malaria science will harm the UK’s preparedness for future pandemics, leading scientists say.
Inside the police operation to tackle the terrifying new wave of spiking
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane·19d ago
It’s nearly midnight on a Monday, but outside one of south London’s best-loved nightclubs, a queue is only just beginning to form.
End cash benefits for young people with anxiety to end Neet crisis, Tony Blair urges
The Independentby Albert Toth·19d ago
Young people with “non-work-limiting” health conditions like anxiety and depression should stop receiving cash benefits, Sir Tony Blair’s research unit has suggested.
Predators using spice-laced vapes and antihistamines to target spiking victims
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane·19d ago
Antihistamines and vapes laced are increasingly being weaponised by predators to spike victims, the Metropolitan Police has warned.
Car firm ad banned for use of racial slur against Japanese
The Independentby Josie Clarke·19d ago
Car import company Jap Car South has apologised after the advertising regulator found that its name was likely to cause serious racial offence.
Firm behind Trump social media accounts sues co-founder over $3m in gambling losses
The Independentby Bruce Golding·19d ago
A company that runs some of President Donald Trump's social media accounts is suing its co-founder for allegedly embezzling at least $5 million — including at least $3 million he's accused of...
Small bites from the UN: Music, a walkout and fighting gang violence
The Independentby Via AP news wire·19d ago
Donald Trump spoke and made the diplomatic rounds. The U.N. secretary-general gave his final opening speech. And on the grounds of the United Nations, Greenland entered a bit of a new era.
Children as young as 13 receiving treatment for ‘ketamine bladder’, new study reveals
The Independentby Storm Newton·19d ago
Children as young as 13 are being referred to a specialist clinic to treat a bladder condition caused by continuous ketamine use, new analysis shows.
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