Egypt's wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa
The Independentby Allan Olingo·16 Sept 2026
Egypt is betting that building wind turbines at home can help it build a renewable-energy industry, positioning it as a template for Africa’s push for renewable-energy industrialization.
Hague court to deliver verdict in war crimes trial of Kosovo’s former President Thaci
The Independentby Mike Corder·16 Sept 2026
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci will learn his fate Wednesday when international judges at a court in The Hague deliver verdicts in his war crimes trial.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected in court in The Hague
The Independentby Molly Quell·16 Sept 2026
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is due to make his first public appearance in more than a year on Wednesday, after the presiding judge in his case at the International Criminal Court in...
US defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall as Iran war costs hit $33bn
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·16 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump’s “Operation Epic Fury” assault on Iran cost $33.4 billion in its first four months and has resulted in a munitions shortfall, according to a report by the Department of...
Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war
The Independentby Joseph Krauss·16 Sept 2026
At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemen's Houthi rebels — only to see them...
Boozier champagne, bitter lettuce and eight other ways heatwaves are changing food
The Independentby Hannah Twiggs·16 Sept 2026
France spent much of the summer learning that there are limits to what even French food law can withstand.
Slow Horses season 6 – Very predictable but with a dashing Bond hopeful at its heart
The Independentby Nick Hilton·16 Sept 2026
Perhaps you have started eyeing your thermostat, thinking about inching the heating up. Possibly you’ve seen the green of tree leaves becoming tinged with brown.
Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of Fed's interest rate decision
The Independentby Chan Ho-Him·16 Sept 2026
Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, with high expectations of a rate hike. U.S.
Potential root cause of Alzheimer’s may have just been discovered
The Independentby Vishwam Sankaran·16 Sept 2026
A small shift in a brain molecule may explain how Alzheimer’s disease turns from an abnormal nerve connection to a condition affecting memories, a new study suggests.
Bradley Cooper’s wild story about Matthew Rhys saving his life resurfaces after Emmys
The Independentby Kevin E G Perry·16 Sept 2026
Bradley Cooper once recalled how history-making Emmy winner Matthew Rhys saved his life on the set of the 2015 movie Burnt.
Ukraine war live: Zelensky celebrates ‘hit’ against Moscow with new anti-drone weapon
The Independentby Arpan Rai·16 Sept 2026
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had recorded some success as it tests a new weapon to intercept Russian drones.
Three dead after news helicopter covering bus accident crashes in Los Angeles
The Independentby Shweta Sharma·16 Sept 2026
At least three people died after a news helicopter crashed into a parking lot in Los Angeles, according to officials and local media reports.
AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder
The Independentby Kaitlyn Huamani and Kelvin Chan·16 Sept 2026
The leading AI industry voices rarely agree — so when they do, it’s no wonder it captures attention.
Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people
The Independentby Sarah Raza and Savannah Peters·16 Sept 2026
Peter Martin went missing two years ago from the Fond Du Lac reservation in Minnesota. His family hasn't stopped looking, but they say the U.S.
Texas plans to execute a man convicted in the killings of 3 people; Georgia execution put on hold
The Independentby Jamie Stengle and Kate Brumback·16 Sept 2026
A man convicted in the shooting deaths of three people is set to be executed Wednesday in Texas. Meanwhile, another execution that was scheduled for the same time in Georgia has been halted by a...
A childhood rite moves indoors as kindergartners learn to ride bikes in school gyms
The Independentby Cheyanne Mumphrey·16 Sept 2026
For generations, kids have learned how to ride a bike — a quintessential childhood milestone — in driveways, on sidewalks and in neighborhood streets.
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
The Independentby Mae Anderson·16 Sept 2026
A trade war between the United States and Canada is making it more difficult and expensive for small businesses in the economically entwined countries to operate, according to business owners...
Iran war live: Saudi Arabia says it shot down drone near Mecca
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar·16 Sept 2026
Saudi Arabia's air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on...
South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up joint liaison office
The Independentby Kim Tong-Hyung·16 Sept 2026
A South Korean court has ruled that North Korea should pay the South 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) for blowing up a joint liaison office between the countries in 2020 as their relations...
Judge halts Georgia execution to allow hearing for condemned man under new survivor justice law
The Independentby Kate Brumback·16 Sept 2026
A Georgia judge has put on hold an execution scheduled for Wednesday, saying the condemned prisoner is entitled to a hearing on whether his sentence should be reduced under a new state law that...
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