Texas police dept disbanded after arresting mom who criticized local drinking water
The Independentby Isabel Keane·16 Sept 2026
A Texas police department that arrested a woman for complaining about contaminated drinking water has been ordered to disband after the state found it “failed to meet minimum standards.” Last...
Kenya has a doping crisis – so why has World Athletics handed over its prized jewel?
The Independentby Lawrence Ostlere·16 Sept 2026
There are currently 148 Kenyan athletes serving doping bans, second in number only to India, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Some of their excuses have been breathtaking.
The new cruise ships you’ll want on your bucket list for 2026 and beyond
The Independentby Marc Shoffman·16 Sept 2026
From luxury river cruises to jumbo vessels, there are plenty of exciting new cruise ships already on the water in 2026 and more are set to make waves in the coming months.
Boy mauled by rabid beaver while swimming in Maryland state park
The Independentby Owen Scott·16 Sept 2026
A teenage boy was mauled by a rabid beaver while swimming on a family trip to a state park in Maryland.
Former Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman announces death of his wife after cancer battle
The Independentby Sam Brookes·16 Sept 2026
Former Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman announced on Wednesday that his wife Bartina has died at the age of 65 following a battle with breast cancer.
What to know about the deaths of 8 women in South Africa that have sparked fear and anger
The Independentby Mogomotsi Magome·16 Sept 2026
The bodies of eight women have been discovered by South African police in the Kempton Park area, east of Johannesburg, in the last two months.
Take control of your online privacy with data removal service Onerep
The Independentby The Independent·16 Sept 2026
A lot of our personal information can be found online. This is an uncomfortable truth that many of us won’t want to dwell on.
‘Unhinged’ Trump threw a ‘tantrum’ in Kennedy Center board meeting: congresswoman
The Independentby Alex Woodward·16 Sept 2026
The congresswoman leading a legal battle against Donald Trump’s attempts to rename the Kennedy Center after himself said the president flew into a “tantrum" and repeatedly insulted her during a...
EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member after Trump clashes
The Independentby James C. Reynolds·16 Sept 2026
The EU has opened the door for Canada to become its first “associate member”, as Ottawa’s relationship with Washington continues to deteriorate.
McLaren announces plans for £500m investment in UK
The Independentby David Lynch·16 Sept 2026
Luxury carmaker McLaren has announced plans to invest £500 million in the UK and to create 1,000 new jobs, a move hailed by the Prime Minister as “doubling down on Britain”.
Dario Vitale appointed Emporio Armani creative director in major brand shake up
The Independentby Greg Evans·16 Sept 2026
In a major restructuring a year after founder Giorgio Armani's death, the Armani fashion group appointed Dario Vitale as creative director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories on...
Conor Benn offered another world title shot just days after Ryan Garcia loss
The Independentby Jim van Wijk·16 Sept 2026
British world champion Denzel Bentley has offered Conor Benn the chance to fight for his WBO middleweight title.
US court dismisses 4chan’s lawsuit against Britain’s media regulator Ofcom
The Independentby Paul Sandle·16 Sept 2026
A legal challenge mounted by US internet forums 4chan and Kiwi Farms against Britain's media watchdog Ofcom has been thrown out by a court in Washington, D.C.
The day I found out when I’m going to die
The Independentby Holly Baxter·16 Sept 2026
The day that I found out when I’m going to die started normally. I filled out my DeathClock health profile (height, weight, allergies, family medical history, daily sugar and alcohol intake, and so...
Fifteen years of UK aid ‘gave 3m healthcare and prevented 2m pregnancies’ in Malawi
The Independentby Nick Ferris·16 Sept 2026
UK aid to Malawi provided essential healthcare to more than three million people and prevented more than two million unintended pregnancies over 15 years, according to a new analysis of government...
Fourth Florida resident dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria linked to oysters
The Independentby Erin Keller·16 Sept 2026
A fourth person has died in Florida this year from an infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly bacterium commonly associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish...
Reform MS who defected to Plaid Cymru says Nigel Farage’s party is ‘falling apart’
The Independentby Athena Stavrou·16 Sept 2026
A member of the Senedd who defected from Reform UK to Plaid Cymru following the resignation of the party’s leader in Wales has said Nigel Farage’s party is “falling apart at the seams”.
Bari Weiss’ overhaul of 60 Minutes sees season premiere hit 25-year ratings low
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·16 Sept 2026
60 Minutes opened its 59th season Sunday with its smallest premiere audience in at least a quarter-century following CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss’ overhaul of the flagship program.
Kim Kardashian wins symbolic one euro damages for Paris jewellery heist
The Independentby Nicolas Vaux-Montagny·16 Sept 2026
Kim Kardashian was awarded symbolic compensation of 1 euro ($1.15) by a Paris court on Tuesday following her 2016 armed robbery in the French capital, matching the precise amount she had requested...
Jade Thirlwall shares rare medical condition after ‘comments about weight’
The Independentby Lauren Morris·16 Sept 2026
Jade Thirlwall has discovered that she has a relatively rare condition that means she’s unable to burp, revealing that it has “caused issues” throughout her life.
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