Is it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after deadly typhoon
The Independentby Natalie Wilson23d ago
Travellers headed to Japan may have heightened safety concerns after a deadly typhoon swept the country’s Pacific coast on Monday.
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top 54%A Beatles tribute act is coming to an Oceania cruise ship next summer
The Independentby Marc Shoffman23d ago
Guests can sail back to the 1960s and relive the hits of the Fab Four on a new Beatles-themed cruise.
ICE quietly wipes thousands of detainees from public tracking system, advocates say
The Independentby Ryan J. Foley23d ago
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding thousands of detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, an unannounced move that has made it...
Henry Pollock signs multi-year Northampton Saints contract extension
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood23d ago
Henry Pollock has signed a multi-year contract extension with Northampton Saints to continue his stay with the Prem champions and end the speculation over his future.
Isack Hadjar to make F1 return at Azerbaijan GP after injury layoff
The Independentby James Ellingworth23d ago
Red Bull have confirmed that Isack Hadjar is set to return to make his long-awaited return at this week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, following a "successful recovery" from a wrist injury that sidelined...
Sleeping with your pet could have negative impacts on your health, experts say
The Independentby Brian N. Chin23d ago
Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team’s 2024 research paper in Scientific Reports.
New electric VW ID. Polo wins its first award as EVs dominate German Car of the Year
The Independentby Steve Fowler23d ago
Volkswagen’s ID. Polo has won the budget category in the German Car of the Year awards, the first award for the hugely important new small electric supermini.
Electric cars beat petrol models as the miles pile up, MOT study finds
The Independentby Steve Fowler23d ago
Electric cars with plenty of miles on the clock are less likely to fail their MOT than equivalent petrol models, according to a study of 47.4 million MOT tests.
Water firm fined over pollution that killed dozens of fish and eels
The Independentby Anahita Hossein-Pour23d ago
Southern Water has been handed a fresh £2.4 million fine over environmental damage in Kent, arriving just months after a £7 million penalty for illegal sewage dumping off the county’s coast.
SpaceX prepares Starship for first ever orbital launch
The Independentby Anthony Cuthbertson23d ago
SpaceX is preparing for the first orbital flight test of its Starship megarocket. The critical mission, which is scheduled to launch next Monday, could determine whether Nasa stays on track to...
El Niño on course to shatter all-time record as ocean logs 100 days of extreme heat
The Independentby Stuti Mishra23d ago
This year’s El Niño is already breaking records months before reaching peak intensity, with the world’s oceans recording 100 consecutive days of unprecedented heat.
What a bad credit score really means – and how to improve your rating
The Independentby Lisa Salmon23d ago
A poor credit score can seriously impact an person’s financial stability and overall life. It signifies a history of problematic borrowing and can lead lenders to either deny new loans, impose...
MAGA Freedom Fest with Kid Rock cancelled after only handful of VIP tickets sold
The Independentby Owen Scott23d ago
The annual Patriots Day Freedom Fest, an event that boasted Kid Rock on its lineup, has been cancelled after just a handful of VIP tickets sold.
England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket amid injury woes
The Independentby Will Castle23d ago
England fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket with immediate effect. The 36-year-old, who is one of the fastest bowlers of his generation, steps away after years of having...
Bishop steps down amid sex assault investigation and suspension
The Independentby Mike Taylor23d ago
The Bishop of Lincoln has resigned after being suspended from ministry following his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of sexual assault, the Church of England has confirmed.
Boots’s 2026 beauty advent calendars punch above their weight – here’s what’s inside
The Independentby Alice Reynolds23d ago
We’ve been given a first look at the Boots beauty, skincare and fragrance advent calendars for 2026, as the retailer officially launches this year's offering.
Giants rocked by injuries as Jaxson Dart limps off in crushing loss to LA Rams
The Independentby Dan Greenspan23d ago
Nearly every crucial playmaker for the New York Giants suffered an injury during Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart hurting his left knee on the...
England bowler Mark Wood announces retirement from international cricket
The Independentby Andy Sims23d ago
England bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old paceman played 38 Test matches over an 11-year England career, taking 119 wickets.
Man accused of 16 killings caught dressed as a woman after forest manhunt
The Independentby Mauricio Savarese23d ago
A suspect accused of slaughtering 16 people in a remote region of northeastern Brazil evaded capture by hiding out in makeshift forest camps, police revealed Monday.
Australia investigates after F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US land up in Hong Kong
The Independentby Maroosha Muzaffar23d ago
Australia has confirmed that F-35 fighter jet components shipped from the country were diverted to Hong Kong, prompting a security investigation into how the parts ended up there and whether...