The Independent
October 2026
Human rights groups criticize uncontested election of 15 countries to top UN human rights body
This uncompetitive vote makes a mockery of the word ‘election,’
Polymarket is already taking bets on when Trump’s pick Katie Zacharia will be out as press secretary
I have never had so many job applications in my life. They all want that job. They love that job. She’s made that job very glamorous,
Even MAGA stalwart Lauren Boebert is speaking out against the Iran war
I never wanted us to be at war in Iran,
Your job is to vote whether or not you think the war should continue, and Ms. Boebert has voted now, I believe, five times to keep this war going,
We are having conversations with the Department of War and with the president and his administration on a regular basis about how to come to an end with this,
I have folks in Colorado who can't afford to live. We need America First policies right now,
Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order
A Wyoming grad student who allegedly poisoned a colleague has been arrested fleeing to China
1.7 million UK households 'will not turn heating on this winter'
No one should be shivering in a cold home because they’re dreading the energy bill, so if you’re struggling, ask for help. “Look into whether you’re eligible for any grants or discounts too, from the Warm Home Discount to insulation support.”
£11m site of London’s oldest restaurant given to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests
Some hake and coley stocks suffering from population decline, consumers warned
‘Super dumb’: Michael Olise suspended for Arsenal clash after throwing ball at opponent’s face
It was our own fault,
Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich held to shock draw with Norwegian club Viking
Swansea’s Eom Ji-Sung targeted by alleged racist chanting in Millwall clash
Ji-Sung was warming up when the alleged remarks were directed at him and the match was paused
It’s been reported and obviously it’s not acceptable.”
I think it was a lucky substitution by the manager,
I’m disappointed. I didn’t think we deserved to lose. First half I thought we were the team looking threatening and they were under the cosh. But we didn’t take our chances.”
'Heartbreakingly poignant' shot of elephant with dead calf scoops Wildlife Photographer of the Year award
Wayne Rooney criticises ‘disrespectful’ Lisandro Martinez after bombshell Man United interview
It's a difficult one because I always used to feel that I was outspoken as a player and you want to have your opinion,
We spoke before the game on how the club needs to invest more, but when they invested in midfield they are not going to be able to go [and buy more],
Trump administration cuts refugees’ deadline to contest status termination, raising fears
These families did everything asked of them,
They are trying to upend the core principle that refugee resettlement represents permanent protection,
This is a policy designed to facilitate the uprooting and expulsion of members of our communities who fled persecution and were promised safety,
Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada shool shooting is ordered detained
The defendant was, over the course of months, in daily communication with someone who was planning a mass murder event in British Columbia,
There is no evidence that suggests any new danger to the communty in the last seven months since the government first interviewed her,
Trump rails against ‘disgusting’ nemesis Letitia James handling Cornell rape investigation
How can ‘New York State Attorney General,’ Letitia James, be allowed to investigate the Cornell rape scandal, when she is a DIRTY AND DISGUSTING COP herself, and has ZERO credibility?”
Manchester United’s latest loss proves time is running out for Michael Carrick
‘We expect more from the top’: Lisandro Martinez scorches Man United leadership in astonishing interview
Martinez let rip at United technical director Jason Wilcox following the 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League
He [Carrick] does his best. Every season is different. You can't stay with what you did last season,
Really poor. Really poor. I have to control myself a lot,
Kelly Clarkson saga escalates again as Brooklyn toy shop owner says singer ‘put us in danger’
The dispute broke out over Molly, a $15k wooden singing bird automaton
Nothing happened in this shop to justify her scolding our shopkeeper on the way out, but I can let that go. You know, everybody has a bad day. But things changed when she used her platform to attack us. It’s asymmetrical social warfare.”
Kelly Clarkson has put us in danger. People are getting threatened on the street, and the worst part is we didn’t know this was going to happen but Kelly Clarkson did. Anyone who expresses admiration, positivity, or sympathy for Art of Play is getting attacked by trolls.”
So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. Got it,
Workers... People were coming by almost entirely in support. On Monday, when we were closed, people were bringing pastries and cupcakes, according to the press that was staked out here. But our friends are getting attacked, and our fans are getting attacked. We’re concerned on behalf of our shopkeepers.”
She was in the shop for less than five minutes,
There’s so much hate speech, so many threats of violence,
DNA ties a former Chicago detective to unsolved murder of 8-year-old girl
Trump shares footage of man being fatally attacked by tiger in UK wildlife park on Truth Social
Don’t ever mess with nature
Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
My message to the Ukrainian people could not be clearer: we are with you for as long as it takes, and we will go further and faster in our support to back your courageous fight for peace in Europe."
Arsenal produce second-half blitz to sink Lille and continue perfect Champions League start
Arsenal endured a frustrating first half but turned on the style after the break