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The Independent

October 2026

House Republicans are secretly admitting that they will lose the majority in November: report

With the midterm elections right around the corner, Donald Trump has been stumping for Republican candidates — while struggling with his own record-low approval numbers

Liz Hustonwhite House Assistant Press Secretary
President Trump is committed to maintaining Republican majorities in both the House and Senate.”
These are not the moves of a party that’s going to keep the House,
If Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate, I’m going to give all adult citizens in the United States $5,000,
I want you to do me one big favor — pretend that I'm on the ballot because here's what happens. Every time I’ve been on the ballot, we win,
President Trump has made this election all about himself,
I'm here to help him and some of your great congressmen,
Donald Trumppresident
I know smart people. I deal from Elon [Musk] down to Katie [Hobbs],

Half a million UK workers to get pay boost as real living wage rises

Today’s increase to the real living wage will make a massive difference to hundreds of thousands of workers and their families up and down the country. They will be over £1,250 better off this year thanks to the rise, helping them achieve the decent standard of living they need to thrive.”

King Charles and Queen Camilla to attend ceremonial opening of Welsh Parliament for first time in five years

It will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King

Ten unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field

The Prime Minister must act in the best interests of the country and reject Rosebank.”
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As a science teacher, it is crystal clear that we can have no new oil and gas if we are to avoid breaching catastrophic tipping points.”

LIV Golf to make final decision on relaunch within weeks after DP World Tour ultimatum

Michael Kaplanjudge
This is an important first step in order to really identify viable paths for the debtor, either through continuing operations or a wind-down,
Players need to make a choice,
Rob Fitzgeraldattorney
We’re continuing to monitor this situation very closely and we’re quite concerned by it frankly,

Lawyers for NY man shot by ICE say officer fired into car without warning

Mr. Belgal’s detention was unlawful from its inception. ICE officers shot him in the neck in front of his five year-old son, failed to provide him with immediate medical assistance, and now continue to hold him in a facility notorious for medical neglect,
The men did not identify themselves, show any documents or otherwise communicate with Oscar in any substantive way,

Zelensky says Trump is on the wrong side of history with Russia diesel deal: ‘Putin is laughing’

Zelensky feels 'betrayed' over Trump announcing energy ceasefire and diesel deal with Putin

It’s a pity that we are losing a strong partner,... Piers Morgan Uncensored.”
This is not the right side of history."
Our country has to survive, and we count on our real partners, strategic partners, the United States and President Trump."
Piers Morganjournalist
Really, yes, between us."
Now Putin is laughing because, I mean, this is for him, simple victory — this diesel deal."
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
I think his advisors are wrong I don't know who is pushing him not to the right side... this is not (the) right side of history,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
We count on (our) partnership with the United States,
Really, yes... but it’s a little bit more complicated ⁠than just my emotions or my feelings,... It’s a pity that we are losing, we are losing a strong partner.”

University staff to strike in dispute over job cuts and compulsory redundancies

Alison Macleancanadian film director
This is historic. It is the first time all campus unions have collectively taken industrial action at Glasgow Caledonian, it demonstrates the strength of feeling among the workers.... The joint action will force the university to close its doors and lecture rooms. That is a sad position for the workers and students to be in but that’s a situation the university has brought upon itself.”
Staff don’t want to be on picket lines. They want to be supporting students, delivering services and contributing to the success of the university they care deeply about,

Police investigate report of sexual assault at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago

Police are investigating a report that a woman was sexually assaulted during a fraternity party near the University of Chicago campus

There is no evidence at all that any AEPi members participated in this assault or were aware of it while it was transpiring,

Reform suspends members after undercover investigation exposes councillors making racist remarks

Undercover investigation found Reform candidates expressing racist views

Nigel Farage promised to make Reform ready for government. These sorry individuals are proof he has failed."... This is chilling. I feel for anyone watching this tonight who is frightened to see such racism and hatred festering in their community."... Vilifying migrants and Muslims is Reform's main focus, and these racist comments reflect party policy."
Drag them out of their homes, stick them on planes and f*** them off to Pakistan.”