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The Independent

October 2026

Kamala Harris fuels 2028 White House speculation with campaign blitz across key states

Kamala Harris is building out her final fall campaign blitz on behalf of other Democrats

Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push

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,
Obviously, this action cannot be a coincidence and is connected to the current political situation,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
We ask America and EVERYONE in the world who does not turn a blind eye to reality to respond — and to respond forcefully” to Russia’s ongoing aerial barrages
Rym Momtazlebanese and American political scientist and journalist
Ahead of a tough winter for Ukraine, Donald Trump’s swing back toward Russia bodes ill,

Dolly Parton’s nephew breaks silence to fight restraining order as he denies threatening manager

Bryan Seaverthe context of the numerous media requests
I’m going to set up a podcast dedicated to ruining Dolly’s brand partnerships and telling the violations these people have done on us. It’s going to be great. Or f***ing pay me.”

Council employee took a year's sick leave — then got caught working secret second job

Elisha Neavin was even caught starring in YouTube videos for British Gas

[Ms Neavin] is ordered to pay a contribution to the [council's] costs in a sum summarily assessed at £20,000, which is around one half of the [council's] total costs in defending this suite of litigation.”
Overall, Ms Neavin [is] unfit for work at present

Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him

Katherine R Walterresearcher (ORCID 0000-0001-6888-1199)
He had such a good experience. He wanted the same for his kids,
Nobody can pay me enough to put up with a child hitting or kicking me,
If he is interested in an activity, he can stay focused for as long as the activity lasts,
While I do not believe that (the teacher’s) actions were criminal, her actions escalated an already difficult situation.”
The deck is stacked against us as parents,

In The Room | Does Andy Burnham want to reverse Brexit?

In recent weeks, the Prime Minister has made a series of pointed interventions on Britain’s relationship with the EU

Trump suffers humiliating setback as his own judge again sides with banned journalists

Simply put, that is unlawful viewpoint discrimination,
Boutrousoctober, media lawyer
Here we have the unusual situation where the president himself has said he wants to chill speech. He wants to coerce better coverage,
Michael Velchiklawyer
CNN, MS NOW and Politico engaged in apparently indefensible conduct,

Trump’s DOJ threatens to block California votes in explosive pre-election showdown

R. Trent McCotterdeputy Attorney General
Allowing noncitizens to vote cancels citizen votes,
Kiersten Pelsjustice Department spokeswoman
The department will take all necessary legal action to protect election integrity and ensure compliance with federal law.”

Trump ‘blindsided’ his own Ukraine peace envoys by agreeing diesel deal with Putin: report

Officials were left ‘surprised’ at the announcement having just offered Kyiv new security guarantees

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
No, we did not know about that. We’ve learned that from the media as well.”
Kaja Kallastop diplomat
Russia has started this war. We should not forget this.”
Why doesn't America then conclude a diesel deal with Ukraine? Let's propose a diesel deal with Ukraine.”