The Independent
October 2026
Rogue AI hack of UK cyber defences ‘inevitable’, minister warns
As we cross the threshold into the age of superintelligence, the choices we make now matter… we must build machines that serve us,
Every transformative advance has been accompanied by concern that people would be left behind, and on each occasion a greater number of people have come to share in increased prosperity, health and freedom,
Britain has a chance to step up to use our unique position to take a leading role to get world leaders around the table to co-ordinate on safety and co-operation.
No company, industry, or government can meet this challenge alone,
It concerns me. It seems likely, if not inevitable, that our own cyber defences will be breached.”
The Australian government has said that no personal medical records are known to have been accessed, and there is no evidence of wider compromise, but the incident should concern us,
X Factor star Ray Quinn reveals his son was ‘born sleeping’
Charity van delivering meals from food bank stolen and stripped of its engine by thieves
It's mind-blowing, really, to think that somebody could be so callous,
Sourcing a suitable replacement van will cost us thousands more than the insurance sum we will likely receive and, in a week or so, we will find ourselves in the position where we are extremely restricted on the amount of food we are able to provide for people who desperately need it,
Farage accused of ‘dangerous dog whistle’ with ‘profoundly un-British’ asylum crackdown
Healey brands Farage as ‘Liz Truss with a Bitcoin account’
Nigel Farage is casting around for more and more extreme policies as he tries to deal with scandals, police investigations and a growing challenge from Restore. This is a carbon copy of their policy.
Women seeking asylum in the UK are often escaping some of the most extreme forms of persecution and gender-based violence. Turning our backs on refugee women not only undermines the UK’s responsibilities but is shameful for a country committed to tackling violence against women and girls.”
This meaningless clickbait is nothing new: it’s the same lazy policy making that has already left our asylum system broken,
Banning asylum claims by illegal immigrants, abolishing the immigration tribunal and ending Labour’s resettlement routes are all existing Conservative policy.”
Scrapping the asylum system though will not stop people needing protection,
Over the last seventy five years, our asylum system has been the difference between life and death for thousands of refugees, allowing them to rebuild their lives in safety and go on to play a part in Britain,
Boy accused of stabbing girl at school sent mother ‘I’m sorry’ message
I almost at the time couldn’t believe what she (the female student) was saying, that someone had been stabbed,
I said I think the police are looking for you,
I just asked him where he was and I could sort of hear him breathing and he said ‘I’m sorry’,
I wanted them to stop so I could find out what’s going on,
Kurdish PKK militants pull out of 4 camps in northern Iraq as part of peace process with Turkey
Russia’s attempt to influence Brexit vote failed — but they still tried, Burnham says
What is now more vital than ever is that pro-Europeans make it unmistakably clear: there is only one option on the table that could begin to repair that damage, and it’s restoring our EU membership and putting the UK back at the heart of Europe, as soon as possible.”
The prime minister is a liar, yes, a liar."... There was no Russian interference — the Russian hoax has run all the way through this,
We know what the result was. I don’t think they’ve succeeded in their efforts,
Yes we believe the referendum result was legitimate."... The PM absolutely accepts the referendum result."
DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs and makes arrests
As they fled, they were unable to take all four paintings and abandoned two of them, which were later found in a protective sleeve,
‘We are devastated’: Huge fire destroys oldest food market in Paris
The 400-year-old landmark has been left in ruins after more than 150 firefighters struggled to battle an overnight inferno
Nothing remains of the covered market,
Saudi Crown Prince ‘moving between heavily guarded palaces with bunkers’ as Houthis step up attacks
Police officer seriously injured as 10 arrested at tense Liverpool v Manchester City clash
South Africa police deputy chief quits amid corruption and sex offense claims
As the former senior officer had an ongoing disciplinary case against him at the time of his resignation, his departure from the service is therefore regarded as a dishonorable discharge,
The Latest: Homeland Security agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home
The United States should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians. The Administration must immediately reverse course,
The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the antitrust laws,
Photos show New Delhi turning into a fortress as protests sweep the country
Trump’s feds raid home of Ilhan Omar as part of criminal investigation
Today in the Washington, D.C., area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice. This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal investigation,
French police detain teen pupil suspected in school shooting in which 2 were wounded
This unacceptable act once again highlights the rise of unbridled violence in our society, against which we must all mobilize. In words as well as deeds.”
Meet Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford: The Nobel Prize-winning economists
The laureates’ research has made it possible to manage major macroeconomic crises far more effectively than before,
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of criminal investigation, AP sources say
Former Arsenal star Jermaine Pennant in court after car insurance blunder
I wasn't purchasing anything. I was trying to get the insurance up, that's what I was trying to get up to show,
The next day, her foot was swelled to the point where we had to take her to hospital, and they said, ‘Yes, you’ve broken your foot and three toes’,
Dan Levy hits out at Shane Gillis over ‘misogynist’ comments in SNL monologue
Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores, it makes the men calling them whores misogynists. There’s a difference there,
Last night’s SNL was one of the most blatant displays of the gender intelligence/literacy gap (both emotional and intellectual) I’ve ever seen on television,... [Musical guest] Rosalía was literally singing in multiple languages, en pointe, about spirituality and introspection, while Shane Gillis stood in jeans and sneakers making misogynistic jokes about what women wear to the gym.”
They are superior human beings to men. And I’m sorry if this gets me in trouble with the internet, but f***.”
England reveal huge list of central contracts as new coaches named
39 players have signed deals with the ECB entering an Ashes and World Cup year
There is an investigation going on which I’m not party to,
Richard is someone that (Fleming) was really keen to try and get to come and do this job. I think it’s brilliant and our gain is Glamorgan’s loss,
Robert Pether: Australian held in Iraq for five years over contract dispute is finally released
I spoke to Mr Pether shortly before his departure from Baghdad and am pleased he is now free to move forward with his life,
He is actually still in transit. We weren't going to say anything until he was safe at the end of his journey,
I know this has taken a real toll on him and his family,
It's been an absolute nightmare, especially these last few months. So many obstacles and plot twists right up to the last minute,
Prestwick aircraft repair facility to benefit from £57m investment
This investment reflects GE Aerospace’s commitment to our customers and to the future of our Prestwick site.
With more than £18 million of UK Government funding we are unlocking private sector investment, boosting skilled jobs and helping drive good growth in every Scottish postcode.... This will
The investment will retain high value skilled jobs, attract talent to the sector and reinforce Prestwick’s position as a leading UK aerospace location, while creating attractive career opportunities for future generations in local STEM industries,
Nato’s top military commander to tell Putin: We are ready to fight you and win if you attack
The speech is expected to outline Nato’s response to a Russian attack in detail to deter Moscow
Windows of opportunity come and go. We have to look for those windows of opportunity and seize them when they're available,
I'm certainly not afraid to attribute it [to Russia]. If a nation wants me to, I'm happy to talk about it."
I think it will become very obvious to them very quickly what the right thing to do is, and why it’s necessary for their own national security,