The Independent
October 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin hits Kyiv energy facilities as Zelensky says allies gave ‘no warning’ of strikes
In less than two years, we have gone from ‘having no cards’ to ‘not playing your cards’. That is an achievement,
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,
Once again, no advance warning from our partners. The main target was energy infrastructure, specifically thermal plant No. 4,
The facts show that the Russians do not consider themselves bound to abide by what the president of the United States said,
Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed
I think really the responsibility here is to use this power in a responsible way,
Social media has... kind of created this false sense of reality where, I really think even the act of watching someone’s content on your phone and it looks like they’re talking directly to you,... This is not something that a small business owner has the capability to deal with,
You can’t hold the celebrity responsible for everything that their followers do, of course,
I don’t understand why these people are willing to debase themselves on behalf of a celebrity they never met,
Nowadays everybody's looking for something, you know, publicity,
Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
There are two employees, one on either side of the train, and with their hands they push down and they make sure it locks every time. I’ve never seen them not do it,
With the checks and balances that are put in place, theme parks are really one of the safest places to be on the planet,
Who’s watching those in these organizations to ensure that they are adequately trained, that they are compliant, that they are monitoring these rides to the level in which the standards have established?”
They’re dependable. They’re not so technically advanced that theme parks have difficulty with operations,
Asian shares trade mixed after US stocks edge back from their record after profit reports
Man and woman charged after baby boy found dead in Australian motel
The infant had been deceased for a period of time,
Whenever there is a death of a child it is tragic,
I am in a position to be able to advise that this family and this child was not known to South Australian department of child protection, but there are still active inquiries underway across other agencies,
I've been advised that charges have been laid, but at this time I don't have any other information I can give you unfortunately,
Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star's estranged wife
New bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade late
Yorkshire tiger latest: Family pay tribute to ‘bright, warm and engaging young man’ killed at wildlife park
William was a bright, warm and engaging young man whom his family dearly loved — and William loved them back,
The family are utterly devastated by their loss and are struggling to come to terms with what has happened,
In the meantime, please do not approach the family, their addresses, or scrape any further social media from William’s or his family’s accounts.”
China’s exports surge 36.3% in September as pressure ramps up to rebalance trade
Ice cold: Even in Alaska, Trump can’t avoid being protested at rally — breaks out more ‘your mom’ shots
Trump fumed at a protester in Wasilla, Alaska, calling them a ‘spoiled child,’ among other insults, after they interrupted his stump speech for Republican Senate candidate Dan Sullivan
Now he has the displeasure of going home to his mother and father, who both voted for me, by the way."
He's going back home to mom...He's got to go on a diet. He's a fat guy.”
I looked at his a**, and I looked at the whole, and then I looked at his hands. Look at his hands. He's got these like claws.”
Sounds like we have a spoiled child,... USA, USA, USA.”
What he doesn't know is that his mother and father voted for me,
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,