South Korea FA apologise over ‘sexual services’ provided to foreign referees
South Korea’s early exit at the World Cup group stages caused consternation at home, and now controversy has emergedContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Wes Streeting reveals ‘unbelievable volume’ of online homophobia since becoming defence secretary
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Wes Streeting, the newly appointed Defence Secretary, has revealed he has encountered an “unbelievable volume” of online homophobiaContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Beachgoers on edge after ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria kills five down south
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Five people in Louisiana have died this year from a “flesh-eating” bacteria found in warm coastal waters, prompting health officials toContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Farage ‘horrified’ Ann Widdecombe murder detectives probing firebombing on his home
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Nigel Farage is “horrified” that counterterror police probing the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe have reopened a year-old investigation into aContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Mary Berry reveals sad reason behind garden decision: ‘I’ll be in heaven then’
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Dame Mary Berry has explained how she is being pragmatic about the future when it comes to designing herContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 as football world pays tribute
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, has sadly passed away aged 68 following a long-term health battleContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Clacton feels like the butt of a bad joke. ‘I saw Count Binface being interviewed – it made me really angry’
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email It is lunchtime in the seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, and things are heating up. It’s partly the stiflingContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Met Office reveals best UK locations to view Wednesday’s solar eclipse
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The Met Office has revealed the best locations to view the UK’s fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years onContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Ann Widdecombe investigators reopen probe into ‘arson attempt’ at Nigel Farage’s home
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Counter-terror police probing the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe have reopened a year-old investigation intoContinue Reading
2026-08-08
Amanda Knox: Audience gives verdict on controversial Edinburgh Fringe comedy show Cartwheel
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Audience members who saw Amanda Knox’s controversial comedy show at Edinburgh Fringe on opening night say that it isContinue Reading
2026-08-08