Djokovic ‘could play another four years’ as rival chimes in on Serb’s future
Novak Djokovic is back in action at the Cincinnati Open.Continue Reading
2026-08-15
Surge of casualties in South Sudan as conflict intensifies: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Kol is one year and eight months old, but already he has been both shot and orphaned. Sleeping beside his grandmother, Nyayuel, at JubaContinue Reading
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‘Not a handout’: Readers reject plans for rich pensioners to trade state pension for OBE
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 A think tank’s call for wealthy pensioners to be offered an OBE in exchange for giving up theirContinue Reading
2026-08-15
Arsenal v Man City Community Shield sim predicts insane penalty gaffe
We took to EA Sports FC 26 to try and predict the curtain-raiser for top-flight English football – and one moment nobody could have expected proved decisiveContinue Reading
2026-08-15
The Greatest Showman heads to the West End as launch date revealed
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 The hit movie musical The Greatest Showman is set to make its West End debut in 2027 following aContinue Reading
2026-08-15
MP urges Andy Burnham to extend railcard discounts to commuters over 30
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 Ministers serving Andy Burnham “should look seriously” at cutting rail fares for passengers aged 31 and over, anContinue Reading
2026-08-15
Farmers to get £65m drought aid as Burnham warned industry at ‘breaking point’
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2026-08-14
Keely Hodgkinson shows true feelings by taking off medal live on BBC
Keely Hodgkinson provided a clear response to a second-placed finish in the European Athletics Championships’ 800m finalContinue Reading
2026-08-14
Widow’s Bay cast share their story ideas for Season 2
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 The stars of Apple TV+’s newest hit series, Widow’s Bay, have revealed their hopes for the show’s highly anticipatedContinue Reading
2026-08-14
Emergency Alert sent to all phones in England and Wales warning residents amid massive wildfires
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 An emergency alert is being sent to phones across England and Wales as ministers step up action toContinue Reading
2026-08-14