United States
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Americans want EVs – they just can’t find them, researcher says
The data doesn’t support the claim that electric vehicle sales stalled in 2026 because Americans don’t want them
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Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate
President appears at rally for struggling Mike Collins, dismisses critics and touts ‘most successful’ two-year run
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'We should all be worried': Microsoft president says changes to green-cards could hurt US tech
Microsoft suspended from sponsoring green cards
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Barack Obama pays tribute to Manchester cotton workers and cites them as an inspiration
Speaking at live UK event, former US president expresses hope rooted in the past and discusses the modern challenges to democracy
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Jon Rahm sacrifices £75m to secure exit from LIV tour
Jon Rahm sacrifices a reported $100m (£75m) still owed to him by LIV Golf to secure his exit from the league.
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Trump admits mistake and fires Katie Zacharia after less than one disastrous week
Minutes before making it official, Trump said he told Zacharia to 'reconsider' her role after disastrous first week, adding: 'Maybe it's not for her'
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Trump's new press secretary leaves after less than a week in office
Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer while working as a commentator for conservative outlets such as Fox News and Newsmax.
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Dragon's Den star who went from Bishop Auckland to global crafting empire
A County Durham entrepreneur became one of the region's best recognised success stories following a university idea that became a a global crafting empire, landing her a spot on Dragon's Den.
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The Independent: 40 years in 40 front pages
As The Independent celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at four decades of free thinking front pages
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Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia
Zelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in 'Putin's pocket' and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers
The United States is making an unprecedented attempt to revive three shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing demand, especially from data centers
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China moves to curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks
China plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies, including AI, chips, and solar power, as its tech race with countries like the U.S. intensifies
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Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south
Qatar is stepping in to help Lebanon revive its struggling economy
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Starlink dispute underscores Ukraine’s reliance on US in the battle for the skies
New speed restrictions, imposed without notice remotely by code, contributed to multiple mission failures for Ukraine
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Fundraising to protect oceans, forests and other key nature sites falling short ahead of UN summit
Promises by nations to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to finance nature and increase protections for oceans around the globe are falling short ahead of a key U.N. biodiversity conference
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Deadly opioid stronger than fentanyl detected in Los Angeles
The drug, known as cychlorphine, can stop a person from breathing even in extremely small quantities and may be lurking undetected in illegal drugs, authorities warned Thursday
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These are America’s least favorite McDonald’s locations
‘By far the worst service of any McDonald’s,’ one review said of the lowest reviewed restaurant
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Canada’s PM warns US wants to ‘break us so they can own us’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Thursday that the United States is trying to break Canada so it can “own us”
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Katie Zacharia says failing the bar exam was ‘inconsequential’
‘Absolutely, absolutely across the board you can call yourself a lawyer,’ Zacharia claims she was told
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Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate?
Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections.
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Zelenskyy holds press conference after talks with EU leaders over breakdown in US relationship – Europe live
European leaders met in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv
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Hurricane Trudy hits category 3 off Mexico’s coast after earlier storms kill six
Hurricane Trudy is expected to intensify in the coming days
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FBI probes mystery white powder sent to Democrats before midterms
The FBI and US Postal Service's law enforcement arm said on Thursday they were investigating suspicious mailings, including some sent to state election officials
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Trump attacks fellow Republicans for ‘hurting Texas’ during senate election race – US politics live
A GOP loss in Texas would be a major blow for the US president and the Republicans
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Ukraine war live: Trump calls Kyiv’s strikes on oil refineries ‘a disgrace’
Zelensky defies US president to resume strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
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Bacon rolls by drone? The US golf start-up targeting Scotland's fairways
Ryan Donovan explains why Scotland is central to Swoop's plans, how clubs could generate more revenue, and whether drone deliveries really are the future
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Trump's new press secretary says China lacked 'proper' toilets
Zacharia is already under scrutiny over her legal credentials, after giving an inconclusive answer about where she had passed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the United States.
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North Yorkshire runner prepares for milestone 100th marathon after 25-year challenge
Great Ayton runner Marc Mason will run his 100th marathon at the Yorkshire Marathon on October 18, raising money for Middlesbrough MS Therapy Centre.
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Three children and one teacher killed in Oregon school shooting
Between 400 and 450 children attend Silver Rail Elementary, where more than 40 staff work, a police spokesperson had said earlier.
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Terrifying safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to death from roller coaster
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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We Got Hot and Heavy With Meta’s Muse—and Baffled by Apple’s HomeView
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.
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Saudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
Iran’s government is encouraging the recent escalation in attacks by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, according to a top diplomat for the kingdom
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Donor Kimberly Guilfoyle begged for money files defamation suit
Eric Deters warned the lawsuit ‘may end the JD Vance/Marco Rubio ticket’
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US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say, with more snow in the south
El Niño will likely shift weather patterns to bring more rain, but much snow still isn’t forecast for the northern sates
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Lawyer questions al-Qaida suspect's competence before USS Cole bombing trial
A trial is set for the suspected organizer of a deadly al-Qaida attack on a U.S. warship in the year 2000
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Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots
The Trump administration has sued California election officials
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NOAA issues new US winter forecast - and a warning for East Coast cities
The weather agency is forecasting that parts of all of 39 states will see a wetter-than-usual winter
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US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil
A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027.
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Greece’s President snubs Kimberly Guilfoyle of traditional honor
Kimberly Guilfoyle will not receive a ‘courtesy call’ with top Greek officials before leaving her role
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At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
Gianni Infantino has given an apology to his toughest critics at a showdown meeting in Zurich but no new details or documents on FIFA issues that most concern them
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Googlebooks from Dell, Lenovo, and HP tested: Nice hardware, but the OS isn't ready yet
Nice hardware, but it feels like Google rushed its OS.
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Bank of America had to hire 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws spotted by Anthropic Mythos
It also had to spent more than a hundred million dollars
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Letters containing 'suspicious substances' sent to government offices nationwide
Authorities are urging recipients to treat the letters as ‘potentially hazardous’
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Failed AI student 'fantasist' guilty of murdering woman in Airbnb revenge attack
Deepak Sandhu has been found guilty of a murdering a woman after she rejected him
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EU leaders push back on a major budget proposal, putting a deal by end of the year in doubt
European Union leaders are voicing strong opposition to a new proposal for the bloc’s long-term budget
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Acer Swift Spin 14 AI is one of the best laptops I've used for years - just a shame about the price
The Acer Swift Spin 14 AI is a good looking laptop with a surprising amount of power and battery life. It’s also got AI, a 360-degree hinge, and a price tag to match.
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'What appears to be a simple scam message is often the visible end of a much larger transnational cybercriminal operation': Microsoft leads global takedown of phishing network which sent over a billion messages
YAM Store and its two biggest offerings are being dismantled
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US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look south
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the U.S. winter will likely be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, due to El Niño
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Trump threatens to drop ‘the mother of all bombs’ on Iran in major escalation
The United States dropped GBU-57s on underground nuclear facilities last year but US intelligence claimed the strikes only set back operations by months
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What is Starlink and why is it so important for Ukraine?
Elon Musk says the United States owns and controls the military-grade version of Starlink, which both Ukraine and Britain use
