The Independent
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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in Newham
Officers were called to St Bartholomew’s Road at about 3am following reports of gunshots
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Indonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as forest fires scorch multiple provinces
Indonesia has intensified firefighting efforts as massive blazes scorch forests and peatlands, creating a choking haze that blankets cities and crosses borders
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Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing seeking to mend ties after fallout from Takaichi's Taiwan remark
Lawmakers from Japan have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials in the first visit since tensions rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comment on Taiwan angered China
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Most secondary schools in England still offer too many unhealthy food options
Schools were found to sell crisps, chocolate and pastries instead of nuts, fruit and vegetables as snacks
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Couples with children should be married, Reform UK’s deputy leader says
Richard Tice also said ‘British-born children’ are a ‘good thing’ and should be encouraged
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Inside Trump’s White House staff departures: ‘People see the writing on the wall’
President Donald Trump set to lose more staffers as midterms approach, with insiders weighing their options in anticipation of Democrats seizing control of Congress
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Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s currency has hit a new record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.”
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Sailor’s anguish after father detained by DHS while he serves aboard a U.S. carrier
A spokesperson for the DHS stated on Sunday that officers apprehended Luis Manuel Aviles Roa during a vehicle stop in Key West, Florida
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Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions between Britain and Russia mount
Former Russian ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21, having been in the role for over seven years
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Social media companies told to remove content celebrating dangerous driving
PCs Tom Clough, 38, and Matthew Blades, 37, died after the police vehicle they were driving was struck by a Volkswagen Passat travelling on the wrong side of the A66 in Teesside on Saturday night
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The health of Norway's King Harald deteriorates over the weekend
King Harald of Norway's health has deteriorated, according to the royal palace
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Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders
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What is El Nino – and is the weather phenomenon linked to climate change?
Meteorologists warn El Nino could contribute to record global temperatures and the hottest year ever in 2027
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Supermarket giant vows ‘unbeatable prices’ on hundreds of groceries
It comes two years after the supermarket first launched a price match against hundreds of Aldi and Lidl products
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Trump boasts ‘there has never been anything close’ to his endorsement winning streak
Trump boasted that his candidates have a 97% success rate across congressional, senate and gubernatorial elections
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Enes Kanter Freedom gets tossed from arena after courtside clash with WNBA star
Freedom was seated along the baseline wearing a black shirt that read "WOMAN noun. adult human female"
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Cricket captains from around the world renew appeal for medical treatment of Imran Khan
Famous cricketers from around the world have renewed their appeal for the medical treatment of former star player turned politician Imran Khan in a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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Salmonella outbreak: How can I check if my eggs are safe to eat?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that investigations had linked salmonella cases to imported eggs
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Asian shares mostly decline as bond market pressure mounts
Asian shares are mostly lower and oil prices have declined at the start of a week capped by a meeting of top U.S. economic officials at Jackson Hole
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Horror at remote Oregon property as five bodies found and killer turns up dead
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, on Sunday, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered
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Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine to announce long-range missile support
The prime minister is to chair his first meeting of the coalition of the willing as he arrives in Kyiv on Monday
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New Zealand's prime minister proposes banning children from using social media
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a bill that would ban children younger than 16 from using social media
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Girl, 8, dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba likely caught in Louisiana lake
‘The injuries to her brain were too severe for her little body to recover from,’ Lilian Smart’s family wrote on Facebook
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Complaints climb as millions set to face higher energy bills
Complaints over smart meters made up a significant proportion of complaints
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Ukraine war live: Burnham arrives in Kyiv with plans to give missile blueprints
Ukrainian drones spark fire at a logistics hub belonging to online retailer Ozon, after weeks of attacks targeting Wildberries
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Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape China's job market, supported by state policies that some economists believe might undermine the overall strength of its economy
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Here’s why conditions on the USS Lincoln fell apart during its 270-plus days at sea
Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in the Indian Ocean. Now it’s steaming home
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Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment
Officials say military officials from Uganda and Burundi have visited Israel to discuss deploying troops to Gaza
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Iranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network
The generator was forced to shut down for four days following the cyber attack
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New Zealand becomes latest country to propose social media ban for children
Proposed law would mandate tech platforms implement age-verification measures for under-16s or face penalties of up to 10 per cent of their global revenues
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3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold
A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit
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What to Stream: Alabama Shakes, 'The Whisper Man,' 'Leanne' and 'Star Wars Zero Company'
New streaming entertainment options are arriving soon, including a film adaptation of “The Whisper Man” and a new album from Alabama Shakes
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Iran warns of ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation as Trump’s economic D-Day arrives: Live
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
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Families describe ‘pain beyond words’ in tributes to officers killed in A66 crash
PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades’ families said they had served and died ‘in the line of duty’
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DHS officials launch scathing attack on Trump’s pick to lead ICE as nomination stalls
Critics inside DHS question the qualifications of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer
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Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation over Trump’s threats
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
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Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence
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Clearest sign that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Kushner meets with Jeffries
Republicans appear to agree deck is stacked against them as Trump’s unpopularity grows
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory
Ukraine’s president made the stark warning that a new surge of Russia troops could join the war in the coming months
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Former cop convicted of killing Sonya Massey dies in prison at 32, attorney says
Sean Grayson had served about six months of his 20-year maximum sentence for second-degree murder
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UEFA president Ceferin says he won't run against FIFA president but calls for Infantino to quit
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says he won’t run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino but warned the beleaguered head of world soccer that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge
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Katie Miller throws Karoline Leavitt a party with White House lectern cake
Leavitt showed off a custom cake and cookies that podcaster Katie Miller, a friend and close Trump ally, had commissioned
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Two Phoenix police officers arrested and fired after violent, unreported traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers have been fired and arrested after a violent, unreported traffic stop earlier this month
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Trump’s inner circle joins president and Melania for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Natalie Harp, Trump’s executive assistant, was in the president’s spectator box along with first lady Melania Trump
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Trump made more than 1,000 trades in June totaling millions, disclosures reveal
Trump’s trades in June come as Congress debates stock-trading ban
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Doctor who reportedly studied violent teens killed in alleged plot involving daughter
‘Those few girls who kill tend to kill family members,’ Tamela Dutcher reportedly wrote in an article over 20 years ago
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Young pilot makes dramatic ocean landing in Florida before she is rescued unscathed
Faith Tenkley, 23, was heading to the Bahamas to pick up her parents when mechanical problems disabled the family’s private plane
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Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Coach,” has died at 82
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Arizona to lose a third of its Colorado River supply due to drought
‘The chickens have come home to roost,’ says former Phoenix water director
