The Independent
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Convicted serial robber used a disguise to hit even more banks, prosecutors say
David Sartin Jr., a 40-year-old from St. Petersburg, allegedly robbed two banks for thousands of dollars using a prosthetic mask
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The mysterious cave emerging as one of the world’s most culturally significant places
The cave has been ritually or religiously important for at least 24,000 years
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Supreme Court will review ban on distilling spirits in private homes
Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-era politics
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned to fly to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a former OpenAI engineer secretly installed a recording device in a conference room to gather company details
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Who is the Australian lawmaker targeted in vehicle attack?
Police said a 43-year-old suspect had been arrested following the incident in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne
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Photos show a Palestinian woman’s olive harvest interrupted by approaching Israeli settlers
Amal Abu Awad, 62, repeatedly halted her olive harvest Sunday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after warnings of approaching Israeli settlers. Settler attacks have disrupted the harvest, a key source of income for Palestinians.
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Ebola outbreak spreading to Kenya exposes contract tracing failures, experts warn
‘The whole process of listing contacts needs to improve’, says one aid worker – adding that mapping the movements of people with an infection ‘requires a lot of resources, and it isn’t being done today’
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DWP reveals exact information banks have to share about benefit claimants
More details have been shared on how the new powers work
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Sentebale charity pauses defamation claims against Prince Harry amid financial strain
The charity has seen a drop in income since the Duke of Sussex resigned from his role in 2025
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Two-thirds of contractors say ICE raids are making it harder for them to build houses
Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented migrants has meant worker shortages and cost increases for residential construction sector, companies tell pollsters
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Staff at Britain’s grid operator did not cover up blackout risks, probe finds
The National Energy System Operator was being investigated over allegations raised by whistleblowers.
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Trump creates new women’s health NIH division and taps Susie Wiles to lead task force
The president called the initiative a ‘historic action’ and praised First Lady Melania Trump’s work on it
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Senator urges FCC to reject AI-generated robocalls from conservative group
The comment period expires Monday, which means the FCC could take action on the petition this week ahead of the Nov. 3 election
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JustEat apologises over AI menu pictures including bacon and eggs floating in cola
Food delivery app pauses rollout of ‘AI-enhanced’ menu images after technology misinterpreted some dishes
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Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
A Japanese spacecraft is rocketing toward Mars on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples
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Cuba says US-based suspects confessed in armed incursion and face terrorism charges
Cuban authorities report that men captured in February after attempting to enter Cuba by force from the United States have confessed and cooperated with investigators
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Three things to watch on stock market this week after sharp fall in tech share prices
AI compute firm Coreweave dropped by more than a quarter last week
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Why you might not know if your salmon is being raised on chicken
Suppliers to British supermarkets are switching to chicken byproducts to feed their salmon
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Starvation cult leader found guilty of murder of 191 children in Kenya
In total, more than 400 bodies have been recovered from the Shakahola Forest
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Reported shooting near Ohio mosque prompts massive police response
The shooting unfolded Monday afternoon near Alrahma Mosque
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Trump heads to Kansas amid farmers' concerns over a costly harvest season
Economic struggles are becoming a significant political issue for Republicans in states long considered party strongholds
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Reform mayor investigated for ‘cyberflashing’ female employee
Female employee claim she lost her job because of her ‘rejection of unwanted sexual conduct’
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Coast Guard ends search for missing boat after survivors found with shark bites
A mayday call came from someone on the boat around 1 a.m. Friday, said Coast Guard Lt. Santiago Tamburini
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A look at how Ethiopia’s wars, sea ambitions and Nile dam fuel fears of wider conflict
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is unfolding alongside a worsening confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea, former allies whose relations have deteriorated
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Video report: Could we see France’s chaotic protests spread to the UK?
France has seen its worst unrest in decades, with thousands arrested and buildings set alight. What began in September as a student protest over school conditions has grown into a nationwide backlash over living costs, drawing at least 800,000 onto the streets. Emmanuel Macron says “we feel anger and shame”, while unrest has spread to Belgium and Italy. So could Britain be next? The Independent political editor David Maddox says the Met Police’s experience of mass protests makes similar scenes unlikely, though violence cannot be ruled out.
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Max Factor heir and serial rapist freed after just 20 years
A local state assemblywoman has promised to seek enhanced protections for communities following news that convicted serial rapist Andrew Luster
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Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult that left more than 400 followers dead convicted of 191 murders
A Kenyan doomsday cult leader has been convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult
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Canada deploys 50 investigators to probe military base fire that killed 4 soldiers
Fifty investigators are examining a fire at a Canadian military base that killed four soldiers and injured 39 others
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European stocks dip as French riots spark concern
In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended down 117.21 points, 1.1%, at 10,764.69.
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Canadian man who took a bird from Las Vegas' Flamingo casino could face prison if convicted
Prosecutors say a visitor from Canada maliciously harmed a flamingo at an iconic Las Vegas hotel when he removed the bird from its enclosure earlier this year and brought it to his room
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The number one scam targeting UK households, according to Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice found fraudster roofers used doorstep sales tactics in 77 per cent of cases reported
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Trump unloads on Fox News in Truth Social rant for ‘defending Dumocrats’
Trump urged his loyal fans to watch his Monday rally on a different channel instead of Fox
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Two dead after woman drives car onto Wichita soccer field during game: police
A child and an adult were killed at the scene, and police said multiple other injured victims have been transported to area hospitals
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CBS reporter deletes partisan post attacking Michigan’s progressive candidate
Before she deleted the post, Crawford’s comments drew sharp criticism from social media users and media watchdogs
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Trump’s record firing of Katie Zacharia leaves these 5 names waiting to be next
The press room podium is now vacant with just two weeks to go until the midterm elections, which polls indicate could result in severe Republican losses
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Appeals court blocks start of takeover of healthcare operations in Arizona prisons
A federal appeals court has paused a court-ordered takeover of healthcare operations in Arizona’s prisons
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Florida brings more charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is facing more charges in Florida related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles after the U.S. government indicted the former leader earlier this year
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Capsizings cause the deaths of 12 migrants off Greek islands
Greece's coast guard says that 12 people have died in two separate capsizings involving speedboats ferrying migrants off the islands of Lesbos and Samos close to the Turkish coast
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Japan and the US kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise
Japanese and U.S. troops have kicked off one of their largest joint exercises, focusing on defending Japan's southwestern islands
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Kimberly Guilfoyle pleaded with Hegseth and Rupert Murdoch to save her job: report
The ex-Fox News host was asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece after a series of damaging stories about her were published
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Saudi Arabia to postpone in-person ‘Davos in the desert’ after Houthi attacks: report
The rebel group has delivered yet another economic blow to the kingdom
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Bid to revive plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind rejected by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's action marks the latest milestone in a military prosecution of the detainees held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that has been beset by two decades of legal gridlock
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Supreme Court declines to hear appeal in disputed Afghan adoption case
The Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a disputed adoption case involving an Afghan child orphaned in a U.S. Army raid
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Funeral for gangster turned author Paul Ferris takes place in Glasgow
Family and friends gathered at Daldowie Crematorium on the outskirts of Glasgow on Monday
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Justice Department arrests more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal authorities are arresting more than two dozen foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections
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From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze
Rising food and fuel prices, a lack of funding for education, the state of public services, and access to housing have created the perfect breeding ground for a fall of protests across Europe
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Jurors sitting in Katie Price ex-husband trial told to cut through ‘big egos’
Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault of a teenager in West Sussex in 2016
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Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech won't replace heavy industry
Nvidia's Jensen Huang is urging German manufacturing companies to combine their expertise in physical machines with artificial intelligence to, as he put it, “re-engineer” the economy
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Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian cooperation between Ukraine and Russia during call with Zelenskyy
Pope Leo XIV has spoken by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Another Six Flags roller coaster shut down due to safety issue
The Millennium Force coaster closed Friday after a small bracket dislodged from a car and landed in a guest area, according to Six Flags
