The Independent
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Israel's Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them
Arab parties could win enough seats in Israel's Oct. 27 election to help decide who the next prime minister is
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
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Shooter, 16, kills 3 students and a teacher in Oregon elementary school rampage
A 5-year-old student was among those killed in Thursday’s attack before the gunman was taken down
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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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Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors
Chheku Lama ran uphill, urging people to flee when floodwaters hit his village, Khalte, in Nepal's Rasuwa district
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Trump’s staff rushed to add new renovations to the White House in June
In early June, the White House contracting documents detailed “urgent” work to install the chandeliers
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Yorkshire wildlife park announces reopening after fatal tiger attack
It comes almost a week after 24-year-old William Chapman was mauled to death
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Mother of Henry Nowak’s killer 'could be freed from jail early'
Kiran Kaur was jailed for three years for removing the knife used by her son to kill Henry Nowak
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Bend Oregon school shooting: Everything we know about the suspected teen gunman
Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed in the shooting
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Wildfire traps firefighters and volunteers in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo national park, killing 4
Four people have died and two others have suffered severe burns while battling a wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in Indonesia's East Java after becoming trapped by thick smoke and fast-moving flames
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Oct. 9 - 15, 2026
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Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international with dates in Canada and Mexico in 2027
The Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international for the first time in 2027
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Pennsylvania man who killed family had controlled their movements and finances: police
Police say a Pennsylvania gunman who killed several family members had strictly controlled their finances and interactions with others
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Older Brits issued flu jab warning after thousands of deaths last winter
Figures from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) annual report suggest excess deaths from flu were 3,798 last winter
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Minibus slams into Channel Tunnel shuttle train, injuring 19 and halting service
A minibus carrying truck drivers has crashed into a train in the Channel Tunnel between France and England, injuring 19 people
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Chile sentences Venezuelan gang member to 20 years for kidnapping and killing dissident
A Chilean court has sentenced a Venezuelan man to 20 years in prison for helping kidnap and kill dissident Ronald Ojeda
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New technology can spot risk of childbirth complications early in labour
A Fit4Labour risk assessment was available more than eight hours before birth, meaning doctors and parents had an opportunity to plan for a safer birth, the study showed
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Massive brawl at Florida youth football game sparks investigation into betting
Police have yet to make any arrests over of the brawl
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Pupils could be taught how to stop serious bleeding after stabbings and car crashes
The Bill by Conservative MP Neil Shastri-Hurst would build on current life-saving teaching in schools, which already includes CPR
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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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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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Russell Brand changed into ‘monster-like’ rapist before alleged attack, woman claims
The comedian denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault
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'Fake heiress' who allegedly defrauded bank out of $14m added to FBI Most Wanted list
The FBI says she has falsely claimed to be an heiress to an aircraft family
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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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A family of barn owls is drawing crowds to New York's Upper West Side
A migration ecologist called the discovery of the barn owls’ nest ‘shocking’
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Trump admits ‘I have some very severe problems’ in Biden-like ramble
Trump’s latest lengthy soliloquy in the Rose Garden evoked memories of the last octogenarian to occupy the Oval Office. Andrew Feinberg explains why
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Washington pastor accused of $13M fraud after telling investors God chose them
The pastor allegedly inflated his tech company’s success with misleading press releases, falsely claiming it had 20 employees when it only had three
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Arizona State hires veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead program, Powers announces resignation
Arizona State has hired Dave Hakstol as hockey coach while investigating an outdoor workout incident that left a player on life support
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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 advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.
Federal health officials are moving ahead with plans to broaden access to a class of unproven injectable drugs called peptides
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Heavy rains triggered mudslides in Chile and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
Heavy rain battered Chile’s capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes; a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama; and Cubans turned to free community pharmacies as medicines grew scarce. This gallery was curated by photojournalist Esteban Felix.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster launch live from Texas
Tesla is preparing to unveil its long-awaited electric sports car, with huge performance claims and a little help from SpaceX
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New York man shot by ICE officers appears in immigration court
A New York man shot and wounded by federal immigration officers while driving with his young son has appeared before an immigration judge in Manhattan
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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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Young voters split on gun control despite being known as ‘massacre generation’
A 2021 study found that mass shootings were more common in states with higher rates of gun ownership, and gun homicides were more common in states with looser concealed carry law
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Trump’s $330 million ballroom donors revealed and how much they are giving
Despite public assertions that he was paying for the project himself, internal records list no financial contributions from Donald Trump
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What to know about Starshield and why its disruption rattled Ukraine’s forces
Ukraine's military faced sudden disruptions in SpaceX's Starshield satellite connectivity, causing lost drones and failed operations
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Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say
Illinois authorities believe a 19-year-old man charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in suburban Chicago entered the building’s parking lot on Sunday, hours before police arrested him near his home after receiving a tip about the alleged attack plan
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New Orleans jail worker gets 2.5 years in prison for enabling brazen 10-inmate escape
A New Orleans jail worker received a 2.5-year prison sentence Thursday for enabling 10 inmates to escape through a hole behind a toilet after he turned off its water
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Retail sales up 0.8% in September, but a big chunk of spending went to paying gasoline bills
Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August
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Ukraine testing new ‘evacuation drone’ that can fly wounded soldiers to safety
The futuristic drone can carry up to 330 pounds and reach speeds up to 65mph
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Iraq parliament fills Cabinet posts, naming a US-sanctioned deputy prime minister
Iraq's parliament has appointed ministers to vacant Cabinet posts, including a deputy prime minister under U.S. sanctions
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Rep Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, report says
Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary has suggested that authorities are examining potential crimes related to her family’s immigration paperwork
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States sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
Eight states are suing the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the company’s popular chatbot violated consumer protection laws by hurting children and deceiving adults
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Israeli airstrikes continue across Gaza and other top photos from the Middle East
Palestinians picked through rubble following Israeli airstrikes. This gallery features some of the top photos from the Middle East published this week, curated by AP photojournalist Hassan Ammar.
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Channel Tunnel crash live updates: At least 19 injured after minibus hits train
The minibus collided with a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel
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Minnesota State approves plan to use community college funds to help struggling universities
Minnesota State’s Board of Trustees has approved a plan to transfer up to $25 million annually for the next four years to schools in financial crisis
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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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FBI employees fired over Trump classified documents probe sue to be reinstated
The complaint represents nine agents, intelligence analysts, and operational staff who were ousted in February
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Japan's Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender roles
Being a prime minister is tough, with daily schedule packed with meetings and hourslong parliamentary sessions
