The Independent
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Passengers hurt as train derails, flinging carriages sideways
Carriages ‘jumped upwards’ says survivor as air ambulance and rail crash investigators attend scene in Lewes, East Sussex
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Over 200k magnetic toy sets recalled after children suffer severe injuries
The CPSC warned that the small internal magnets could create a critical ingestion hazard for children
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Feds issue Line 5 tunnel permit, call it ‘not contrary to the public interest’
The US Army Corps of Engineers has permitted the controversial Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan's the Straits of Mackinac
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Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine
The top editor of Forbes has left his job after reportedly being fired for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that works with the magazine
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FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program
An enduring conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with users blaming a research program in Alaska for the disaster
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Marco Rubio brags US citizenship is not for sale - forgetting Trump’s $1M ‘Gold Card’
The Trump administration has vowed to crack down on ‘birth tourism’ while offering U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million contribution
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There is only one thing Trump has talked more about than his construction projects
A new analysis determined Trump talks more about the Iran war and his ongoing construction projects than policies such as immigration and the economy
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Aug. 7-13, 2026
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Hegseth pushes back on ‘misrepresented’ claims about USS Abraham Lincoln’s conditions
The deployment had been expected to end in May but has been extended with no current return date, families said
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Three death row killers to be executed on same day in three different states
The last time three executions were held on the same day was in 2010
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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: reports
Mangione faces two charges of stalking resulting in death in federal court
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Authorities in Vietnam discover more than a ton of concealed ivory illegally shipped from Africa
Vietnamese authorities have seized a large shipment of ivory illegally shipped from Africa
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Kennedy Center finds workaround to etch Trump’s name on the building — again
Trump-controlled board agrees to add the president’s name to the venue, directly below the sign
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LA’s famous Pink’s Hot Dogs to open first restaurant in Japan by end of year
A specific opening date and location remain unannounced
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Search of Philly home could unlock clues to multiple missing women
Images found at Eugene Horsch’s Philadelphia home appear to show the deaths of two missing women, police say, as they also seized urns of ashes, drugs, guns and strong chemicals
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Russian plot to kill American citizen in Warsaw thwarted by Poland
It marks the first time that ‘someone on the order of Russia’ sought to attack a U.S. citizen on the territory of another NATO country, Poland says
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A new expedition could offer answers into Amelia Earhart’s disappearance
Earhart vanished somewhere in the Pacific without a trace in 1937 when attempting to become the first woman to fly around the world
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Dad says deadly Airbnb fire has left him haunted by trapped wife’s screams: lawsuit
Exclusive: John Hubbard IV, 40, who lost his wife and their 1-year-old daughter, ‘will never be able to recover from hearing [her] through a trapped door while their lives ended in flames and smoke,’ the former patrolman’s complaint states.
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Trump’s DOJ could be held in contempt over unredacted Epstein files, judge says
Federal judge holds public hearing in lawsuit over withheld documents to hear ‘what the hell is going on in this case’
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Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble in Colombia
Rescuers in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday
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Greek wildfires force tourists to flee resorts at peak holiday season
Over 300 individuals were evacuated by vessel from Siviri
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Swimmer who beat Adam Ramsay-Peaty delays opening A-level results to compete for GB
Filip Nowacki does not know his A-level results as he is focused on competing at the European Championships
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Wall of US Embassy in Brazil's capital is vandalized as relations remain tense
One of the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Brazil’s capital has been vandalized as the two countries live under stressed relations
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Flowers create elaborate fantasy worlds at a Tel Aviv exhibition, in photos
Millions of flowers create five themed worlds, of water, the galaxy, mirrors, fairy tales and amusement, for visitors in Tel Aviv at an indoor show of elaborate floral displays called “Flowers — A Journey Between Worlds.”
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United States resumes avocado inspections in Mexico after security halt
As Mexico's top avocado-producing state, Michoacan remains an essential supplier to the American market
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California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds
A federal investigation accuses California's prison system of failing to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse by guards
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Drunk driver who killed four after crashing into salon flips off press at sentencing
‘Knowing he will die behind bars is the only comfort we have,’ the husband of one of the victims said during the sentencing
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Groom accused of raping woman helping plan his wedding the night before the ceremony
A DNA test proved that Tyler Weber, 33, sexually assaulted the 19-year-old woman, who had been helping him the day before his wedding
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Foreign student enrollment could fall 10% at US colleges thanks to Trump’s agenda
Advocates worry the changes will cause tens of thousands of lost jobs and potential cuts at university programs
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US military loses 25% of its key drone fleet in Iran war: report
At least 45 MQ-9 Reapers, which cost up to $50 milion each, have been shot down or crashed, for a total loss exceeding $1.3 billion
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Six Flags coaster closed over a month after rider found unconscious: report
This is not the first time the famous Six Flags Magic Mountain coaster has faced scrutiny
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Replacement aircraft carrier heading to Middle East after complaints on USS Lincoln
Family members say sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have faced food shortages, long stretches at sea and deteriorating mental health
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Four hospitalised and houses on fire as major incident declared in West Midlands
A child and three firefighters were taken to hospital after the incident in Stourbridge
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Trump’s Reflecting Pool mystery gets the Scooby Doo gang on the case: ‘Jinkies!’
The parody video skewering Trump has drawn over one million views on social media
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Detroit automakers warn new trade deal proposals threaten billions
U.S. auto executives now worry that proposals floated ahead of talks with Mexican trade officials next month could raise operational costs even further
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Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns
A court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns has taken effect
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FDA says explosive diarrhea parasite is removed from food supply as cases grow
There are now nearly 25,000 cases of cyclosporiasis in dozens of states nationwide
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Virginia officials review video of ICE agent pointing gun at yelling woman
An ICE agent accused a Virginia woman of trying to run them over — which she says did not happen
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Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general
Attorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his first speech since taking the reins of the beleaguered agency, promising rank-and-file staff that he will lead them with integrity
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An explosion strikes an ammunition plant near Rome; no injuries reported
An explosion has struck an ammunition manufacturing plant near Rome, local authorities say
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Dozens of dead sharks wash up along Jersey shore stunning visitors
New Jersey wildlife officials say the discovery may be less mysterious than it seems
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Whole Foods recalls products made with jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak
Whole Foods has recalled over 40 fresh food items, including dips, salsas and guacamole over the salmonella outbreak
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Economy gets World Cup and hot weather boost but fears grow over Iran war hit
Official figures showed gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.4% between April and June, with better-than-forecast growth of 0.3% in June.
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Families mourn victims of Zimbabwe ferry disaster as death toll rises to 46
Mourners have gathered in a Zimbabwe fishing town to honor the victims of a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba
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Tommy Robinson’s ex-wife denies failing to comply with accounting rules
Jenna Lennon pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday
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DHS spent $464M on 10 jets — then parked them or used them to shuttle Trump officials
Senate Democrats call for investigation after DHS ‘lit taxpayer dollars on fire’
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Burnham urged to let rich pensioners to opt out of state pension in exchange for OBE
Exclusive: Amid growing pressure on the public finances, a Labour Party pressure group has urged Andy Burnham to ‘allow rich, well-off pensioners to opt out of their state pension for 3+ years in return for a Pensions Sacrifice OBE’
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Crew of Yemeni vessel recount their chaotic rescue after Houthis' deadly attack
Crew members of a Yemeni ship attacked by Houthi rebels earlier this week say a second missile hit during rescue efforts, causing more chaos and casualties
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Will this be the last heatwave of the summer – or is more hot weather looming?
Met Office data suggests the UK is on track to see its hottest summer since records began
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National Symphony Orchestra faces financial woes from Kennedy Center takeover: report
Donations to the National Symphony Orchestra were down 25 percent last year and it played classical concerts to a 41 percent capacity crowd
