The Independent
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Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
New explosions have been heard in Riyadh, with blame falling again on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen
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IMF chief urges the US and other wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the United States and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing heaviest on low-income countries
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Are Burnham’s Brexit promises distracting him from an impending food crisis?
In The Room hosts Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson say Whitehall risks too much focus on long-term EU ambitions while more immediate pressures build around diesel, farming and food security. Report by Maja Anushka
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ICE agent accused of deliberately running over fleeing man in Texas
A Texas prosecutor says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent appeared to use a vehicle to intentionally strike a man who took off running in Houston
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Details of pastor's Big Church Festival death revealed as inquest opened
He was described as ‘our beloved pastor Robert’ in a tribute from his church
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Bumble dating app agrees £980 million takeover deal sending shares soaring
Shares in the group jumped 57 per cent overnight after the deal was announced
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Katie Price says ‘I don’t need to be here’ during ex’s rape trial
The court heard Ms Price had chosen a nanny because she ‘wasn’t very attractive’ in the hope that Hayler would not cheat on her
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At least 2 dead as gunman targets politician’s memorial service in South Africa
The horror attack left at least two mourners dead and five others injured, as police say the shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team
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Andy Burnham to meet swimmer Archie Goodburn after emotional TV plea
The Scottish swimmer has urged Mr Burnham to appoint a national brain cancer lead
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Poland blasts Musk for slowing Kyiv’s Starlink: ‘Big man, are you playing politics?’
‘We are watching you’, said Polish foreign minister Sikorski amid growing outcry over the restriction of the technology
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Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning
The Met Office has forecast gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70 mph
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
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What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack?
William Chapman was mauled to death when he entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday
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Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is voicing outrage over Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026: Winning pitctures revealed
Other winning images include fluorescent fungi and a Sisyphus-like dung beetle
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Trump’s DOJ threatens to block California votes in explosive pre-election showdown
The Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action
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Dolly Parton’s nephew denies threatening her manager as he breaks silence
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has been embroiled in a rift with her longtime manager since the singer’s death
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Trump faces fresh economic nightmare as food and gas prices soar before midterms
Consumer prices likely surged in September, driven by rising gasoline and food costs, and adding to a string of unfavorable developments for President Donald Trump
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Council employee took a year's sick leave – then got caught working secret second job
Elisha Neavin was even caught starring in YouTube videos for British Gas
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills a woman, and other Middle East developments
A hospital in Gaza says the latest Israeli strike in the Palestinian territory has killed a woman
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Trump ‘blindsided his own Ukraine peace envoys by agreeing deal with Putin’
Officials were left ‘surprised’ at the announcement having just offered Kyiv new security guarantees
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Meet the new Dashwoods: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor Dashwood in a new “Sense and Sensibility” adaptation directed by Georgia Oakley
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Airtel Money slips from float price as unconditional trading starts
Earlier this month, the company launched its Initial Public Offering at a roughly £5.3 billion valuation.
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Scientists discover whole new genus of deep-sea ‘spaghetti worms’ with suction cups
It is rare to establish an entirely new marine organisms
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In The Room
In recent weeks, the Prime Minister has made a series of pointed interventions on Britain’s relationship with the EU. At Labour conference, he said Brexit had done “more harm than good”. In a BBC interview, he suggested it was “possible” that a future Labour manifesto could promise another in-out referendum. And in a podcast this week, he claimed Russia had interfered in the Brexit vote. Burnham clearly has strong feelings about Europe. Today, we ask: why is he bringing the Brexit debate back now? Also, with Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget just two weeks away, we examine the big calls facing the government this winter — from fuel costs to the threat of freezing weather. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Israel returns stolen Greek artefacts as Athens intensifies Elgin Marbles campaign
It is the first such repatriation between the two countries
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Badenoch and Farage embroiled in furious row over Falklands and Chagos Islands
The dispute erupted after Mr Farage ppeared to suggest he would be willing to “trade” the Diego Garcia military base to secure Donald Trump’s silence on the Falklands
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Recruiter Robert Walters hails growth in UK operations after hefty job cuts
The firm’s net fees on its UK market grew 10% to £13.2 million year-on-year in the quarter to September.
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Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme
Thomas Woldbye warned that investment could be lost overseas unless there is certainty over the expansion plan.
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Royal Mail ‘on the brink of collapse’ as union warns 400 workers quitting a week
The Communication Workers Union warned the rollout out of a new delivery system is a ‘major factor’ in workers leaving
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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month
Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability
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Rare video of royal baby shared by Princess Eugenie
Eugenie lovingly praises her husband in her latest post on Instagram
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Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan man convicted over Facebook post
Supreme court order is seen as a major victory for Sri Lanka’s diplomatic efforts
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New Trump rule could put refugees on 10-day countdown clock to stay in the US
Refugee advocates say the Trump administration is trying to sabotage protections and make it impossible for people to defend themselves
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World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
Early Bronze Age vessel was likely built around the same time as the Great Pyramid of Giza
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The simple activity that can lower blood pressure better than moderate exercise
Researchers say immersion in hot water boosts circulation and lowers blood pressure
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A 1960 study predicted the world will end next month. Here’s why
‘Our great-great-grandchildren will not starve,’ acclaimed physicist wrote, ‘they will be squeezed to death’
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1.7 million UK households will not turn heating on this winter – where to find help
More than 15 million homes say they are worried about being cold this winter, a survey has found
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BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn defamation lawsuit
The US president was due to be deposed on Friday but has cancelled due to ‘matters of national importance’
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Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project
Taiwan planned to buy liquefied natural gas from a U.S. project after extraction and could invest up to $4.4 billion in it
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‘Life-threatening’ sting warning as invasive Asian hornet nests surge in Jersey
More than 800 Asian hornet nests have already been identified on Jersey this year, posing a serious public health risk
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The 59p tomato soup voted better tasting than Heinz and M&S
Experts at Which? blind taste-tested over 200 tinned soups – and some great value options came top
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Defence firm submits proposal for weapons factory at Mossmorran site
The Fife Ethylene Plant near Cowdenbeath ceased production in February.
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Boy, 16, has ectopic tooth removed from his left eye socket
Ectopic teeth have been found in the nasal cavity, palate, chin, jaw joint and eye socket
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Scientists discover which dog breeds die younger than others – and why
A study has shown that the way DNA changes with age in dogs could be the reason why smaller pooches live longer
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Russell Brand told friends he wanted to ‘bed 5,000 women’, trial hears – live updates
Russell Brand has been accused at the start of his trial of being a ‘ruthless, calculating and manipulative’ sexual predator
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£20,000 reward offered after body found by member of public in Warwickshire river
The 51-year-old's body was spotted by a member of the public at around 7.45am on April 15
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Lost dog searches for family in Yellowstone as deadly winter looms
A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since September
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Trump suffers humiliating setback as his judge again sides with banned journalists
District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a detailed written decision expanding on his September 24 emergency order
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University handyman sacked after mustard gas mistake sparks pool evacuation
The fire service was called as the pool and gym were being evacuated
