The Independent
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Supreme Court will review asylum case of Nigerian man who cooked meals for terrorist leaders
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider if a Nigerian man is ineligible for asylum because he cooked meals at a camp for leaders of a group the U.S. government considers to be a terrorist organization
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyiv
Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own making
The new press secretary made an embarrassing faux pas and then cut off the entire event after just a few minutes. It left some serious questions about whether she actually believes what she’s saying, writes Holly Baxter
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Fighter jets deployed after aircraft issues hijack signal over Germany’s Nuremberg
Eurofighter jets were deployed to escort the aircraft which was travelling from Corfu in Greece to Germany
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The 59p supermarket tomato soup voted better tasting than Heinz favourite
Experts at Which? blind taste-tested over 200 tinned soups – and some great value options came top
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Millions of pensions are going unclaimed in UK – here’s how to find yours
Older people with lost pensions could have even more valuable ones to discover
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British troops training to ‘recapture Falklands’ amid rising Argentinian hostility
Relations between the UK and Argentina have continued to sour
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DOJ ‘apologizes’ for running Trump’s taxpayer ads despite order to yank them off air
Ads aired in nearly 400 spots after a court order that blocks the government from running them. Millions of dollars have already been spent making them
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Internet can’t stop laughing at White House press secretary’s awkward briefing
Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, pulled the plug on the briefing after 14 minutes
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I’m Navi Pillay’s biographer. Here’s what I learnt about the Nobel Peace Prize winner
International human rights judge Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households
The Competition and Markets Authority launched a study into the sector after the Middle East conflict sent the cost of heating oil soaring.
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Halloween knives pulled from Polish shops following stabbing spate
Fake knives and ‘gruesome’ costumes are being cleared from the shelves in one of Poland’s largest retailers, following a series of school stabbings
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Ukraine has ‘broken Russia’s ability to advance’, claims Kyiv’s former top general
General Oleksandr Syrskyi also responded to his critics after he was sacked as commander-in-chief in July
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Council publishes CCTV footage online in attempt to catch fly-tippers
Hillingdon Council is attempting to crack down on illegal dumping of rubbish
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Suicide rates for men in their early 50s reach record high
Sonya Trivedy of the Samaritans described the latest statistics as ‘a wake-up call’ for the government
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Man killed by tiger in Yorkshire enclosure named as William Chapman
Footage believed to be belonging to William Chapman was posted to social media in the moments before the attack
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Two little brothers, 4 and 11, allegedly killed by dad after McDonald’s trip
Jimmy Gramajo, 4, and his 11-year-old brother, Osmani Gramajo, were killed Sunday afternoon in the city's Pico-Union neighborhood
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Vet nurse struck off after injecting himself with dog anaesthetic
Robert Drummond stole the medicine from the clinic where he worked
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Winter floods could arrive as Met Office issues UK weather forecast
High pressure will bring dry and warm weather for many in October
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Swimming pool evacuated after handyman mistakenly releases mustard gas
The fire service was called as the pool and gym were being evacuated
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Screens at schools fuelling child health 'crisis', doctors warn
About one million children now spend nearly every lesson on screens
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Ed Miliband ‘approves new drilling in Falklands oil field’
The decision will likely further deteriorate relations between Britain and Argentina
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Investigation launched after man found dead in custody at troubled Met Police station
The Charing Cross police station is already under investigation after secretly filmed footage showed officers making racist comments and bragging about violence against suspects
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Princess Eugenie shares rare video of baby daughter
Eugenie lovingly praises her husband in her latest post on Instagram
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FTSE fades after bright start amid tech worry
The FTSE 100 index ended down 5.95 points, 0.1%, at 10,650.33.
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Premier Inn owner warns tax hikes are costing investments and jobs
Whitbread boss urged Andy Burnham to freeze property taxes ahead of his first autumn Budget later this month
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Andy Burnham will be the man to take Britain back into the EU, Neil Kinnock says
Former Labour leader says it’s ‘obvious’ the prime minister is hoping to rejoin the bloc
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Who is Katie Zacharia? Trump’s new press secretary that replaced Karoline Leavitt
The incoming press secretary briefly worked for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year
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Civil servant used sick leave to juggle several jobs, court hears
The court heard that at one point, Kashim Chowdhury was contracted to work 183 hours a week across five roles
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Hezbollah to compensate owners of homes destroyed in Lebanon during war with Israel
Hezbollah plans to compensate Lebanese families whose homes were destroyed in recent wars with Israel, the head of its Executive Council, Ali Daamoush, announced
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All the UK companies targeted by recent cyber attacks
The owner of fashion brands Hobbs and Whistles, fashion giant H&M and fast fashion business ASOS are all investigating potential hacks in the past week
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Mapped: UK areas in drought as thousands issued supply warning ahead of winter
Rainfall was 80 per cent lower than average in September in some areas
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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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Former ride operator admits sexually assaulting 19 girls at theme park
Hammond was ‘immediately sent home’ after staff were told what had happened and reviewed CCTV from the park
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Saudis and Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange threats to escalate conflict
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition have threatened new strikes on each other, a fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict
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Russell Brand: Jury sworn in ahead of rape and sexual assault trial
The comedian denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assaults and one allegation of indecent assault
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Greta Thunberg joins demonstrators as French pupils stage another day of protests
The cash-strapped government has promised to act to address the pupils' concerns
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Tokyo shrine honors precious dolls, in photos
At the Dairokuten Sakaki Shrine in Tokyo, Shinto priests are helping families say a final farewell to beloved dolls.
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Wandsworth prison nurse confesses ‘inappropriate’ relationship with convicted killer
Stephanie Adair, 29, pleaded guilty to a single count of misconduct in a public office at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday
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Murder probe underway after four killed in ‘deeply disturbing’ Waterford arson attack
Two other children are critically injured in hospital following the fire, which Minister of State John Cummins described as a ‘horrific scene’
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Can other countries block the US execution livestream? An expert explains
Australia is one of several countries currently grappling with the challenge of a public execution livestream from the US
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US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns after allegations of improper conduct
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns after allegations of improper conduct
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Argentina takes fight with UK over Falklands' oil industry to international tribunal
Argentina is asking an international tribunal to stop an oil project off the disputed Falkland Islands
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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’
The head of MI5 says Iran is trying to hit military sites in the U.K. and the suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in September is not unique
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Prisoner tells Burnham ‘scrap the recalls’ as early release resumes
Some 5,000 prisoners are scheduled to be released in stages over the next year
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Mamdani orders major NYPD shake-up amid revolt from progressive allies
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use force against civilians
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Rogue stoat evades AI cameras and dogs for five months in £150,000 hunt
Animal dodged capture for months after it was thought to have swum to the island of Rousay
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Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against the Houthis' recent attacks
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other technology
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60 Minutes reporter nearly quit over conflict with Bari Weiss: report
An ‘aggressive back-and-forth’ began after editors suggested holding the story, according to the report
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Sri Lankan ambassador visits foreign worker sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lankan legal team files clemency appeal on behalf of Anojan Sivarasa
