The Independent
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Thieves ‘use drones’ to steal 70 Volkswagen badges in four-day spree
One victim says his badge was stolen in ‘sub-five seconds’
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Trump brings war to White House in Truth Social ballroom ‘drone port’ rant
President Donald Trump spent his Saturday evening on Truth Social, releasing a series of seemingly AI-generated posts mocking up the planned White House ballroom and its rooftop “drone port.”
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Rain finally hits UK – but not where it’s needed
Yellow health alerts are in place across the UK until at least Tuesday as temperatures rise again
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Appeal for information in cold case of murder victim dumped in carrot field
Julie Finley was just 23 when she was found dead 32 years ago
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Experts worry as parts of the US see a huge drop in mosquitoes
Mosquito levels are down 50 percent across Western and Midwest states - but the West Nile virus caseload has hit a 22-year high
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The forgotten Iranians caught in the deadly stalemate of Trump’s war
Struggling to find food, work or any semblance of normality - as well as living with the daily risk of bombing under a shaky ceasefire - the people of southern Iran tell Amirhossein Miresmaeili how they feel entirely on their own
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Joe Biden’s cancer is spreading and he’s in ‘debilitating’ pain, son Hunter reveals
The former president was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer last May
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Harry Potter fans force diversion of £430m giant pipeline to protect Dobby’s ‘grave’
Harry Potter fans’ outcry meant the project to transport energy from the UK to Ireland had to be diverted
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Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan and won’t withdraw until Hamas disarms
Trump claimed there had been a breakthrough in his plan to end the war which both Israel and Hamas agreed
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Award-winning architect’s one-of-a-kind ‘Lumiere’ home hits the market
See the ‘soaring’ interior: An offer for the ‘one-of-a-kind’ home, listed for $899,000, was accepted within a month on the market
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Trump’s ‘roadmap’ for peace in Gaza in full as Netanyahu rejects plan
Israel and Hamas continue to insist the other must make the first move towards disarmament and withdrawal
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Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes in near-miss collision at Sydney airport
Officials says both aircraft stopped abruptly and a cabin crew member aboard the A320 was injured
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UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience
Some economists think GDP will have increased 0.4% for the second quarter, between April and June.
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‘Gangland boss’ Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai
Snipers on roofs, bomb-proof vans and signal jammers in prison ceilings are said to be deployed to bring Kinahan to trial
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Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’
The proposal would reportedly see Britain promise to extend the protection of Britain’s Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent across Europe, in exchange for access to the EU’s free-trade zone
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Iran live: Trump orders military to speed up weapons production amid Hormuz deadlock
UAE accused Tehran of ‘acts of piracy’ after an Iranian missile attack on its carrier through Strait of Hormuz
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Why misguided influencers ditched sunscreen during Europe’s record-breaking heatwave
As Europe swelters under record-breaking temperatures, misleading claims that sunscreen causes rather than protects against skin cancer are spreading online – but experts tell The Independent the evidence shows a very different story
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UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience
Some economists think GDP will have increased 0.4% for the second quarter, between April and June.
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Tens of thousands flee British Columbia wildfire as state of emergency declared
The blaze has been likened to ‘a bomb going off’
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Mapped: The best places in the UK to watch Wednesday’s solar eclipse
Devon and Cornwall are among the prime locations
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New report dismisses leading theory in search for missing Bristol man Jack O’Sullivan
A new report casts doubt on a leading police theory over the disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan, who vanished in Bristol more than two years ago. His mother, Catherine, tells The Independent she wants to see action
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Spanish police take down speedboat gang trafficking thousands of migrants into Ibiza
The network was described as ‘complex, active and dangerous’
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Stranded Red Arrows forced to pull out of string of UK air shows
Weather conditions in Canada mean the famed Royal Air Force aerobatics team are not able to return home on time
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Royal Navy warns of 25% surge in Russian ships near UK waters
The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s vessels
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns North Korea could send 50,000 troops to Russia
North Korea previously sent troops and munitions to support Russia’s war effort against Ukraine
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University opens government-funded lab to help train biomedical scientists
The £2.5 million facility at the University of Essex, which includes a dedicated cancer diagnostics laboratory, was funded by the Office for Students.
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Iran live: Trump military chief seeks ‘off-ramp’ from conflict
UAE condemns attack on carrier as it accuses Tehran of ‘acts of piracy’
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns North Korea could send 50,000 troops to Russia
North Korea previously sent troops and munitions to support Russia’s war effort against Ukraine
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Pentagon pushes to ‘dramatically’ speed production as Iran war burns through weapons
The munitions shortage reportedly prompted President Trump to chew out Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last at Camp David
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US meets six demands
The IRGC said the international waterway had evolved from a trade route into a ‘tool of power and war’
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Common painkillers increase risk of sunburn, warns health watchdog
Doctors advise not stopping prescribed medication in the hot weather without professional advice
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Todd Blanche as Trump’s new AG is a ‘red alert’ for abortion rights, groups warn
Blanche alarmed advocates by telling faith leaders ‘victory will be permanent’ in fight to restrict abortion access
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Fast-moving wildfire in western Canada forces 20,000 to flee their homes
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency over the 100 wildfires raging across the province
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8-foot python found living under family’s shed — and X-rays discovered what it ate
The exotic python’s hefty dinner left it with a large belly that proved difficult for rescuers to work around
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Mercedes AMG sued by drivers who claim seat logos cause burns
The plaintiffs are seeking compensation from Mercedes for medical expenses
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Royal Navy warns of 25% surge in Russian naval activity near UK
The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s vessels
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Burnham to tour UK asking people how he should tackle cost of living
Officials confirmed he will be in ‘listening mode’ throughout August, travelling the country to discuss the cost of living
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Extremist 764 group allegedly linked to Southern California hospital bomb threat
The Pasadena Police Department said the caller claimed multiple explosive devices had been placed throughout the hospital
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Hillary Clinton warns this Republican attack on Democrats will be ‘very effective’
The prominent Democrat suggested the GOP will baselessly accuse members of her party of being communists, and it will work to dissuade voters
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Sophie Cunningham spurs NBA dud to try WNBA draft as transgender player
Royce White’s announcement is the second by a former NBA player in recent days since the WNBA star renewed the debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports
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Bush, Obama and Clinton write about presidents as Trump goes unmentioned
A 250th-anniversary essay series invited a roster of historians and authors to craft pieces on various presidents or first ladies
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‘Trump 2028’: President poses as general and threatens to run again in wild AI posts
The president has acknowledged he can’t run again but frequently talks about ‘Trump 2028’
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Lake Mead water has hit a new low - with little hope of improvement: ‘It’s grim’
Lake Mead is part of the Colorado River Basin system, which supplies water to around 40 million people across seven states, tribal communities and parts of Mexico
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Bill Maher accuses Trump of embracing ‘socialism’ over Nvidia and Intel deals
The ‘Real Time’ host claimed the administration’s actions mirrored policies favored by Sen. Bernie Sanders
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Joe Biden’s cancer is spreading to other parts of his body, Hunter says
The former president was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer last May
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Lindsey Graham’s sister faces doubts from Republicans as she seeks his Senate seat
Though often by her late brother’s side, she remains largely unknown in South Carolina's clubby political circles
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Wes Streeting reveals ‘unbelievable volume’ of online homophobia
He noted that while his appointment three weeks ago was ‘almost entirely unremarked upon in the media,’ the online reaction has been starkly different
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How a double-crossing informant hid two missing baby giraffes
Exclusive: ‘I was a confidential informant,’ animal handler Patrick Robinson, who is now the subject of a federal probe, told The Independent. ‘... I was in [the investigation] from the ground up.’
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Passengers evacuated after cockpit fumes force Delta flight to turn around
Over 200 people were aboard the plane that returned to Atlanta Saturday morning
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Mamdani sued after New York City mayor’s luxury second home tax causes ‘panic’
The lawsuit, which has ties to a Republican city council member and Mamdani’s past rivals, accuses the city of ignoring state law
