The Independent
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Romania blows up rocks in Danube to divert water to struggling nuclear reactor
The river has hit a record low in places amid prolonged drought
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Denmark’s Princess Isabella starts military service as conscription expands
Healthy women over the age of 18 are now being conscripted for the first time
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Girl, 9, died from serious injuries on family camping trip
The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital where she later died
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Waitrose makes major change to late night deliveries across the UK
The retailer trialled the delivery window in more than 50 shops during the World Cup
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Trump’s latest fictional post puts him next to Washington and Lincoln
The image was seized upon by MAGA faithful, who celebrated ‘three American legends’
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Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to manufacture own next-generation HIV prevention meds
African countries to receive support as part of efforts to allow in-country producers to play a larger role in making medicines for the continent’s own needs.
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Trump touts his ‘real polling numbers’ in paranoid ‘fake news’ rant
Beleaguered president blames ‘corrupt’ journalists for very real polls showing just over a third of Americans approve of his performance
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England and Wales suffer driest July on record
Some areas of England saw the driest month ever
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Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards and leave states to set rules
Head Start serves more than half a million low-income babies, toddlers and preschoolers nationwide
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Popular crisps urgently recalled over allergy alert
The food importer ASR Solutions Ltd was forced to recall all products with a best before date up to and including 31 October this year
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Driver jailed after faking brake failure and crashing into police car 31 times
Nathan Owen was sentenced to over four years in jail at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday
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US military asks for ‘creative and unconventional ideas’ to punish Iran
Iran and the United States are no closer to resolving the conflict after five months of an increasingly unpopular war
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Family of boy thrown 100ft from Tate Modern balcony share update on his health
The French child was left with life-changing injuries after being attacked by Jonty Bravery in 2019
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Welcome to the national park that gives you an hour back
Tucked into the North Dakota Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers roaming bison and canyons carved by water
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Couple face huge court bill after losing neighbours fight over ornamental squirrel
The simple disagreement about a few inches of land escalated into an all out war
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1 in 5 pregnant and breastfeeding women in eastern Chad acutely malnourished
Figures come as Hard Labour, a documentary by Bel Trew for Independent TV exposes how efforts to stop women and babies dying in childbirth have been blunted in the Central African Republic and Nigeria
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Journalist Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Rod Liddle’s children paid tribute to their father, who was their guide ‘on how to live an extraordinary life’
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UK baby has pioneering surgery for rare condition while still in womb
The historic procedure took place earlier this year, as a UK mother underwent surgery over in Texas
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Reform UK under fire over plan to use navy to stop small boat crossings
Nigel Farage is facing questions over the legality of the scheme to launch Royal Navy ships to stop small boat arrivals
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At creative reuse centers, old art supplies get a new life at a fraction of the cost
Creative reuse centers are keeping art supplies out of landfills by selling used materials for cheap
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Germany’s economy at risk as Rhine river hits record level
Germany has experienced successive heat waves with little rainfall this summer
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Oil prices drop after Trump cancels strikes on Iran amid peace talks
Brent crude oil fell below 83 US dollars (£61.73) a barrel on Monday, down nearly 6%.
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Hundreds of migrants camp on Ceuta beach as Spain ‘blames Morocco for crisis’
Spanish intelligence services reportedly believe Morocco allowed the crossing, which saw 83 people die, to happen
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The dire warnings of doctors as RFK Jr’s agenda sees measles surge back
Measles is back with a vengeance in the U.S. Will America be able to fight off the virus this time? Julia Musto reports
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Bungling robbers put on Scouse accents and squabble during calamitous shop raid
Stephen Bradley and David Oakley were caught arguing on CCTV as they raided Maddy’s convenience store in New Mills
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Cornwall harbour overrun by thousands of giant crabs during ‘creepy’ annual event
Daniel Gilbert was heading out on his boat when he witnessed the astonishing sight
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Kamala Harris teases adding two new states and expanding Supreme Court
Former Democratic presidential nominee calls for major reforms to America’s institutions but says she has ‘not made a decision’ on whether to launch another bid for the Oval Office
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August bank holiday 2026 benefit payment date changes and cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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1 in 4 bridesmaids consider turning down role amid soaring wedding costs
Saying ‘yes’ to being part of the wedding party now means considering whether you can afford it
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New Look appoints new boss amid online shopping and loyalty drive
The high street retailer, which has 309 shops in the UK, has named Lynda Petherick as its new chief executive officer.
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Man kept mother’s body in freezer for years while collecting £78k of her benefits
Christopher Phillips has been sent to prison for nearly two-and-a-half years
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Man arrested after death of girl, 9, found seriously injured at industrial estate
The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital where she later died
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New chancellor urged to make pension pledge and avoid Reeves’ £10bn mistake
The former chancellor failed to shut down rumours that lump sum withdrawals would be taxed
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Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
President Donald Trump's administration is planning a major overhaul of the Head Start program
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Uganda's military unveils statue of Netanyahu's brother who died in 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue
Uganda’s military has unveiled a monument to Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestine display at concert
Singapore has banned the two core members of the British band Massive Attack from reentering the country
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Japan's Nissan sees profit for latest quarter but warns of Middle East and China woes
Nissan has reported a $24 million profit for January-March, a reversal from the loss it racked up in the same period a year earlier
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Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are working to conserve electricity as low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants
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Ghana parliament backs tough cocoa farm protections, with up to 20 years in prison
Ghana's parliament has passed a bill that could imprison cocoa farmers for up to 20 years if they convert their farms without government approval
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Suspected arson attack kills 200,000 bees as hives torched in Birstall
Andrew Dart lost several hives and around £2,500 of beekeeping equipment
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Farage admits reaching out to Rupert Lowe to discuss Reform and Restore link-up
The former Reform UK MP made a peace offering to Mr Farage despite a series of public rows between the pair
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NS&I incorrectly told grieving family they would get £30,000 inheritance
The family was awarded just two per cent of the payment they had requested
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New Spider-Man movie spins its way to box office record, netting $168m on opening day
Peter Parker may have to rebuild his life in the new movie after the world forgets his identity, but the real-world box office tells a very different story
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The seven times Trump threatened Iran before pulling back
President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that he had called off planned U.S. strikes on Iran, saying renewed negotiations had raised hopes of easing the conflict and reopening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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UK manufacturing sector reveals slowdown in growth
A rise in new business and export orders helped maintain growing demand and strong production over the month.
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US military accused of dropping 900kg bomb on civilian house in Iran
US Central Command said it was investigating the reports and that its forces do not target civilians
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X Factor finalist denies murder of social media influencer outside Soho nightclub
Gabrielle Carrington allegedly ran over a social media influencer with a car outside a Soho nightclub in April
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Jade Goody’s widower banned after being caught drug-driving
The former reality TV star admitted he now works as an electrician
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NHS surgeon wrongly connected patient’s organs in ‘bizarre’ botched operation
The patient nearly died after the shocking blunder
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Murder investigation launched after man shot dead at Traveller site
The victim, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene
