The Independent
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Brazil's Lula opens state toolbox to woo voters in runoff against Bolsonaro. Here's what is on offer
After finishing behind Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pushed for popular — and costly — measures to bolster his chances in the runoff
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Six men charged after ‘high-value’ Pokemon cards stolen from warehouse
26 boxes of collectable cards were allegedly stolen in the break-in
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The driveway tweak that could reduce the risk of your home flooding
About 54 per cent of front gardens in the UK are now concreted over, up from 46 per cent in 1991
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Countries need to help more people with less aid. Here is a blueprint
Humanitarian organisations have a responsibility to demonstrate that money has been spent as promised, and learning from spending it, HRH Infanta Cristina and Antón Leis Garcia write
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Last-minute delay hits dramatic removal of iconic Santa Monica Pier sign
The historic blue neon Santa Monica Pier sign, which has welcomed generations of tourists since 1941, will be removed beginning Tuesday
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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight on
An official in Tigray’s federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle
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Philippines announces bounty on senator wanted by the ICC for crime against humanity
Philippine officials announce a bounty for the capture of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who faces arrest by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity
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Trump says ‘Andy is getting it done’ as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
‘Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country’, the US president said
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Beer giant warns pubs to adapt as weight loss drugs curb alcohol sales
Beer generated nearly £14 billion of sales in British pubs, bars and restaurants in the year to February 2026
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Six killed and 28 injured in attack during funeral in Jordan’s Karak
Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan
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What is the state of the UK economy heading into next week’s Budget?
Next week, John Healey is expected to reveal plans for a number of cost-of-living measures while increasing taxes for banks and gambling firms.
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Pensioners ‘to lose £1,600’ under Labour’s plans to scrap triple lock
The government has said it will change the pension policy from 2030
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Israel’s military says it killed 2 men who had launched an attack in the occupied West Bank
Israel's military says its soldiers shot and killed two men who launched an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank
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Trump turns to Putin to ease diesel prices as Russian tanker heads toward New York
A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel is heading towards New York following an agreement with President Donald Trump
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Victorian Gothic tower with spiral staircase goes on market for £300,000
A famous landmark built nearly 200 years ago has gone on sale for the first time in more than 20 years
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UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and attacks in new government guidance
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Police make new discovery in missing boat search after vessel vanished
Two men remain missing after disappearing along with their boat, the Kilda, on 13 October
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Ukrainian held in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia as Merz warns of more cases
A German court has ordered a Ukrainian citizen held on suspicion of spying for Russia
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Minister admits he has not followed government stockpiling advice
Households are being urged to be prepared if everyday services are temporarily disrupted with three days of key supplies
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Fire at proposed asylum seeker accommodation treated as arson
The force said nobody was hurt but the building was ‘severely damaged’
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High winds knock out power to thousands in southwest England as first of 2 major storms sweep in
High winds have knocked out power to thousands of people in southwest England as the first of two major storms expected to hit the U.K. this weekend swept in from the Atlantic
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Pope Leo cancels trip on doctors' advice after cancer surgery
The announcement was made as his surgeon and doctor issued an update on his recovery
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California startup says it has injected AI-designed virus into humans for first time
Radical Numerics claims their AI-driven approach can lead to rapid, on-demand generation of phages
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South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to calm rising border tensions
South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to resolve border disputes and prevent accidental clashes
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France protests latest: 70,000 police to be deployed as Macron meets students
French president Emmanuel Macron is expected to meet with high school unions on Friday
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‘State-sponsored terrorism’ and cyber attacks to cause food shortages, Streeting says
Ministers issue ‘be ready’ checklist as governments and companies worldwide take websites offline after alert over widespread cyber-security issue
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Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president
The head of the Asian Football Confederation says the body is endorsing Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president
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Israel orders army to prepare for full closure of West Bank
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it instructed security forces to immediately cordon off the city of Hebron
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European leaders join Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration as Magyar resets EU ties
Numerous foreign guests, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, visited Hungary’s capital on Friday
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Trump's order, a missing Wabanaki marker and the fight over what national parks tell
30 markers were removed from Acadia under a Trump administration campaign to strip national parks of materials deemed disparaging to American history
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Permanent facial recognition cameras to be installed on Oxford Street by Christmas
Live facial recognition has been widely criticised by human rights groups
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s Starlink access remains limited despite Trump’s claims
Ukrainian military sources say they are yet to see any change in satellite internet speeds
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Southeast Asia's worst haze in over a decade sparks student protests
Thousands of students have staged days of demonstrations across Indonesia protesting the government’s response to toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities and several other nations in Southeast Asia
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El Salvador's planned release of some prisoners falls short for many families
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele plans to release some prisoners detained during his government's crackdown on suspected gang members
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New Zealand’s military chief steps down over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Air Marshal Tony Davies says he regrets not disclosing relationship
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BBC presenter quits after 35 years to become psychotherapist
Susie Fowler-Watt is one of the longest-serving presenters at the BBC
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World’s first mRNA cancer jab for melanoma cuts risk of death by 42%
The study included more than 1,100 people with high-risk melanoma that had been surgically removed.
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UN climate fund promises $20 million for Nepal flood recovery, far short of billions needed
Disaster-hit Nepal will receive $20 million from the United Nations to help the Himalayan country recover from the devastating floods that killed thousands and destroyed buildings, schools, roads and dams resulting in billions of dollars of damages
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Erika Kirk blasts ‘absurd’ bid by Charlie Kirk’s accused killer to delay trial
Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk are suggesting a 2029 trial date, saying they could need several more years to prepare their case
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Tourists sleep outside temple in Egypt to catch a glimpse of pharaoh phenomenon
The illumination, a result of the temple's alignment with the sun, lasts about 20 minutes
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Council worker made redundant three days before 55th birthday misses out on £350k
Lee Henley, now 57, took the case to an employment tribunal claiming age discrimination
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A Ukrainian soldier blinded in war hopes to see his children again, in photos
Ukrainian soldier Mykola Kasiuk hopes to regain some vision after a battlefield land mine explosion left him nearly blind two years ago. After numerous operations, he is turning to visiting U.S. surgeons in Kyiv, hoping to see his children again.
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Police officers joked about death of Paul Hardcastle’s son in crash
Paul Hardcastle, who is best known for his anti-war hit ‘19’, received an apology from Essex Police
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UK business activity grows at fastest pace for eight months
New early figures showed that firms were boosted by the sharpest rise in new work for two years.
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Mexican official faces treason charge over secret CIA raid that left two agents dead
The clandestine raid on a drug laboratory in the northern state of Chihuahua in April
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Full list of school closures as Storm Austen batters Britain
Thousands left without power in Cornwall as Storm Austen hits the UK
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Aldi and Lidl to face same rules as rival supermarkets in crackdown
The CMA said it will designate Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI as ‘large grocery retailers’ under current industry rules
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Paris' Louvre and other top museums will shut down on Saturday over concern about protest violence
The Louvre and other major Paris museums will be closed on Saturday because of concerns about potential violence during planned protests
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Taiwan shuts schools and grounds flights as Typhoon Champi brushes by
Taiwan shut down schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi began brushing by the island
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Banks set to report stronger profits as they face prospect of tax hike
The announcements will come on the same week that Chancellor John Healey will deliver his autumn Budget statement.
