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Fracking protests prompt police presence at conference
Protesters plan to target a resources conference, prompting a strong police presence, after gas from a controversial fracking project was switched on.
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Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth
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Florida killer set to die after 50 years on death row as he tells judge ‘I am tired’
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends is set to be executed
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NewsThis Week in History: The death of Princess Diana, an IRA ceasefire and Hurricane Katrina
Explore how major events between 31 August and 6 September were captured on The Independent’s front pages
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PoliticsMaggie Haberman Has A Stark Donald Trump Take That Could Set Him Off Again
The New York Times journalist pointed out a bleak reality for the president ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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NewsGrandmother, 89, who spent 25 years creating stunning street garden ordered to tear it down by council
Katharine Hoskyns claims there is just one neighbour who objects to her garden
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CelebrityFreddie Mercury’s ex-girlfriend Mary Austin shares reason he left six-figure inheritance to her: ‘It’s been really difficult’
Mary Austin, who was engaged to the Queen frontman in the Seventies, received half of his estate
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EntertainmentN-Dubz star Dappy slaps audience member at gig after they pull down his trousers
Rapper furiously branded reveller ‘f***ing idiot’ after incident
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SportsHundreds flock to the Cotswolds village to watch bizarre football match in river
It is not clear how the idea of playing a football match in a river first arose
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NewsLindsay Clancy’s fate hangs in balance as jury deliberations enter fourth day
Clancy, 36, a former labor and delivery nurse, is charged in the 2023 deaths of her three young children at the family's home in Duxbury
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EntertainmentThe best TV moments of the year so far, ranked
TV MOMENTS OF THE YEAR: From Diane Morgan’s flatulent poetry recital to Harry Kane losing his voice mid-interview, TV has given us a wealth of superb scenes this year. Vote on your favourite below
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EntertainmentThis pitch-black, addictive sleeper hit was the perfect antidote to summer’s TV drought
TV: Summer is always dry when it comes to telly with the spring boom past us and the autumn bounty yet to come. Happily, Annabel Nugent stumbled upon just the right series to bridge the gap. The thoughtful and thrilling ‘Furious’ checks all the boxes for your next binge-watch – right down to its explosive finale
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NewsNepal faces fresh glacier collapse threat as death toll rises above 1,000 after catastrophic floods
Satellite imagery and drone footage prompts ‘major risk’ warning from glacier that could collapse
The Independent
NewsWendell Berry death: Celebrated Kentucky author and environmentalist dies aged 92
Author-agrarian Wendell Berry, a Kentucky native who celebrated the farming world of his home state and warned of the excesses of industrial society, has died
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NewsLoyal dog refuses to leave site of home washed away in Nepal flash floods
Dog refuses to leave rubble of destroyed home and clings to what rescuers believe was his ‘former territory’
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LifestyleShould you plant spring bulbs now? Experts issue warning after hot summer
September is usually the best month to plant spring bulbs – but a sweltering summer means this year is different
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NewsBorneo orangutans under threat as wildfires tear through their only major habitat in Indonesia
Orangutan found struggling to breathe weeks after wildfire comes dangerously close to rehabilitation centre
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TechnologyMeta wants to know how old you are — and its AI could study your photos, likes and online habits
Determining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of online child safety measures that Meta, Google, TikTok, Roblox and other companies are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment increasingly turns against them
The Independent
CelebrityLoose Women star Charlene White addresses ‘difficult’ departure of two panelists
‘It’s important to have newer voices come in,’ ITV star levelled after shock exit of two stars
The Independent
NewsMan charged with murder after Middlesbrough fire that killed girl, 7, and her aunt
Man, 23, scheduled to appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court later today
The Independent
NewsRussia pounds Kyiv with new jet-powered drones on sixth night of attacks
Moscow has retaliated against Kyiv’s sustained deep strike campaign on Russian infrastructure
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LifestyleThree healthy recipes from Em the Nutritionist to reset your September
Emily English’s cookbook ‘Live to Eat’ is packed with clever, protein-rich recipes to make busy September days feel a little easier
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SportsWhy Katie Taylor’s final fight at Croke Park is not about what happens in the ring
An Irish icon, Olympic gold medalist, and undisputed champion at two weights, Taylor finally realises her Croke Park dream this weekend – as she says farewell to boxing
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CelebrityMiley Cyrus changes her name as she teases new music
Singer teased her tenth studio album in an interview last month
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NewsIs it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest advice after Iranian missile strikes
The UK’s Foreign Office lifted its advice against ‘all but essential travel’ to the UAE in June
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EntertainmentRichard Osman feared House of Games would be taken off air after his exit
Welsh actor Michael Sheen will replace Osman as host of the popular BBC quiz show
The Independent
Politics‘Alpha,’ ‘beta’ and ‘Low T’ — the strange masculinity war consuming the midterms
"Democratic voters want a candidate who will fight," said Beth Reingold, an Emory University professor who specializes in gender and politics
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EntertainmentVicky McClure shares update on Line of Duty’s new series as she praises ‘fiercely working-class’ show
BBC procedural announced a shock return to screens after its purported last series in 2022
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CelebrityRay Winstone hits out at director who ‘groped’ female co-star: ‘It was dealt with’
‘He abused his power and took advantage,’ star of Netflix hit ‘The Gentlemen’ said
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NewsUK looks to ‘refresh’ US special relationship as Trump reignites Falklands row
‘Just like in defence, the US is the UK’s most important economic partner’, John Healey insisted
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NewsModi tells visibly tense Putin to end Ukraine war ‘for humanity’s sake’
India is one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil and that trade is helping Moscow replenish its budget despite Western sanctions
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HealthMillions across England can get their flu vaccine from today
Almost 19 million people had their flu vaccinations last winter
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NewsSouth Korean police officer admits to closing missing persons cases to avoid workload
A South Korean police officer has admitted to prematurely closing multiple missing persons cases without investigations to avoid the extra workload, the Jeju provincial police said on Tuesday. The authorities arrested the officer surnamed Bu earlier this month after he was charged with closing cases prematurely on the popular South Korean holiday island and lying to the families of the missing persons. Police officials discovered four bodies in recent weeks in their belated searches amid rising public criticism, which led them to uncover the mishandling of the cases – including two high-profile ones – by their officer Bu, they said.
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SportsRobert Moreno hired as interim head coach as South Korea aims for calm after a turbulent summer
Robert Moreno has been appointed as South Korea's interim head coach after a turbulent summer for the men's national team. The Korea Football Association on Tuesday said Moreno, a former Spain coach, will take charge for six matches across the September and November international windows and indicated the contract could be extended through the 2027 Asian Cup in January. “Moreno impressed us with his thorough understanding of Korean football and his ability to propose a wide range of tactical alternatives,” KFA National Teams Committee chief Hyun Young-min said.
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LifestyleCould a New York hotel fix my insomnia in the city that never sleeps?
TRAVEL TREND: How does one get their head down in the busiest city in the Western world? Somewhere during her sleep tour, flicking through pillow menus and specialised IV drips, Ellie Seymour found the answer
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NewsHow Tupac and Biggie went from friends to rivals before hip-hop’s most infamous murder
A Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
The Independent
CelebrityPenny Lancaster provides update on husband Rod Stewart after heart operation
The singer cancelled the remainder of his 2026 US tour, which was due to stretch into September
The Independent
BusinessDrivers admit skipping MOT and car repairs in cost-of-living crisis
RAC said it was ‘little wonder that so many people are finding it difficult to make ends meet’
The Independent
PoliticsAOC Trolls Donald Trump With A ‘Backwards And Poor’ Data Center Challenge
The New York Democrat has one particular piece of real estate in mind.
StyleVictoria Beckham’s company makes its first profit in 18 years
The former Spice Girl debuted her first ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week in 2008
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LifestyleI fell in love with solo travel after a friend dropped out of our trip – now I’ve been to 40 cities alone
While growing up, Aaliyah Harris was convinced travelling alone would be a scary experience, until cancelled plans forced her to try it – now it’s her favourite way to explore the world
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CelebrityJane Fonda shares biggest lesson Dolly Parton taught her in ‘deep hollows’ of Nashville
‘9 to 5’ star fought back tears while remembering her co-star who died last week
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CelebrityNew Dolly Parton festival to take place in London and Nashville to celebrate icon’s legacy
Dollyfest was originally envisioned for January 2026 to mark her 80th birthday
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HealthThe secret to reviving your lawn after a record-breaking summer
Let the rain do the work so your lawn doesn’t look like straw for long
The Independent
NewsJohn Healey tells counterparts to ‘step up’ as he arrives at first G20 summit
The new Chancellor urged a need to ‘step up international co-operation’ on the Middle East and energy prices
The Independent
NewsSummer 2026 set to be hottest on record as UK weather turns wet and windy
Several records tumbled in the summer of 2026, which the Met Office is expected to confirm as the hottest on record in provisional figures
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EntertainmentGal Gadot defends starring in AI movie as she rules out ever returning to Wonder Woman
Actor says the exits of Superman star Henry Cavill and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins ‘was not handled elegantly’
The Independent
LifestyleSwap Barcelona for Bath, and Lisbon for London – the six best places in the UK for a solo summer staycation
Our solo travel expert Lydia Swinscoe has your guide to the most exciting destinations to travel to alone
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PoliticsEx-Trump Lawyer Goes There With Wild Description Of Trump’s White House Makeover
Ty Cobb said it’s “tragic what’s going on” and feared “it’s going to continue, at least for the time being.”
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