Nearly two decades after the chilling discovery of mutilated bodies in drains behind a bungalow in a village near Delhi, India’s top court is now poised to overturn the last remaining conviction in the serial murder case. Speaking to Namita Singh, parents of the victims say they are losing hope in receiving justice
She’s played a Jane Austen hero, a swashbuckling aristocrat, and a wartime cryptanalyst. Now, the beloved actor steps into her most unexpected role yet, as a children’s author. She talks to Jessie Thompson about her daughter’s teething problems, getting equal pay, and that famous ‘Vanity Fair’ photoshoot
As Mexican families prepare for Day of the Dead celebrations, altars are set up to welcome back loved ones under the belief that they return home for one night each Nov. 2
A small company in Vermont that specializes in women's cycling apparel is at the center of the fight over President Donald Trump's contentious tariff policy
Without Gordon Lightfoot’s song, the Edmund Fitzgerald could have faded from memory along with the names of the roughly 6,500 other ships that went down in the Great Lakes before it
November 10th marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, perhaps the most famous of all the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes
Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, slumping Mookie Betts hit a two-run single in a three-run third inning and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Blue Jays 3-1 to force the World Series to a decisive Game 7
New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing back against the Trump administration's investigation of cases that she brought against the president and National Rifle Association
The Pentagon has rolled out a new policy that will severely undercut the ability for transgender troops who have been banned from the armed forces by the Trump administration to turn to boards of their peers to argue for their right to stay in the military
In Minneapolis, where Somali refugees helped revitalize entire neighborhoods, the community was stunned by the presidential order capping annual refugee admissions at 7,500, the lowest number since the program began in 1980
A New York judge has dismissed a legal challenge from Texas seeking to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman
A federal judge in Tampa has ordered the arrest of former Green Beret Jordan Goudreau after he failed to appear at a court hearing over whether he should be jailed for violating the terms of his release
Emergency crews responded Friday to an explosion at an oil refinery in New Mexico as thick smoke emerged from the plant and drifted across parts of the city of Artesia
The FBI has confirmed that the man who opened fire in a Michigan church and set it ablaze was motivated by “anti religious beliefs” against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
When asked about Bari Weiss considering Dana Perino to lead CBS Evening News, one senior CBS News staffer responded to The Independent with a face-palm emoji.
With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th birthday next year, Laura French goes back to where it all began and explores the birthplace of America’s most famous highway
Police have released the arrest footage of Mohamad Samak, an Egyptian former international hockey player, who brutally stabbed his wife to death last year.
From favorite son to tabloid fodder, Prince Andrew this week was stripped of his remaining titles and evicted from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
CEOs warn that continued shutdown will lead to more delays and flight cancellations – but Democrats insist that dropping their objections would jeopardize the health insurance of millions of Americans
While in the Japanese capital, Tamara Davison checks into Hoshinoya Tokyo, a haven in the middle of the city where guests seeking quiet luxury can switch off
This week on Streamline, we dive into The Celebrity Traitors – the ultimate watercooler show where Britain’s best-loved stars lie, bluff and backstab their way to victory. From Jonathan Ross being a style icon that rivals Claudia Winkleman, to Alan Carr’s theatrics, it’s the no-so guilty pleasure that’s got us all hooked.
Young indigenous activist Taily Terena, speaking to Nick Ferris as fires burn through the wetland environment where her people live, criticises the Brazilian government pushing for oil extraction at the same time as hosting world’s most important climate conference
The World Health Organization reports that gunmen who reportedly killed at least 460 people at a hospital in Sudan's Darfur region returned three times to the facility during their assault
The star of ‘Baby Driver’, ‘The Iron Claw’ and ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ now plays a woman fleeing constant surveillance in the thriller ‘Relay’. She talks to Adam White about losing her privacy in the public eye, the time she boasted about her lineage to impress Edgar Wright, and why she has no regrets about playing Pamela Anderson
Lee Comley, of Leigh Park, Havant, was arrested on July 1 after a group that calls itself the Child Online Safety Team live-streamed their confrontation with him before police arrived.
The Nio ET9 has been developed to give it a true magic carpet ride. Electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler tested it on Britain’s broken roads to find out if it lives up to the claims
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says Islamabad does not seek further escalation of hostilities with Afghanistan but expects the country’s Taliban rulers to address its security concerns by taking action against militants operating from Afghan soil
The expanded Champions League and exclusive weekends for the FA Cup has led to the Premier League scrapping its traditional feast of Boxing Day football
Editorial: Keir Starmer has said his chancellor will face no further action for ‘inadvertently’ failing to obtain a licence to rent out her home, and then misleading him about it. But she has fallen far below the standards that she set for her political opponents
From a daytime techno underground rave in Ukraine and pumpkin carving in Romania to a bash hosted by the U.S. President and his wife at the White House, the U.S. Halloween tradition is celebrated around the world.
Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC
‘If you are here driving on our streets illegally and our highways, you are endangering our citizens, and your days are numbered,’ the Homeland Security Secretary warned
Neil deGrasse Tyson said the “earth is flat” in a terrifying AI deepfake, which he shared to his followers to warn of the dangers of the new technology.
Haney will return to the ring in an attempt to become a three-weight world champion, when he faces WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr on 22 November
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has deployed about 170,000 troops in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, aiming to capture the city of Pokrovsk
The Dutch national news agency is reporting that the centrist D66 party is set to win over Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom in country's election this week
Billie Eilish told a crowd of the wealthy elite to give away some of their fortunes, as she pledged to donate $11.5 million from her recent world tour.
A new inquest into the 1967 death of South African Nobel Peace Prize winner and anti-apartheid leader Albert Luthuli has found that he was beaten to death
The number of U.S. homes that typically changes hands as people relocate for work, retire or trade-up for more living space hasn’t been this low in nearly 30 years
FBI Director Kash Patel says federal officials have arrested multiple people in Michigan who had allegedly been plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend
Instacart says it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off payments
The latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores Brighton’s data-driven approach, how Jamestown Analytics shapes recruitment, and the secrets behind their scouting edge
Rescue operations have intensified across central Vietnam as floodwaters recede after days of record rain and deadly landslides that left at least 13 people dead and 11 missing
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has said that his refusal to sign a $35 billion gas agreement with Egypt has prompted his U.S. counterpart Chris Wright to cancel a planned trip to Israel
Our community says Andrew’s disgrace highlights the need for a serious examination of the monarchy, with calls for greater transparency, accountability, and a slimmed-down or reformed royal family
Two decades after resigning as New Jersey’s governor in scandal and stunning the political world as he declared “I am a gay American,” Jim McGreevey is back on the campaign trail for the first time
Hospital officials in Gaza say that Israel has handed over the bodies of 30 Palestinians, a day after Palestinian militants in Gaza turned over the remains of two hostages to Israel
Exclusive: A paper by the Center for Freedom and Prosperity argues there are are strong economic benefits for the United States if peace can be achieved
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt Hungary from new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil when he visits Washington next week
Two-time world champion Evie Richards is now an overall World Cup winner for the first time. The 28-year-old from Malvern sat down with Flo Clifford to dissect a topsy-turvy season, her unconventional route into the sport, and where next for one of mountain biking’s biggest stars
Aston Villa have a conditional obligation to buy the Liverpool loanee after a certain number of appearances, but the 22-year-old has been frozen out by Unai Emery and risks a wasted season after also struggling for minutes under Arne Slot
Silicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia plans to supply its graphics processing units for projects with the South Korean businesses and government to advance the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure and technologies
The actor, who plays the lead detective in the seismically popular murder mystery spin-off, talks to Lydia Spencer-Elliott about homesickness, haters, and staying up all night to learn her script
Inspired by a near-death experience, Florence Welch conjures up a fantastic collection of songs that find her wrestling with her role as a performer, her status among ‘the greats’, and who she is at home, away from her devoted followers
We hear the term “hormone balancing” day in, day out, Instagram is awash with hormone balancing coaches and we’re constantly seeing products that claim to reinstate hormonal balance. But given that hormones are always in flux – due to the nature of them being hormones – what does the term “hormone balance” mean? TV doctor Dr Zoe Williams and nutritionist and author of Everything I Know About Hormones, Hannah Alderson discuss the balancing boom, supplements, healthy eating, the pill, menopause and more with podcast host Emilie Lavinia.
Asian shares are mixed after the U.S. stock market sank from record heights as Wall Street sifted through various developments such as trade relations with China and profits of Big Tech giants
An investigation by The Associated Press and Cox Media Group Television Stations found that school crossing guards face dangerous conditions, with many injured or killed on the job
The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for educators, wondering how long grant money will last and who can help them interpret federal laws
Malaysia's defense minister is calling for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to extend their security partnerships from the high seas to cyberspace
South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of residents there who have deep roots in the Caribbean
China has reported its factory activity contracted for a seventh straight month in October, reflecting pressure from higher U.S. tariffs and sluggish domestic demand
A third teenager has been arrested and charged for the killing of a congressional intern in the nation’s capital, a crime that President Donald Trump cited when he announced a law enforcement surge in Washington
Alejandro Juarez, 39, was not given the opportunity to contest his deportation in front of an immigration judge – a legal entitlement for such detainees
Editorial: As The Independent reveals new details about the catastrophic Ministry of Defence data breach that may have exposed to the Taliban details of thousands of Afghans who helped UK forces, wider questions now need to be asked about the way officialdom deals with data
Leaders of 21 Asian and Pacific Rim nations are set to open their annual summit to discuss how to promote economic cooperation and tackle shared challenges
New report reveals ‘heartbreaking’ stories of elderly patients left to languish in hospital corridors for hours as experts warn of ‘crisis in plain sight’
There is a ‘dangerous culture of acceptance’ around substance misuse in prisons as almost four in 10 inmates admit it’s easy to get drugs, a report warns
Military leaders have ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots that can be ready to deploy with just hours’ notice
King, who has fronted the broadcaster’s morning show for over a decade, is expected to step down from her anchor role on next year, according to a report
The Airbus 320 was heading to Newark Liberty International Airport from Cancun International Airport Thursday when it was forced to divert to Tampa, Florida
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey want to review a transcript and audio recording of grand jury proceedings in his criminal case, citing what they say were “irregularities” in the process that should result in the dismissal of an indictment pushed by President Donald Trump
Watch Alan Carr’s hilarious performance in the latest The Celebrity Traitors challenge, as he carries a mannequin version of his own head across a laser beam room.
‘Conservatives should feel no obligation to reflexively support any foreign government, no matter how loud the pressure becomes from the globalist class or from their mouthpieces in Washington,’ said Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts
Some pages claim their sites are ‘undergoing maintenance’ or are – fittingly – under construction, while others have tampered down their social and online presence
The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020
A Chicago man whose 16-year-old daughter is undergoing treatment for advanced cancer will be released on bond and return home, an immigration judge ruled Thursday
Amazon posted higher fiscal third quarter profit and sales compared with a year ago, as the online giant kept attracting shoppers looking for good prices while inflation resurges
Apple’s iPhone sales growth decelerated during its summertime quarter, but the company still delivered financial results that exceeded analyst projections while the trendsetting company continued to catch up to its Big Tech peers in the artificial intelligence race
A Long Island wine importer named Bill DeBlasio inadvertently grabbed international headlines this week after he responded to an email meant for another man with a similar name: former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Brazil’s government says deforestation in the Amazon fell 11% in the year through July 2025 to its lowest level in nearly a decade, helped by stronger enforcement and monitoring
The Metropolitan Police are ‘actively looking’ into claims that the royal tried to use his bodyguard to smear his accuser Virginia Giuffre – as her family urged the force to reopen an inquiry into her alleged abuse
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