Great-grandfather, 102, was ‘pushed off stage’ at Welsh pub before his death, says son

A 102-year-old man who died after allegedly being assaulted at a pub has been identified as a great-grandfather. Phillip Ormerod, from Cwmbran, was taken to hospital in a critical condition following ...

Frozen 3 star shares behind-the-scenes photo ahead of 2027 release

In November 2023, then-Disney chief executive Bob Iger confirmed that Frozen 4 was also in the works. Frozen 3 will be ...

Chinese bullet train breaks acceleration world record by going from 0 to 800kmph in 5 seconds

The 1.1-tonne train was first tested in June 2025, when it reached about 650km an hour in seven seconds, creating a world record. The maglev broke its own record in subsequent tests, achieving ...

AOC suddenly leapfrogs to the front of 2028 presidential race on prediction market

Democrats are still reeling from the 2024 election, where Harris replaced President Joe Biden in the late stages of the race ...
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CNN’s Bash makes congressman squirm over Max Miller cash: ‘You’re not returning the donations because you believe him’

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Trump’s DOJ could be held in contempt over unredacted Epstein files, judge says: ‘It’s not a threat. It’s a promise’

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Marco Rubio brags US citizenship is not for sale - forgetting Trump’s $1M ‘Gold Card’

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Lionel Richie blasts Usher and Chris Brown tour: ‘We were doing that 40 years ago’

Lionel Richie criticized Usher and Chris Brown's joint stadium tour during a recent concert, claiming co-headlining tours are not innovative. Richie joked that the only difference between his past ...
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There is only one thing Trump has talked more about than his construction projects

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Six Flags rollercoaster has been closed for more than a month after an unconscious rider was found on ride

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Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing

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White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force

White House border czar Tom Homan is defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks Thursday 13 August 2026 21:52 BST From ...