CATEGORIES

Scientists discover why Mt Everest is still getting taller

Scientists may finally have an explanation for why Mount Everest is so much taller than the other great Himalayan peaks – and still growing.

Le Pen's future in balance as embezzlement trial starts

French far-right leader denies she misused EU funds

Israel launches 'limited' ground raids in Lebanon

US says IDF troop positions indicate a full-scale invasion could be imminent as Hezbollah says it is ready for a fight

'I was complacent about the risk from prostate cancer'

Research shows that 69 per cent of Black adults are unaware that Black men have twice the risk of developing the disease. Nadine White hears from some of those who have survived it

Woman, 96, convicted over dangerous driving death

A 96-year-old woman – thought to be the oldest person convicted of causing death by dangerous driving – has been given a suspended sentence after she killed another woman outside her bridge club.

BBC apologises to Strictly star over bullying complaint

The result of the BBC’s investigation into Giovanni Pernice’s Strictly Come Dancing behaviour has been revealed, leading to an apology for Amanda Abbington.

Harry returns to UK for children's charity event

Prince Harry returned to Britain yesterday for a charity event for seriously ill children.

Officers face disciplinaries over Carrick investigation

Four officers and a police staff member will face disciplinary proceedings over alleged failures to investigate complaints against rapist Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, a watchdog has announced.

Second faulty Post Office IT system identified by experts

A second Post Office IT system could have caused shortfalls for subpostmasters prior to the Horizon scandal that led to Britain’s most widespread miscarriage of justice, an independent investigation has found.

Clean energy landmark as last coal power plant closes

The UK’s last coal-fired power station shut down yesterday, drawing to a close Britain’s 142-year reliance on fossil fuels to produce electricity.

Ebay forced to remove slave document for sale on site

Ebay has launched an investigation into the sale of documents linked to transatlantic slavery on its website after concerns were raised about it profiting from the items.

Has Badenoch blown her chances at the leadership?

Thus far, it is fair to say that it’s Kemi Badenoch, for good or ill, who’s become the centre of attention at the Conservative Party conference.

Councils near ‘crisis point' as millions owed in rent

Hundreds of millions of pounds are owed in rental debts to councils and arrears are on the rise, new data shows, as campaigners warn the shortfall will lead to a “crisis point” for councils.

Truss: 'I'd have done better than Sunak in the election'

Liz Truss has claimed that the Tories would have performed better at July’s general election if she had clung on as prime minister.

Jenrick wants Star of David at all points of entry to UK

Robert Jenrick has said the Star of David should be displayed at every point of entry to the UK to show “we stand with Israel”.

Tory hopefuls swing right in bid to woo the party faithful

Leadership candidates abandon centre ground at conference

Case announces resignation after calls for him to be fired

Cabinet secretary says decision to quit is related to his health

Drunk, dissatisfied but full of depth: the man who tore down the highway to hell

Before he died aged 33 in 1980, Bon Scott left an indelible mark on AC/DC. On the 50th anniversary of his induction into the hard rock band, Mark Beaumont remembers a musician who became an icon of rock’n’roll anti-conformity

A fitness routine with real benefits eight hours later

Wellness expert Nicola Elliott looks at one thing we can all do that will make our nine-to-five feel happier and healthier

Australia beat the rain and England to win tight series

Ben Duckett’s century was overshadowed by England’s batting collapse in Bristol before the forecast rain arrived too late to spare them from an ODI series defeat to Australia.

Tension between City and Arsenal reaches a new level

Mikel Arteta tried to cool the rivalry after Pep Guardiola’s comments but more flashpoints in the title race look likely

Spurs outclass sorry United in Postecoglou's finest hour

Ten Hag’s tenure in tatters after another heavy home defeat

Russia says it shot down 125 Ukrainian drones in a night

More than 100 Ukrainian drones have been shot down over Russia, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages seen over the country’s skies since the start of the war in February 2022.

Vance-Walz debate may be a turning point in US election

Poll shows 75 per cent of Americans plan to watch the event

Far-right Freedom Party on course for victory in Austria

The far-right Freedom Party had a lead over the governing conservatives in Austria’s national election yesterday and was well-placed for its first win in a parliamentary vote, a projection showed. But its chances of governing were unclear.

Israel 'wiped out' Hezbollah leadership in bombing raids

It is claimed that 20 members of militant group died in strike that killed leader Hassan Nasrallah, as Lebanon says a fifth of its population have been forced to flee

A look inside the safe house The Independent will build

With help from generous readers, our campaign will fund a refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence

Biographer reveals moment Charles learnt he was King

Robert Hardman gives insights into monarch’s first year

Family speak about sudden death of footballer Jamie, 13, to promote heart health

The family of a promising footballer who died suddenly aged just 13 have spoken of their “incredibly difficult” loss as part of a new campaign to raise awareness about cardiac arrests among young people.

Ministers will have 'blood on their hands' if review of indefinite jail terms rejected

Families urge government to hear plight of 3,000 prisoners