A Florida doctor is fighting for his life after a brutal alligator attack during a late-night hunt. The shocking incident raises urgent questions about human-wildlife conflict in the Sunshine State.
In a landmark decision with profound geopolitical ramifications, Ukraine's Orthodox Church has officially cut all ecclesiastical links with Moscow, signalling a final religious break from Russian influence following the invasion.
US Senator JD Vance makes an unannounced visit to the scene of a deadly Minneapolis church shooting, drawing criticism and raising questions about the politicisation of tragedies.
Dramatic footage captures the terrifying instant a zoo veterinarian was ambushed by a Siberian tiger at a British wildlife park, raising serious questions about enclosure safety protocols.
The official countdown to Christmas Day 2024 is on! With just 115 sleeps remaining, discover expert tips for budgeting, gift-buying, and organising the perfect stress-free festive season in the UK.
Shocking footage reveals the moment an NHS worker and his family were targeted in a brutal car ramming attack in a quiet residential street, believed to be an act of revenge.
In an exclusive interview, a Canadian man reveals his incredible story of survival and recovery after a brutal grizzly bear mauling that left him with catastrophic injuries, including the loss of his face, during a remote fishing trip.
A devastating vehicle attack in Évreux, northern France, has resulted in one fatality and several injuries after a car ploughed into pedestrians outside a bar. The motive remains unclear as authorities launch an investigation.
A horrific and unprovoked assault outside a Publix supermarket in Florida has left a woman blinded after a stranger allegedly gouged out her eyes. The suspect, who has a history of mental health issues, is in custody as police investigate the terrifying r
Minneapolis police are investigating a daylight shooting near the Annunciation Greek Orthodox School that left three men wounded. The incident, described as a targeted attack, has shaken the local community.
A Florida man survives a vicious black bear mauling in his own backyard, fighting back in a desperate struggle. Authorities issue urgent wildlife warnings to local residents.
A Florida woman survived a vicious attack by a 300lb black bear in her own garden, fighting the animal off with her bare hands before neighbours rushed to her aid with a garden hose.
Exclusive: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, held clandestine talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Alaska to explore backchannel peace negotiations for the Ukraine conflict, the Independent can reveal.
Turkish authorities have charged five individuals allegedly linked to ISIS for the horrific Reina nightclub attack on New Year's Eve 2017, a massacre that claimed 39 lives and injured 79. Discover the latest developments in this long-running case.
An Ethiopian Orthodox church in Central London has been slapped with a parking fine after a vehicle was left illegally outside its Westminster chapel, sparking a debate over religious exemptions and council enforcement.
A British Columbia man recounts his brutal grizzly bear mauling and the devastating split-second decision that saved his life. His incredible story of survival against all odds.
Japanese police arrest a local official for negligence after a fatal bear attack in Takikawa, Hokkaido, sparking national debate on wildlife management.
A mother and her infant son were left with horrific chemical burns after a stranger deliberately poured a corrosive substance over them in a Home Bargains store in Worcester. Police are treating the attack as targeted and have launched a major investigati
A growing divide emerges within Judaism as Orthodox leaders resist LGBTQ+ inclusion while Reform communities embrace diversity, spotlighting Ellie's journey.
A woman was left with serious injuries after being attacked by an XL Bully dog in Nottingham. The owner has been arrested as police investigate the incident.
The Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska faces scrutiny as its ties to Moscow fuel political debates, with figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin drawn into the controversy.
Two men who targeted Orthodox Jews with water pistols in London received only a slap on the wrist, raising concerns over hate crime enforcement.
Two Orthodox Jewish men were detained in Bolton following a controversial water pistol prank that was filmed and shared online, leading to public outcry and police intervention.
Two Orthodox Jewish men were arrested on suspicion of a hate crime after allegedly spraying water pistols at passersby in a London neighbourhood. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident.
Greater Manchester Police are reviewing footage of an Orthodox Jewish man being squirted with a water pistol in a suspected hate crime incident.
Members of London's Orthodox Jewish community were subjected to cowardly water pistol attacks in what appears to be a series of coordinated pranks. Police are investigating the incidents as potential hate crimes.
At least 11 people were killed in a brazen militant attack on a courthouse in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province, with the Sunni separatist group Jaish al-Adl claiming responsibility.
A trio of German Shepherds launched a coordinated attack on deer in a quiet UK village, leaving locals horrified. Police are now hunting for the dogs' owners.
An Israeli strike on a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza has left a priest injured, drawing sharp condemnation from Pope Francis. The attack highlights the escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a political crisis as the United Torah Judaism party threatens to withdraw from his coalition over controversial military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews.