Mountain lion forces two US schools into lockdown
Two schools in Duluth, Minnesota, were placed on secure lockdown after a roaming mountain lion was sighted nearby. Authorities confirm the animal has moved on. Read the full story.
Two schools in Duluth, Minnesota, were placed on secure lockdown after a roaming mountain lion was sighted nearby. Authorities confirm the animal has moved on. Read the full story.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, larger than Denver, is now a global hub for tech giants' AI data centres. This boom fuels economic growth but threatens scarce water resources in one of America's driest states. Discover the modern-day gold rush's high st
A Dallas couple's extravagant £5m mansion Christmas light display, featuring giant Grinch inflatables, draws crowds and council ire. Discover the festive feud causing traffic chaos.
A 'danger to life' amber weather warning is in force for south Wales amid heavy rainfall. Dozens of flood alerts are active across the UK. Stay informed and prepare now.
A shocking report reveals 2,955 species in Wales are at serious risk of disappearing. Discover which beloved creatures are threatened and how simple conservation actions can help.
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of rival Anglo American after its latest approach was rebuffed. Discover the implications for the planned Anglo-Teck merger and the global mining sector.
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces backlash after assigning SWAT teams to protect his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, raising questions about misuse of government resources.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces accusations of abuse of power after his country singer girlfriend was assigned an elite FBI SWAT team for protection. Discover the details of this growing scandal.
Charity Missing People warns vulnerable children face exploitation due to police failures. The Independent launches SafeCall campaign to help reach every missing child. Donate now.
Storm Claudia batters the UK with a month's rain in a day, causing severe flooding, uprooted trees, and power cuts. See the shocking aftermath and rescue efforts.
Emergency services declare major incident as Storm Claudia causes severe flooding across UK. Four severe flood warnings issued with risk to life. Stay informed about weather warnings.
Police Ombudsman finds PSNI cybercrime units were under-resourced, failing to manage risk of catfish killer Alexander McCartney who drove a victim to suicide. Read the full investigation.
A London man's viral video reveals Metropolitan Police officers refusing to identify themselves during a stop, raising serious questions about police accountability and public rights.
In a strategic pivot, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announces groundbreaking critical minerals cooperation with China, reshaping global supply chains and challenging Western dominance in green technology resources.
Shocking independent review exposes systemic failures at Charing Cross police station, revealing discrimination, bullying and toxic behaviour within Metropolitan Police ranks.
A Merseyside Police officer faces suspension after filming and sharing a TikTok video that cruelly mocked a disabled man, prompting internal investigation and widespread condemnation.
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following a coordinated operation by Essex Police in Dalston, uncovering a significant breach of professional standards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism over Australia's critical minerals strategy, with experts warning the nation risks becoming a 'quarry with a flag' rather than securing genuine economic sovereignty.
Senior police leaders warn that mounting public inquiries are draining resources and diverting officers from frontline crime-fighting duties across Britain.
Scotland Yard Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley launches extraordinary attack against BBC Panorama ahead of explosive documentary revealing shocking failures at troubled police station.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been removed from duty after being filmed dancing on tables and downing shots while signed off sick, raising serious questions about conduct standards.
The Metropolitan Police faces another crisis as a fourth officer is dismissed following a damning BBC Panorama expose into racism, misogyny and bullying within the force.
A clever new quiz challenges Australians to distinguish genuine critical minerals from fantasy creations. Test your knowledge of the resources powering the green revolution versus Middle-earth mythology.
Explosive investigation reveals racist WhatsApp messages, bullying culture, and systemic failures at London's Charing Cross police station, raising serious questions about police accountability.
A damning report reveals police officers in England and Wales can avoid serious consequences for excessive force under current misconduct rules, raising urgent concerns about accountability.
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismisses multiple officers following damning BBC Panorama investigation into serious misconduct and corruption allegations within the force.
A devastating BBC investigation uncovers disturbing evidence of bullying, misogyny, racism and discrimination within London's Metropolitan Police, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.
A devastating BBC Panorama investigation uncovers systemic racism, misogyny and bullying within the Metropolitan Police, exposing officers at Charing Cross station using racist slurs and joking about rape.
The Metropolitan Police has dismissed three officers today following a damning BBC Panorama investigation into corruption and misconduct within the force, marking the first disciplinary actions from the documentary's revelations.