FBI Director's girlfriend gets elite SWAT protection
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.
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Missing children crisis: 72,000 vanish yearly
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.
Trump's authoritarian tactics threaten US democracy
Experts warn Trump's administration is following the authoritarian playbook used by Putin and Erdoğan. Learn how civil society can resist government repression through strategic nonviolence.
Storm Claudia Floods UK, Major Incident Declared
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.
Storm Claudia: Major Incident Declared After Flooding
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.
PSNI lacked capacity to stop online predator
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.
Australia-China Critical Minerals Deal Reshapes Global Supply
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.
Gulf States Strengthen European Diplomatic Relations
Bahrain and UAE strengthen diplomatic ties with European nations, signalling major geopolitical realignment as global influence patterns evolve
Australia's Critical Minerals: Albanese Under Fire
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.
Police: Public inquiries hamper crime fighting
Senior police leaders warn that mounting public inquiries are draining resources and diverting officers from frontline crime-fighting duties across Britain.
Turkey and Oman strengthen ties with multiple agreements
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secures crucial agreements with Oman during landmark visit, expanding Ankara's influence across the Gulf region amid shifting global alliances.
Quiz: Tolkien Minerals vs Australia's Critical Resources
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.
Police one-to-one scheme exposed as 'farcical' waste
Home Office-backed initiative sees officers spending hours on fruitless visits while violent criminals roam free. Investigation reveals staggering waste of police resources and taxpayer money.
Putin Oversees Nuclear Drills Amid Rising Tensions
Vladimir Putin has personally supervised large-scale nuclear strike exercises involving intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers, as tensions between Russia and the West reach dangerous new heights.
Trump Allies Push Space-Based 'Star Wars' Missile Defence
Former Trump budget director Russ Vought advocates for revolutionary space-based missile defence system, echoing Reagan's Strategic Defence Initiative in new policy blueprint.
Putin's troops marooned on 'Death Island'
Russian forces stationed on Snake Island face devastating Ukrainian strikes as Kyiv's precision weapons turn the strategic outpost into a deadly trap, new intelligence reveals.
Warner Bros Discovery considers studio sale
Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly exploring the potential sale of studio assets as part of a major strategic review, signalling significant changes ahead for the entertainment giant.
Australia-US critical minerals deal challenges China
A landmark agreement between Australia and the United States aims to reshape global supply chains for rare earths and critical minerals, reducing Western reliance on China while boosting green technology development.
Australia-US Critical Minerals Deal Sealed at White House
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump forge strategic alliance on critical minerals, positioning Australia as key supplier to US defence and tech sectors while navigating diplomatic tensions.
Corporate Space Ownership: The Legal Loophole Explained
An obscure legal provision is enabling private companies to establish unprecedented property rights in space, raising alarm among experts about the future of cosmic exploration.
UK Schools Face Deepening Educational Divide, Poll Reveals
Exclusive Sutton Trust research uncovers alarming disparities in educational support during critical school years, with disadvantaged pupils falling further behind their wealthier peers.
Ukraine downs Russian Tu-22M bomber in drone attack
Ukrainian forces successfully destroy Russian strategic bomber in drone attack, dealing significant blow to Moscow's long-range aviation capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
India Builds Himalayan Tunnels Amid China Tensions
Exclusive report reveals India's urgent infrastructure push near contested Chinese border, with strategic tunnels designed for rapid military mobilisation in Uttarakhand's challenging terrain.
Nuclear-Capable B-52 Bomber Spotted Over Texas
A powerful US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, has been tracked flying a highly unusual route over Texas, sparking speculation about its secretive mission objectives.
DRC accuses EU of double standards over Rwanda deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo demands answers from Brussels over controversial mineral pact with Rwanda, highlighting what it calls Europe's selective approach to conflict resources.
Ukraine drones hit Russian bomber base deep behind lines
Ukrainian drones target strategic Russian airbase in Saratov region as Moscow faces mounting pressure on multiple fronts. Latest battlefield updates and analysis.
Trump's Greenland Purchase Plan and Arctic Mineral Strategy
Former President Donald Trump's administration seriously considered purchasing Greenland while exploring mineral partnerships with Denmark, revealing America's growing strategic interest in the resource-rich Arctic region.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport set for RAF takeover
The former Doncaster Sheffield Airport is poised for a new lease of life as an RAF strategic airbase, marking a significant turnaround after its controversial closure to commercial flights.
Homeless man's false murder confession wastes police time
A rough sleeper's fabricated tale of multiple murders sent police on a wild goose chase, wasting valuable resources and raising serious questions about public safety priorities in Westminster.
EU Unveils Radical Toolkit to Boost Global Competitiveness
The European Commission reveals an ambitious new strategy to transform the EU into a global powerhouse, challenging US and Chinese dominance through streamlined decision-making and strategic autonomy.
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