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March 2, 2026
Iranian drones send oil tanker up in flames in Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz dramatically burst into flames today (1 March) after being hit by an Iranian strike. The Palau-flagged...
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Multiple shot at opening of burger restaurant launched in honor of slain rapper Nipsey Hussle
The shooting came just a day after a busy intersection was renamed after Nipsey Hussle
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Missile strike kills at least 165 at girls’ school in Iran
Missile strike kills at least 165 at girls’ school in Iran
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Politics latest: UK not at war with Iran, minister insists despite drone attack on RAF base in Cyprus
Sir Keir Starmer has allowed the US military to use British bases to fire missiles towards Iran
The Independent
March 2, 2026
What we know about missile strike on school in Iran after reports at least 165 killed
UNESCO condemned the attack as a ‘grave violation of humanitarian law’
The Independent
March 2, 2026
‘Several’ US fighter jets crash over Kuwait, military confirms
Video showing a flaming jet falling from the sky suggested at least one of the aircrafts was an F-15E twin-engine fighter jet
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Inside the battle to end the Aids pandemic in the face of Trump’s aid cuts
Rachel Hagan speaks to some of researchers behind the push for a full HIV vaccine – whose trial had to be saved after the US slashed its gra...
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Armed police search for man ‘carrying bladed weapon’ in Edinburgh and urge public to avoid area
Armed police are attending the incident in Calder, Edinburgh
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Tourists trapped in Dubai saw ‘missiles flying past our hotel’ amid Iran strikes
Tourists trapped in Dubai saw ‘missiles flying past our hotel’ amid Iran strikes
The Independent
March 2, 2026
The UK has been dragged into Trump’s Iran war. But what will Starmer do next?
The lessons of Starmer’s predecessors and his own political weakness will prevent him from fully joining Trump’s war with Iran, says politic...
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Huge cruise ship trapped in Dubai as passengers left stranded by Iran conflict
Huge cruise ship trapped in Dubai as passengers left stranded by Iran conflict
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Trump says US had identified candidates to take over Iran but they were killed in initial strikes
"The attack was so successful it knocked out most of the candidates," the president says. "It's not going to be anybody that we were thinkin...
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Iran strikes cause Amazon AWS power outage with issues reported in Bahrain and UAE
Iran strikes cause Amazon AWS power outage with issues reported in Bahrain and UAE
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Democrats slam Trump after president admits US casualties could be ‘quite a bit higher’ as Iran conflict escalates
President Donald Trump attacked for describing deaths of American soldiers as ‘the way it is’
The Independent
March 2, 2026
US fighter jet crashes in Kuwait amid ongoing airstrikes by Iran after US-Israel attacks
Kuwait’s military has confirmed that “several” U.S. fighter jets have crashed over the country. Video footage widely shared on social media...
The Independent
March 2, 2026
SNL facing backlash for ‘shameful’ sketch about Tourette’s incident at Baftas
‘This is gross and punching down in the worst possible way,’ one furious viewer said
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Prediction markets scrutinised as millions made by people betting on death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
A total of $529 million was staked on Polymarket contracts concerning the timing of attacks
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel and Gulf cities
Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel and Gulf cities
The Independent
March 2, 2026
RAF base in Cyprus hit in suspected drone strike
RAF base in Cyprus hit in suspected drone strike
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Israel launches deadly strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles across border
Israel launches deadly strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles across border
The Independent
March 2, 2026
‘Missiles were flying past our hotel’: UK tourists trapped in Dubai voice fears as Gulf conflict intensifies
Anjana Sankar reports from Dubai where the rapidly escalating regional conflict has left thousands stranded
The Independent
March 2, 2026
New Chinese lithium battery could see EV range boosted to 1,000km
New Chinese lithium battery could see EV range boosted to 1,000km
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Warning as homes in UK see surge in rat infestations
Warning as homes in UK see surge in rat infestations
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Iran-US war latest: Fresh blasts heard across Gulf cities as top Iran official rules out negotiations with Trump
Israel launches new wave of strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon as UK base in Cyprus struck by drone
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Bulletin AM briefing: RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike – and today’s other top stories
Here are five of this morning’s biggest stories.
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Warning over early signs of brain inflammation as experts call for national guidelines
Experts have urged for national guidelines to be established for the recognition and diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Oil prices soar as Iran’s attack on ships near Strait of Hormuz raise fears of wider economic shock
Spike follows claims by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards they struck three US and UK oil tankers in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Rat warning as UK homes see huge increase in rodent activity
Experts said longer-term climate patterns could be contributing to the increase, including 2025 being the UK’s warmest year on record
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Doctors urge NHS app users to make sure they switch on alert feature
The NHS app has more than 40 million registered users
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Iran-Trump latest: Iranian drone strikes US navy base as president says Tehran attack could last weeks
US president said it has ‘always been a four-week process’ as casualties mount in Iran and across the Middle East
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Belgium releases video showing forces boarding Russian shadow fleet oil tanker
French president Emmanuel Macron said it was a “major blow” to Russia’s shadow fleet
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Trump is making dangerous assumptions about who will take power in Iran
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader could be a blow for democracy – but there are many groups poised to fight for the future of the country...
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Cillian Murphy gives definitive response to rumours he will play Voldemort in Harry Potter series
Ralph Fiennes had previously suggested that Murphy was set to take over the role
The Independent
March 2, 2026
How the Actor Awards paid tribute to Catherine O’Hara, James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane
Stars were honored in the In Memoriam segment of the Actor Awards, formerly the SAG Awards
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Harrison Ford says its ‘a little early’ to receive lifetime achievement Actor Award: ‘I’m still a working actor’
‘This is very encouraging,’ said the Indiana Jones star.jpg?trim=0,0,0,0&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Michael J Fox has fans ‘tearing up’ with surprise appearance at Actor Awards
The ‘Back to the Future’ star was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991
The Independent
March 2, 2026
Catherine O’Hara wins Actor Award for The Studio weeks after death aged 71
O’Hara starred in ‘The Studio’ alongside Seth Rogen
The Independent
March 2, 2026
MOD confirms suspected Iranian drone strike on RAF base in Cyprus
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is responding to a suspected Iranian drone strike at a British military base in Cyprus.
The Independent
March 2, 2026
SAG Actor Awards 2026 - winners list (updating live)
Formerly known as the SAG Awards, The Actor Awards honor performances in film and TV productions
The Independent
March 1, 2026
Ministers consider social media curfew and AI chatbot restrictions to keep children safe online
Government launches consultation to hear views from parents, guardians and young people across the UK
The Independent
March 1, 2026
Terrorism probe after gunman in ‘Property of Allah’ shirt shot up bar
Terrorism probe after gunman in ‘Property of Allah’ shirt shot up bar
The Independent
March 1, 2026
GOP’s victory in getting to grill Clintons over Epstein will backfire on them with Trump eventually forced to testify, Democrats warn
Democrat warns that Trump will not be able to evade testimony as he did following January 6 committee’s subpoena attempt in 2022
The Independent
March 1, 2026
Trump warns of ‘more deaths’ in Iran conflict that could last for weeks
US President Donald Trump has warned there will likely be more deaths in the battle against Iran after three US service members were killed...
The Independent
March 1, 2026
MTG links ‘terrorist’ Texas bar shooting to Iran airstrikes and says ‘everyone needs to start carrying’
Suspect in mass shooting at Austin bar was reportedly wearing a shirt reading ‘Property of Allah’ and the FBI are treating the incident as p...
The Independent
March 1, 2026
Starmer says US will use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran
Starmer says US will use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran
The Independent
March 1, 2026
Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran
The prime minister had previously refused to give the US permission to use RAF bases in Cyprus but has relented because of the indiscriminat...
The Independent
March 1, 2026
Britain, France and Germany say they’ll work with US to stop Iran revenge strikes
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany say they are ready to take steps to defend their interests in the region after “indiscriminate an...
The Independent
March 1, 2026
Florida man used taco seasoning packets to steal $40,000 worth of goods from Target, police say
Keith Wallis faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted on all charges
The Independent
March 1, 2026
Former Labour MP Jon Ashworth reveals he suffered major stroke and urges public to get health checks
The former Labour frontbencher suffered a major stroke on New Year’s Day leaving him with a stiff arm and loss of sight in one eye
The Independent
March 1, 2026