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The front page of The Independent features major international news with a focus on devastating flash floods in Nepal that have killed at least 165 people and left over 1,500 missing, including dozens of Britons. Domestically, the UK is bracing for thunderstorms and significant floods…
Flash floods in Nepal have resulted in at least 165 deaths and left over 1,500 people missing, with a significant number of the missing being British citizens. The disaster was triggered by a glacier collapse that registered as an earthquake.
Following a substantial $17 billion settlement by Meta, Mayor Andy Burnham is calling for stricter regulation of Big Tech companies to address issues like child safety on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
The UK is anticipating severe weather, including thunderstorms, with parts of Birmingham already experiencing significant flooding.
Donald Trump has made his first public statement regarding the unexpected visit of the CIA chief to Russia.
A woman and her seven-year-old niece have died in a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough.
Acclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for her 'Queen of Polka Dots' moniker and immersive installations, has passed away at the age of 97.
A car has driven into a group of pedestrians outside a train station in Caen, France, resulting in at least one fatality.
The individuals convicted of the murder of PC Andrew Harper are reportedly set to be excluded from an early release scheme.
In a statement, Donald Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as 'very functioning' despite acknowledging 'the odd rocket or drone'.
The ongoing drought in the UK is raising concerns about a potential shortage of cider due to its impact on the apple harvest.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the United Kingdom with their children, marking their first visit in six years.
Kemi Badenoch is reportedly feeling 'jealous' of Penny Mordaunt, a former cabinet minister, amidst discussions about a potential comeback.
