R. Kelly officially asks Trump to commute his 30-year sex crime sentence

July 15, 2026 · The Independent

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital
Thai officials say that two more people injured in a huge fire at a Bangkok music bar have died, bringing the death toll
New ticket barrier technology installed on UK railway to prevent fare dodgers
High Wycombe station, operated by Chiltern Railways, has installed taller gates with tailgate sensors
Gayton McKenzie under more fire over R31m World Cup spending
ActionSA has joined the DA in questioning Gayton McKenzie over the department's R30.95 million FIFA World Cup spending.
Matt Kuchar nearly won the British Open in 2017 (and a place in history) until Jordan Spieth went nuts
Matt Kuchar reflects on his 2017 British Open loss to Jordan Spieth, calling the defeat a 'heartbreaking' moment.
Where is the EU's population growing the most?
Some of the EU's smallest countries have the highest rates of population growth, while its biggest members account for m