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August 27, 2026 · The Independent

Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon over firings alleging First Amendment violations
The Pentagon, which provides partial financial backing for the outlet, terminated the three staff members last week
Two world records fall but Amy Hunt and Georgia Hunter Bell beaten at Diamond League
Hunt finished behind Olympic champion Julien Alfred and world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden while Hunter Bell could
Researchers hail new approach to protecting potato crops from costly diseases
A company has been formed to spin out an approach which tackles harmful bacteria in potato crops.
What we know after another house is targeted by car in Middlesbrough
What we know after another house is targeted by car in Middlesbrough
Former lord mayor apologises after comparing Liverpool railway station chaos with Auschwitz
The Liberal Democrats faced calls to suspend two councillors over the remarks that compared football matchday preparatio