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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in its history

The latest government data shows that the total number of deaths has reached 2,325

Johnny Depp could return as Jack Sparrow in next Pirates of the Caribbean film

Number of e-bikes confiscated by UK police soars 83 per cent

‘An exciting moment’: Scotland confirm Sebastien Pocognoli as Steve Clarke replacement

The former Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco head coach has signed an initial two-year contract

Beat the heat and get ahead in the garden for autumn

You can still do jobs to make life easier when autumn comes.

Powerful aftershock hits Indonesian communities still waiting for aid as earthquake death toll rises to 54

At least 995 aftershocks recorded since Saturday

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Seven dead as Kyiv blows up ‘Russian Amazon’ hub in largest drone attack of 2026

Russian authorities said Kyiv fired around 600 drones to the capital of Moscow

Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool’s Barcola boost, Man City identify Rodri replacement, Arsenal to sell Martinelli?

Man City will sell Rodri to Barcelona, which could accelerate moves for Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez

New judge Nigella Lawson pictured with Bake Off co-stars

Reform criticised for ‘senseless and cruel’ ban on all foreign nationals claiming benefits

Nigel Farage’s party says there would be only a small number of exceptions, including the War Widows Pension and Armed Forces compensation

Hayden Panettiere dead: Heroes and Nashville star dies aged 36

Panettiere is best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville

Andy Burnham says death of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday is ‘a tragedy on so many levels’

The academic was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday

Father under investigation for assaulting elderly man who patted daughter’s head

The 40-year-old father grabbed 73-year-old man’s arm and threw him down

Actor Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36

Seven dead as Russian Wildberries hub hit by huge Ukraine drone attack

Bulletin AM briefing: Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 and priceless artworks stolen in heist

Here are five of the biggest stories this morning

Johnny Depp in talks to return for the sixth Pirates Of The Caribbean film

Film producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed the news at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s agreement with Tehran expires today as $30k bounty placed on US soldiers

Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

Trump orders US to scale back military drills with South Korea over his ‘very good’ relationship with Kim Jong Un

The 11-day joint drills between South Korea and the US military start on Monday

Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy

How the Iran war is forcing families to choose between schooling and survival

The impact of war on education isn't as visible as the school closures during Covid-19 pandemic, but the conflict is hitting the poorest children first

Cuteness kills: What really happens when designer dogs go out of style

As the RSPCA reveal flat-faced dogs are being abandoned in record numbers, Helen Coffey investigates why so many pugs and bulldogs are being given away – and the problematic trend of breeding pets for extreme features

Britons greatly overestimate number of sex crimes committed by foreign nationals, study finds

Rates of mobile phone theft, domestic burglary, vehicle theft, and murder have all fallen – despite perceptions that all have risen, a new study has found

FPL tips 2026/27: 44 players you should consider signing

A comprehensive guide of the players to target (and a few more) ahead of the start of the Fantasy Premier League season on Friday

I went on Africa’s most unusual pub crawl

Ghana’s frenetic capital is hard to pin down, but on a micro-tour of the Jamestown neighbourhood, Phil Thomas gets to experience the city like a local, discovering secret chop houses, boozy traditions and an independent spirit

Ten new things every FPL manager should consider before new season

The season kicks off on Friday with Arsenal v Coventry City, but it could be an unpredictable campaign following the World Cup and with so many changes from last year

Australian woman who murdered family members with poisonous mushrooms to return to court

Erin Patterson faces fresh legal battle as prosecutors seek longer sentence

One dead as 800mm of rain brings landslides to South Korea days after drought

Roads across the region were cut off and flooding along the coast was made worse by high tide

Hayden Panettiere death latest: Fans and fellow stars pay tribute to Heroes actor dead at 36

Actor found fame as Claire Bennet in Heroes and earned two Golden Globe nominations for her role in Nashville

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day

Thousands of people on Indonesia’s Flores Island are still waiting for aid after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 54 people, injured 135 and damaged more than 1,300 homes

Photos show Cambodian children attend school in floating villages along the Tonle Sap lake.

On Cambodia’s Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia , getting anywhere has always meant navigating the water. It isn’t any different for schoolchildren.

Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer

Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public

All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper's 1996 killing

Opening statements are set to begin in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with murder in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’

Andrew Garfield stars in The Magic Faraway Tree, a fantasy adventure based on Enid Blyton’s books, about a family discovering magical worlds after moving to the countryside

What to Stream: 'Outer Banks,' Anthony Hopkins' classical album and Anne Hathaway's 1st 2026 movie

The final season of “Outer Banks” and a new album from Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins are among this week's latest entertainment releases

Two dead as fast-moving wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina with residents preparing to evacuate

Two wildfires have broken out on island of Salamina during popular Greek holiday weekend

Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds

Japan’s economy grew an annualized rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter, even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined

Fury erupts at Fox host who blasted ‘weak’ sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln: ‘Put him on that ship’

The former Marine Corps staff sergeant compared the carrier crew’s living conditions to his own deployment in Afghanistan

Amy Hunt surpasses expectations after claiming fourth European Championship gold

The 24-year-old sealed her unprecedented quadruple in the inaugural mixed 4x100m relay.

Single dose malaria drug could simplify treatment worldwide in medical breakthrough

There were an estimated 282 million cases of malaria and 610,000 deaths from the disease worldwide in 2024

Homeowners abandon trendy interior for warm paint colours as sales boom

White paint remained popular over the year and neutral tones beige and taupe saw an increase in sales

Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be ‘life or death’ in North Sea – Tories

Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead.

Record number of illegal e-bikes seized across UK as police issue warning

Sergeant Stuart Ford, who leads the cycle team at City of London Police, described illegal e-bikes as ‘a menace’

UK holidaymakers ‘struggling to shake off financial concerns’ during breaks, study finds

People from some parts of the UK were particularly likely to say they could not shake off their financial worries completely while on holiday.

UK house prices see biggest August drop since 2018 as sellers slash asking prices

The number of available homes for sale is also at a 12-year high for this time of year

NHS rolls out new treatment to prevent kidney transplant rejections

The NHS is introducing a "double matching" blood process for kidney transplant patients to help ensure donated organs are less likely to be rejected.

An exclusive look at the first seven items in the Sephora advent calendar 2026

Sephora has given The Independent readers an exclusive first look at the calendar, plus information on its worth, product total and full-size tally Read more: Best beauty advent calendars 2026

Trump pushes Congress to end ‘RIDICULOUSLY CHANGING CLOCKS’ - could it actually happen?

Trump wants to see the sun later. But just like his ballroom, voter ID and his ‘slush fund’, the Senate isn’t playing ball, writes John Bowden