2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1188+ words) On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Lucy Gillmore reflects on what happened that same day in Gander – a town that came to represent the kindness of strangers Oz Fudge is tucking into breakfast at The Goose. “That line in the play is…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (210+ words) This Monday, millions of Americans will take a public holiday as the country marks its annual Labor Day. But how did Labor Day start and what significance does it retain? Labor Day is a public holiday in the United States…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (807+ words) Donald Trump’s interest in buying Greenland, citing it’s large size, was likely influenced by the distorted Mercator map The article was originally published in August 2025 by The Conversation and is being republished by the Independent as the UN votes on…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (131+ words) The Independent Children discover ‘medieval Viking church’ on school field trip - Students and staff from Gordonstoun private school have discovered what is thought to be the remains of a medieval Viking church on the uninhabited Scottish island of Swona....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (864+ words) Ismael Arias was headed to the market when the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia last week, sowing death and destruction. His home region of Choco was the epicenter. Leaving home early that day likely saved his life, he says…...