Robert Avery, Russian interpreter for the Royal Navy

Robert Avery was a man who “knew the Russians better than they did themselves”. This was the opinion of Charles Wilson, a Royal Marine who was accompanied by Avery for a rare meeting between the Royal Marines and Russian naval infantry in 1992....

Meghan Markle just wore Queen Elizabeth II’s most famous horse-print fashion accessory

The Duchess of Sussex has spent the last few days in New York City, and we have been loving her incredible array of new clothes. As someone who has covered Meghan's fashion since news of her relationship with Prince Harry hit the headlines in...

From Fairuz on vinyl to horror on DVD, our physical media picks for October

In a world of constant noise and infinite scroll, there’s still something deeply satisfying about the holding a cultural artefact in your hands. This month’s picks include Fairuz’s Chat Iskandaria, her voice rendered with an incredible clarity on...

Venezuela apela al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU para intentar frenar a EE.UU. en el Caribe. Es poco probable que funcione

Por CNN en Español El Consejo de Seguridad de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) se reunió este viernes en una sesión de urgencia a pedido de Venezuela en medio de las crecientes tensiones militares en el Caribe. Caracas anunció el...

Gaza's Last Hope: Can Egypt talks end war?

The timing of these talks is significant. Tomorrow, October 7, marks exactly two years since the 2023 Hamas attack that triggered this conflict. After nearly two years of devastating conflict, there may finally be a chance for peace in Gaza....

‘Native, charismatic, diverse’: University media guide says be nice to possums

With the release of this guide, the announcement that chemistry professor Richard Robson has won the Nobel Prize in chemistry, and the university securing a top ranking in the Times Higher Education rankings, coming in at 37th globally – it has...

Sukkot: A Time of Joy, A Moment of Relief

This Sukkot, a holiday that celebrates joy, gratitude, and God’s sheltering protection, Israel finds itself in an extraordinary moment. For the first time in over a year, there is a clear path for the return of its remaining hostages: roughly...

De las armas de destrucción masiva a los «narcoestados»: cómo EE. UU. vende guerras que la inteligencia no respalda

Alan MACLEOD Estados Unidos está reforzando sus recursos militares, lo que genera temores de otro intento de cambio de régimen contra Venezuela, y este podría ser mucho más letal que los anteriores. Únete a nosotros en Telegram , Twitter y VK ....

The 10 Best Action Movies to Stream on Netflix Right Now

Call it escapism, call it wanderlust, call it living vicariously through the lives of kick-ass covert spies and kung-fu masters—our love for action movies is primal. Nothing pairs with a giant bowl of popcorn quite like the combination of martial...

Will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Femke Bol Race in Athlos NYC 2025?

Athlos returns to New York City on October 10, 2025. For those who remember the event’s inaugural edition from last year, know that with Athlos NYC 2025, co-founder Alexis Ohanian will once again aim to blend high-level women’s track competition...

Photos: Police fire tear gas in violent Madagascar protests 

Thousands of antigovernment protesters have marched through Madagascar’s capital, with several sustaining injuries when police forcefully dispersed the latest demonstration in a two-week youth-led movement. Violent clashes erupted on Thursday...

Police fire tear gas as violence erupts in Madagascar protests

Published On 10 Oct 202510 Oct 2025 Thousands of antigovernment protesters have marched through Madagascar’s capital, with several sustaining injuries when police forcefully dispersed the latest demonstration in a two-week youth-led movement....

Greil Marcus revisits ‘Mystery Train,’ his seminal rock ‘n’ roll book, 50 years later

When it was first published in 1975, “Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock ‘n’ Roll Music” was immediately recognized as something new. In six taut, probing, far-ranging essays about certain popular or otherwise forgotten musicians, author...

How Tom Pidcock rebounded from rock bottom to rising force at Il Lombardia

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Christopher Meloni’s ‘17 Sundays’ Begins Filming in Pittsburgh and Paris in October

Christopher Meloni will be traveling between the US and France for his upcoming drama series. The filming of Hulu’s ’17 Sundays,’ an NFL drama series, will take place in Los Angeles (California), Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), Cleveland (Ohio), and...

UFC Rio Delivers Must-See Main Card Saturday Night

At the top of the bill on UFC Rio this Saturday night, you’ll be treated to a critical five rounds (or less) of action in the lightweight ranks. Former UFC Lightweight Champion and No. 4 contender Charles Oliveira (35-11, 1 NC MMA, 23-11, 1 NC...

Oct. 9-15

Thursday, Oct. 9 Bass Drum of Death at Richmond Music Hall Led by John Barrett, and originally conceived as his solo project, this Oxford, Mississippi garage punk band has been making delightfully rancorous sounds for more than a decade, but their...

Jeremiah Ford, III

Jeremiah Ford, III died peacefully at home in Princeton on October 1. Born in Philadelphia on April 22, 1932, Jerry was the son of Jeremiah Ford, II and Mary Hewitt Ford. Jerry spent his early education years at the Episcopal Academy outside of...

I've Watched Every Halloween Movie—Here's How They Rank

There are plenty of horror franchises to consider for the Halloween season, but one of the most notable is Halloween. Directed in the late 1970s by John Carpenter, the slasher villain of Michael Myers launched a new age of returning horror...

Who Is Amy Hunt? Net Worth, Parents, Ethnicity, College & Career of Britain’s Sprint Star

Amy Hunt stunned the crowd with a breathtaking silver medal finish in the 200m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. She cemented her spot among Great Britain’s most promising young sprinters. With her explosive stride and unshakable...