UK - The Independent

*Please note: The news links below will open a new window.

1. Scientists identify link between air pollution and chronic illnesses

2. ‘I will never forget him’: David Attenborough on the magical TV moment that was never supposed to happen

   The national treasure looks back on his famous meeting with Pablo the gorilla in a new documentary, writes Rachel McGrath

3. Pope Leo to receive rock star welcome during landmark Africa visit

4. Reeves backs further North Sea drilling to boost Britain’s oil and gas supply

   Chancellor says government working with energy companies to open up tie-back sites in the North Sea

5. In Lebanon, has Trump really ‘solved’ his 10th war?

   As Donald Trump claims he has solved his 10th war, this time in Lebanon, chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at the shaky nature of the ceasefire and explores whether it will last

6. House approves renewal of controversial spy agency surveillance powers after late-night revolt

   Democrats blasted the middle-of-the-night voting as amateur hour

7. Helicopter crashes minutes after take-off, killing eight on board

8. Christine Baranski to make West End debut in classic comedy

   ‘I attended my first West End play as a student at Juilliard in 1971, so it’s rather a dream come true,’ says the US actor

9. Lebanese people return home amid new Israel ceasefire

10. Fatal dog bites soar by more than 200 per cent in one year, report shows

    New data shows hospital admissions related to dog bites also surged by 11 per cent in one year