Hebe Campbell

With protests against the use of migrant hotels spreading across the country, there are fears that anger is being stoked by misinformation

Watch as a huge blaze broke out on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 10 August, sending smoke billowing across the city skyline. Emergency services were called just after 4pm on Sunday, with dramatic videos showing flames spreading across the hillside. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed: ““Operations control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to the area where firefighters are working to extinguish a fire affecting a large area of gorse.” No casualties have been reported so far.

Listen to the moment a student told LBC that moving out after university is “not an achievable goal.” “Moving out and looking for somewhere to live by myself is not even an option for me right now because of calculating the cost of living right now,” Emily told LBC. “I was really looking forward to my own independence and looking forward to moving out and starting a new life. But right now it's not an achievable goal,” she added. The Bank of England warned in August that rising food prices will likely push inflation higher in 2025.

Mexico City’s streets came alive on Saturday, August 9, as residents celebrated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Many wore colourful traditional clothing as they danced, drummed, and sang while marching through the city. This annual global observance aims to raise awareness of the struggles faced by indigenous communities and to promote the protection of their rights.

Watch the moment Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner gifted Princess Charlotte and Prince George a signed tennis ball after toppling Carlos Alcaraz. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner dropped the first set to a backhand winner from Alcaraz but bounced back immediately, breaking early in the second and maintaining control to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (13 July). The victory earned Sinner his first Wimbledon crown and the fourth Grand Slam title of his career, adding to his two Australian Open wins and one US.

Anti-tourism protesters clashed with hotel staff in Barcelona, appearing to fire flares and water pistols in a display of unrest on Sunday 15 June. The incident was part of a wave of coordinated demonstrations across major European tourist hotspots, aimed at challenging the growing impact of "touristification." Footage from the protest appears to capture a loud bang, followed by demonstrators spraying hotel staff with water pistols and kicking a flare into a hotel entrance as they marched down the street.

In Independent Studio's latest series UNHEARD, Ismail shares how he risked everything on a dangerous journey to the UK in hope of supporting his family—many of whom remain in Sudan’s war-ravaged Zamzam refugee camp

Donald Trump has repeatedly teased the idea of a third term, often asking crowds if he should run again. During a White House press conference in January 2025, supporters responded with chants of “Four more years.” Speaking to The Atlantic in an interview published Monday (28 April), the US president acknowledged that running again in 2028 would be challenging, but refused to rule it out, despite it going against the constitution. In this episode of Debunked, an expert weighs in on whether Trump can run again. “It is very hard to change the constitution. It requires two thirds of both houses of Congress, and two thirds of the states to go along” Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, told The Independent.

Exclusive: Myths suggesting that birth control is more dangerous than beneficial were spreading to millions, an investigation by Hebe Campbell reveals

A Tesla was destroyed in London by protesters targeting billionaire Elon Musk and his ties to Donald Trump on Thursday, 10 April. The second-hand car, originally destined for the scrapheap, was smashed as part of a “public art piece” according to the group Everyone Hates Elon, who organised the stunt. The group says it offers people a way to “safely and legally” destroy a Tesla. The installation will be auctioned to raise money for local food banks. "There are more billionaires than ever before and there are more food banks than ever before. These things are obviously connected" an Everyone Hates Elon spokesperson said.

Andrew Tate claims Ron DeSantis made mistake about him after being ‘hijacked by the media’

Watch the moment former Bank of England governor Mark Carney was announced as Canada’s next prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau after nine years in power. Carney, a renowned economist and politician, previously served as the 8th governor of the Bank of Canada (2008–2013) and the 120th governor of the Bank of England (2013–2020). Trudeau’s resignation comes after months of growing pressure within his own Liberal Party. In January, he officially announced his decision to step down, paving the way for new leadership.

Piers Morgan has revealed Donald Trump called him following the US president’s White House meeting with Keir Starmer last week (27 February). Returning to Good Morning Britain for the first time after he walked out of his role as presenter nearly four years ago, he said: “He really liked Keir Starmer,” adding the president had told him: “We’re not natural political bedfellows at all, but I find him a straight shooter—I like him!” Morgan, who has known Trump for 20 years, also claimed Trump him he was “thrilled and honoured” to have received an invitation for a second state visit by King Charles.

Massachusetts General Hospital have successfully completed its second xenotransplant of a genetically-edited pig kidney into a human. 66-year-old Tim Andrews from New Hampshire became the fourth person globally to receive a genetically-edited pig kidney. His transplant builds on the success of Mass General's world-first xenotransplant in March 2024, where the hospital performed the first-ever transplant of a genetically-edited pig kidney into a living human. “Fight back. Do everything you can to get ready for the opportunity” Tim Andrews advised viewers following the operation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, urging him to “stop licking Putin’s a**” and understand the situation in Ukraine better. Carlson had previously labeled Zelensky a “dictator” due to martial law, which has been in place since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, preventing elections. Carlson also became the first Western journalist to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion, with the interview airing on his platform in February 2024. Commentators have since pointed out several false claims made by Putin, which were further amplified by Carlson’s broadcast. Zelensky accused Carlson of “misinforming” the public.

An aviation expert told The Independent that while US airspace is “certainly one of the most controlled,” it wouldn’t necessarily be “the safest.” This comes after officials maintained it was the “safest airspace in the world” following the collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington DC on Wednesday (29 January), in which 67 people have been killed. Shem Malmquist, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society claimed “it’s also airspace with an extremely high amount of traffic volume and a lot of compression and very high expectations.”

An aviation expert told The Independent there is “no evidence” to support President Donald Trump’s claim that diversity, equity, and inclusion policies contributed to the American Airlines plane crash in Washington, DC. “Brilliant people have to be in those positions,” the president said, before suggesting diversity hiring “could have been” linked to the crash during a press conference on January 30. In response, Captain Shem Malmquist, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society told The Independent, “I don’t know of any evidence that anybody involved with this accident met any criteria that wouldn’t have been holding them to the highest standards.”

Arne Slot says Liverpool were ‘almost perfect’ in victory over Ipswich

Paul McCartney has called on the government to take action against AI “ripping off” creative professionals. Speaking to BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the music legend criticized proposals that would allow AI developers to use creators’ content without their consent, unless rights holders opt out. “Why would a government want to do that?” McCartney asked, urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect artists in any future legislation. “When you’re passing a bill, make sure you protect the creative artists, or you won’t have any,” he warned.

Storm Eowyn, with winds reaching 100 mph, wreaked havoc across parts of the UK and Ireland, leaving destruction in its wake. On Friday morning (January 24), a member of the Weather & Radar team battled fierce winds as he gathered data along the coast of Co. Clare, Ireland. Footage from Glasgow, Scotland, showed a petrol station roof torn off. The storm also caused widespread travel disruption, grounding over 1,070 flights and affecting around 150,000 passengers. Experts warn that the chaos could persist into the weekend as the storm continues to batter the region.