The Independent
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- Uganda: Four Ugandan Farmers Sue to Halt Pipeline Before First Oil - EACOP
Four Ugandans have filed a landmark lawsuit in the UK High Court seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from becoming operational.
- Uganda: Museveni Defends Media Regulation, Opposition Bail Policy
President Museveni has defended the government's opposition to granting bail to some opposition figures facing criminal charges. The article notes his stance on media regulation and bail policy.
- Uganda: New Ebola Case Found in Uganda Two Weeks After Last Case
Uganda has confirmed a new Ebola case two weeks after the previous case on 5 June 2026. The development was reported by the Independent newspaper based in Kampala.
- The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed
The UK government plans to use facial age estimation (FAE) technology to determine the age of asylum seekers at borders, despite internal reports showing the system frequently misclassifies children as adults and exhibits bias. Asylum seekers without age-proving documents risk losing legal protections if incorrectly labeled as adults, with high-stakes implications for migrants in 2025.
- Missouri voters passed a sales tax cap. Under Amendment 4, it would have failed
Missouri voters approved a 2016 constitutional amendment banning new sales taxes on most services, but under proposed Amendment 4, it would have failed due to not securing a majority in each of Missouri's eight congressional districts. The 2016 measure passed statewide with 57% support but lost in the 1st Congressional District, meaning Amendment 4 would have blocked it and similar citizen-led initiatives.
- Republicans more likely to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, poll finds
A Gallup poll found that 88% of Republican voters plan to celebrate America's 250th birthday, compared to 60% of independents and 54% of Democrats. President Donald Trump announced plans for a 'spectacular' rally as part of the celebrations, following performer withdrawals from a headline event.
- Independent says economic impact of Iran war is hitting Britain
The Independent reports that the economic consequences of the US-Iran conflict are affecting Britain, with rising costs for energy, food, and mortgages due to global market disruptions. The conflict has become a prolonged crisis, impacting advanced economies like Britain despite earlier signs of recovery.
- Liberals rage as Trump hails USA's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during King Charles visit
President Donald Trump emphasized America's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during King Charles III's visit, sparking backlash from liberal commentators who accused him of promoting white nationalist ideologies. Critics, including Sunny Hostin, Jonathan Chait, and Ahmed Baba, condemned the speech for downplaying America's diverse history and aligning with nativist 'blood and soil' rhetoric.
- Beautiful destination forced to impose penalties to stop aggressive street tactics
Capri, a luxury Italian island, has introduced penalties for aggressive street solicitation and measures to combat overtourism, including fines for vendors and tour groups, and limits on group sizes. The changes, supported by local business groups, aim to reduce congestion and improve the tourist experience.
- Billionaire investor files fraud lawsuit against Trump crypto venture and claims it’s on ‘verge of collapse’ | The Independent
A billionaire investor has filed a fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump's cryptocurrency venture, alleging it is on the verge of collapse. The lawsuit claims the project is fraudulent and unsustainable.
- Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy
Seven countries have achieved 100% renewable electricity generation, with Nepal, Bhutan, and Iceland specifically highlighted in the article. The Independent reports on this milestone in global energy transition.