Robert Gilman: How the former US Marine was freed from Russian prison

August 12, 2026 · The Independent

How to take a photo of the solar eclipse – without destroying your phone
Pointing your smartphone or camera at the Sun can permanently damage internal sensors, experts warn
New pylon plan could cut energy bills for thousands of households
New pylon plan could cut energy bills for thousands of households
Trump issues ‘dangerous’ rule banning Medicaid coverage for trans youth care, LGBTQ+ groups say
Advocates say the Trump administration is ‘holding vital healthcare funding hostage’ in latest anti-trans maneuver
At least 44 dead after overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
The ferry is believed to have capsized while carrying at least 114 adults and five crew members
A Silver Lining in Afghanistan
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal, al-Qaeda remains weak and the Taliban has become an unexpected partner.