Articles from ‘Independent News Roundup’

Britain has another prime minister—but not another general election. Andy Burnham's appointment follows Keir Starmer's resignation after just two years in office, raising fresh questions about political stability, democratic accountability and the direction of the United Kingdom. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT. Original article HERE. · Britain's Revolving Door of Leadership · The United Kingdom has officially welcomed Andy Burnham as its…

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has launched one of his strongest criticisms yet of President Donald Trump, accusing the President of placing the interests of a foreign nation ahead of those of the United States. The comments, made during a Bloomberg interview, reflect a widening divide within parts of the American conservative movement over U.S. support for Israel and the broader direction of American foreign policy. INR Report: Based…

Roger Foley, a severely disabled Canadian man living with a rare neurological disease, says he is fighting for his life against a healthcare system that has repeatedly encouraged him to consider assisted dying while failing to provide the basic support he needs to survive. His allegations have attracted renewed international attention and raise difficult ethical questions about disability care, patient autonomy and the safeguards surrounding…

An interview on Redacted News featuring independent journalist Chay Bowes argues that Russia has gained strategic momentum in eastern Ukraine, while Western governments and media continue to present a more optimistic assessment of Kyiv's position. The discussion also raises wider questions about NATO's long-term strategy, Ukraine's military sustainability and the prospects for peace. INR Report: Based on reporting by Clayton Morris for Redacted…

Russia strikes Ukrainian army logistics in key ports while Moscow's forces advance further on the battlefield in Donbass. · And as Russia’s military makes new gains, Kiev resorts to terrorism killing at least eight civilians in drone strikes on mass-market warehouses in central Russia. Crowds rally across Ukraine for a second day of mass protests over Vladimir Zelensky's decision to sack the Defence Minister. · That's as his replacement is…

Fresh hearings in the United States have reignited scrutiny of the CIA's notorious MKULTRA program, with lawmakers, historians and researchers calling for greater transparency over decades-old human experimentation. Witnesses told Congress that destroyed records, unanswered deaths and newly uncovered documents suggest the full story may never have been revealed. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · The CIA's controversial MKULTRA program…

US Vice President JD Vance has reignited debate over Jeffrey Epstein's connections to intelligence agencies, suggesting the convicted sex offender likely had links to American or Israeli intelligence services. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vance also criticised what he described as foreign influence efforts opposing the Trump administration's negotiations with Iran. INR Report: Based on reporting by Slay News HERE:…

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has criticised Western governments for banning RT broadcasts and warned that political leaders in Europe and North America are openly encouraging confrontation with Russia. Speaking during an interview with Tucker Carlson, Waters argued that public debate is being narrowed as governments increase defence spending and suppress alternative media voices. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE:…

Seven people are killed and nine others wounded in the sixth round of US attacks on Iran - with Tehran once again targeting American military infrastructure in the region. · Tehran floats the idea of its own ground operation against American troops in the Middle East. We discuss the feasibility of this idea with our guest later in the program. · In his latest government reshuffle, Vladimir Zelensky appoints a new acting defense minister amid…

New surveillance technologies capable of tracking vehicle movements, integrating AI-driven monitoring and expanding digital policing are rapidly being deployed across the United States. A new report by journalist Greg Reese argues these developments raise profound constitutional questions that extend well beyond America and deserve attention from democracies worldwide. INR Report: Based on reporting by Greg Reese published on Substack: Flock,…