A nurse prepares medications for patients with Covid-19 at Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital in Tehran, Iran, on June 16. Vahid Salemi / AP The Middle East is at a “critical threshold” in the outbreak as countries in the region have begun to ease their blockades and the pandemic is accelerating, according …
Read More »McConnell splits with Trump in defense bill veto and named bases for Confederate generals
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell parted ways with Donald Trump over the President’s threat to veto the annual defense spending bill if it includes a provision to rename military bases …
Read More »The dazzling colors of insects have been preserved in Myanmar amber for 99 million years
When you think about the color scheme that the prehistoric world of dinosaurs looks like, greens and browns usually come to mind. But more and more research has shown that millions of years ago, vibrant, vibrant colors were everywhere in nature, just as they are today. The latest evidence: 99-million-year-old …
Read More »Trump is a “coward or accomplice” over Russia’s bounty claims, former Navy SEAL says in new announcement
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. A former US Navy SEAL says Donald Trump is a “coward” or “accomplice” for failing to act on allegations that Russia has been paying rewards to militants who kill US …
Read More »Vehicle carrying Iowa governor hits Black Lives Matter protester
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. A vehicle carrying the Iowa governor hit a Black Lives Matter protester in Des Moines when the protester attempted to block the car’s path. The group of protesters had gathered …
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