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Covid surge hits California as officials urge people to start wearing masks again

Postive test results for coronavirus double in August as Golden State health officals recommend revival of face coverings indoors to safeguard the vulnerable

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Motorcyclist who travelled through 17 countries on round-the-world trip has bike stolen in UK

Yogesh Alekari’s belongings, which included his camera and laptop, were also taken

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DC mayor orders ongoing coordination between city police and Trump’s troops beyond federal takeover

Muriel Bowser issues order calling on local authorities to continue to support president’s forces beyond 30-day timeframe for emergency measures

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Voices: Should Britain introduce digital ID cards to tackle illegal migration? Join The Independent Debate

The government is weighing up digital ID cards to curb illegal migration and fraud – but critics warn they could create a surveillance state

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Starmer needs to show he is on the side of working people or Farage will become PM, warns Labour’s biggest backer

Ahead of the TUC congress next week, general secretary Paul Nowak has spoken to The Independent about why Keir Starmer’s government needs to introduce ‘popular’ wealth taxes in the Budget to combat Farage and Reform

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Lightning-sparked wildfires devastate historic California Gold Rush town

Nearly two dozen blazes, ignited by a lightning storm on Tuesday, have burned more than 13,000 acres of grass

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