This Week in History: From Brexit shock to a collision in space

June 22, 2026 · The Independent

I was the only solo traveller on a cruise along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast – this is how I found it
Being the only person travelling alone on a small ship sounded awkward – but Rebecca Hall takes a chance by climbing abo
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney snubs US to sign $1.75B long-range radar deal with Australia
The pact will provide early warning radar coverage from the Canada-United States border into the Arctic
Mystery deepens in Charlie Kirk case as court examines disputed evidence discussion
Defense attorneys for Robinson are asking Judge Tony Graf to prevent prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty
What role does King Charles play after Keir Starmer’s resignation?
Charles will welcome the fourth prime minister of his reign – after Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer
What Andy Burnham as prime minister might mean for your mortgage, taxes and money
The Makerfield by-election winner has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change?