Iran appoints new supreme leader to spite Trump

Plus: Huge fire in Glasgow causes major travel disruption

Monday, March 9, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   Iran appointed a new supreme leader against Donald Trump's demands, a huge fire in Glasgow caused widespread disruption, and Princess Eugenie stepped down as patron of an anti-slavery charity. Top stories 1 | Iran names new supreme leader after Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Iran war Read moreRead more 2 | Ian Huntley's daughter says she was 'over the moon' when killer died. Read more 3 | Glasgow Central station closed and trains cancelled as firefighters battle blaze Read more 4 | Andrew 'received massage' from woman abused by Epstein, FBI told Read more 5 | Princess Eugenie steps down as patron of anti-slavery charity Read more Editors' picks Shabana Mahmood has just made it even harder to be an Afghan girl AI is reshaping modern warfare. It also wants to dismantle the rules Spring chicken: eight delicious weekend lunch recipes Your Views Your Views 'A clear out is needed': Fans fume as Spurs flirts with relegation A rudderless ship with mutiny afoot! They need a miracle to stay up, but it's not deserved, and perhaps a stern lesson in the Championship might lead to a change of ownership for the better. Top-to-bottom restructuring is required. PRS   PRS     Share your opinion and read the full debate here.     Don't forget to complete your registration We've noticed that you still have not completed your registration to The Independent. Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. It allows us to better understand our readers and tailor your experience. By registering, you'll also gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including: Limited access to Premium articles Access to The Independent app Access to more than 20 newsletters Commenting on independent.co.uk Unlock these benefits by completing your registration today.  COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION   WATCH  Huge fire and heavy smoke billows from Tehran fuel depot STAT OF THE DAY 15.1% People aged 16-24 who admitted to using "any drug" in a 12-month period. A new study suggests drug use triples the risk of stroke in young people. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "My parents are not spies. They are innocent tourists who have been taken hostage. Pretending otherwise does not make the problem go away." Joe Bennett, campaigning for the release of his parents, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who are stuck in a Tehran prison as war rages around them Read more Other stories you might like Who is Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei? UK's free museums are in trouble. Should tourists start paying? Emmeline Pankhurst didn't suffer for our rights to be rolled back We've spotted some great whisky deals worth raising a glass to at Amazon. Refresh your socks for less! Use code: "SAVE15" at Peper Harow. Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy