Harry and Meghan’s security plans for UK return a ‘private matter’, says Burnham

Plus: Footage shows migrants attacking French police trying to stop small boat crossing to UK

Friday, August 21, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent   Questions remain over Harry and Meghan’s security arrangements before the couple return to the UK, footage has emerged of French law enforcement officers coming under attack from migrants while attempting to intercept a small boat launch, and an academic who made plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday before his death has been suspended by a university. Top stories 1 | Harry and Meghan’s security plans for UK return a ‘private matter’, says Burnham Read more 2 | Footage shows migrants attacking police during small boat interception Read more 3 | Ukraine seeks Elon Musk’s permission to hit Putin’s missile launchers with Starlink drones Read more 4 | Swiss tourist jailed for being out on beach during Bali’s 'Day of Silence' Read more 5 | Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended from university Read more Read deeper Why Harry’s homecoming is good news for William – and the UK Odone: The Belgravia set whispers to me about its domestic violence English wine is booming – here are the bottles worth drinking now The real reason Harry is leaving the US isn’t what you’ve been told Putin is threatening Britain again – this time he might act recklessly WATCH  Fraudster who claimed to have cancer and £400m fortune arrested STAT OF THE DAY 10.1 million The number of people who could face hosepipe bans until the end of the year as Thames Water reveals they could be in place for months yet. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "One of the issues is this system can't always understand what people's inquiry is about due to their broad Yorkshire accent." Patients in Yorkshire are struggling to use an artificial intelligence GP receptionist because it cannot understand their accents, Healthwatch Rotheram manager Kym Gleeson said. Read more Today's top deals The Singleton whisky is reduced to under £30 at Amazon – cheers!   Don't miss this dreamy discount on Simba's hybrid cooling pillow.   Other stories you might like The French booze cruise is a 1,000-year-old tradition – how does it hold up today? Why six in 10 of us are eating food past its use-by date Ranking every team before most unpredictable Premier League in years “Take out an Independent Premium subscription for full access to opinions that will make you think twice, whether you agree with them or not. ChatGPT won’t make you brainier, but our brilliant columnists just might” Join now with our introductory offer: just £1 for 6 months 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 Morning 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