This Week in History: The fall of the Iron Curtain

August 24, 2026 · The Independent

Creatine powder vs pills: what is best for strength and recovery
I spoke to a registered sports nutritionist on creatine pills vs powderRead more: Best creatine supplements, tested
Iran-US war latest: Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ arrives as Tehran threatens ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
Time-saving gadgets for the home and outdoors
Enhance your home tech with innovative gear that simplifies and improves life at home and on the move
Inside Trump’s recent White House staff departures: ‘People see the writing on the wall’
President Donald Trump set to lose more staffers as midterms approach, with insiders weighing their options in anticipat
Morrisons commits to price pledge against top supermarket rivals
The Bradford-based chain will be hoping its pricing strategy can help drive a recovery in its share of the UK grocery ma