Almost thirty years ago this week, the global press was left completely stunned by the death of Princess Diana in a Paris car crash. While The Independent traditionally eschewed royal coverage, the newspaper immediately recognised the undeniable weight of this sudden passing. Beyond the grief, the week also reveals cautious diplomatic progress as the IRA declares peace in Northern Ireland and Palestinians prepare for self-rule in Gaza. Across the Atlantic, the sheer destructive force of nature reveals herself, as Hurricane Katrina rips through the American Gulf Coast. Explore these stories and more in this archive snapshot from The Independent.
