Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Seve Ballesteros underwent further surgery today after his condition deteriorated following an operation to remove a brain tumour.
The Spanish golf legend was recovering from surgery he had to remove the tumour on Tuesday when doctors took the decision to operate again.
The procedure was needed to reduce pressure on Ballesteros' brain.
A statement from the LA Paz hospital in Madrid read: "The patient is stable and remains under observation in the intensive care unit having undergone a decompressive craniectomy after suffering from a decrease in the level of consciousness due to a cerebral edema."
Ballesteros was taken to the hospital on 6 October after he collapsed and briefly lost consciousness at Madrid airport.
The 51-year-old announced on Sunday that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Ballesteros won the British Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988 and became the first European to win the US Masters in 1980, a title he claimed again in 1983.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments