Man arrested after driving guillotine across US over anger at Trump and Newsom
The Independentby Paul Farrell·26 Aug 2026
U.S. Capitol Police arrested a California man Tuesday after officers said they found a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck parked near the Capitol complex.
Supermarket creates 10,000 work experience roles to help Neets crisis
The Independentby Sophie Wingate·26 Aug 2026
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s will provide around 10,000 work experience opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas, the government announced, as part of efforts to address youth...
New online casinos UK: Updated list for 2026
The Independentby Chris Wilson·26 Aug 2026
New online casinos entering the UK market face a lot of stiff competition from the brands who have dominated the space for decades.
Large parts of UK under thunderstorm and flood warnings today – full list of regions
The Independentby Bryony Gooch·26 Aug 2026
Thunderstorm warnings have come into place across parts of the country as the Met Office warns of flooding and disruption.
Casino welcome bonus and existing customer offers
The Independentby Chris Wilson·26 Aug 2026
Casino bonuses are one of the most popular features on gambling sites with UK operators offering bonuses for both new and existing customers in 2026.
Best supermarket dark chocolates, taste-tested
The Independentby Alice Reynolds·26 Aug 2026
Dark chocolate has long had a “better for you” halo, and not without reason. Compared to milk chocolate, dark varieties contain more fibre, iron, magnesium and much-discussed polyphenols – plant...
Police under scrutiny after mysterious deaths on South Korea’s Jeju island
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar·26 Aug 2026
The picturesque Jeju Island in South Korea has become the focus of an investigation after four bodies were discovered in 72 hours amid allegations of the police closing hundreds of missing persons...
Best online slots & UK slot sites for 2026
The Independentby Chris Wilson·26 Aug 2026
Finding the best slot sites isn’t always straightforward, with hundreds of licensed operators available to British players wanting to spin the reels.
Government to tell Britons to stock up on tinned food to prepare for extreme weather
The Independentby Dan Haygarth·26 Aug 2026
The government will tell households to stock up on tinned food and bottled water to prepare for extreme weather or cyber attacks on the country, according to reports.
Dollywood: Why you should visit America’s coolest theme park
The Independentby Zoey Goto·26 Aug 2026
Zoey Goto visited Dollywood in 2024 for The Independent and dubbed it America's coolest theme park. In light of Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80, this is her review.
How Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean inspired Jolene
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor·26 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton met Carl Dean, her first and only husband, when she was 18, on the day she moved to Nashville, Tennessee. They were married two years later on 30 May 1966.
Police violence surges by 40% at UK-France border, charities warn
The Independentby Bryony Gooch·26 Aug 2026
Police violence against people attempting to cross the English Channel has surged by 40 per cent this year, charities have said.
Best online casinos UK: Top UKGC-licensed casino sites, tested and reviewed
The Independentby Chris Wilson·26 Aug 2026
Whether you’re looking for the best online casino to test out the latest slot games or the best live dealer experience, it can be overwhelming when trying to choose the right operator.
What does today’s energy price cap actually mean for your bills?
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·26 Aug 2026
Household energy bills are set to rise from October after regulator Ofgem raised the price cap to a three-year high.
Libyan acquitted over involvement in Lockerbie bombing dies aged 70
The Independentby Mike Taylor·26 Aug 2026
A Libyan man acquitted following his trial over the Lockerbie bombing has died, according to reports.
Gatwick profits fall as Iran war sees passenger numbers drop
The Independentby Holly Williams·26 Aug 2026
Gatwick airport has revealed half-year profits fell by nearly a fifth as fewer passengers passed through its terminals due to the Iran war hit to international travel.
Airstrikes on school kill 5 as UN says Myanmar’s situation is at ‘new low’
The Independentby Shweta Sharma·26 Aug 2026
Five people, including two children at a monastic school, were killed when Myanmar’s military carried out airstrikes on a village in western Chin state, even as a new UN report warned the Southeast...
The pressure and the problem behind Liverpool’s transfer puzzle
The Independentby Miguel Delaney·26 Aug 2026
Liverpool have a customary management meeting at the start of September, just after the transfer window closes, and the tone of it is currently subject to one main aim.
Buc-ee’s picked a fight with a tiny Ohio store over a beaver
The Independentby Julie Carr Smyth·26 Aug 2026
Buc-ee’s says it is simply protecting its trademark. The company said it discovered Beaver's Mini Mart after owner Vic Boparai registered the trade name in October.
Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool get Barcola boost, Alvarez to Arsenal latest
The Independentby Miguel Delaney,Richard Jolly and Will Castle·26 Aug 2026
Liverpool’s long-winded pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola has received its latest boost after more positive talks were held with the club over a transfer, with PSG insiders now...
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