Best online blackjack sites
The Independentby Chris Wilson31 Aug 2026
One of the most popular casino games throughout the world is online blackjack and we’ve ranked the best places to play in 2026.
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top 77%Woman’s body found in bin bag at park was there for ‘weeks’, say police
The Independentby Maira Butt31 Aug 2026
A murder investigation is continuing after the body of a woman believed to be in her 70s was found in Stanley Park in Liverpool in what police have called a “shocking crime”.
At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
The Independentby Holly Ramer and Robert F. Bukaty31 Aug 2026
More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the U.S., perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders.
Mom died after running back into her burning home to rescue her daughter from fire
The Independentby Jasmine Fernández31 Aug 2026
A Minnesota mother died after re-entering a burning duplex to save her 3-year-old daughter, shielding the toddler with her own body until firefighters reached them.
Why the 2027 Met Gala was forced to cancel its controversial theme
The Independentby Ellie Muir31 Aug 2026
The Met Gala has taken the unprecedented step of canceling its theme for 2027 after the withdrawal of its honoree, the influential fashion designer John Galliano.
Beloved cave at UK beach destroyed in major cliff fall
The Independentby Mike Taylor31 Aug 2026
Visitors to a beach made famous by the BBC series Poldark have been urged to stay well away from a cliff fall which has destroyed a beachside cave in Cornwall.
Lionel Messi retires from international football
The Independentby Harry Latham-Coyle and Jamie Braidwood31 Aug 2026
Lionel Messi has retired from international football, bringing the curtain down on his Argentina career after falling short in the World Cup final in July.
Kalshi issues George Santos a permanent ban and $71,356 penalty
The Independentby Brittney Donovan31 Aug 2026
Prediction platform Kalshi has handed former U.S. congressman George Santos a lifetime ban and fined him $71,356 over allegations of insider trading.
Best roulette sites 2026: Where to play online roulette
The Independentby Chris Wilson31 Aug 2026
Online casinos in the UK provide an exceptional variety of games and markets, and online roulette is one of the most popular of these games.
Does Badenoch’s surprise reshuffle show the Tories are finally going soft on Brexit?
The Independentby David Maddox31 Aug 2026
Reshuffles are not just about putting different faces in different jobs but about changing the message of the party – and its policy – going forward.
The Latest: Jury will hear closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The Independentby The Associated Press31 Aug 2026
Jurors will hear closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Best Apple Pay casino: Top casinos that accept Apple Pay
The Independentby Chris Wilson31 Aug 2026
Apple Pay is an increasingly popular choice as a casino payment method for convenience, speed and a security online.
Six workers at Ed Sheeran’s Detroit concert injured after getting hit by equipment
The Independentby Isabel Keane31 Aug 2026
Six workers at Ed Sheeran’s Detroit concert were rushed to the hospital after an accident involving the equipment used to tear down the stage.
Scientists use disease to restore iconic American elm trees
The Independentby Amanda Swinhart31 Aug 2026
The fungal pathogen that decimated millions of American elms across the U.S. is now being used to restore the iconic species. In Vermont, Leila Wilson, a research ecologist with the U.S.
France to supply Sweden with 4 frigates to bolster the NATO country's defense
The Independentby John Leicester and Sylvie Corbet31 Aug 2026
France and Sweden signed agreements Monday to supply the Nordic country with 4 modern frigates, strengthening the defenses of NATO’s newest member in the strategically important Baltic Sea region...
Taliban minister says mineral-rich Afghanistan open to US investments
The Independentby Arpan Rai31 Aug 2026
The Taliban in Afghanistan have said they are open to American investment in the country’s mining, agriculture, and trade sector, in a new pitch to the Donald Trump administration to help restore...
Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say
The Independentby Seth Borenstein31 Aug 2026
Cooling from air conditioning saves lives — more than 5,000 a year in the United States alone — but it also heats up the planet and taxes our electrical grid, scientists say.
Pentagon spokesman schooled in the law after ranting about report on Iran war
The Independentby Rhian Lubin31 Aug 2026
The Pentagon’s spokesman is facing backlash for falsely claiming that it is a “crime” for journalists to publish classified information following a report that some military leaders were critical...
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' following a private ceremony
The Independentby Maria Sherman31 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton 's not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.
North Korea mocks Trump’s ‘pointless’ demands and vows to strengthen nuclear force
The Independentby Kyu-seok Shim31 Aug 2026
North Korea declared on Monday that Washington’s hostile policy remains unchanged and pledged to continue strengthening its nuclear capabilities, rebuffing repeated American calls for...