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August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton named the song she wanted at her funeral — and why — more than a decade ago
Parton will be mourned at a ‘small, private service’ for her immediate family
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Ofgem price cap rise: Martin Lewis reveals who will be hit by higher energy bills
Martin Lewis has explained what Ofgem price cap means for households, offering advice to consumers facing higher bills this winter. Speaki...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Inside the Israeli military policy to ‘justify’ lethal actions in deadly attacks on civilians in Gaza
A soldier has revealed how the IDF’s de facto policy of ‘retrospective incrimination’ was used after the August 2025 strike on Nasser hospi...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Downton Abbey’s Maggie Smith will revealed as she leaves eight-figure sum after death
The ‘Harry Potter’ star died aged 89 in 2024
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Man arrested after driving guillotine across US over anger at Trump and Newsom
United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near th...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Energy secretary says ‘I can’t control wars’ as Labour defends Ofgem 4% price cap rise
The energy secretary has defended the 4% rise in the Ofgem price cap, stating she “can’t control wars”. The energy price cap will rise from...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide
Former England player is due to appear in court in September
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Government ‘to tell Britons to stock up on tinned food’ to prepare for extreme weather or cyber attacks
A social media campaign will give advice to Britons on how to deal with events such as extreme weather, according to reports
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton death latest: Family says singer died of cancer as Taylor Swift, Eminem and more pay tribute
The singer, who was known for timeless hits including ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene,’ wrote more than 3,000 songs across her illustrious career
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Secret Service suspends top spokesman and two others as misconduct mystery grows
Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave , pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s profe...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Buc-ee’s picked a fight with a tiny Ohio store over a beaver. Now an entire town is fighting back
Gas station giant Buc-ee’s has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war live: Kyiv agrees to Trump’s request to not strike Moscow during CIA chief’s visit
Ratcliffe’s purpose and meetings in Russia are not immediately clear but it marks the first known trip from a US spy chief since November 20...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
UK homes face winter energy squeeze as Ofgem reveals 4% price cap rise
It marks the highest average bill since July 2023
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Polygamous sect leader who featured in Netflix documentary jailed for extra 24 years
Bateman, a self-proclaimed prophet, previously claimed to have more than 20 ‘spiritual wives’
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Iran-US war live: Tehran insists Strait of Hormuz is still closed despite ‘understanding’ with Oman
Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Rishi Sunak DID plot to oust Boris Johnson as prime minister, new book claims
Exclusive: Sunak’s aides ‘worked forensically with his tacit support to undermine Johnson’, says Sir Anthony Seldon in new book-copy.jpeg?trim=0,0,0,0&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
The Independent
August 26, 2026
David Cameron pleaded with Sunak not to go ahead with election that led to Tory wipeout
Exclusive: Hours after his warning, Cameron told voters Sunak was right to call early election – and did not reveal he had privately counsel...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Lindsay Clancy killed her three children. But here’s why her husband and many women say she deserves compassion
As the trial of a mother who killed her three children comes to a close this week, Olivia Petter examines why it has inspired support from w...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP runoff to replace her late brother
The Trump-backed political newcomer defeated Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff
The Independent
August 26, 2026