August 2026
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QAnon conspiracy theories continue to haunt US politics 10 years later
Amid the U.S. war with Iran, some government officials have turned to QAnon for inspiration
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After 20 hours of slicing up enemy soldiers, solving ancient puzzles, and uncovering long-lost secrets, this A Plague Tale prequel feels like a nice change of pace from the franchise's foreboding roots and successfully channels the likes of Tomb Raider and Assassin's Creed
This A Plague Tale prequel pivots to action-adventure formula, forgoing plague rats and oppressive atmosphere for a lighter, swashbuckling romp.
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Grand Voyager | Exploring Bodrum and the Aegean Coast
Bodrum has long been shaped by its people and its landscape. Set along Türkiye’s Aegean Coast, the region combines ancient ruins, olive groves and a reputation for luxury travel.
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Xbox marks 25 years with eye-catching translucent green PC accessories — Razer mouse, keyboard, and earbuds available to pre-order now
Razer PC peripherals, mobile controllers, and a bag for the ROG Xbox Ally make up the licensed lineup.
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Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of Chinese state-sponsored hacker group, FBI says
An affidavit named the U.S. Department of Energy, HHS, NIH, and four unnamed companies in the United States and South Korea as victims compromised by the hackers
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How to watch Dolly Parton: Here I Am online — it's *FREE*
Following the heartbreaking loss of the country icon, stream the definitive Dolly Parton documentary for the ultimate, raw tribute
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York farm struggling with Brexit, coronavirus and Ukraine war suffers planning blow
A York farm has had its planning bid to keep 73 self-storage containers installed as part of a side business to boost its income refused.
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Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief
Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds
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‘Escape wizard’ who has broken out of four prisons is arrested in Spain
Albanian criminal has cut bars, descended sheets and even used human pyramid in escapes in Italy and Belgium
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Global fast food chain reveals plans for York city centre restaurant
A global fried chicken chain has confirmed that it will be opening its first branch in York city centre,
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'A trap for tourists': PSP finds taxi offences at Lisbon airport after fraud complaints
Fake taximeters, needless detours and inflated fares are among the complaints from passengers using taxis at Lisbon Airport. A PSP operation found 67 offences among roughly one hundred vehicles checked.
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With Nige still sulking, Honest Bob was left to unveil Reform’s latest ‘policies’ | John Crace
The sense of futility hanging over the room was almost overwhelming as Robert Jenrick took the stage
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Florida jury deliberates in the alleged murder-for-hire killing of a Microsoft manager
Deliberations are underway in Florida in the shooting of a Microsoft design manager
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Harrogate MP launches 'save our high streets' campaign
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has launched a plan aimed at supporting struggling high streets and local businesses.
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Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80
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Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration
The first large site for testing wave energy technologies in the continental U.S. is open, after securing a key green-energy approval from the Trump administration
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Woman permanently scarred after dog jumped up and 'bit her in the face'
A dog jumped up and allegedly bit a woman in the face in North Yorkshire, prompting a police appeal.
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‘I’ve prepped for a catastrophic solar flare with 250 days of tins and rations’
As Andy Burnham’s government looks to tell more Britons to prepare for disasters, Alex Ross speaks to those inside the ‘prepper’ community who are already well equipped for a full-scale national emergency
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What’s driving Sweden’s startup boom, from Lovable to Legora | TechCrunch
Watch as Cherry Ventures partner Sophia Bendz joins Equity to dig into Sweden’s startup boom, from Lovable and Legora to founder networks, U.S. capital, and the forces shaping the Nordic tech ecosystem.
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RECAP - Homes evacuated after 'loud explosion' in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Trump labels Canada ‘one of the worst countries to deal with’ as trade war escalates
President continues insulting one of America’s largest trading partners in latest broadside against close ally
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Meta settles for $18 billion in lawsuit brought by 29 states over social media harms to children | TechCrunch
The lawsuit alleged that Meta knowingly designed platforms like Instagram and Facebook to addict children, despite knowing about the harms the platforms could pose to young users.
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Meta agrees to dramatically change Instagram and Facebook to settle court case
The agreement represents the largest ever Big Tech settlement and will force Meta to introduce sweeping restrictions on its platforms
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Figure skating: Olympic champion Alysa Liu announces break from competition
Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.
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Just 4% of homes under Labour’s council housing ‘comeback’ will be council-owned
Exclusive: Labour’s new council housebuilding drive has been called a ‘con’ as new figures show only a small proportion will actually be built by councils
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China’s data centres will reportedly use more power than South Korea by 2030
Analysts projections for Chinese data centers continue to rise
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11 drivers caught speeding in under an hour during police watch in Bradford district
11 drivers were caught speeding in less than an hour during a police speed watch.
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England v Pakistan: Joe Root shows himself to be the leader England need
Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.
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'You were thrown in at the deep end and if you weren't very good, you'd sink' - Retired Old Bailey judge draws on barrister career for new novel
Paul Worsley is a King’s Counsel who sat as a Judge at the Old Bailey for a decade. He tells Laura Reid about his novel showcasing life at the Bar through his protagonist.
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East Cleveland council among first in UK to use new road resurfacing technology
Redcar and Cleveland Council has become one of the first in the UK to use graphene-enhanced asphalt on a commercial road resurfacing scheme in…
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Rocky Horror Picture Show star and legendary actor Tim Curry dies at the age of 80
Rocky Horror Picture Show star and legendary actor Tim Curry has died
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Neurodivergent Harrogate mum opens up on 'permanent anxiety' during pregnancy
A Harrogate mum has opened up about experiencing permanent anxiety during pregnancy as part of a campaign calling for greater awareness of neurodivergent motherhood.
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On a roll: Canada trade war could hike toilet paper costs for Americans
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect September 8
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Say 'hello' to a retro Apple Macintosh dock deal for the Mac mini
We couldn't love the Apple Mac mini more, but this clever vintage-style dock adds a 5-inch display, NVMe enclosure, and plenty of extra connectivity.
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Xbox reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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York Museum Gardens cancels event as weather conditions expected to leave lawn ‘drenched’
The Evening in the Gardens event was set to take place this week at York Museum Gardens but due to the upcoming thunderstorm warnings they have made the ‘difficult decision’ to cancel it.
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'His clothes had been burnt off' - what we know about 'explosion' in York garden
Residents have been evacuated from their homes today as police, fire and ambulance crews deal with a serious incident.
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Ismaila Sarr: Liverpool explore move after failed Yankuba Minteh bids
Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton reject their two bids for Yankuba Minteh.
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Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman
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Roads near Yorkshire landmark closed after crash - emergency services at scene
Roads close to an East Yorkshire landmark are currently closed after a crash.
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Data centers are sparking a wave of crappy hotel makeovers
Ambitious developers increasingly willing to buy up run-down resorts to capitalize on demand for rooms from construction workers arriving to help build units to support digital economy
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Oregon town is so broke that it shut down all of its parks to save a buck
The city of Independence said it will enforce the closures and is not liable for anyone who enters the parks
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Police not ruling out link between A66 crash and fatal house fire
Police are not ruling out a possible link between a fatal house fire near Middlesbrough and a crash on the A66 less than two miles away that killed seven people.
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Council approves budget with potential for 'difficult choices'
A COUNCIL in North Yorkshire has approved a new budget in case it has to make ‘difficult choices’.
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FBI psychiatrist returns as Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears closing arguments
The prosecution has resumed questioning its final witness in the murder trial against Lindsay Clancy
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Woman leapt from upstairs window of blazing home as neighbours raced to help
A Grangetown woman has described the moment she held the hand of a woman who jumped from an upstairs window to escape a blazing house.
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I'm a PowerToys fan — and its new Windows 11 multi-tasking upgrade is something Microsoft really needs to bring to the OS
Microsoft is busy improving Windows 11, and there's an obvious easy win it's missing: porting over smart PowerToys features.
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Major fires that destroyed 19 homes started ‘accidentally’
Families were forced to flee their homes as the fires rapidly spread
