August 2026
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Arsenal transfer news: Ezri Konsa deal agreed with Aston Villa for £50m-plus
Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.
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Over half of Americans are concerned about AI in daily life — with tech leaders and AI gurus desperately trying to calm the number one fear
Americans are getting more concerned about AI
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Calendly throws its hat into meeting note-taker circus | TechCrunch
Calendly is also releasing a meeting scheduling assistant called Callie.
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Murder investigation launched after woman dies and eight others injured in house fire
One woman died in hospital, while another woman remains in a life-threatening condition
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Inscription on bullet could lead to death penalty for Charlie Kirk suspect
Judge Tony Graf said he will decide if the case should advance to trial after he hears again from both sides on Sept. 1
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Fentanyl awareness lessons added at schools in new push to halt overdoses
High school students across the state will be educated on the dangers of fentanyl in eight 50-minute sessions
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Body found in North Yorkshire following search for missing woman
A body found by a member of public in North Yorkshire is believed to be of missing Tracey Smith.
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'The long walk is a disgrace' - views over York's National Railway Museum works
Anger is growing with one York resident saying ongoing National Railway Museum works are leaving some locals feeling isolated as disruption…
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First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal
US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force
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Israeli strikes hit an air base hours after a Turkish delegation visit, Syrian officials say
Israeli airstrikes have hit the Abu Duhur air base in northern Syria, Syrian officials say
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'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
The Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, saying there's "no serious dispute” that a social media post of seashells he made could be understood as a threat against President Donald Trump
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Exclusive: Trump’s plan to lock 3,000 migrant children in massive detention facility
Officials have outlined plans for ‘emergency influx facility’ campuses that can hold hundreds of unaccompanied minors
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Darlington man warned he faces lengthy prison sentence after attacking woman
A man was told to expect "a lengthy prison sentence" after changing plea and admitting wounding a woman with intent to cause her grievous…
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Man charged with attempted murder of police officer struck by car in County Durham
A Hartlepool man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was hit by a car in Horden, County Durham.
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Company with Bradford roots launches 10,000-job recruitment drive
Evri Group, which has its roots in the city of Bradford, has today (August 19) announced plans to create more than 10,000 new roles across its…
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Beijing AI bar that offers unlimited free DeepSeek coding tokens with $1.50 drink haemorrhaging cash — 'the bar is completely losing money, ' owner admits
The giveaways outnumber sales 10 to one.
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Police searching for missing North Yorkshire woman say a body has been found
Police searching for a missing North Yorkshire woman issued a sad update this afternoon (Wednesday). Tracey Smith from the Stokesley area was last seen driving from her house in a black Fiat Panda on Friday, 24 July. Last night, North...
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Yorkshire issued with yellow weather warning by the Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning thunderstorms covering Yorkshire.
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Starbucks launches 2 new drinks in UK supermarkets this month
Starbucks is adding two new drinks to its supermarket on-the-go range and they're two matcha flavours.
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'Much-loved' grandfather dies after being hit by car in Aldi car park
A 77-year-old man has died after suffering life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car in an Aldi car park in Brighouse.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Manchester City charges: Premier League clubs 'want clarity', says Arsenal chief Richard Garlick
Arsenal's chief executive Richard Garlick speaks out on the case against Manchester City and the more than 100 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
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Camilla says she almost let slip King Charles’ cancer diagnosis before announcement
The Queen spoke on the emotional strain of keeping Charles’ diagnosis a secret and admitted to ‘longing to let it out’
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Yellow weather warning issued for West Yorkshire as locals told to prepare
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for thunderstorms - here is how you can prepare.
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EasyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford Airport - axing all flights from early January
easyJet has announced it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport.
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Bradford Bulls mourn devoted supporter who attended final match on 90th birthday
BRADFORD Bulls have paid tribute to lifelong supporter Margaret McArdle following her passing.
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Council drops court case after Travellers leave York school playing fields
A Traveller encampment at All Saints RC School's playing fields has come to an end.
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Iconic ITV comedy show returning to UK TV screens after 12 years - free to watch
In September, Rewind TV will dedicate the month to four popular series, including Harry Hill's TV Burp.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade to take big step towards Huddersfield station transformation
Customers will soon be benefiting from a major transformation to Huddersfield station overseen by Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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Harrogate man to tackle London Marathon for hospice that cared for grandad
A 25-year-old NHS worker is set to take on the London Marathon in memory of his grandad while raising money for Saint Michael's Hospice.
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Is Bulgarian prime minister Rumen Radev sizing up the EU’s Orbán-shaped hole?
Rightwing populist’s inconsistent positions on Europe and Russia suggest he is testing how far he can push partners and electorate
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New £442m investment in tackling homelessness will help Harrogate's rough sleeping issues
A Harrogate homeless charity has welcomed new Government funding to tackle rough sleeping as an “enormous sign of commitment” from Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Russians ‘withdraw billions from banks over fears Putin will seize deposits for war’
Analysts say that Putin could seize assets if cash is needed for his stalling invasion
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Drivers facing nearly 50 miles and one hour of diversions due to roadworks
Motorists in North Yorkshire could face a diversion of almost 50 miles as drainage improvement works close a road in Swaledale.
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Pet owners warned as popular dog food brand recalled after reports of eye issues
Years has recalled its Signature Meals, which are stocked at major brands Pets at Home and Just for Pets.
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National Lottery operator’s boss steps down after £450m major upgrade
The overhaul paved the way for the group to unveil the biggest overhaul to its draw-based Lotto game since its launch in 1994
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ChatGPT refusing to do teenagers’ homework is exactly how AI should behave
ChatGPT’s smartest teen feature makes the AI deliberately less helpful
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Wharfedale residents voice growing concern over climate change
"I am so glad you are doing this. I felt like I was going mad; all this happening and no one talking about it."
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Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
The five-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
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Mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s lawyers say hotel mix-up undermined trial
Defence lays out seven grounds for appeal
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The Thermal Master DV2 could be perfect for nature-watching, if the software improves
The Thermal Master DV2 is a self-contained thermal camera that connects to an Android phone or PC using USB.
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Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician
Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella
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Defect found on railway track in area where Lewes train derailed
Rail Accident Investigation Branch says passengers on other trains reported ‘rough riding’
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Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price rises
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Lifesaving water safety skills event to take place in Ilkley
YOUNG people and families are invited to learn vital water safety skills at a free community event taking place at East Holmes Field in Ilkley on…
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South Craven vicar to tackle 'personal' running and walking challenge - Here's why
A South Craven vicar is taking on a month-long running and walking challenge in support of prostate cancer research.
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Popular homeware brand to launch new second-hand marketplace in the UK
The IKEA marketplace will allow people to upload photos of their old IKEA items to sell.
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EasyJet announces it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport
EasyJet has announced it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport early next year.
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Drivers face £100,000 costs for breaking motorway rule introduced 12 years ago
A total of 378 drivers across England and Wales have been convicted this year after being caught by motorway cameras driving in closed lanes.
