August 2026
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GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar issues statement over online clips
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
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Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US
The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions
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I just hiked and ran 12k in the Alps with the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro – there are 3 epic features I can’t wait to spend more time with
The Fenix 9 Pro and I are still in the getting-to-know-each-other phase, but there are some meaningful updates.
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Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.
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Wanted man identified after alleged assault on police officer in York
The incident took place at around 6.20pm on Saturday, August 22, on Scarcroft Hill, shortly after the conclusion of the Ebor Festival at York…
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Ex-police chief investigated for gross misconduct over Israeli football fan ban
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending their team’s game against Aston Villa in Birmingham last year
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‘This is a bad move’: ads are starting to appear in Apple Maps, and users are considering switching to Google Maps
After being announced earlier this year, adverts are now starting to appear in Apple Maps for users in the US and Canada.
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'I was so interested in the idea of a female serial killer': Furious star Quincy Tyler Bernstine on the hit new Hulu show
Exclusive: "It was beyond anything I'd ever seen before on paper"
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Name of man charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Bradford
A man has been charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine on a Bradford estate.
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Support offered to York and North Yorkshire businesses to combat cyber threats
Small and medium-sized manufacturers are being offered fully funded cyber security support to help protect their operations from growing digital…
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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen has nearly everything I loved in its predecessor, while introducing some new enemy types — but I'm cautiously optimistic for its full launch
I enjoyed the hour I spent playing Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, which draws heavy inspiration from its predecessor, but I still need to see more.
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LIVE - Homes evacuated and cordon in place after emergency in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Arga is building a better way to train enterprise AI agents | TechCrunch
Arga has raised $10 million in a seed funding round that was led by General Catalyst, with participation from Box Group, Emergence, Gradient and SV Angel.
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German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.
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Proton VPN’s anti-censorship Stealth protocol finally lands on the stable Linux release
The censorship-bypassing tool has officially moved to the main branch, making it easier than ever for Linux users to beat online restrictions
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Man accused of piloting small boat illegally across channel to stand trial in 2028
An African man living in Bradford charged with piloting a small boat illegally across the English Channel will stand trial in two years’ time.
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Bill Gates calls for some jobs to be ‘Human Reserved,’ suggests taxing AI tokens and robots — billionaire says that ‘AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history’
The billionaire compared 'Human Reserved' jobs to nature preserves, which need protection and conservation.
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York farm shop's bid to stay open blocked amid green belt fears
A York farm shop which called for support to continue operating has had its bid for planning permission blocked.
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Middlesbrough house fire: Police murder investigation as two killed
Police have launched a murder investigation after two people died in a house fire in Middlesbrough.
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Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news
Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized
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Lunchboxes should be banned in schools, Prue Leith says
The former ‘Great British Bake Off’ judge also said she would like to see free school meals for every child, and for the meals to be compulsory
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Public urged not to graffiti buildings with tributes to young men killed on A66
A community group has urged people not to graffiti their buildings with tributes to the young men who died in the A66 crash.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Man City to bid for Chelsea's £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.
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Trump’s special perk for Natalie Harp shocked staffers, author claims
President Donald Trump’s show of favoritism towards his personal assistant was met with disbelief among staffers at his Florida golf club, according to Michael Wolff
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AI is scaling faster than organizations can control
AI adoption is accelerating faster than most organizations can govern it
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Police release image after woman 'sexually assaulted' on North Yorkshire train
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to as they investigate an alleged sexual assault on a North Yorkshire train.
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Chief executive speaks of pride as he announces retirement
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” at helping to shape the authority’s future as he has announced he is to retire next year.
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New 'AnonyMous' phishing campaign targets iPhone users with fake AI Apple support calls
Crooks are automating fake support calls
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Nonprofits should focus on incremental gains for AI success
Incremental AI adoption is better than big bang approach
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Urgent plea over planned £2.5 billion tram network running between Leeds and Bradford
Campaigners are urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce “proper devolution” to ensure West Yorkshire finally gets a tram network.
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Video. Rare Mondrian unseen for 25 years heads to auction
Video. A rare 1920 Mondrian painting, Composition III, unseen for 25 years, will sell at Christie's London in October with an estimate of £20m to £30m.
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Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
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ICE agent accused of shooting man and lying about it could be freed from Texas jail
An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail if a federal judge does not intervene
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London to York rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.
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Yorkshire Grade II listed church to be given new lease of life through £122,760 grant
A historic church in Cold Kirby that was recently designated as a Grade II listed building by Historic England will now be given a new future through a National Lottery Heritage Fund of £122,760.
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Darline Graham’s win in South Carolina shows Trump’s endorsement still matters
The president’s decision to deploy every resource to get Lindsey Graham’s sister over the finish line paid off big time, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes on the heels of some stinging defeats
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Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'
Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy
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Dolly Parton's reading legacy is helping more than 3,000 children in Newcastle
Music icon Dolly Parton has been hailed as an “inspiration” who leaves a legacy that will help children in Newcastle for generations to come.
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Ripon MP backs tougher social media restrictions for under-16s
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has reiterated his support for Government plans to ban children under 16 from using social media.
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'Fantastic response' so far to forthcoming Big Harrogate Sleepout for vital work of two local charities
With just weeks to go until the life-changing Big Harrogate Sleepout event, organisers are calling on local businesses, community groups and residents to sign up and help make this year's event the biggest yet.
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Up to 170 new homes could be built in village near North Yorkshire town
Bellway Strategic Land put forward outline proposals to North Yorkshire Council on July 27 for the development on a 23-acre site in Brayton, near…
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Metro services thrown into chaos as 'cable theft' shuts major line and sparks delays
Yellow Line Metro trains were suspended between Pelaw and South Shields after another cable theft, with delays spreading across the wider network.
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Human rights in Myanmar hitting 'new low,' United Nations warns
Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.
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QueryStory wants you to believe what AI is telling you | TechCrunch
The startup came out of stealth with $6 million in seed funding and a plan to use LLMs and cybersecurity know-how to make AI queries coherent.
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'Extremely difficult decision’ as North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive announces his retirement
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” in his career after taking the “extremely difficult decision” to retire.