August 2026
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AI slop is eating the world. Trust is the first casualty
AI content at volume is bankrupting professional trust
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Data Centers
Discover more about Data Centers with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.
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The Honor Robot Phone is going viral, and commenters are calling it an 'innovation light-years ahead of iPhone'
The wild Honor Robot Phone is attracting a lot of attention on social media.
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A One-Two Punch Has Atlantic Hurricane Season on the Ropes
El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.
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52 homes planned for North Yorkshire village despite objections
Plans for up to 52 homes in a North Yorkshire village are being recommended for approval despite opposition from residents and concerns about…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Man arrested after discovery of stolen police uniform and weapons
A man was arrested on Sunday (August 16) after officers found stolen police uniform and machetes inside a car.
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Virgin takes another step towards Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
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Microsoft is dropping its Excel Copilot function after only a year - and without ever getting a full public launch
COPILOT() function in Excel will soon be no more
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Fresh details emerge of new fast food drive-thru opening in York
Fresh details have emerged about a new drive thru fast food restaurant which is set to open in York.
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Four arrested after two injured in serious incident on York cycle path
Three teenagers and a 64-year-old have been arrested 'after a man sustained knife wounds' on a York cycle path.
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Expert shares hack to keep mould out of wardrobes using 2 household items
You can use uncooked rice in your wardrobe to keep mould from growing and ruining your clothes.
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Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner
Crowdfund passes £150,000, while Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around academic’s death
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Police release picture after women punched on night out at city centre club
Images have been released of a man police would like to speak to in relation to assaults on two women in a city centre night spot.
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New Irish bar inspired by likes of The Dubliner taking over Darlington venue
A new Irish bar inspired by the likes of The Dubliner and Katy O’Briens is coming to Darlington town centre.
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Retro Gaming
Discover more about Retro Gaming with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Marwell Zoo evacuation after 'bearcat' escapes enclosure
An animal from Marwell Zoo has sparked a major response after escaping its enclosure and climbing into a tree just metres from its home.
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Gianni Infantino: Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
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Athens’ all-marble Olympic Stadium gets first major clean in a century
The iconic venue hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896
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Large quantity of LEGO reported stolen from North Yorkshire discount store
A large quantity of LEGO is reported to have been stolen from B&M Bargains in Selby.
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Two hospitalised after crash on major road leading to York
Two people have been rushed to hospital after a crash in Shipton by Beningbrough.
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Nidderdale businesses back the great revival of postcard writing
Good old-fashioned holiday postcards are having a “bit of a moment” after Nidderdale businesses got involved with a postcard writing campaign to the delight of visitors.
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Spotify Car Thing is back! A firmware whizz just released a free update to put your Thing back on the road
A developer community online has home-brewed software which lets you repurpose your old Car Thing (if you still have the thing).
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Cambridge chancellor hits out at ‘racist feeding frenzy’ targeting Jason Arday
Lord Chris Smith has questioned the way in which the Black professor was treated by the media prior to his death
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The Works shareholder questions chair’s New Zealand residency and home working
The retailer is rowing with investment firm Kelso over the appointment of an additional company director to the current board of five.
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Our blood's body clock may be causing anaemia cases to be missed | New Scientist
Blood tests may give different results depending on when in the day, or the year, they are taken, which could result in people missing out on an anaemia diagnosis
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UK Government issues travel warning over medical treatment at holiday hotspot
Northern Cyprus has become a medical tourism destination due to lower treatment costs.
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Mrs Brown's Boys' Christmas and New Year specials cancelled over 'unexpected' issue
Brendan O’Carroll has cancelled the 2026 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s Specials.
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Taylor demands Albanese repeal ‘cruel tax’ in return for NDIS bill support
Coalition leader tells Anthony Albanese that delaying change to budget measure is ‘unconscionable’
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Will Andy Burnham allow North Sea oil and gas drilling as Rosebank decision looms?
Andy Burnham has previously said he will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil
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Beyond ‘Pilot Purgatory’: What does it take to build AI that works?
Building AI that delivers measurable business value
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Police find drugs and guns in two cars hidden in Yorkshire ginnel
Police have uncovered guns and drugs which were hidden in a car and left in a Yorkshire ginnel for weeks.
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Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year
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Trump says BBC is harassing his family after trying to subpoena his children
Trump legal team claims the BBC is ‘abusing the deposition process’ as broadcaster fights a $10 billion lawsuit
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Lightwater Valley's vintage cars to take final laps after 11 years
Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park is preparing to say goodbye to one of its popular family rides after 11 years.
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Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia
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Major solar project near York gains new owners and is now under construction
A major solar energy project at Hessay near York has been acquired and is now under construction.
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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgium is battling one of its largest wildfires, despite cooler weather and rain helping firefighters
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Wessex Water announces first hosepipe ban in 50 years
The last ban was put in place during the infamous scorching summer of 1976
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Israeli minister calls for killing of ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza every night
‘There are people there who are not worthy of life ... they’re not even people,’ he said
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Chase after 'eyes in the sky' hunt group illegally riding bikes near retail park
Cleveland Police seized three off-road bikes after deploying drone support to track riders allegedly using land behind Tees Bay Retail Park…
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2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru
Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza and Giannis Antoniou took gold on the final day in Lima. Antoniou made history with Cyprus’s first Grand Prix title, bringing three days of world-class judo in Peru to a spectacular close.
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Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killing and mass emigration of Palestinians
In a taped interview, the far-right national security minister also advocated for encouraging the mass emigration of the Gaza Strip, saying he views the territory as entirely Israeli.
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Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, officials say
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
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Boss of major York employer warns Chancellor over 'kite flying' policy changes
The boss of major York employer has urged the new Chancellor not to “fly kites” with prospective policies ahead of the October budget after last…
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EU to propose tougher Russia sanctions this autumn, Kaja Kallas says
The EU is to propose more “far-reaching” sanctions against Russia this autumn, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said, after the bloc’s latest package was watered down amid pressure to protect national economic interests. #EuropeNews
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Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.
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Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some Australian conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?
The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program on Monday night
