August 2026
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Fires in Stourbridge which destroyed 19 homes started accidentally
Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.
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Julian Alvarez: 'Lies and half-truths' - Atletico Madrid hit back at Barcelona over transfer saga
Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid.
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Husband pleads for wife’s release from Russian prison as her health issues worsen
The State Department has said it is aware of concerns about medical care and continues to raise the issue with the Russians
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Railway station's beer festival to start this weekend
A weekend of steam trains, real ales and live music is coming to the Yorkshire Dales as the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway gets set to host its Branch Line Weekend & Beer Festival.
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Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says
Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard, has died in prison after 12 years behind bars
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Jesse Watters admits he likes Abdul El-Sayed - just not his policies
‘I actually like Abdul. I probably shouldn’t like him, but I do,’ rightwing anchor said after conducting a 25-minute interview with the progressive Senate hopeful
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Anthropic staff told to work from home due to risk of possible security strikes
Anthropic responds to potential of strike action from security staff
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Fashion store loved by Alison Hammond and Davina McCall coming to North Yorkshire
Fashion brand Scamp & Dude is setting up shop in the centre of Harrogate.
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Child among two dead in house fire near Middlesbrough
A child is one of two people who died in a house fire near Middlesbrough less than a mile from the site of a crash on the A66 which killed seven people, police have said.
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Are mushroom-growing kits seeding a biodiversity crisis across Europe? | New Scientist
What began as a seemingly harmless and delicious hobby may have released an invasive species across the continent. Experts fear that these desirable fungi, now classed in the UK as "high risk", could radically reshape forest ecosystems.
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Are employees to blame for rise in insider access threats? This new study claims so
Every day, someone is selling access on the dark web
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London to Yorkshire 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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Radar makes podcasts searchable — and usable by AI agents | TechCrunch
Particle’s new podcast intelligence platform transcribes and analyzes more than 130,000 podcasts, making their conversations searchable on the web and accessible to AI agents through an API and MCP.
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Wanted: Token spend control and governance without slowing down agentic AI innovation
AI governance and cost control for agentic AI
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Music and street food event at popular York venue cancelled due to wet weather
An event featuring live music and street food at Museum Gardens in York has been cancelled due to forecast wet weather.
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Why are European leaders staying silent after our summer of climate shock?
Lethal temperatures and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding action and politicians unwilling to confront the long-term choices global heating requires
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King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour
The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.
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How Dolly Parton became a fashion icon
Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.
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Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?
Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.
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Photos show aftermath of flash floods in Nepal
Flash floods in Nepal have killed many people and left hundreds missing, including tourists and workers. The floods swept through communities and halted travel in parts of the Himalayan country.
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The IKEA x Xbox collection is a playful mix of the practical and the absurd — and there's one item I want immediately
IKEA and Xbox have unveiled a fun and functional nine-piece collection at Gamescom, and after seeing it in person, I can see why some of these products will be popular.
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Kansas town drops charges against teacher arrested for clapping during public hearings on data centers — says that ‘case has been dismissed without prejudice’
It seems that the city is washing its hands off the case and passing the burden on the county.
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Shock business closure figures prompts plea by Harrogate MP to bring back 'hustle and bustle' to high street
Harrogate and Knaresborough’s MP is launching a new Save our High Streets plan after what he says are “shock” ONS figures for business closures in North Yorkshire.
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'Can't believe it survived a full rocket launch and landing' — unmodified DJI action cams record 'stunning' POV 4K footage of China's first orbital launch and recovery, and you can watch the whole thing
DJI fixed twelve unmodified Osmo Action 6s to a LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reusable rocket, recording POV footage of China's first successful land-based orbital launch and recovery.
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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.
