August 2026
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Elon Musk’s Order of Freedom award highlights his vast influence in Ukraine
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has emerged as a central, if controversial, private figure in Ukraine's defense effort
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UK jewellery company with four online brands enters administration after 19 years
UK-based jewellery company Roxoa and its four online brands have fallen into administration after nearly 20 years in business.
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Person rescued from house fire
A person has been rescued following a house fire.
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Linton-on-Ouse: Town council objects to military base asylum plans 50 miles away
Plans to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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Teenager, 15, arrested over fatal stabbing at Brent Civic Centre
The victim, believed to be a 17-year-old, was found fatally injured at Brent Council's headquarters.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Midday
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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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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Couple to close much-loved North Yorkshire restaurant after 13 happy years
The much-loved Pickering restaurant The Willowgate Bistro is to close this weekend.
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Data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on defensive
Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Ten-man Al-Nassr seal dramatic win after Portugal star subbed off
Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.
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Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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King Charles 'seismic with rage' as Beckhams invite Prince Andrew
King Charles was reportedly "seismic with rage" after the Beckhams invited Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a birthday.
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Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia
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A Wildberries depot in Russia is hit again and destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign
Ukrainian long-range drones have struck a major warehouse belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, for the second time in just over a month
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Professor Jason Arday found unresponsive by family members, inquest hears
The 41-year-old was discovered at his home in Battersea, south London, on 14 August
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Lioness season 3 episode 5 release date and launch time — when will it come out on Paramount+?
Some are worried that Taylor Sheridan's political drama is entering a mid-season slump. But will it really? And when does Lioness season 3 episode 5 arrive on Paramount+?
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Enthusiast turns a Lenovo Yoga laptop, an M.2 slot, and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT into 'the world's stupidest' desktop for local AI chatbots — M.2 franken-rig crippled by laptop DRAM swap
Predictably, they ended up regretting their life decisions, but it was seemingly a fun ride.
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Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.
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Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.
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Countryfile legend shares 'poignant final wish' about Yorkshire return
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has shared a "poignant final wish" according to a new report as he shares his love of Whitby and…
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Restaurant forced to apologize after writing ‘Happy Birthday Wheelchair’ on dessert
‘My family's angry, my friends are angrier,’ the restaurant-goer said
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Bradford police officer killer died after less than one year in prison, inquest hears
The killer of a Bradford police officer who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murder died from natural causes, a…
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Hearing tech startup Legato emerges from stealth with $12M and a peek at its AI hearing glasses | TechCrunch
The glasses, called Legato Frames, integrate the company’s patented hearing-assistance technology into the arms of eyewear frames.
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Pensioners could get £1,936 more as State Pension bid targets minimum wage
Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.
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‘Major casualties’ feared after flash floods along Nepal-Tibet border
Hundreds missing and at least 22 people dead after floods sweep away houses, roads, bridges and power projects
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Met Office weather forecast shows stormy weather front may be heading Harrogate's way
A yellow alert for thunderstorms in Harrogate has been issued for tomorrow in the latest example of extreme weather to happen this summer.
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Prison manager says he hadn’t had first aid training in 35 years after inmates death
George Haldenby at arrived at HMP The Verne in Portland, Dorset, in May 2021
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Amnezia VPN improves anti-censorship protocol as Russia escalates anti-VPN regime
AmneziaWG 3.0 introduces more variability into traffic patterns, making it even more invisible and harder to detect
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Crucial SSD owner offered $200 refund for 4TB drive now selling for over $500 — company finally caves to warranty demands after protracted back-and-forth
Customer rejects Micron’s lowball SSD refund.
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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
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Brydon Carse: Josh Tongue says Joe Root's message to England players has "100%" landed
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
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40,000 climate-related deaths recorded in England over 38 years
Increasing hot weather is linked to thousands of deaths in England and Wales, new data shows
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Worker sues over claims mattress fell on her and gave her brain damage
Lee Hardy quit her job and claimed she had been forced to do it by the bosses' treatment of her
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Trump to put himself front and center of midterms campaigning: report
President Donald Trump is said to want to emphasize his own record in GOP messaging this fall, rather than focusing on individual candidates and local races in more targeted approach
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Ancient Roman world returns to County Durham fort this bank holiday - full details
Cavalry, ancient warriors and artillery demonstrations are set to bring County Durham's Roman past to life at one of the region's most…
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LIVE - Man accused of killing 'dad' in Willington pub on Christmas Eve - trial day three
Live coverage of Willington manslaughter trial following Christmas Eve death of Steven Shevels
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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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Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals
Exposure to two compounds approved can result in ‘sudden death’ and range of other serious health risks, lawsuit warns
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Prison chief warns Burnham: Have the courage to end indefinite jail terms scandal
Exclusive: Top prison governor warns rowing back on plans to release thousands of prisoners early risks leaving overcrowded prisons at breaking point
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Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in the UK as they make a fresh start in Britain
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the United Kingdom as they make a fresh start in Britain after six years in the United States
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Dramatic footage shows speedboat ‘thief’ ram €1m vehicle into coastguard off Ibiza
The 52-year-old suspect is facing charges including boat theft and assaulting an officer
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New dog-friendly ‘Sniffari’ trail launches in Durham Dales countryside
The Rose & Crown in Romaldkirk has launched a new ‘Sniffari’ route in the Durham Dales, encouraging dog owners to prioritise their pets’…
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Middlesbrough SEND school targeted in vandalism attacks days before start of term
A Middlesbrough SEND school says pupils face disruption to trips and activities after vandals damaged three of its five minibuses days before term…
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Go-ahead for new units to be built at well-known industrial estate
A developer has been given the go-ahead to build two new units at a well-known Calderdale industrial estate - 20 years after one might have been…
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Why did the CIA director fly to Moscow: Ukraine, NATO or Iran?
The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington. #EuropeNews
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Runable hits $21M to bet AI agents can go from building businesses to growing them | TechCrunch
Runable says 60%–70% of its 1 trillion-plus token usage in the last 90 days came from paying customers.
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US economy expands at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, but consumer spending stayed strong
The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June
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White House brags about ‘Lake America’ by sharing map that puts DC in North Carolina
‘You guys can’t even put DC in the right place on the map,’ one commenter wrote, while another chimed in: ‘Ah yes DC in lovely North Carolina’
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Family marks 40 years at the helm of landmark County Durham hotel with a big party
A well-known North East family is preparing to celebrate four decades at the helm of a landmark hotel with a special bank holiday weekend event…
