August 2026
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Reform says it would put foreign-born UK citizens lower on social housing list
UK-born married couples under 35 with children would get priority under proposals to be outlined by Farage’s party
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Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated
The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
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PCs killed in wrong-way A66 crash were heroes, say families
PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died when a car driving the wrong way on the A66 near Middlesbrough struck their vehicle.
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Energy complaints handled by ombudsman jump 16% amid cost pressures
Billing disputes rose 15% year-on-year in the first half of 2026.
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He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him.
The father of a man serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln has been arrested by immigration authorities
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Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for heat risks
Awareness about wearing a hat has grown as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and forest fires. #EuropeNews
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Goldenear's T44 hybrid tower speakers feature both powered and passive drivers — and somehow, it sounds superb
Giving new definition to hybrid speakers
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Trump claims Hormuz on Truth Social, Rezaei says 'shut until US changes'
Rezaei told Iranian state TV that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, despite US claims, and will not reopen until America changes its 'behaviour'.
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Humanoid robots sprint, play soccer and set records at Beijing games, in photos
More than 2,000 humanoid robots run, play table tennis and soccer, and are setting records at the ongoing World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, highlighting China’s rapid advances in robotics amid a tech race with the United States.
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Data centers have quietly become the single most explosive political issue
Tech giants scramble to fix their toxic reputation before public anger over data centers spreads across the entire country
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Pursuit 'abandoned' seconds before A66 crash killed seven
Officers had been pursing a car before it went the wrong way down a dual carriageway.
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Nvidia’s GB300-powered DGX Station desktop tower listed for nearly $100,000 online — Enterprise AI powerhouse now available to buy for mere mortals with lots of cash
You can actually buy up to ten of them at once.
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France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
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Karoline Leavitt reveals new role after White House Press Secretary
Leavitt is the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary and has a long history working alongside Trump
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'Bi-polar, angry and forgetful’ romantic chatbots are leaving the humans dating them in need of specialist therapy: why EVA AI is hiring the first ever ‘AI Companionship Therapist’ and how a new in-person dating app wants to bring back more traditional ways of finding love
The great AI dating debate: is 'practicing' on AI chatbots causing us harm?
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Serious crash closes North Yorkshire road
Police are urging motorists to avoid the A1246 Great North Road near the Selby Fork Interchange on the A1.
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Person taken to hospital and air ambulance called after incident near supermarket
One person was taken to hospital after the air ambulance was called to an incident in Redcar.
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China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch
China has postponed its planned ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission
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Motorist fined and given three points after A1(M) speeding offence near Durham
Hexham motorist Robert Justin Flaws had a conviction for failing to identify a driver set aside at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court before admitting…
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This Asus Monitor Fixes One of the Main Gripes Over OLED
The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.
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Australia’s first home buyers are still taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows
Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker says
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Big companies are racing ahead on AI adoption for fear of being left behind
UK businesses are pouring up to £250000 into AI skills training even as workforce gaps stay wide open
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Nile Rodgers & Chic brings down curtain on 2026 Scarborough Open Air Theatre season
Nile Rodgers & Chich became the 200th live music artist to headline at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre as they brought down the curtain on its…
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Police ask North Yorkshire town residents to check the contents of their cars
Police are asking residents in Tadcaster to check their vehicles .s they continue their investigation into a spate of crimes in Tadcaster.
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Flock cameras face backlash in Silicon Valley’s hometown -even from ‘Darth Vader’
Amid nationwide privacy concerns over Flock cameras, a Darth Vader impersonator mocked the company at a San Diego council meeting this week
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County Durham man fined after admitting breach of sexual risk order
A County Durham man has been fined after admitting to breaching a sexual risk order related to internet-capable devices.
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Historic North Yorkshire property offers home and equestrian lifestyle for £1.795m
Buyers looking for a home that’s much more than a house might well find everything on their wish list at Mill Farm, a rural property that…
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How to watch Fils vs Tiafoe: Live Streams & TV Channels for Cincinnati Open final 2026
A first-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is guaranteed when the Frenchman plays the home favorite
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Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting
Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger
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Heartbroken wife pays tribute to ‘superhero’ PC Matthew Blades after A66 crash
The heartbroken wife of Pc Matthew Blades has paid tribute to her “beloved husband”, “best friend” and the devoted father of their two young…
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan deepen trade and Trans-Caspian ties
Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent and launched new projects in banking, energy, tourism and mining. The two countries will also co-host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027.
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Signs you’re getting fitter and healthier without the scales
Graham Low highlights some of the ways we can tell our bodies are getting stronger and fitter – even if the scales aren’t budging
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Brave1 is letting Ukrainian troops custom-order armed ground robots
Ukrainian military units have already spent nearly one billion dollars snapping up drones through this wild new online marketplace
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Serious crash closes North Yorkshire road
A serious crash has closed a North Yorkshire road this afternoon (Sunday). Emergency services are at the scene of the collision on the Great North Road that runs parallel to the A1 betweenLedsham and theSelby Fork interchange. A North...
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Tributes to five young men and teenagers killed in wrong-way crash with police car
The five died along with two police officers in a crash after a chase in South Bank near Middlesbrough
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Malton families could win free tickets to major summer attractions
Parents in Malton could be in with a chance of winning free tickets to UK exhibitions during the summer holidays.
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Highlights: Premier League - Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool
Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.
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Burnham stays away from No 10 North wedding after bride’s plea
PM sends video message to newlyweds instead after bride Sarah Burwin asked him not to ‘ruin’ vibe at Heron House
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Nordic soccer associations have 'lost confidence' in FIFA boss Infantino
Six Nordic national soccer associations have piled more pressure on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino by saying they had “lost confidence” in his leadership
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Good Good apologizes for controversial Callaway Golf video ad depicting violence
Both Good Good and Callaway erased the advertisement late Friday following outcry over its depiction of violence against women,
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Family pay tribute to ‘hero’ PC Tom Clough killed in devastating A66 crash
The heartbroken family of one of the officers killed in the A66 crash have paid tribute to their “hero”.
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Tropical Storm Moke bringing more rain toward already hurricane-ravaged Hawaii
Forecasters projected Moke to deposit as much as 10 inches of rain across the Big Island
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Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say
Hundreds of experts write to environment minister calling for stronger protections for ‘unique and distinct’ marine ecosystems
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Men killed in A66 crash had posted joyriding videos before collision with police car
Some of the five young men who died as their Volkswagen Passat collided with a police car, killing two brave officers in the line of duty, had posted apparent joyriding videos on TikTok in the months before the crash.
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Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions between Britain and Russia mount
Former Russian ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21, having been in the role for over seven years
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I tried the new Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Charmander donuts at Krispy Kreme, but are they worth it? Here’s my verdict
I tried the Pokémon x Krispy Kreme collection — here's how I'd rate each donut.
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The Poco F8 Pro offers extraordinary value for money — I can't quite believe how cheap it is
The Poco F8 Pro is the poster child for affordable flagship phones, offering all the premium features you need with tasteful compromises at an affordable price.
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Stunning view of Teesdale landmark where Home Secretary peppered his host's backside
THE Holwick Scars are one of upper Teesdale’s most prominent geological features, beloved of photographers and here our regular contributor,…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2026 – Evening
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