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US condemns ‘unnecessary escalation’ after Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Ambassador Tom Barrack said the US remained deeply concerned by the strikes on Abu Duhur airbase
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Men argued about ‘right of way’ before fatal Wakefield dog attack, court told
The German Shepherd dog has been seized by police officers
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Premium Bonds odds boost as NS&I ‘pulling out all the stops’
There are expected to be 12 additional £100,000 prizes
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History of flooding prompts major investment in North Yorkshire communities
Yorkshire Water has launched flood mitigation schemes in Carlton Miniott and Easingwold, with millions of pounds being invested to help protect…
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Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tsar warns
Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up
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Home Depot rolls out nationwide express delivery as shoppers shift to DIY projects
Globally, sales at stores open at least a year—a critical health indicator for retailers—increased 1.7%. Comparable store sales in the U.S. rose 1.3%
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Family of missing 18-year-old hiker ‘absolutely devastated’ as search continues in rugged NSW terrain
Lily Hooper has not been seen since leaving for a hike in Nattai national park, south-west of Sydney, on 12 August
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Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94
As adept at comedy and musicals as she was drama, Law acted alongside daughters Emma and Sophie in a career spanning eight decades
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Poundland owner ‘looking to sell’ a year after takeover that shut 200 stores
Around 200 stores were shut a year ago, leaving 600 around the UK
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Mobico to sell regional bus operator for £24m
The company said the deal to sell its West Midlands-based UK Bus business is part of efforts to make Mobico ‘simpler and stronger’.
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First Thing: Meta’s treatment of children on social media in spotlight as landmark trial set to begin
Multiple US states have accused Instagram and Facebook’s parent company of deliberately causing young people harm with its products
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Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions
The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.
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Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in car in Newham
The victim's family have been notified of his death and are being supported by specialist officers
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Call for volunteers as thousands set to take part in North East running festival
The 2026 Middlesbrough Runs are set to bring thousands of runners to Teesside, with organisers appealing for more volunteers to help deliver the…
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‘The truth about Diana’: Charles Spencer to publish book about late sister
Earl says he wanted to ‘write down my own thoughts and memories’ with 30th anniversary of Diana’s death ‘on the skyline’
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Former Farage ally suspended from Reform after hitting out at Zia Yusuf
Tim Montgomerie suggested in a podcast that ‘Nigel has fallen out of love with Zia’
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Library pulls book on Gaza from shelves after complaint from Bondi attack survivor
How to Sell a Genocide: The Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza, by American writer Adam Johnson, was withdrawn from Waverley Library
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Historic Yorkshire Dales family needlework proves auction highlight
Historic samplers linked to the prominent Broderick family of Swaledale proved a highlight at auction, with the collection of antique needlework…
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Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
Marie Ebert, Alexander Cromie and their pilot died when their aircraft crashed on island of Sifnos
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Paul Scholes banned from driving after being convicted twice for speeding in two days
The former Manchester United midfielder was caught exceeding the speed limit on two occasions over the past year
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Why new ‘Muslim Nato’ shows Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed
After the chaos sparked by Trump and Israel’s war in Iran, experts tell Maira Butt that the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could represent a new dawn in the region
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The Great Yorkshire Feast festival launched - how to get tickets
The Yorkshire Life team and some familiar faces as we take over the Food Hall at Fodder, Harrogate, on Friday, September 25
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WA police appeal for help to find 10-year-old girl missing from Perth suburbs
Lyndel Ningella was last seen leaving home in Butler on Saturday evening prompting concerns about her safety
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County Durham motorist given six points over driver information offence
Jason Humble, 25, of Stanhope, has been fined and given penalty points after failing to identify the driver of a vehicle when requested to do so by…
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When will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?
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Palestinian American returns to besieged West Bank home but Israeli settlers remain
The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers criticized Israeli forces for not clearing them from his property 10 days since it began
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Who is the Trump aide facing claims of ‘unhealthy’ relationship with the president?
Harp was one of the small number of staff smuggled with President Trump onto a secret military plane, to avoid a suspected Iranian threat in Turkey
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Police investigating fire near stadium as football club slams ‘reckless behaviour’
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service tackled a grass fire covering about 40 square metres near the Ashington AFC stadium.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Germany opens new drone security centre amid rising threats
The facility will research and test technology designed to detect and counter unauthorised drones around airports, major events and critical infrastructure. #EuropeNews
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British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos
The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.
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Renewables tycoon exposed for child pornography after asking shop to wipe hard drives
Alexander Hensher, 48, whose address was given as a £2m Chelsea townhouse, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates' Court
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What Trump really has to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections
Democrats, learning from their experiences in Trump 1.0, are plotting more effective oversight for a potential post-Blue Wave environment, writes John Bowden — even if the president is fixated on the filibuster
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National park volunteers help preserve rare AA call box in Yorkshire Dales
Volunteers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park have helped preserve one of Britain’s rare surviving AA roadside call boxes, carrying out…
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Major tourist spot closed as three more earthquakes hit southern Spain
The tremors followed Saturday's 5.0-magnitude earthquake in the historic city of Granada
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Cocaine and cannabis worth more than £160 million seized at port
290 kilograms of cannabis were found stashed inside a hardwood flooring shipment
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‘Ill-fated’ Burlesque Musical performance cancelled yet again at Sunderland Empire
Theatregoers have been left devastated after another performance of Burlesque the Musical at Sunderland Empire was cancelled around an hour before…
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Controversial NDIS bill passes Senate with ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal
David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting thousands of participants but will pass lower house on Wednesday
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Artificial intelligence to stop nuisance 101 police calls about late pizza
The non-emergency line receives ridiculous reports on issues from delayed pizza delivery to requests for a lift
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Andy Burnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange
The PM communicated with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the chief of staff to Donald Trump.
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Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
President Donald Trump has been promoting new data showing U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago
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Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over aide Natalie Harp
Georgia senator Ossoff has taken shots at the president over the Iran war, affordability and “not taking his job seriously”
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‘Our task is to laugh at these enemies’: the Ukrainian unit posting drone videos of Russian soldiers’ last moments
Creators of chase compilations reject any moral qualms and say they show ‘death is waiting’ for those who join war
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CDC's new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several programs funded by Congress that lack staff to operate them
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Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East
A ship was hit by a projectile while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz
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New jobs created as £3m Darlington dealership revamp unveiled
Drive Motor Retail has officially unveiled its newly redeveloped Darlington dealership, following an investment of over £3 million that has…
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Teams working 'around the clock' to fix collapsed sewer as road remains shut
Teams are "working around the clock" to fix a collapsed sewer in Norton - and said the road will reopen as soon as possible.
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Rescue mission after boat found with engine failure drifting out to sea in North East
Tynemouth RNLI crews were training on their new Tamar-class lifeboat when they spotted a lone RIB drifting out to sea off South Pier after its…
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This new tool helps pick the best beach for you to travel to
From quiet coves to lively Caribbean hotspots, Skyscanner’s new Paradise Guide reveals the best beaches for every kind of traveller. #Destinations
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Covid U-turns in Boris Johnson’s government were like a ‘slow-moving car crash’
Lee Cain said the government was making the same mistake ‘over and over again’
