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Princess Eugenie announces name of baby girl with nod to late Queen Elizabeth
Eugenie says the baby is ‘named after people we love and admire past and present’
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Blaze size of ten football pitches turns golden fields into black mess on Wearside
Seven fire engines were sent to a major grass fire near Chester Road in Penshaw, Sunderland, after a blaze spread across fields on Sunday afternoon.
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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
The US and Oman have been working separately to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes.
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Russia expanding secret bases that can launch drones deep inside Nato territory
Nato has raised the alarm over the threat of a Russian attack amid repeated incursions by Moscow’s drones
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‘She never forgot where she came from’: Bonnie Tyler mourners turn out for Swansea service
Many in the crowd watching on screen outside minster have stories of meeting or knowing singer, who died in July
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Labour MP suspended after questions over Covid bounceback loan
He attempted to wind up one of his businesses before settling one of two bounceback loans he took out, reports suggest
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Trump brings back misspelled insult to attack Fox News host over White House ballroom
President Trump used a phonetic spelling to insult the Fox News host for not using more updated footage of the White House ballroom construction
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Nearly a quarter of Republicans say they are poorer in Trump’s second term
Most voters say they are worse off after a year and a half of Trump
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County Durham cricket club overnight burglary sparks police investigation
An investigation is underway following an overnight burglary at Sedgefield Cricket Club.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 includes Shania Twain and Chris Pine
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 23-29 include “Nope” actor Keke Palmer, “Wonder Woman” actor Chris Pine and “Selma” director Ava DuVernay
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Warning to parents over viral 'toxic' squishy toys that kids are heating in microwave
Parents across the North East are being warned about recalled dumpling squishy toys with dangerous chemicals and a viral trend that has left some…
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Darlington man caught with 20kg of cannabis on Bangkok flight given 'last chance'
A man spared jail for trying to smuggle drugs into the UK on a flight from Bangkok almost landed himself behind bars due to his poor response to a…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening
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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Mixed reaction as new discount store takes over former River Island in Hartlepool
One Beyond has opened at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in Hartlepool, taking over the former River Island unit and prompting a mixed response…
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Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion
Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejected
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Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years over Ukraine war criticism
Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years in jail on Monday
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Video. Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony
Video. Dogs and owners attend a Saint Roch Mass in La Paz, Bolivia, where pets receive blessings and worshippers honour animals that have died.
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Michael Marra and Joe Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership
Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.
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Billy Caldwell: How the boy who changed medicinal cannabis laws is thriving
Billy Caldwell from Castlederg in County Tyrone has a severe form of epilepsy, which at one point had him suffering hundreds of "life-threatening" seizures a day.
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Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East
Iran says it is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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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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US tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna
Italian firefighters report that an American tourist was killed by a lightning strike on Mount Etna while hiking in a restricted area
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Double murderer Simon Levy accused of stabbing and trying to strangle prison guard
The 41-year-old has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation
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At least seven people dead from days of storms and record flooding in Indiana
Four-year-old boy, three men and three women among fatalities since storms began on 11 August, officials say
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Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict', UN rights chief warns
Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels launched their deadliest attacks in years, killing 58 government troops, according to a military source, mainly in the oil-rich Marib province.
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UK job security weakens to lowest since 2023 as consumer confidence dips
The closely watched S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index slipped to 42.9 for the month, compared with a previous four-month high of 43.4.
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Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war
President issues threat to ‘bomb the shit out of them’ after previously threatening Gulf ally in May
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Killer and rapist Simon Levy pleads not guilty to attack on Belmarsh guard
Simon Levy is accused of stabbing a prison guard in the neck with a pen and trying to strangle him.
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Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un – US politics live
President orders Pentagon to scale back ‘inappropriate and hostile’ exercises with South Korea
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In pictures: The World's Ugliest Dog contest
The 50th edition of the American competition saw a six-year-old pug named Jinny Lu take home the top prize.
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Surge of casualties in South Sudan as conflict intensifies: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
Doctors say that they are seeing a surge in gunshots wounds and hospitals are struggling to cope with the rise in cases as aid cuts continue to bite. Liz Cookman reports
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Police hunt for man who exposed himself to two teenage girls
A man exposed himself to two teenage girls.
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AI 'slop' could cause cognitive decline and violent tendencies in kids
In recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which could cause cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer news: Manchester City in advanced talks for midfielder
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
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Sebastien Pocognoli: Scotland boss 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scottish football
New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job.
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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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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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Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories to letter saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate reality
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Virgin Trains gets go ahead to run services to Europe in new blow to Eurostar monopoly
Operator wins track access approval for up to 20 daily return trains through tunnel to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030
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Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines
Torrential rains have pounded southern South Korea, leaving one person dead and four others injured
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Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.
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Why are more Iranian women freezing their eggs?
“I don’t want to lose time.” That is a common concern among some Iranian women considering freezing their eggs.
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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario set to join Juventus on loan
Tottenham accept a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.
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Teacher who repeatedly played with pupils’ hair banned
Anthony Hook had called another pupil ‘beautiful’ and wrote ‘I love Mr Hook’ in another’s planner
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Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’
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People await aid after powerful earthquake in Indonesia, in photos
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid after a powerful earthquake in Indonesia.
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Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK
Temperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves in
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Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
Au Vodka co-owner Charlie Morgan earned infamy in 2013 after being kicked by the Chelsea footballer.
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Trump cuts US-South Korea military drills citing ‘good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ | First Thing
President said he was ‘not happy’ with plans for large-scale joint exercises he described as ‘inappropriate and hostile’
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JP Morgan boss warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
Jamie Dimon told the chancellor in a phone call that higher taxes can result in jobs being driven elsewhere, according to reports
