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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
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Peak performance: Land artist Saype uses Swiss Alps for giant frescoes
The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear. #Art
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‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing
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Ukraine war latest: Nato jets shoot down drone after it enters Latvian airspace
Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace
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A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors more than 2.4 million people who died serving Japan but remains one of the country’s most divisive memorial sites
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Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets
According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain.
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Nigel Farage wins Clacton byelection in contest boycotted by every other major party
Reform UK leader does not appear for the result, despite beating nearest challenger, Count Binface, in byelection he caused amid deepening scandal over £5m gift
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How a major oil slick started washing up on Iran's beaches
Experts tell BBC Verify pollution has spread from a ship attacked on 3 August and threatens vulnerable wildlife.
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Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat
From chefs to paramedics, workers tell the Guardian how they are coping and unions outline the changes needed in the workplace
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World War II Memorial in DC vandalized with bubbles, graffiti
The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has been vandalized, with bubbles filling a fountain and “Clean hands dirty $” written in red paint
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The hot weather is changing what UK house buyers want
‘This summer’s heatwaves appear to be influencing how people think about their homes,’ a property expert at Rightmove said
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Farage wins UK by-election to return to parliament
British politician Nigel Farage retains his seat in parliament after resigning last month over an investigation into his finances that triggered a by-election.
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How Enzo Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Pep Guardiola
Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far.
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NHS Blood and Transplant investigate data breach due to pager use
The medical data of transplant patients from across the UK was sent over an unencrypted pager network.
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Farage may have won the battle for Clacton, but he’s losing the country
Reform leader forced a by-election to try to escape a political crisis but may simply have postponed, and even intensified, the inevitable, writes Kate Devlin
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Iran war live: Hegseth says US can keep up naval blockade ‘indefinitely’
Iran rejects Donald Trump’s claims that the US has ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz
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Hot topic: why is Burnham so reluctant to talk about the climate crisis?
Extreme heat is harming wellbeing of ordinary people the PM champions, yet little has been said on the topic
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US says it’s losing $19B-$26B in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
Peter Navarro, the White House trade adviser, told reporters on a conference call that China is laundering its exports through more than 40 countries.
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Indonesia wildfires threaten orangutans rescued from animal traffickers
Blaze fuelled by hot, dry and windy conditions comes within metres of West Kalimantan rehabilitation centre
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Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
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National Code Talker day to bring 101-year-old veteran to Phoenix
Navajo Code Talkers are being honored in a longstanding national day of recognition
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Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double
Most owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove says
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Morrison-era GST deal with WA a multi-billion dollar mistake that should be reversed, Productivity Commission finds
Interim report calls for carve-up deal that has only benefited Western Australia to be ‘reshaped’ as it has achieved almost none of its objectives
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Sydney airport incident involving Virgin and Qantas flights didn’t have to be reported, Airservices Australia says
Airservices boss says planes remained 1km apart so runway incursion ‘didn’t meet mandatory reporting requirements’ but safety bureau is ‘concerned’
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Clacton byelection: Farage beats Count Binface but skips result announcement – UK politics live
The Reform UK leader said he would not be present at vote count in byelection he tried to frame as the ‘people versus the establishment’
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Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian oil refinery 800 miles from the border
Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days
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Japan: Record rains in Chiba kill four people as thousands stranded at Narita Airport
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
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Luigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty Friday in the federal case stemming from the killing of the former UnitedHealthcare CEO on a Manhattan sidewalk
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Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Advocates are speaking against a sweeping undercover federal surveillance operation that court documents say targeted progressive groups and unions protesting the Minneapolis immigration crackdown
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Ellen Greene revisits Audrey from 'Little Shop of Horrors' for the film's 40th anniversary
Ellen Greene is revisiting one of her defining roles for the 40th anniversary of “Little Shop of Horrors.”
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Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
As traumatic injuries and deaths continue to surge among the youngest e-bike riders, officials across the country are taking different paths to tackle a growing epidemic
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Nigel Farage beats Count Binface to win back seat in Parliament in widely mocked election
Nigel Farage beat trash-can wearing comic candidate Count Binface on Friday, regaining a seat in Parliament he quit a month ago to trigger the widely mocked special election
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Solar helps 'stabilise' Europe’s grids as heatwaves spike power demand
A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.
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Clacton by-election results in full as Nigel Farage celebrates beating Count Binface
Reform UK’s leader celebrating surpassing the 21,225 votes he received just over two years ago
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UK weather: Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown
Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.
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Dog euthanized even though case to save it reached the Supreme Court
Bruce, a three-year-old Great Pyrenees and German Shepherd mix, was euthanized over several biting episodes
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Fox News airs fake quote from an Iranian general
The bogus quote from IRGC Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi said Iran would disarm its nuclear program if the US and Israel did
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20 injured in train derailment as police issue update on East Sussex ‘major incident’
Two people have been seriously injured in the incident as the RAIB are investigating the cause of the derailment
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Australia has been galvanised by ‘melon-gate’. So what is the luxury fruit at the centre of the PM’s controversy?
Shizuoka Crown melons are part of an important cultural gifting practice in Japan, where they are hand-patted by growers to achieve an even shape and texture
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Three men executed in three states on same day for first time since 2010
Having three executions in one day is a coincidence in scheduling, but it also reflected a trend of increased executions in the US
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Housing benefit freeze under pressure as calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
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North Korea threatens to exercise self-defense as it slams US-South Korea military drills
North Korea has threatened to exercise its right to self-defense in a statement that slammed the upcoming U.S.-South Korean military drills as a war rehearsal that would be more provocative than last year
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Clacton by-election live: Polls close as Farage waits to see if he’s beaten Binface
The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs
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Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion
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Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low
Cernavoda shutdown poses immediate problems for Moldova, which relies on Romanian power to cover its own electricity shortages
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What Lindsay Clancy’s phone data reveals about the weeks before her children’s deaths
Clancy looked up suicide methods, bipolar disorder and insomnia
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Alleged victim of Alan Jones made broadcaster soft-boiled eggs with soldiers and ironed his underpants, court told
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty
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More than 60% of adults have not bought sunscreen so far this year – survey
Just 56% of adults in England, Scotland and Wales bought sunscreen in the last two years, the poll by Worldpanel by Numerator for Nivea Sun found.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Houses burn and train derails' and 'Britain on fire'
Many of today's papers lead coverage with the fires and train derailment under headlines about Thursday being the hottest day.
