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Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh camps to demand safe return to Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a rally Tuesday to demand safe return to Myanmar
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Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment
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Kennedy Center says it’s falling apart without Trump. New docs tell a different story
The venue argues that donors will ‘flee’ and contributions will ‘dry up’ without Trump — but budget docs appear to show the opposite
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Apple debuts its 'most powerful chip ever' in M5 Ultra and M6 | TechCrunch
Apple unveils these new processors alongside an updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio.
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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s attempt to throw out trafficking convictions
In anything, Maxwell’s latest ‘meritless’ attempt to escape her sentence only further ‘incriminates her,’ judge says
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Swimmer dies after being rescued from sea at popular UK beach
Emergency services pulled the swimmer from the water
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British man charged for airport theft after returning to terminal years later
A $350 (£202) denim jacket went missing from a mannequin at Jewel Changi
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Why Bradford church grounds were cordoned off today - full police statement here
Police have issued a statement on why they cordoned off the grounds of a Bradford church.
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Ohio principal ousted after allowing homeless student to keep taking classes
Landerius Hayes not only graduated high school, but was adopted by Burnside and his wife, Angel
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Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
Stand Up for Heroes will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall in New York City with a performance by Bruce Springsteen and jokes by Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
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Tributes continue to pour in for 'hero' police officers who were killed in A66 crash
Tributes continue to pour in for the two "hero" police officers whose lives were cut short after a horror crash on the A66.
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Darlington Poundland store shutting in weeks forcing shoppers to travel extra 10 mins
Poundland has confirmed its Darlington North Road branch will close next month after the retailer was unable to agree new lease terms with its…
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VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
Oliver Blume faces workforce at German HQ as carmaker struggles against Chinese competition and US tariffs
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More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital
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New County Durham Farmfoods store next to McDonald's could open before end of year
A new County Durham Farmfoods is on track to open before the end of the year, the company has said, as construction work gathers pace at the…
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One dead after fatal stabbing at council headquarters in Wembley
Emergency services were called to Brent Civic Centre on Tuesday afternoon
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The meaning behind dragonflies as rare swarms spotted in California
This year’s large numbers are due to the warm monsoon storms
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Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in 35 years
Both deceased individuals - who are not being identified by the state - were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County
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American Revolution brought to life for 600 visitors at North Yorkshire stately hall
Revolutionary history came to life in North Yorkshire as visitors stepped back in time to explore the events that shaped the birth of the United…
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Man Utd transfer news: Will Michael Carrick's side buy a left-back before transfer window closes?
After spending £155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back
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London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
Drivers concerned that bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summer
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One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts ‘in two minds’ about whether gay people should be equal
Footage shows senator on stage at the Church and State conference responding to question about party’s director James Ashby
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Carlos Baleba: Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder from Brighton in £70m deal
Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.
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Popular Teesside restaurant teases new location after 'outgrowing' current home
Little Lotus has announced it will leave its Eaglescliffe restaurant after outgrowing the site, with plans to relocate to a larger venue.
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Latest free prostate cancer testing session run by Durham district support group
A test screening day is being staged by an independent prostate cancer support group in a community centre on the outskirts of Durham, on Thursday…
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US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months as gas prices remain elevated
Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon
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Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz
Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022
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Dad 'crying on the inside' after losing tooth in attack on Bradford district street
A Bradford district dad has told of his horror after being attacked in the street.
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Everything you need to know about Leeds Festival 2026 including artist line-up
Leeds Festival is starting this Thursday so here is everything you need to know before heading to the event.
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Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months after breaching prevention order
Philip Jerome, 49, repeatedly tried to contact actor in hope they would begin a relationship, court hears
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Pacific Fusion’s next fusion machine could clear a key hurdle to commercial power | TechCrunch
Fusion startup Pacific Fusion broke ground on a demonstration facility in New Mexico that it says will generate enough energy to power itself.
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Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Pennsylvania health officials report that two unvaccinated residents have died from measles
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Lindisfarne Festival on course for record-breaking sell-out
Lindisfarne Festival at Beal Farm on the Northumberland coast is on track for a complete sell-out after organisers revealed only 500 tickets remain…
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A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth's mini-greenhouse
Alaska's North Slope tundra may look desolate, but crouch down and you'll see a lush jungle
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33 drivers caught speeding on this Bradford district road by police in operation
33 vehicles were found to be speeding during a community speed watch operation.
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Trump having White House lawn raised as part of helipad construction project
Trump’s latest project has already had to be redone once to ensure landing spot is level with horizon
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Lego sales reach record levels thanks to Pokémon and World Cup sets
Lego revealed it is aiming to switch to paper-based bags for its sets across all factories by 2027
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The Latest: Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US
Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs against the United States as relations sharply deteriorate, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” and musing about renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
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The life and light of Mariam Abu Dagga – journalist killed by Israel in Gaza
Mariam Abu Dagga, a mother and journalist, was killed in a 2025 Israeli double-tap attack on the last functioning hospital in South Gaza - she had a way out of Gaza but stayed to cover the slaughter. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports
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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’
Maxwell sought to vacate Epstein-related conviction, alleging hidden trial evidence and juror’s abuse history
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Households brace for winter energy squeeze as Ofgem to reveal October price cap
Analysts are expecting household bills to increase after the Middle East conflict affected wholesale prices.
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Jason Arday’s family ‘deeply moved’ by support as fundraiser reaches £224,000
The GoFundMe was set up to support Professor Jason Arday’s family
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UK firm plans major £55m Africa expansion to create ‘energy grid of the future’
Fresh funding for Sheffield solar-powered battery company comes as cuts bring rethink of UK aid strategy
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Boy, 16, dies in crash between motorbike and car in North East
A teenage boy has died after a motorbike and car crashed in Northumberland on Monday.
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A tornado tears through a village in southern France, injuring 39 and wrecking 300 homes
A tornado has ravaged a small village in southern France, leaving dozens injured
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MPs call for UK to hold Israeli government to account for killing of journalists
A joint investigation has uncovered evidence of possible war crimes committed by the Israeli military in an August 2025 attack that killed Independent Arabia’s Gaza correspondent Mariam Abu Dagga
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There are gas lines in Iran, but no sign yet that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
Long lines have formed outside gas stations in Iran's capital as people rush to fill their tanks amid fuel shortages, fears of higher prices and new U.S. sanctions
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Major makeover plans for Sunderland pub to get fresh beer garden and games room
The Guide Post in Ryhope could soon gain a new games room, revamped beer garden and create new jobs under the plans.
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Man died in burnt-out car in North Yorkshire after fire likely started by cigarette
A 25-year-old man was found dead in a burnt-out car in North Yorkshire after a fire likely started by a cigarette, an inquest heard.
