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Exhaustion, low morale plague USS Lincoln crew outside Iran, family members say
‘Apparently, the ship’s doctor or therapist said they need to hit port soon or people are going to start, you know, losing their minds,’ says Bonnie York, whose stepson serves on the carrier
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Women tell BBC of rape and abuse at Army teen college
They say the incidents happened at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate when they were aged 17.
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Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups
Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Asian shares are mostly lower as Kospi falls 4% and tech giants decline on Wall Street
Asian shares are mostly lower and South Korea's Kospi dropped more than 4% following declines for some Big Tech giants on Wall Street
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Human ancestor fossils unearthed in Spain point to grim secret of first Europeans
Findings shed light on the biology, social relationships, and behaviour of Homo antecessor
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The real reason SpaceX shares are tanking after rocket smashes into moon
The first financial report released by Elon Musk’s space and AI firm is having a bigger impact back on Earth
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Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement
A new study calculates that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires
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Call to arms: How neutrality works in a time of mass militarisation
Europe is rearming, Russia is threatening, and faith in the defensive protection given by the United States is wavering. Even as the bloc prepares for a more dangerous future, four EU countries are holding firm to neutrality. #EuropeNews
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The 'education gap' hiding in picture-perfect Cornwall and Devon
Behind the South West's postcard image, poverty and isolation are limiting opportunities for many young people.
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Iran president says interaction with supreme leader Khamenei is ‘very difficult’
Masoud Pezeshkian makes cryptic comment in state television interview
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Why Tottenham want Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo
The data behind Tottenham's interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and how he could fit into Roberto de Zerbi’s side.
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Keaton Slater: Man extradited to UK and charged over alleged hit-and-run death
A Latvian man charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the 2024 collision will appear in court on Thursday.
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Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market
Malaysian durian farmers face challenges as climate change impacts their crops
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Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market Kalshi
Utah can enforce its strict anti-gambling laws on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket under a federal court ruling
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Mike Lindell quits MyPillow so he can focus on his run for Minnesota governor
‘Minnesota deserves my full attention, and that's exactly what I'm giving it,’ the pro-Trump businessman said
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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency
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Newspaper headlines: 'Plagiarism row professor resigns' and 'West End stab rampage'
A Cambridge University professor's resignation dominates many of Thursday's papers.
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Three charged with threats linked to Nolan Wells investigation
None of the three appear to know Wells, his family or be part of the investigation
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Man arrested at Trump’s California golf course wore earpiece and took photos, police say
Jeanine John Taele faces new weapons charges as details of ‘suspicious’ behavior ahead of president’s visit emerge
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This African city thought cable cars could fix its traffic gridlock. It was wrong
Madagascar's capital hoped to solve its traffic gridlock with a cable car system that carried commuters above it
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Iran-US war live: Tehran says deal agreed to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Agreement with Oman would reportedly give Tehran control over ships entering waterway
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Trump confronted Hegseth at Camp David over Iran munitions shortage, report says
The Pentagon chief reportedly blamed his deputy, Stephen Feinberg, for not making sure the president was fully informed of the issue
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Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
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Pregnant woman dead and toddler found unharmed after outback Queensland siege ends in apparent murder-suicide
A 45-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were found dead in the Charleville home after a near eight-hour police siege
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Meta says its AI model hacked into another company during testing
Company is the third to report such an incident after Anthropic and OpenAI reported breaches during training
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Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
After Ukraine failed to shoot down a single ballistic missile fired by Russia on Wednesday, the president urged allies to increase supplies of Patriot interceptors
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Trump admin moves to shut down Kentucky organ donation group over safety concerns
RFK Jr accused the nonprofit of ‘persistent safety failures’
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Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting
FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.
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US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state on Michoacan due to threat
The United States says it has suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a “threat to U.S. interests,” including the inspections of avocados required for their export
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The Hundred 2026 results: Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt would like extra week in competition schedule
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
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Michelin-star restaurant Ynyshir gets five star hygeine rating back
Ynyshir got a one-star food hygiene rating from inspectors but has since been restored to five stars.
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Tonteg girl's death left her parents shattered - but she saved two lives
Menna's heart and lungs were donated after she collapsed at the family's home and died in hospital.
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Gianni Infantino says sorry but remains as Fifa president after executive meeting
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
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Universal Studios Hollywood visitors warned after measles exposure
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that anyone present at the theme park on Sunday, July 26, may have been exposed
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NHS must prepare for annual heatwave crises in the same way as winter flu season
England is on track for a record number of deaths caused by heatwaves this year
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Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director – agency’s first permanent leader in a year
The agency has lost more than a quarter of its workforce since Trump’s return to office last year
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DC gallery moves to protect artwork from Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The National Gallery sits in the middle of the 1.7-mile-long racecourse
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New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.
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Mounjaro could reduce heart attack risks for diabetes patients, study says
Those receiving the drug were found to be 33 per cent less likely to suffer a heart attack when compared to patients on another type 2 diabetes medication
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Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees' legacy and D'Angelo
Ms. Lauryn Hill is bringing her Diaspora Calling
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Reform UK pledges to jail bosses employing illegal workers
The party says its aim is to stop companies profiting from illegal workers "without consequences".
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Toronto zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia
The 20-year-old’s third calf is being monitored by officials as survival rates for the species are challenging, the zoo said
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Brits forced to sleep in kitchens to cope with hot weather in ‘heat trap’ homes
Citizens Advice said millions of people across the UK are ‘trapped in homes they can’t cool’
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News Corp subscriptions fall in Australia as company takes aim at ‘slimy’ AI slop
Chief executive Robert Thomson says ‘crass kleptomaniac’ AI companies are ‘in possession of stolen goods’
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Legal aid groups alarmed as Trump administration awards $150M migrant child contract to Texas firm
Legal aid groups are raising concerns after the Trump administration awarded a $150 million contract to a small Texas law firm with limited experience in immigration law
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Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
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Here’s what Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow victory means for the next set of progressives
Abdul El-Sayed just won by the skin of his teeth. His victory proves that the Bernie brand is far from unpopular in the Midwest, but that progressives will still have to climb mountains to win, writes John Bowden
