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US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacenters
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Number of UK firms in ‘critical distress’ increases by almost a tenth
The downbeat outlook for British firms comes amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and rising costs.
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Two arrested after baby’s unexplained death at Somerset home
The death is being treated as unexplained following an initial forensic postmortem examination
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Three generations of family killed alongside two friends in Oregon quintuple homicide
Oregon authorities have identified the victims of what's being investigated as a quintuple homicide on a rural property outside Portland
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West Yorkshire issued with a yellow weather warning by the Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering West Yorkshire, including Bradford.
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US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages
Analysis of federal lobbying disclosures shows local governments working with firms also linked to fossil fuel giants
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Hungary files a criminal complaint over $965M COVID-19 ventilator deal, citing possible fraud
Hungary's foreign ministry has filed a criminal complaint over possible fraud related to the previous government's purchase of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Is fasting between meals good for you? New study suggests not for this group
Ageing changes how people digest food, absorb nutrients, control blood sugar and maintain muscle
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Horrifying dashcam footage shows taxi travelling on wrong side of dual carriageway
North Wales Police successfully stopped the vehicle being driven on the incorrect side of the A55 – North Wales Expressway – on Monday evening
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Video. Video shows tornado forming over village in France
Video. A tornado filmed near Pomas in southern France damages about 300 homes and injures 39 people as rescue teams search affected villages.
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Andrew Tate’s lawyer says influencer rented supercars to appear more wealthy
Lawyers argue the Tate brothers are ‘playing a role’
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Sky issues fresh warning to those using illegal streaming devices in the UK
Sky has issued a fresh warning to those using illegal streaming devices as the 2026/27 Premier League season gets underway.
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Accel-backed Keenable is indexing the web for AI agents | TechCrunch
Now exiting stealth mode with a $26 million seed round, Keenable has been building a vast web search index for AI agents.
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WhatsApp tightens account security with stronger two-step verification and more | TechCrunch
WhatsApp’s two-step verification previously relied on a six-digit PIN, but now users can choose a longer, alphanumeric password with special characters.
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Kate Hudson to produce How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on
Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel.
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European court says the Turkish judiciary has a 'systematic problem' in ruling on philanthropist
The European Court of Human Rights has criticized Turkey's courts over the imprisonment of philanthropist Osman Kavala
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Three wanted after 'high value theft' at Darlington M&S Food Hall
Three women are wanted after a 'high value theft' from a Darlington Marks & Spencer store, police said.
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Graeme Dott removed from World Snooker Hall of Fame after child sex abuse conviction
Dott, 49, was convicted on Monday of sexually abusing two primary school age children
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World must rein in autonomous weapons, UN and Red Cross chiefs say
Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention.
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Meet the new James Bond villain?
This is not the first time that Oscar-nominated Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed a desire to play a Bond villain... But with her recent comments and her husband currently rumoured to be the frontrunner for the next 007, we need this casting to happen now more than ever. #Cinema
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First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan
US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself
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Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals
More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK
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Plans for gym and boxing club at former engineering works
A gym and boxing centre could be created at a former engineering works if plans are agreed with the council.
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Leeds and Rangers co-owner jailed after prostitution arrest
Jed York pleaded no contest to two charges in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution.
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90,000 forced to flee as raging Reno wildfire tears through neighborhoods
Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno, Nevada
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North Yorkshire’s "biggest road project" opens on A59 after landslip disruptions
A "vital" new road has opened following the completion of the largest highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council, ending…
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Inquest hears mystery of unidentified man found dead in Gatwick plane landing gear
It is believed the man died from a cardiac arrest
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Former TV news anchor admits to stabbing her 80-year-old mother to death on Halloween
Angelynn Mock, formerly of KTVI Fox 2 in St Louis, thought her elderly mom was “the devil”
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‘Obsessed’ Billie Piper fan jailed for stalking former Doctor Who star
Philip Jerome was sentenced on Tuesday after breaching a stalking prevention order
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Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costs
Florida chef Elijah Button faces a tough situation after losing his Affordable Care Act health insurance due to a premium hike
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Midday
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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Tropical Storm Julio forms in the Pacific and isn't threatening land
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Julio has formed in the Pacific Ocean and isn’t threatening land
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UK weather: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.
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North East piers closed after continuous acts of vandalism rack up £180,000 costs
North and South Piers at the Port of Tyne remain closed after repeated vandalism caused more than £180,000 in damage, security and repair costs.
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Huge Cornwall estate goes on sale for £12.5 million
The 500-year-old property is set in 183 acres of gardens and woodland
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Sandwich shop plans to start selling pizzas - if they get green light from council
Hot pizzas could be sold from a sandwich shop in Horsforth if plans are agreed with the city council.
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Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band | TechCrunch
Luffu Link combines all day health sensing, voice logging, location awareness, and the ability to get help from trusted contacts into a single device, all without needing a phone nearby.
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Inquests into deaths of 'hero' police officers and man in A66 crash to open this week
Opening inquests into the deaths of two police officers and one of the five people travelling in a Volkswagen Passat in the A66 crash are due to be…
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Men in A66 wrong-way crash that killed two police officers had 37 convictions
Cleveland Police said 12 people have been arrested over alleged criminality leading up to the collision
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What Andy Burnham’s £10 billion pledge means for the UK’s housing crisis
‘Councils built this country out of a housing crisis once before,’ the prime minister said
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Anglesey: Arrest after taxi driven wrong way down A55 dual carriageway
Police said before the vehicle entered the road a cyclist was knocked off their bike and parked car were damaged.
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Trump EPA aims to exempt datacenters from disclosing air pollution, advocates warn
Trump administration proposes new rule to dismantle requirement for datacenters to publicly report air pollution
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Where is the farm from Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door with Amanda Owen?
Where exactly is Ravenseat Farm, and just how remote is the place made famous by Amanda, Clive and their nine children?
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Police investigating 'suspicious' assault on female in vehicle on a Bradford road
Police are investigating an assault on a female in a vehicle on St Paul's Road in Bradford on Monday evening (August 24).
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Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub
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Uber launches live video streaming for teen accounts | TechCrunch
Uber said no one will be able to access the video once the ride ends
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Trump claims US could rename Lake Ontario as Lake America amid Canada trade war – live
Lake Ontario lies on the border between the two countries, with New York state on one side and Toronto, the capital of Canada’s Ontario province, on the other
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Flares set off and balloons released as hundreds gather for vigil after A66 crash
Young people wearing masks arrived on scooters, off-road bikes and quad bikes
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Robots crash to ground in tug-of-war at 2026 World Humanoid Games
Humanoid robots participated in a tug-of-war competition at the 2026 World Humanoid Games in China on Tuesday (25 August). Teams of two robots on each side faced off, pulling on a rope in a test of power, stability and coordination. Crowds watched as the robots struggled to keep their balance and fell flat on their faces. The World Humanoid Games are being held in Beijing from 22 August to 26 August, showing advances in robotics are enabling machines to perform increasingly physical and complex tasks once associated mainly with humans.
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Lamborghini and two BMWs seized in Bradford for 'epitome of anti-social vehicle use'
A purple Lamborghini and two BMWs were seized for the 'epitome of anti-social vehicle use'.
