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Clacton voters go to the polls in Westminster by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.
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Video. Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse
Video. Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun.
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Fresh concerns over chemical found in flavoured vape liquid
Researchers have highlighted how pregnant women vaping could potentially harm their baby
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UK economy grew by 0.4% in second quarter as Iran war prompts slowdown
The UK economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the second quarter of the year, down from 0.6 per cent in the first quarter
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Settler siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank a 'horrific act of terror,' US ambassador says
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel has condemned the actions of Jewish settlers who are besieging the home of an American Palestinian family in the village of Qusra in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
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Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes
Settlers and soldiers cut off water and electricity to homes, and block medical care in campaign of terror
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Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter hit ‘intended target’, lawyers say
The defense lawyers also disputed prosecution’s claims that Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views
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Video. Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness
Video. Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun.
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Clacton byelection polls open with Farage up against slew of fringe candidates
Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader
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Millions face higher water bills as suppliers allowed £3.4bn extra spending
Firms in England and Wales seek to fund measures including supporting new homes and datacentres
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The popular A-level subject that the UK struggles with
Maths may be the most popular subject choice, but concerns remain about the skills of young people who choose not to study it after 16
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Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe
Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event. #Art
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Canadian Open: Iga Swiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'
Iga Swiatek will meet Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets.
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Met police incapable of change, says mother of murdered sisters after Simon Levy case
Mina Smallman, whose daughters were killed in north London park in 2020, says force ‘decides who matters’
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Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds
A new AP-Ipsos poll finds Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, but higher-income families are more likely to participate
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Historic Valbonne estate loved by Duran Duran is now up for sale
Located near the village of Valbonne, Domaine de La Sylviane reveals a quieter side of the French Riviera where centuries-old town squares, olive groves and Provençal heritage remain virtually untouched. #Destinations
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UK economy grows between April and June but experts warn of challenges in coming months
The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
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Video. Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble
Video. Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed.
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Minister defends plan to ban zero-hour contracts – although it could cost £3bn a year
A ban on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £3 billion a year, according to government analysis
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More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.
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Warning signs that your eyes are damaged from staring at the eclipse
What you need to know about solar retinopathy
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Nick Reiner laid in wait before killing his parents, new indictment claims
The grand jury indictment is a big step toward trial and allows prosecutors to skip California’s preliminary hearing process
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Clacton by-election live: Polls open as Nigel Farage goes up against Count Binface
The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs
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Lionel Messi mulls football retirement after father's death
The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.
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Japan slams Putin following first visit to disputed Kuril islands
The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their rich mineral deposits and fishing grounds.
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A-level: Results in full as top grades rise for a third year
Teenagers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their exam results on Thursday
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Met Police accused of deciding which victims matter and which don’t over Levy case
Following the verdicts in Levy’s case, the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police and Crown Prosecution Service admitted failings in how they dealt with the serial sex offender
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Bulgarian Black Sea resort Burgas wins bid to host Eurovision 2027
Bulgaria's 4th largest city Burgas has won the right to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The Black Sea resort has been praised for its 'uniqueness' as the country prepares to hold the world's biggest live song competition for the very first time.
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Surrogate who fled to Texas gives birth amid legal row over treatment
A judge ordered the child to receive life-sustaining treatment
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Around 153 civilians in Yemen were killed by US strikes in 2025
The Pentagon review focused on three airstrikes in April 2025 that were launched during the US campaign against the Houthis when the militants were attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route.
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Taking the stairs could be better for your heart than you think
Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study.
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India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand
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The best pictures as stargazers treated to astral eclipse and Perseid shower
There was a 650% increase in the number of people searching ‘sore eyes’ on Google after the eclipse
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Alan Jones’ lawyers accused by defence of ‘intimidating’ witness in indecent assault case
Judge rejects intimidation claim as high profile trial continues with complainant J’s ex-girlfriend cross-examined by shock jock’s defence team
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Clacton by-election: Meet the record number of candidates standing against Farage
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday
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Financial sovereignty, digital euro and payment roaming: EU seeks alternatives to US cards
From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump’s claim of ‘total control’ over Hormuz
Donald Trump argued the Iranian navy has been destroyed and they cannot enforce the closure of the strait
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Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues
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Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2033 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal
Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closure
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Students shun calls to stay in school as anti-Hanson protesters gather across Australia
High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to ‘stand up against the far right’
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The world's best stargazing destinations – and the No.1 is in France
In a new ‘clean sky index’ of the world’s best stargazing destinations, Pic du Midi in France came out on top for its combination of sky quality and accessibility.
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv made significant battlefield gains
Earlier, Zelensky says his forces struck Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base with drones, missiles and unmanned boats
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Clacton by-election: What time will result be announced and is there an exit poll?
The clacton by-election will be held on 13 August and will have a total of 34 candidates
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Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding
Exclusive: Ministers explore diverting male prisoners serving short terms or on remand away from tougher jails
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Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds
Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissioner
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history
“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday.
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Oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached coastline, Oman says
The beaches of Ras Madrakah on mainland Oman, around 200 kilometres north of Qabiliyah Island, have also been contaminated, according to Oman's Environment Authority, which has been keeping an eye on the leak.
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Australian delivery workers to receive minimum $31 an hour under new rules
Order takes effect on 17 August and is expected to benefit about 250,000 workers
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Muratov: Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
