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Iran war latest: Trump claims control of Hormuz as he demands Iran pay for US deaths
Iran has warned the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the US meets crucial conditions
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Alan Jones trial: alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears
Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching
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Clover Moore unveils 4,500 sq metre Sydney plaza design after more than 40 years of planning
Lord mayor says Town Hall square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’
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Kazakhstan offers crypto amnesty to bring billions in assets back home
Astana has introduced tax incentives and regulatory reforms to encourage crypto investors to move their digital assets onto domestic licensed platforms, hoping to revive an industry that largely left after a post-mining-boom halt.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Russia's Supreme Court bars anti-war party Yabloko from elections
The ruling, which sidelines the only officially registered party that opposes Moscow's war in Ukraine, came after the pro-Kremlin nationalist Rodina party filed a lawsuit on 7 August, seeking to remove Yabloko from the elections. #EuropeNews
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Jewish headteachers 'spend more time on security than teaching'
It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.
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Trump hid in catering cart to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat – reports
Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One to return from Nato meet
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Trump signs order that calls for fewer childhood vaccines
The order recommends giving all childhood vaccinations at separate visits whenever feasible, which had earlier been blocked by a federal judge, and dividing the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine into three distinct single injections
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Matilda in pieces: what one mother’s suicide reveals about the carers broken by the system
Parent-carers of disabled children are exposed to chronic levels of extreme stress and often reach crisis point before help is available – then they face a ‘fight for basic support’, experts say. This is Matilda Davis’s story
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Italian coral smugglers arrested on Greek island
The 'red gold' of the Mediterranean is being wiped out by smugglers: Arrest on Skopelos sounds alarm over high prices and poor protections.
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Hundreds in London flats left without regular running water since last year
Supply in nine blocks in Tower Hamlets affected with some residents suspecting nearby building developments
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Trump secretly switched planes to leave Turkey due to Iran assassination threat
US president was whisked away from Air Force One on a catering truck and flown to the Mildenhall air base in the UK on a smaller aircraft
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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% but threatens more hikes if needed
In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this year
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Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call in time to assist skiff
The skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska when it made the call
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PM asks justice secretary to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.
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Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
The rocket failed after an in-flight anomaly while carrying a satellite, Chinese state media reported.
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The Cambridge University lecturer who kept her Tourette's secret
Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.
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Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge
Premier Ben Carroll promises if re-elected to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts
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Trump’s childhood vaccine order branded ‘dangerous’ by experts — and GOP senator
Trump’s order blasted by American Academy of Pediatrics
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Doctors and lawmakers condemn Trump order calling for sweeping changes to childhood vaccines – as it happened
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California’s beloved bald eagle Jackie dies from illness weeks after being attacked
Jackie was found injured last month following reports of a fight with two other eagles
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Trump’s media company, which also owns Truth Social, reports $238m loss
Company also announced a paid service for early access to president’s posts on policies to the social media site
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Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country
Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
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Colombia earthquake live updates: rescuers race to free people from building rubble after more than 110 killed
Search teams and civilians sift though debris after at least 1,500 buildings damaged and dozens collapse in country’s most powerful quake this century
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Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities
Federal government also hopes to vaccinate some wild birds but admits catching them once, let alone twice for both doses, is ‘difficult’
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Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation
Jennifer Balkcom to face Democrat Jamie Ager in race to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional district
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UK drought latest: 45 million people now in drought areas
It follows the driest July in England and Wales since records began
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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
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ICE hit a new record with 51,000 migrant arrests in July
Federal agents have targeted airports and used traffic stops to carry out President Trump’s massive deportation agenda
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Iran war latest: Trump demands compensation from Iran in snub to six-point ultimatum
Iran has warned the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the US meets crucial conditions
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv lands one of deadliest strikes of war 600 miles inside Russia
A period of mourning has been declared in the Tatarstan region
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Video. Watch: Competitors battle it out in France's pig-squealing contest
Video. Competitors from France and abroad gather in the village of Trie-sur-Baïse for its annual pig-squealing championship, a quirky festival that draws thousands of visitors.
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Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins
The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.
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What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.
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Vandals target Halewood play park before it has even opened
The playground was due to open to the public later this week, the council says.
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'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.
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Europe in flames: Wildfire contained near Athens, evacuations in Spain
Much of Europe is bracing for yet another scorching heatwave following periods of record drought that have driven rivers to historic lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths. #EuropeNews
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Labour ‘spitting in face of police’ with PC Harper killers’ early release
‘Andy did his duty that night. The least they can do is show him some respect’, says a first responder at fatal scene – as No 10 claims it can’t keep killers behind bars
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Flight operations to pause at DC airport for Trump’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be the first‑ever Indy car race on the National Mall.
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My brother was found dead – but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot
Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.
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Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness
Thousands mourn the death of the eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake, whose life was closely followed via livestream
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WHO warns it is ‘chasing’ Ebola as death toll surpasses 1,900
Confirmed cases of Ebola in this outbreak have reached 4,200, including over 1,900 deaths, according to the latest government figures
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Sales of cool clothes and garden accessories soar as heat dominates spending
England’s progress to the semi finals of the World Cup helped drive a 3.8% increase in food sales, above the 12-month average of 3.4%.
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Researchers discover your dog can tell if you’re sad or afraid
One breed stands out among the rest
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Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
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US oil reserve just hit a low not seen since 1983
President Donald Trump authorized the release of 182 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in March shortly after launching the Iran War
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Michael Sheen investigates cancer concern around chemical dumping
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
