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Grindr CEO says they would have to hire 200 human engineers to replace AI
Grindr’s CEO is one of few company leaders to share a number for how many employees it would take to complete the work his company is doing with AI
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MSP apologises over controversial rape 'demonisation' comments
Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.
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Inside Putin’s aggressive army recruitment drive as Russians ‘snatched off streets’
Moscow denies Ukrainian claims that Kyiv’s forces are killing Russian troops faster than they are being recruited
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Russian intelligence op aimed at discredting Sweden broken, Säpo says
In 2024, Sweden ended two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO, spurred into the alliance by Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. #EuropeNews
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Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.
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Derby County takeover: Deal off as Turki Alalshikh shelves plans
Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County.
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Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13
Attack hundreds of miles from border would be among deadliest of war as Kyiv aims to strangle Russian economy
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Teenage boy arrested over alleged emergency worker assault during Thetford protests
There was unrest in the market town of Thetford last week as some people attempted to storm homes linked to asylum seekers
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Warship that sank during fatal training drill found after 118 years
The warship was cut in two in 1908 after straying into the path of another warship
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UK heatwaves: Satellite images show impact of hot, dry summer
From Stonehenge to the Serpentine the impact on parts of the UK from a long, hot, summer can be seen from space.
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SpaceX plan for vast rocket launch site on Louisiana coast sparks backlash
Opponents fear Elon Musk firm’s plan to develop 18-mile strip of Pecan Island will badly damage fragile ecosystem
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Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’
The former US president will host six episodes of A Great Book for Audible, discussing work from Toni Morrison and John le Carré to James Baldwin
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British woman facing deportation from Sweden after 21 years under Brexit rules
Retired nurse Joyce Thomas says she is facing an ‘unbearable limbo’ after initially being given just weeks to leave the country she calls home
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Axe-throwing sports bar abruptly closes all of its US locations
‘We are deeply saddened that our eight-year journey has ended this way,’ a spokesperson for the brand said
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DC residents liken Trump’s ‘demoralizing’ National Guard extension to ‘police state’
Extending the deployment into 2029 will cost about $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate
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FDA proposes new food ingredient rule but skips defining ‘ultra-processed’
Move closes loophole but doesn’t include definition of ultra-processed foods, promised earlier this year
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FTSE 100 ends lower as oil price pushes higher
The FTSE 100 index closed down 38.59 points, 0.4%, at 10,862.50.
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WNBA transgender row: Sophie Cunningham and Enes Kanter Freedom speak out
After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.
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Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces, brain scans suggest
Researchers analysed activity in regions of brain when dogs were shown images of different facial expressions
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Reform donor Arron Banks urged to set out extent of surveillance of journalists
Industry body says use of private investigators against reporters is ‘attack on our democracy’ after Banks apparently admitted doing so
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Canals can help cool your neighbourhood during heatwaves, study finds
While canals are found widely throughout UK and Irish cities, reflecting the legacy of the Industrial Revolution, their role in combating urban heating had been largely unknown
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Greenland warns Trump-aligned oil company that shipped equipment without approval
President Donald Trump has insisted the semi-autonomous Danish territory in the Arctic must become part of the U.S. but has so far encountered strong resistance from the island itself and his Nato allies
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Trump admits reflecting pool makeover was rushed but renews vandalism claim
US president on Truth Social concedes contractor had cut some corners to finish $14m renovation project by deadline
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Emilio Gay: England hopeful opener will be fit for Pakistan series
Opener Emilio Gay will have further treatment on a shoulder injury this week in a bid to be available for the first Test against Pakistan.
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UK drought latest: Almost three-quarters of England now in drought after heatwaves
It follows the driest July in England and Wales since records began
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Americans pay $2,400 in taxes to fund Trump’s deportation push, analysis finds
The Department of Homeland security said the administration’s deportation effort is saving the taxpayer money
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Trump generated $59.5M in his first year back by licensing his brand overseas
Foreign governments are putting money directly ‘into the sitting president’s pocket,’ one critic says
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Award-winning architect’s home in California is already off the market
See the ‘soaring’ interior: An offer for the ‘one-of-a-kind’ home, listed for $899,000, was accepted within a month on the market
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Newscast - Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan - BBC Sounds
Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe
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Trump steals Game of Thrones ‘Iron Throne’ to declare ‘order restored’ in new video
In the minute-long video posted to social media, the Resolute Desk is transformed into the Iron Throne
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Ken Paxton heckled over cheating allegations during campaign stop
Opponents of the Texas Republican have consistently brought up past allegations that he cheated on his wife, used his position to enrich himself and more
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Australia’s falling house prices are actually a good thing for mortgage holders. Here’s why
The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mind
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US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’
German government talks of a ‘new level of danger’ but declines to say who it thinks was responsible for device
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Trump frustrated and MAGA furious with DHS head Markwayne Mullin: report
President and allies having buyer’s remorse over ex-Oklahoma senator’s perceived squishiness on harsh anti-immigrant moves
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Swimming pools and car washes could be put under water ban
Half of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave
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Major quake rocks Colombia and neighbours, 47 confirmed dead
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
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From ticket booking fees to shrinkflation, six other ways Burnham could cut cost of living
The prime minister is promising to crack down on ‘rip-off’ business practices
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'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.
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Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar
Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east Asia
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Radio station falsely announced King’s death as host ran away in panic
The station said the staff member who played the files had been ‘reprimanded’ and had ‘apologised’
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Reform pledge to deport foreign criminals ‘leaves them at risk of torture’
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has opened talks with the government of El Salvador on potentially renting prison spaces
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'Dust devil' spins through London park
Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.
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No 10 admits it can’t stop PC Harper’s killers from being released from prison early
While it was reported this week that Andy Burnham was prepared to ‘explore every option’ to keep Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers in jail, Downing Street has since played down the prospect of an imminent carve-out to keep the pair behind bars
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Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan | First Thing
Israeli PM is insisting on a full Hamas disarmament before the deal can be implemented
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Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King Charles's death
A correction and apology wasn't aired until 30 minutes after the incident occurred.
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$300m Zuckerberg yacht accused of failing to answer call for help from stranded boat
Passenger on board the Alaska cruise ship that came to stricken skiff’s aid says Zuckerberg’s Launchpad yacht was closer, although the Meta CEO was not on the 387ft vessel at the time
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Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England as another heatwave looms
Millions more could face hosepipe ban as further regions expected to enter drought, expert says
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The rise of the ‘mega-dinghy’: Why Channel crossing tactics are changing
A staggering 230 people crossed the Channel in a single boat on Monday, eclipsing a record of 165 set just last month. Home affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft takes a closer look at the changing face of Channel crossings – and why it could be more dangerous for asylum seekers, and possibly even more lucrative for people-smugglers
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Calls for change to NHS 111 after woman dies in fatal fall
Christine Clegg, 79, died after a carer ‘downplayed’ her fall in June 2025
