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Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast
Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman
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Pakistan army helicopters airlift bodies of famed climber Purja and 4 others killed in avalanche
Pakistani military helicopters have airlifted the bodies of five climbers from the snow-covered slopes of Broad Peak
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Life may have emerged in one of these two possible ways, scientists say
First living cells of bacteria and archaea had different enzyme reactions, study finds
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US military says there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South Korea
The U.S. military confirms there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South Korea
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Putin wants another 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight against Ukraine
It marks Pyongyang's most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s
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‘Performative reductions’: Labor MPs and business groups urge Burke against sweeping immigration changes
MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categories
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Meredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox Edinburgh Festival Fringe show
Stephanie Kercher asks Amanda Knox to think about Meredith's family ahead of staging a show in Edinburgh.
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Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty
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Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has enough
The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.
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Construction industry starts to ‘stabilise’ after steep downturn
Slower rates of decline were recorded across the board in July, led by the housebuilding sector with activity at the highest level since October.
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Polanski says Cambridge professor who quit in plagiarism row faced ‘trial by media’
Green Party leader argued that people of colour can ‘sometimes be held by higher standards’ in society
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Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail pollution review
A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.
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World Cup: Argentina mark England win with National Football Teams Day
The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea says
South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward the waters off its east coast
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Midday
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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Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker returns to court
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
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High-profile Indian investigative journalist convicted of raping colleague
Tarun Tejpal, ex-editor of Tehelka magazine, was initially acquitted in 2021 in case that drew nationwide attention
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‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster
Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory
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WPP axes jobs in cost-cutting efforts to drive profit recovery
The London-based company said the reduction, which affected 1.3% of its workforce, left it with 97,388 staff at the end of June.
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Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live
Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reports
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Reform will jail directors of companies employing illegal workers for up to five years, says Yusuf – UK politics live
Party says employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration status
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London council suggests restrictions on standing at pubs in Soho and West End
A spokesperson for the Mayor of London chided against ‘restrictive and anti-growth policies’ in Soho and the West End
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England recall Pope and Lawrence for Pakistan Tests
Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.
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Virginia teens at golf tryouts rescue family from drowning and then make squad
Gavin Cain, Andrew Tuggle and Jackson Castro were at golf team tryouts when they heard screams from nearby lake
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Trump admin refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs
The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.
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US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The United States has asked the Philippine government to extradite a Filipino church leader to face trial on charges including child sex trafficking and fraud
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Trump’s Iran deal: Three scenarios for what could happen next
Tehran insists it is close to a deal with Oman to open the Strait of Hormuz, which could pave the way for US peace talks
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Video. Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues
Video. Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.
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Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements
Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate
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Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London
Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline opening of club’s first UK venue in Covent Garden next month
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Israeli prosecutors charge a settler in West Bank killing of Palestinian leader Awdah Hathaleen
Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler for killing a Palestinian community leader last year in the occupied West Bank
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Teenage recruits report rape and abuse at British Army training college
Four young women say they suffered sexual abuse and harassment while attending the Army Foundation College at Harrogate
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Lithuania warns Russia could be considering possible ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics – Europe live
Lithuania’s defence minister says they are ‘monitoring’ Russia’s plans and exchanging information with Poland and other Nato allies
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Temperatures across the UK set to drop ahead of another potential heatwave
July was the driest month ever recorded in southern England – and meteorologists have said there may not be significant rainfall in the area for some time
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‘Mamma mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo
Quarterly profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game giant records overall sales drop
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Woman with advanced Alzheimer’s ‘regains speech and mobility after magic mushrooms’
The woman in her 80s began recalling memories from her own life after she received psilocybin-containing mushrooms
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Canadian PM Mark Carney couldn’t resist a dig at Trump after a teleprompter glitch
When his teleprompter malfunctioned on Wednesday in the middle of a news conference on housing policy, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney smiled and took a swift jab at Trump
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Trump vows jail for ‘leakers’ over missile shortage report in Truth Social rant
President rages that any insiders who spoke to the press will be ‘hunted down’ and face ‘long term jail sentences’ after White House denies confrontation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over weaponry used against Iran
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Alex Hughes death: What is sudden arrhythmic death syndrome?
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome affects around 500 people every year
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Is King Charles a ‘white Briton’? Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe won’t say
Lowe questioned on BBC about definition in report for hard-right party that both parents need to be born in UK
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery over 1,300km behind frontline, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President says Ukraine has hit two more oil facilities deep inside Russia
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Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequences
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Texts suggest Angus Taylor ‘paid money to the Reformers … or was refusing to’, Icac inquiry hears
Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier, asked about messages referencing federal opposition leader and factional group Reformers
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Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government arrives in Thailand seeking political legitimacy
The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has arrived in Thailand on an official visit
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Why the EU is betting on prevention in its new wildfire strategy
Europe's record-breaking wildfires forced the EU to rewrite its wildfire playbook, shifting its strategy and billions in funding from battling flames to preventing catastrophic fires before they start. #EuXl
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South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign
South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements
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The ‘high strength’ omega-3 supplements with surprisingly low amounts
Consumers could pay double the price for products containing no more active omega-3 than cheaper alternatives
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PC Harper widow 'will not give up' opposing early releases
Two men convicted of PC Andrew Harper's manslaughter could still be released from prison next year.
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Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers
BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.
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Latvian man extradited to the UK and charged over death of 12-year-old in crash
Dolars Aleksanders was flown to Gatwick Airport on Wednesday and taken to a custody block
