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Michael Dell’s son founds company to put battery storage in everyone’s backyards
Base recently secured $1 billion in funding, bringing its valuation $13 billion
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What caused Spokane wildfires to become so severe
The Spokane fires, collectively known as the Spokane Complex Fire, resulted from a rare convergence of compounding factors
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How Uzbekistan's deserts shaped settlements, beliefs and daily life
Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.
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Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
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US exhuasts ‘virtually all’ long-range missiles in Iran war amid wider conflict fears
Sources indicate the US Army is running dangerously low on crucial surface-to-surface weapons
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Students detained after breaking into US military base while shouting anti-US slogans
There are about 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea to help deter potential aggression from North Korea
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Cancer drives rise in charitable wills across Spain
Cancer now accounts for 26.3% of all deaths in Spain. Against this backdrop, more people are choosing to include social causes in their wills, with interest in charitable legacies reaching record levels in 2025.
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Teacher who let pupils watch TV and amended their coursework banned
The panel was found that her professional conduct was not accetpable
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What is Cyclospora? Two deaths as US outbreak puts Europe on alert
Cyclospora: Parasite back in the spotlight after two US deaths. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission, risky foods and the situation in Europe. #EuropeNews
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Video. Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson
Video. Ukrainian police have released footage showing a civilian being pursued by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. According to police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but suffered injuries and a concussion.
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DOJ quietly drops Reflecting Pool charges against three more defendants
Prosecutors filed the paperwork to drop charges against the four defendants on Friday
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Domino’s sold thousands of extra pizzas during crunch England game
Domino’s boss Nicola Frampton revealed more staff worked during the World Cup to help meet demand for takeaways
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The August elections that could derail Trump – and spark a Democratic civil war
Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month
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Dinghy carrying 157 people capsizes in Channel after engine catches fire
All passengers thought to have been taken to Boulogne after major air and sea rescue operation by France and UK
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Man, 26, held over death of British woman in Athens is aid worker and champion boxer
Sharif Ahmadzai, who fled from Afghanistan as a teenager, is said to have admitted dumping the body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross in an abandoned building in Athens
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Zimbabwe mourns mother and 2 daughters killed in the UK as father faces charges
Relatives and friends have gathered in Zimbabwe for the funeral of a mother and her two young daughters who were found dead in their home in Britain
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Turkish ministry denounces attacks on two ships in Black Sea
At the end of May, Turkey had warned of an "uncontrolled escalation" in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on a Turkish cargo ship.
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Why autism may not be on a ‘spectrum’ after all
Experts say the idea of a single autism spectrum, stretching from mild to severe, may be misleading
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UN rights experts raise alarm over threats to Sikh activist Moninder Singh in Canada
UN experts concerns also relayed to India after as Moninder Singh faces imminent threat to his life
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Paramount CEO David Ellison defends his politics after claims of MAGA turn at CBS
‘The issue is whether I can be trusted as a steward of Warner’s CNN,’ Ellison wrote. ‘There has been speculation about my politics, my loyalties, my intentions’
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Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results
More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published.
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Mykhailo Mudryk could make Chelsea return after 20 months out on Wednesday
Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
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HSBC chief says ‘UK growth needs strong banks’ after profits swell by 23%
HSBC has rounded off a bumper reporting season for the UK’s high street banks.
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Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to celebrate landmark anniversary
The Welsh language version of the classic 1977 film will feature Matthew Rhys as Han Solo.
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US federal judge blocks New York’s ban on ICE officers wearing masks
Judge puts hold on mask ban while allowing state law prohibiting cooperation between police and ICE to stand
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Australian cyclist Bob Montgomery dies after completing 5,200km ride for charity
Family says 82-year-old’s death was ‘unexpected but peaceful’
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US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient in face of fighting in Iran
U.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from Iran war
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AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival
Artificial intelligence sparked boos at the 150th anniversary performance of Wagner’s Ring Cycle
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Children in a strange land: the plight of the 1,000 minor migrants still in Spain's Ceuta
The girl made it through the waves to Spanish territory
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NHS surgeon wrongly connected patient’s organs in ‘bizarre’ botched operation
The patient nearly died after the shocking blunder
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Did Trump reveal a weak hand in reported memo seeking ‘creative’ ways to punish Iran?
U.S. military officials say effort to crowdsource a solution to the war via email blast is highly unusual
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What is Trump Media's Truth API and why is it controversial?
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.
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'Just joking' added to fan's England World Cup win tattoo
Sean Carrington says he is more bothered about England not winning than about his tattoo.
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Ed Sheeran fined by Bradford court over classic Aston Martin blunder
Sheeran was prosecuted by the DVLA
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Qatar: Whole region working on war resolution, Hormuz reopening
Qatar says US-Iran mediation is at an advanced stage, but no direct talks are expected at the moment, as Doha calls for the return to free navigation through Hormuz. Qatar urges pressure on Israel to fully implement the Gaza roadmap.
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Video. Germany: Yayoi Kusama exhibition breaks attendance record in Cologne
Video. Nearly 470,000 visitors made the exhibition the biggest success in Museum Ludwig's history.
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Blossom of snow: A starry symbol of the Alps makes an unusual addition to rock gardens
Edelweiss is a rare flower with a storied past
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Boy, 14, dies after going into River Thames
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene on London’s Isle of Dogs
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Trump sounds like he’s been stood up for a date in whiny Truth Social Iran tirade
Not even the president can answer why his latest efforts to reach a deal with Iran will go any differently. Monday’s outburst suggests that he’s too angry to care, writes John Bowden
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Count Binface: The UK has a history of ‘joke’ candidates with serious ideas
A man in a bin costume standing against the man who forced this election is a small but revealing window into the shifting boundaries of British politics
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Gatwick airport to open second runway after legal challenge fails
£2.2bn project will allow about 100,000 more flights a year to use Britain’s second busiest airport
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Russia accused of war crime after ‘sadist’ drone pilot hunts market seller
Ukraine’s foreign minister branded the drone’s pilot as a ‘sadist’ and accused them of knowingly targeting a civilian
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Washington state Democrat who flipped pro-Trump district faces tough primary
Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a moderate who owns an auto repair shop, hopes to retain congressional seat
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Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area
Suspect had a prior conviction for reportedly shooting his father in Arizona, after he told his son to do the dishes
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He dropped out of college as a teen. Nine years later, his AI firm is worth $3.3bn
Olix’s value has tripled after a fundraising round as it looks to compete against Nvidia
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Guatemala evacuates communities as Fuego volcano grows more explosive
Authorities in Guatemala have ordered evacuations around the Fuego volcano, which is erupting
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'Full solidarity' with Spain after Ceuta crisis: Brunner
Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers today was aimed at easing tensions with Spain amid a Europe-wide backlash against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s migration policies. #EuropeNews
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Vote to take place on Blanche nomination after GOP senators drop opposition – US politics live
Trump’s former personal lawyer appears on track to become attorney general despite reservations over deal withdrawing ‘anti-weaponization fund’
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Metro Bank profits jump as growing branch network brings ‘competitive advantage’
Metro Bank said it had the most profitable half-year in its history.
