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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ move
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Glasgow hailed for saving Commonwealth Games as baton passes to Amdavad
The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event.
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv hits Wildberries again as Zelensky launches mass drone attack
Staff evacuated after fire breaks out at Vladimir warehouse, a day after another Wildberries facility in Samara was hit
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Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say
Indonesian rescuers are searching for possible missing passengers after a ferry fire off Java Sunday killed at least five people
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Iran-US war latest: Trump humiliated after Tehran denies his claim of new peace talks
Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program
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AstraZeneca in talks over £300bn mega-merger with US rival – reports
The move would mark one of the industry’s largest ever deals and create the world’s fourth largest pharmaceutical company.
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More than one in 10 householders do not intend to abide by hosepipe ban
Some 10% of householders said they would report a neighbour using a hose in their garden while a ban was in place, a YouGov survey found.
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Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire, after 2 killed in crash
Water-dropping planes and helicopters have taken off at first light to help hundreds of firefighters battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece
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Two universities merge to create the UK’s first ‘super-university’
The new London and South East University Group has more than 50,000 students and four campuses across London, Medway and Kent
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Trump says Iran talks set to start on Monday after calling off attack
Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February, when the US and Israel launched surprise strikes against Iran, though months of on-off diplomacy have led to periods of relative calm.
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Education secretary vows to undo Gove’s ‘straitjacket’ school reforms
Lucy Powell says the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach doesn’t suit all children
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Trump denigrates fellow golfers lacking ‘talent’ and boasts about winning trophy
Like last year, the president posted on Truth Social announcing he won a club championship trophy at his own golf club in New Jersey
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Antoine Semenyo: Man City forward says Enzo Maresca's style of play is 'music to my ears'
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.
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Trump says new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
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Cuba plunged into darkness after national electricity grid collapses again
Outage follows three nationwide blackouts in July and comes as a US-imposed oil blockade cripples island's already aging energy infrastructure
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At least five Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims
The rulings include women trafficked internationally and within the UK, and one case found to have taken place entirely within Harrods.
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US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets
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Iran-US war live: Trump says peace talks to resume Monday after canceling strikes
Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program
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Trump says canceled Iran attack would have been biggest ‘since World War II’
‘We were all set to go, but when the allies ask to call it off, you gotta sort of say ‘well let’s see,’ Trump said
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
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Amber heat health alerts as more hot weather looms
Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.
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Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue
Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframes
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Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency
Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.
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Bandar Utama stabbing: Trial begins for Malaysian teen accused of murderring schoolmate Yap Shing Xuen
The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.
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Massive Attack speak about ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag
British band say they are ‘proud to have made this impromptu expression with our fans in Singapore’, where open display of all foreign flags is banned
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Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol
Former rugby league player turned TikTok influencer tells parliamentary inquiry his spiralling addiction to gambling cost him about $1m
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One Nation names eight Victorian election candidates as Hanson bars ABC and Guardian from press conferences
Former Liberal, ‘anti-woke’ film animator and councillor who says he used to work on Daniel Andrews’ security team among lineup for November’s state poll
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Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
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Morocco reports 11 Ceuta deaths, sharply conflicting Spanish figures
Rabat reported 11 migrant deaths after thousands crossed into Ceuta, starkly contrasting with Spain’s toll of at least 72. The surge sparked EU diplomatic tension over Spanish border policy. #EuropeNews
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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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Steve Rosenberg: Outside Moscow restaurant after bomb kills three
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.
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Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new '5 for 5' rule
The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order to make clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart
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UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The new London and South East University Group will be UK’s third largest higher education institution
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US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv hits Wildberries again as Zelensky launches mass drone attack
Ukraine launched at least 635 drones at targets, including a Wildberries warehouse, according to Russian officials
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Newspaper headlines: Police warn on early release and 'le rip-off'
A range of stories feature on Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham's vow to cut the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats a focus for some.
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Are the 'luteal uglies' a real thing?
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
