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‘We’re not remotely prepared’: Labour MPs fear party has gone soft on climate crisis
Polls suggest growing scepticism around net zero, with politicians uncertain how to proceed
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An attacker with a sword wounds several people at a school in Sweden
An attacker wielding a sword has wounded several people at a school in Sweden, according to local officials
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Murder investigation launched after human bones found in woodland
Police say it is also not clear how long the remains have been at the location
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Lettuce tied to explosive diarrhea outbreak may have shipped to 7 more states
There are now 27,000 cases of the parasitic infection reported across the country
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Royal Mail fails delivery targets again despite ‘encouraging’ signs
Royal Mail recently committed to satisfying Ofcom’s targets by May 2027 under a five-year, £500 million investment plan
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Ukraine sanctions ‘Masha and the Bear’ over alleged Russian propaganda
Ukraine sanctioned the creators of the Masha and the Bear cartoon — one of Russia’s most successful cultural exports — accusing the globally popular children’s cartoon of spreading pro-Russian narratives to young audiences. #EuropeNews
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The Independent backs world record CPR attempt in bid to save lives
The Independent is joining with the Central London Authority in a bid to set a new world record with a life-saving purpose
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Settlers kill a Palestinian teen in a West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments
Israeli settlers have killed a Palestinian teenager after a rock-throwing incident in the occupied West Bank
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NSW ‘seeking urgent advice’ on controversial court ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic
Attorney general considering appeal after justice Desmond Fagan knocks back terror order request for Mohommed Farhat who wrote ‘Fuk Israel’ on cars
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Heavy rain and winds to hit Hawaii less than a week after damage from Hurricane Lala
People in Hawaii are bracing for more heavy rain and winds as they recover from last weekend's hurricane
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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is mentally fit for sex trafficking trial, judge says
The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial for alleged sex trafficking after being hospitalized for months for dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms
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Tate brothers reported to counter-terror police over ‘Russian propaganda’ video
‘It is absurd to equate a day at the range with military training,’ representatives for the Tate brothers said of clip showing them in front of a tank
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Meghan as the next Bond? Five roles that almost certainly don’t lie behind UK return
Reports say Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have returned to Britain due to ‘top secret’ acting role for Meghan – we try to guess what it might be
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Italy and Spain hit by floods and heavy rain weeks after 40C heatwave and wildfires
Urgent weather warnings have been issued in Spain and Italy as heavy rain causes chaos after dramatic swing in conditions
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Prince Harry and celebrities must pay £9.5m to Daily Mail over failed court bid
The celebrities could be forced to pay millions more to the publisher, which spent £34m defending the claims
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Video. Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens
Video. Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while desertification threatens the Great Hungarian Plain.
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Three thieves caught trying to tunnel their way into London jewellery shop
Metropolitan Police officers foiled the suspected jewellery heist
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What is El Nino and is climate change making it worse?
Meteorologists warn El Nino could contribute to record global temperatures and the hottest year ever in 2027
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Trump joked Natalie Harp could replace Karoline Leavitt as press secretary: report
Trump has also posted an AI picture of himself with the caption ‘The Best Press Secretary’, as speculation mounts over who could replace Leavitt following her unexpected announcement
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Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Aeroplane maker said to have watered down plans to restrict working from home to one day a week
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The surprising reason hurricanes get human names — and why some are banned forever
Humans have always named the things around them, but formally naming hurricanes, military operations and global health emergencies is a relatively modern practice
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially,' UN warns
The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak on record.
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LIV Golf: What does the future hold without Saudi Arabian investment?
BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport.
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Iran executes 'foreign national' over involvement in January protests
Iran executed another protester on Thursday over the deadly 2026 Isfahan unrest, as rights groups warn of forced confessions and death sentences used to stifle dissent.
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Snake at Chester Zoo undergoes 'world-first' human cancer therapy
The python is believed to be the first snake in the world to receive the treatment.
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Progressive defies millions in AIPAC-linked spending to win Swalwell’s old seat
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve out the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term after securing victory
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German police discover huge Russian-linked gun stash in forest near Berlin
German security authorities discovered handguns stashed in a forest near Berlin last year
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Minister accuses Reform and Conservative politicians of making racist statements
Equalities minister warns racism and sexism are ‘becoming normal’ in the UK
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Employer ‘backs down on four-day return-to-office’ after protests
Airbus workers in Spain, France and Britain had protested the plans to work on-site four days a week by September
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Film of the Week: 'Fjord' - A worthy 2026 Palme d'Or winner?
A deeply religious Romanian family clashes with Norway's liberal principles when the couple is suspected of child abuse. This year’s Palme d’Or winner will polarise. And that’s the point. #Cinema
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Joshua vs Fury: Anthony Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.
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‘It could only have been one person’: top former detective says system failed the murdered journalist Lyra McKee
Jason Murphy believes he knows who killed McKee in Derry, but culture of silence and mistrust of police is denying her family justice
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School caretaker given bad reference for being ‘rude’ to women gets £32k payout
A headteacher claimed that Mark Steward was ‘unwilling to take instruction from women’
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Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star in TV adaptation
The ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.
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Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
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Americast - How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department? - BBC Sounds
Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.
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Democrats rally behind progressive Aisha Wahab after win in California special election – US politics live
First Muslim woman and Afghan American elected to California legislature held lead throughout race over main opponent Melissa Hernandez
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Jamie and Jools Oliver pay themselves £1.7m dividend as profits almost halve
Pre-tax earnings slump at chef’s food and media group after one-off costs including for a new cookery school
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Man jailed in UK years after time in Romanian jail for ‘strikingly similar’ murder
An illegal immigrant has been jailed for life for murdering a man in the UK just three years after serving a sentence in Romania for a “strikingly similar” killing.
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Passenger fury after London bus driver ‘banned from blowing bubbles’
‘The passengers want me to continue sharing the joy,’ father-of-six insists
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Russia test-fires missiles on disputed islands as Japan blasts drills
The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese sovereignty.
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Man ‘falls overboard from cruise ship’ as major search launched
The man reportedly went overboard around 40 nautical miles from Anstruther, Fife, police said
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Iran calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure
President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day."
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World’s oldest person who survived Covid at 110 shares her secret to a long life
Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs
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China moves to wrap up saga of troubled property giant Evergrande after founder gets life sentence
Chinese authorities have moved to finish cleaning up the mess left by the collapse of the Evergrande real estate empire as a court in southern China's Guangzhou accepted a bankruptcy liquidation case against its key mainland property development company
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Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.
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How a former car salesman became Belgian prince after DNA test proved he was royalty
Clément Vandenkerckhove is the result of a relationship between Prince Laurent and a Flemish singer
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Jenny Simpson: Olympic medallist stops running after diagnosis with rare heart condition
Olympic 1500m medallist Jenny Simpson says a "chapter has ended" and she will not return to running after having a cardiac arrest.
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Video. Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Video. Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.
