World
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US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
The U.S. military says the Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East
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Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
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Israel unveils Palestinian execution wing with ‘viewing deck’
The ‘depraved’ move normalises violence against Palestinians in Israel, human rights groups warn
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‘Putin may threaten the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but is too weak to follow through’
Putin’s posturing is a poor attempt to scare off broader Western support for Kyiv, say experts. Suha Kidwai reports
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Ukrainian publishers call for support after Russian attacks destroy 10m books
The country risks ‘the collapse of the entire book ecosystem’ following destruction of warehouses in July and August, say Ukrainian publishers
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Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally
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New corner rules: The Premier League's plan to end set-piece chaos
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.
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Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
Meta is defending itself in a California federal court against allegations that its social media business poses harms to children and teenagers
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Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine, UN warns
Tom Fletcher said the UN needs more than €1.7 billion for its prioritised humanitarian response in Ukraine this year, with winter among his biggest concerns. #EuropeNews
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Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
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Trump reveals next White House defection after Karoline Leavitt’s bombshell departure
Word that the key liaison between Trump and Congress is leaving comes a week after his press secretary revealed she was stepping down
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I’m a legal expert. Here’s why Gaza peace deals keep unravelling
Trump's Gaza peace plan shares the fatal flaw of all previous deals
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The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending
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Closer to retiring than changing teams - why Max Verstappen stayed at Red Bull
After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".
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‘Rival courts’: Prince Harry’s surprise UK return may provoke royal spot of bother
Family relationships remain damaged and there is no clarity on how Sussexes’ security concerns have been resolved
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Photos show Kyiv residents clutching pets, collecting bodies after Russian missile and drone attack
Kyiv residents surveyed damage and sheltered in subway stations after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack, carrying pets past bodies and damaged buildings. An injured parking security guard stood by his booth, his pants torn from the blast.
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Omaha's largest public school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves
Omaha’s largest public school district has stopped law enforcement officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks in their work policing students
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Scott Jennings makes public pitch for Leavitt’s job by defending Natalie Harp
‘She’s not the White House press secretary. She’s not a household name,’ CNN pundit says of the president’s 35-year-old aide
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BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
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Putin visits unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince that shocked historians
The body of Grand Prince Donskoy surprised historians, who had believed it was located elsewhere in the building
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Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals
More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK
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Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters have gathered to silently support the Massachusetts woman on trial in the killings of her three children
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs in talks to sign Man City's Omar Marmoush and Savinho
Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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September 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Francesca Hennessy in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight champion Dina Thorslund
Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.
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Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’
Initial report from ‘thick and dense terrain’ where Hooper was located was she had been found alive but within 10 minutes a ‘more accurate account’ was relayed to police
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Walmart strong again in second quarter, but its outlook is reserved
Walmart reported another strong performance in the second quarter Thursday, but that was overshadowed by a more cautious outlook for the year
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'Peaky Blinders' fans can now immerse themselves in the Shelby underworld in London
Fans of 'Peaky Blinders' can now step into the fictional world of the Shelby family at a new immersive experience near London Bridge. Visitors can explore the Garrison Tavern, take on missions, place bets and interact with characters in an underworld inspired by the hit series.
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Trump cannot let Iran make him ‘look like a loser,’ says former Fox News personality
President Trump ‘sees life in terms of winners and losers,’ Bill O’Reilly says
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Spain predicted to overtake France as most-visited country by 2040
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
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How does Moderna’s new mRNA cancer vaccine work?
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK
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Video. Drought on Serbia's Sava River reveals long-lost WWII shipwreck
Video. Serbia has seen the remains of a century-old steam tug emerge from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, after prolonged heat and drought drove water levels exceptionally low.
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Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds
Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows
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Syrian police investigator will face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies
An official probe in Syria's Latakia province has found that a police investigator slapped a young man with hemophilia during interrogation, despite warnings about his medical condition
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Ossoff says it is ‘amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Natalie Harp jab
The Democratic senator’s comments appear to have struck a nerve at the White House
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Tinder conman claimed he had cancer in devious trap to swindle victims out of £70k
Joseph Gibson, 35, told his victims he had cancer and needed money to fund his treatment, as well as impressing them with his so-called wealth
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Democrats narrow 2028 convention race to three cities as battle with Trump looms
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement that the cities submitted "incredibly strong bids"
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John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
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School ‘saddened’ by death of British-Palestinian family in Shoreham beach tragedy
‘She will be greatly missed’, the school said in a statement
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Video. Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Video. Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.
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Where could Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet go to school in the UK?
Generations of royals have attended the most prestigious and elite schools in the country
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Video. Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis
Video. South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.
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Refugee who fled war passes GCSEs as he targets World Cup dream
Nasser recently oversaw a charity football match at Ipswich Town’s ground and said he would love to referee at a future World Cup
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‘Republicans ran up the tab’: Democrats outraged over $40tn national debt – live
US national deficit has doubled over the past decade with spending growing under Trump and Biden
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This region’s reconstruction drives investment
Karabakh is moving from reconstruction towards a new phase of economic development, with new industrial and logistics zones attracting investment.
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Reform suspends councillor charged over offensive social media post about Nigerians
Gibbins is due in court on Friday after being charged over his offensive social media comment
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Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’
Alessandro Rapinese denies he is waging personal vendetta against cyclists amid a public backlash
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Doctors issue urgent warning over vaping health harms for young people
Figures suggest that almost one in five 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain have tried vaping
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Pensioner had 'largest hoard' of child abuse images to be seized in Scotland
Alan MacPherson, 83, from Stenhousemuir, amassed two million indecent images, believed to be the biggest such collection ever seized by Scottish Police.
