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Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.
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Greek wildfire kills two people as aircraft deployed to blaze at Belgian nature reserve
Belgium battling biggest fire in more than a century as flames near German border and 600 people told to evacuate
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Aston Villa close in on Zion Suzuki signing with Emi Martinez's future in doubt
Aston Villa close in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez's future in increasing doubt.
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Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
An extremist official in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night
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Dead trees and vanishing birds: How extreme heat will change the British landscape
From cities to farms, wildlife and landscapes will all suffer
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Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday
University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead on Friday
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Nato jets scrambled as suspected Russian drone shot down
Romania has recorded numerous airspace incursions by Russian drones over the last four years
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Man charged with arson after park fires
It comes as unprecedented dry and hot conditions this summer have left Britain in tinderbox conditions with numerous wildfires across the country
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Emergency alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say
The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.
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Five ways Trump could target Iran’s economy from ‘teapot’ sanctions to land blockade
Some U.S. and Israeli officials have floated the prospect of a land blockade, which would require assistance from Iran's neighbors
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Trump’s 2028 hat and ‘We are going to win’ message draws ire over third-term hopes
Some social media users compared the font President Donald Trump used in his latest image to typeface used by the Nazi regime
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Corgis flown in from around the world to compete in costume and loudest bark contests
A total of 150 corgis from nine countries jetted to the ‘European capital of corgis’ for the event
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Massachusetts woman launches hunger strike to protest Trump cuts
Now unable to drive due to her fasting, the woman said she has met with state lawmakers inside her own home
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Four Renaissance artworks stolen in Sicilian museum heist on Italian holiday
The priceless art was stolen on the Ferragosto holiday, marking the feast of the Assumption of Mary, during the peak of the Italian summer season
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Todd Blanche refuses to pledge to act independently from White House
Todd Blanche insists efforts to force states to turn over voter rolls will continue but says Trump does not direct prosecutions
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Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australia
One seller says second world war memorabilia containing banned Nazi symbols is legal under exemptions to the laws
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‘Our rota crew have the best summer’: parents share how they get through the school holiday
As research suggests six weeks of childcare can cost £1,145, parents are relying on spreadsheets, savings and sharing the load
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‘She is a hero’: 13-year-old survivor of Michigan shooting rampage called 911
Girl called police after she was shot four times in shooting spree that left six dead, including gunman
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Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across the Hawaiian islands
Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it's not done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts
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Suspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in dorm closet
Suspect, 19, who is not enrolled at the university arrested in connection with shooting of five people, authorities say
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At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana
Indiana public safety officials say at least six people have died during days of storms and historic flooding in the state
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A race of short legs and big personalities: corgis take over Vilnius
Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of racing, costumes, barking contests and plenty of fluffy fun.
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Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins gold and Sam Neill wins posthumous best actor at Australia’s TV awards
Neill won for his performance in legal thriller The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, at a ceremony dominated by wins for the ABC
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Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair
Revelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalist
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Gurkhas deployed to South Wales to help fight wildfires
The military has been called in to support South Wales Fire and Rescue Service as firefighters tackle blazes in 10-11 hour shifts
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Cambridge professor says university should continue Jason Arday investigation
A fundraiser for Prof Arday’s family, set up by Windrush campaigner Sir Patrick Vernon, has raised more than £60,000
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Changing pubs into offices or homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
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Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns
Australia’s corporate watchdog says PM is the figure most commonly used in deepfakes to promote phony investment opportunities
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Cassidy attacks ‘stupid’ Trump comments on vaccines as he denies regret for RFK Jr.
Trump and RFK Jr. spread misinformation about vaccines and autism as they upended the federal vaccination schedule
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Canadian pipe band crowned 2026 world champions after 'thrilling' contest
Simon Fraser University Pipe Band from Canada took the coveted title following the two-day event at Glasgow Green, in which 211 bands competed.
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Hundreds evacuated as Belgium battles largest wildfire in history
The fire broke out as Belgium experienced another intense heatwave this week, with temperatures hitting nearly 37 C (98.6 F) in several areas on Friday
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Taliban threaten former Afghan police worker after MoD leak reveals identity
UK has refused resettlement application despite ‘years of loyal service’ that have resulted in ‘constant fear’ of reprisals
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Murder inquiry opens after death of man bitten by dog in West Yorkshire
Detectives say 55-year-old man arrested and appeal for anyone who witnessed altercation in Wakefield
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Fate of iconic stadium to be decided years after Jimmy Buffett’s appeal
The historic gem was the backdrop of an Elvis Presley film and a beloved venue of Gloria Estefan and the late Jimmy Buffett
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12 killed in overnight stikes in Ukraine and Russia
Long-range attacks have been stepped up as talks between the two countries remain stagnant. #EuropeNews
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The Hundred final: Trent Rockets bowl Sunrisers Leeds out for 91 to win women's competition
Trent Rockets win their first women's Hundred title with an eight-wicket win at Lord's after bowling Sunrisers Leeds out for just 91.
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Police arrest man on suspicion of fraud after security incident at European athletics championships
Police have made one arrest after a security incident caused transportation delays for fans and athletes leaving Alexander Stadium following Saturday night’s session at the European track-and-field championships in Birmingham, England
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Lala weakens to tropical storm as it lashes Hawaii with heavy wind and rain
Hurricane Lala downgraded after skirting Big Island as one person dies and over 130,000 households are without power
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Vogue publishes exclusive photos of Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding
At last, the photos and details everyone was waiting for: Vogue on Saturday released online the first images of the much-discussed wedding, held at the couple's home in Cascais.
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Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday media 'witchhunt'
Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly.
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Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’
Australia records 3% fall in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B as downward trend continues, expert says
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Video. World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner
Video. Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California.
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Marcus Rashford: Harry Maguire believes Man Utd team-mate can improve side
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at the club because he can improve Michael Carrick's team.
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Pride in being British has fallen sharply in the past 15 years, poll shows
Experts say issue not about ‘flag waving or nostalgia’ but the public losing ‘sense of shared ownership over what makes Britain great’
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Australian state reeling from Bondi shooting to start gun buyback scheme in November
Government says programme is expected to take 274,000 guns out of circulation
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‘They won’t survive without us’: The grandmothers caring for Ukraine’s stray animals
In southern Ukraine, two elderly women look after dozens of animals through nights of heavy shelling and power loss. Bryony Gooch speaks to the brave people caring for the cats among the debris
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Abbie Donnelly wins GB's first ever women's marathon medal at Europeans
Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.
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UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia
The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.
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Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers
Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal
