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Council warns of fake GoFundMe pages claiming to raise funds for wildfire victims
Officials have encouraged the community to remain cautious and ‘help us spread the word so people don’t fall victim to scams’
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Historic flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in Indiana
Authorities in Indianapolis have already rescued dozens of people as floodwaters rise along the White River
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Academic Jason Arday's family denounces 'campaign of harassment'
The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.
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Hundreds arrested on suspicion of arson in France as wildfires rage across Europe
One person killed and hundreds evacuated in Croatia as blazes also hit Germany, Greece and Spain
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Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality's throne
Liechtenstein’s royal house says the tiny country’s rules of succession will be changed so that a woman could in the future inherit the principality’s throne
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Five wounded in Virginia State University shooting as police hunt ‘multiple shooters’
The shooting has rocked campus before classes are set to begin on Monday
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Five injured in shooting at Virginia State University with multiple suspects
Multiple suspects were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday, the university said.
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European Athletics Championships: O'Connor leads heptathlon before 800m - KJT off the pace
Ireland's Kate O'Connor is in pole position for heptathlon gold with just the 800m remaining at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, but Katarina Johnson-Thompson is out of contention.
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Teenager pleas guilty to attacking California sea lion in viral video
Tyler Muehl, 18, could face a year in prison for kicking marine animal four times on La Jolla coast
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Wildfires devastate Europe as thousands forced to flee homes
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations. #EuropeNews
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Drug abuse in Israel surges post-October 7, latest data shows
New data shows that one in four Israelis are now engaging in problematic substance use
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Lisburn Magistrates' Court: Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner
The man, who is in his 40s, cannot be identified to protect the identity of the woman.
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Trump’s plot to seize elections is hitting roadblocks. How desperate will he get?
Trump is losing a bogus ‘election integrity’ crusade as he approaches the final days before midterms. Alex Woodward lays out his options on next steps
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Thirty years after Tupac Shakur’s killing can a murder trial offer justice?
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis faces trial on Monday over rap star’s death that marked notorious chapter in hip-hop’s history
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Trump prosecutors investigate firm once owned by hush-money trial judge’s daughter
Trump and his allies have repeatedly attacked the Merchans, baselessly claiming the judge was biased and his daughter profited from his hush-money trial
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Multiple people injured in shooting at Virginia State University
School said shooting involved ‘multiple suspects’ as campus was locked down and police responded to scene
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Chelsea: Enzo Fernandez booed and Morgan Rogers scores as Xabi Alonso reveals blueprint
Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.
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Body found in search for 18-year-old British hiker missing in Romania
Mr Smyth’s family thanked the mountain rescue team that ‘worked tirelessly’ since November trying to find their son
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Trump’s 2024 photo op comes back to haunt Republicans in the midterms
Most of the items Trump displayed at Bedminster are now pricier, some by a lot
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5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown and police investigation early Saturday
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Bonnie Tyler's celebration of life attended by fans in Mumbles
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.
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Newcastle: Shirts changed in first half of friendly v Bayer Leverkusen
Newcastle United change shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.
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After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here's what to know
The trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis for the murder of Tupac Shakur begins Monday in Las Vegas
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Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home
Fans have gathered in a Welsh village to bid farewell to singer Bonnie Tyler
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Alarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones over UK wildfires
Many complained online that piercingly loud tone was ‘overreach’ while others lamented lack of action on decarbonisation
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Met Office warns rainfall may not be enough to reverse drought effects
The chief meteorologist said that rain is on its way, but a question mark remains over how much will fall
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Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope
A small but growing body of research shows that GLP-1 drugs often used to treat obesity may also work for the hormonal disorder known as PMOS
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Met Police apologises for exposing email addresses of 143 alleged Al Fayed victims
The Met reported the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office
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Massive egg recall in US south and south-west due to salmonella outbreak
1.6m dozen eggs from Texas recalled amid one of the largest recorded foodborne illness outbreaks in US history
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Alaska candidate for US Senate seat rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support
Former VP sent fundraising appeal for Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign – with half of donations going to Harris’s organization
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Fire services 'under pressure' as evacuated residents still not home
Major incidents are declared across the UK including in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.
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WNBA icons say the discourse and scrutiny around the league are part of the growing pains of success
During Hall of Fame weekend, nearly everyone would like the attention to be on basketball, but it's difficult to ignore the conversations that are swirling around the WNBA — especially with some of the league's greatest icons being enshrined
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Naidoc awards honour ‘fearless, brilliant’ promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts
Proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation recognised posthumously with the lifetime achievement award
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Rapper Pop Smoke’s Killer Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession in Juvenile Hall
His mother is charged with the same offenses after allegedly attempting to hand him two latex balls containing fentanyl pills while visiting him in jail
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Trump rants about ‘TREASONISTS’ group that launched lawsuit to stop his ballroom
An appeals court upheld a ruling that only Congress — not the president — can authorize significant changes to the White House
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‘Enormous’ storm barrels toward Hawaii with rare hurricane warning issued
Tropical Storm Lala is already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane
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Heathrow airport roads reopen after flooding from burst water main
Heathrow says airport operating as normal after passengers told not to travel by road and use rail and tube instead
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Missed out on tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry in London? A £1,000 hotel stay will get you in
British Museum’s £33 tickets to exhibition sold out in a day but some slots have been reserved for guests at One Aldwych
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Lebanon says Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message'
In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah warned that the latest Israeli attacks would "be met with an appropriate response."
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Royal estates rent out homes that fail to meet legal energy efficiency standards
Exclusive: More than 100 homes on King Charles and Prince William’s inherited estates have EPC ratings of F or G
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Safety check calls after Irish teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece
Alex McKee killed when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on Kimolos
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Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory
Tehran has called on the US to accept defeat as it says it is no longer negotiating with Washington
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Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too
US tax policy deprives the government of revenue and overwhelmingly serves the interests of the rich
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Reform could slip to third in polls, pollsters warn as Farage’s popularity plummets
Experts say Farage ‘provided the motor for their rise’ but is ‘currently providing the motor for their decline’
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Powerful earthquake kills at least 38 in eastern Indonesia
Quake struck Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher ground for fear of a tsunami
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Orca known for ramming boats spotted with suspected gunshot wounds
Conservation groups say shooting at the animals ‘can never be acceptable’
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The Mediterranean secret to keeping your home cool in a heatwave
Ancient techniques once suited to the Mediterranean now hold lessons for modern Britain
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Burnham warned: don’t dash hopes of inmates stuck on indefinite jail terms
The government should appoint a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of every IPP prisoner, a Labour MP has told Burnham
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Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia
The academic's Cambridge appointment in 2023 drew worldwide attention
