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August 27, 2026
Judge shouts out Dolly Parton as he strikes down ban on Texas drag shows
Parton spoke out in the face of restrictive laws targeting LGBTQ+ people in the South
The Independent
August 27, 2026
AI used in real time during world-first brain tumour surgery
AI used in real time during world-first brain tumour surgery
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August 27, 2026
Judge refuses to force Texas to extradite ICE officer accused in Minnesota shooting
The judge said that he could not stop the county sheriff from releasing Christian Castro or compel Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign an ext...
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August 27, 2026
Trump’s UFO advisor says aliens wouldn’t care who the president is
The Trump administration has released five batches of UFO files so far
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August 26, 2026
Tupac murder prosecutors rest case after playing Duane Davis’ own words
The prosecution’s final witness played excerpts from Davis’ previous interviews and recorded jail calls
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Ohio ‘house of horrors’ family was investigated before
Ohio ‘house of horrors’ family was investigated before
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August 26, 2026
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August 26, 2026
Forty children who went missing from UK asylum hotels still not found
Dozens of people who went missing as children have still not been located
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August 26, 2026
Judge rejects Trump DOJ’s attempt to throw out Steve Bannon’s contempt conviction
The move from Jeanine Pirro’s office is ‘insufficient to justify’ tossing out a case against Bannon for defying January 6 committee subpoena...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Burnham speaks out on ‘devastating’ Nepal floods as 33 Brits missing
Burnham speaks out on ‘devastating’ Nepal floods as 33 Brits missing
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August 26, 2026
Burnham urged to reign in Big Tech over child harm after Meta’s £12bn bombshell settlement
Rowan Ferguson, of the Molly Rose Foundation, which campaigns to prevent young people being harmed by online content, called on the UK gover...
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August 26, 2026
Democrats suffer major blow as Maryland court strikes down redistricting amendment
Maryland's redistricting amendment faced a significant legal setback when a state court invalidated the measure, dealing a substantial blow...
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August 26, 2026
Could bats be an ally in the fight against cancer? New study uncovers secrets of their unique genetics
Researchers are investigating the remarkable genetic makeup of little brown bats to unlock potential breakthroughs in cancer prevention and...
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August 26, 2026
Teen receives life sentence after pleading guilty to murdering 10-year-old cousin
A Wisconsin teenager has been handed a life prison sentence following his guilty plea to the 2022 homicide of his 10-year-old cousin. The ca...
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August 26, 2026
FBI probe into water system cyberattacks expands after tech supplier is targeted
Federal authorities have launched an extensive investigation into coordinated cyberattacks targeting water infrastructure systems across mul...
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August 26, 2026
Trump has still not picked a Karoline Leavitt replacement days before she leaves
The White House faces staffing uncertainty as Karoline Leavitt's departure approaches without an announced successor. Trump administration o...
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August 26, 2026
PC Andrew Harper’s killers ‘to be excluded from early release scheme’
Those convicted of a certain type of manslaughter will no longer be eligible for early release, including Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole
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August 26, 2026
Dodgers fans suing team want jury to hear about 2011 Giants fan attack
A significant legal case has emerged involving Los Angeles Dodgers patrons who are challenging the team's security protocols. The plaintiffs....png?trim=0,0,0,0&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
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August 26, 2026
Mom of 7 shot dead while holding her infant, family says
A tragic incident claimed the life of a mother of seven who was fatally shot while cradling her youngest child. The devastating event occurr...
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August 26, 2026
Man tries to throw £12k of drugs over prison wall and fails spectacularly
A man who tried to throw a package containing more than £12,000 worth of illegal drugs failed several times, CCTV footage shows. Joshua Smit...
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August 26, 2026
Trump team wants to expand the definition of ‘small business’ to include billion dollar companies
The Trump administration's Small Business Administration is proposing significant regulatory changes to redefine what qualifies as a 'small...
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August 26, 2026
Passenger on Scotland to Chicago flight recounts how weather turned flight into 20-hour ordeal
The flight from Edinburgh is typically about 8 hours long — but turned into a much longer travel nightmare for some
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August 26, 2026
Todd Blanche rips Philadelphia DA who suggested blowing up Trump’s White House ballroom
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said the ballroom would be demolished in an ‘official ceremony’ in future years
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August 26, 2026
Grangetown: Girl, seven, and aunt died in house fire near Middlesbrough a mile from A66 crash site
Two men, aged 23 and 31, remain in police custody, according to Cleveland Police
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August 26, 2026
Family at center of Ohio ‘house of horrors’ where 16 kids were rescued was previously investigated by child services
Ohio officials said the children ‘looked like almost feral animals’ and some ‘couldn’t even speak’
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August 26, 2026
Thai woman jailed in Myanmar for immigration offense may face US diplomat murder trial
It's not clear whether she has been formally charged with murder, or even whether a murder investigation is still ongoing, a lawyer said
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Where to see America’s best fall foliage this year
Where to see America’s best fall foliage this year
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August 26, 2026
Trump administration designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
The US government has confirmed it has ‘taken action’ against the UK-based group
The Independent
August 26, 2026
America’s housing crisis fuels the rise of tiny house villages
Recent population estimates show that Charlotte, North Carolina, is the fastest-growing large city in the United States
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August 26, 2026
Trump goes on mid-day posting spree to brag about himself, share photos and demand the baseball HOF add Roger Clemens
Trump’s schedule had no events between his intelligence briefing and ‘signing time’ set for 2:00 pm
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Charges dropped against 31-year-old man accused of stalking Sabrina Carpenter
Carpenter was granted a restraining order against William Applegate in June
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August 26, 2026
Blake Lively denied bulk of $8M in legal fees sought from Justin Baldoni
In a written decision, a Manhattan judge explained why Lively was not entitled to the full amount her lawyers said she had incurred
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August 26, 2026
America’s summer Covid surge is producing new symptoms. Here’s what to look out for
Coronavirus levels are now growing or likely growing in all but two states
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Battleground Republicans want the ‘Darline’ treatment and to see Trump pour resources into getting them elected
Swing state Republicans are in dire straits and are eyeing Trump’s investment in South Carolina, but it comes with a cost: Association with...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Farmer ordered to destroy his orchard after giving away thousands of pounds of free fruit
‘Boy, they’re not gonna take the trees out easily,’ the farmer has said
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August 26, 2026
Just 4% of homes built under Labour’s council housing ‘comeback’ will actually be council-owned
Labour’s new council housebuilding drive has been called a ‘con’ as new figures show only a small proportion will actually be build by counc...
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August 26, 2026
Hegseth reportedly forced top general to retire after investigating Kid Rock flyby
Hegseth reportedly forced top general to retire after investigating Kid Rock flyby
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August 26, 2026
Woman breaks down in court during custody fight against surrogate in Texas
Woman breaks down in court during custody fight against surrogate in Texas
The Independent
August 26, 2026
‘I’ve prepped for a catastrophic solar flare with 250 days’ of tinned food and rations’
As Andy Burnham’s government looks to tell more Britons to prepare for disasters, Alex Ross speaks to those inside the ‘prepper’ community w...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Two dead including child after house fire near Middlesbrough
Two dead including child after house fire near Middlesbrough
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Grangetown: Child among two dead in house fire near Middlesbrough as two men arrested on suspicion of murder
A child is one of two people who died in a house fire near Middlesbrough less than a mile from the site of a crash on the A66 which killed s...
The Independent
August 26, 2026
GOP sends out fundraising text from JD Vance admitting affordability crisis: ‘Groceries cost what they cost’
Republican National Committee message appealing for donations ahead of the midterms appears to acknowledge an issue keenly felt by voters bu...
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August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton death: Miley Cyrus pays emotional tribute to her ‘angel’ godmother
Parton had grown close with Miley’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, on the ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ tour in 1992
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August 26, 2026
Trump weighs new tariffs against Canada as trade war grows between two neighbors: report
An unnamed White House official suggested the administration was going to respond to Canadian levies with their own set of actions
The Independent
August 26, 2026
On a roll: Canada trade war could hike toilet paper costs for Americans
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect September 8
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan return with family to UK after six years in US
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have been enrolled in British schools and are ready to start in September
The Independent
August 26, 2026
QAnon conspiracy theories continue to haunt US politics 10 years later
Amid the U.S. war with Iran, some government officials have turned to QAnon for inspiration
The Independent
August 26, 2026
Wall of water wipes out Nepal border crossing as nation is devastated by flash flood
CCTV captured the moment a wall of water wiped out a border crossing in Nepal as flash floods devastated the region. Video footage showed th...
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August 26, 2026
Top military general was ousted days after being told to drop investigation into Kid Rock flyby: report
Pete Hegseth reportedly forced Army Chief of Staff Randy George into retirement and then promoted the secretary’s top aide to the role
The Independent
August 26, 2026