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August 28, 2026
Oklahoma man blasts police with homemade flamethrower during eviction
An Oklahoma City resident engaged in a dangerous confrontation with law enforcement during an eviction operation in August. The 61-year-old...
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August 28, 2026
Deadly house fire and A66 crash near Middlesbrough not linked, say police
Authorities in the Middlesbrough area have clarified that two separate incidents occurring in the region—a fatal residential fire and a vehi...
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August 28, 2026
Burnham confirms his decision ahead of assisted dying bill vote
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has publicly disclosed his position regarding the forthcoming assisted dying legislation. This si...
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August 28, 2026
When is Labor Day 2026 and why do we celebrate it?
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7th in the United States, marking the first Monday of September. This federal holiday honors the c...
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August 28, 2026
Police give major update on A66 crash and deadly house fire in Middlesbrough
Authorities have released significant developments regarding a serious traffic incident on the A66 and a tragic residential fire in Middlesb...
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August 28, 2026
UK gun licensing system not fit for purpose, inspector warns
A senior firearms inspector has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of the United Kingdom's gun licensing framework, arguing it...
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August 28, 2026
Andy Burnham to abstain on assisted dying Bill ahead of Commons vote
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has announced his intention to abstain from voting on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bil...
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August 28, 2026
The FDA just approved this year’s Covid vaccines - here’s what you need to know about the shots
The vaccines are expected to roll out at hospitals and pharmacies in just days
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August 28, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed in Jackson Hole speech
Questions about Warsh’s approach have intensified amid President Donald Trump’s continued calls for lower interest rates
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August 28, 2026
Blue crab invasion cost Italy’s fishing industry £170m. Now 130,000 octopuses are fixing the issue
Italy's fishing sector faced unprecedented economic losses when invasive blue crabs decimated local marine populations, causing approximatel...
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August 28, 2026
True cost of Brexit on UK trade revealed as calls to rejoin single market grow
Recent economic analysis exposes the significant financial impact of Brexit on United Kingdom trade relationships. As business leaders and p...
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August 28, 2026
Trump to reportedly skip joining former presidents at New York City 9/11 remembrance
Former President Donald Trump is expected to decline participation in a commemorative ceremony alongside other former presidents at New York...
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August 28, 2026
Woman says Norwegian Cruise kicked her off ship over half a bottle of wine — leaving vital MS meds behind
A passenger reported being forcibly disembarked from a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel following an incident involving alcohol, raising serious...
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August 28, 2026
Apple announces surprise ‘rise and shine’ event. Here’s what to know
Apple has unveiled an unexpected 'rise and shine' event, generating significant buzz in the tech industry. This surprise announcement marks...
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August 28, 2026
Four plead guilty to arson attack on ambulances in Golders Green
Four plead guilty to arson attack on ambulances in Golders Green
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August 28, 2026
King Oyo, the world’s ‘youngest king’ and ruler of Tooro Kingdom, dies after secret illness
King Oyo leaves behind a son and heir, whose identity has not been disclosed
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August 28, 2026
Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown hits a wall as judge warns millions could lose their vote
Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown hits a wall as judge warns millions could lose their vote
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August 28, 2026
Trump to skip 9/11 remembrance at Ground Zero because they wouldn’t let him give a speech
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City does not allow politicians to speak at Ground Zero to maintain a nonpartisan stance
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August 28, 2026
Parent trips young football player running in for a touchdown
A parent was caught on camera tripping a nine-year-old football player as he was running in for a touchdown. The incident happened at Case H...
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August 28, 2026
Four men plead guilty to destroying Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green arson attack
The attack took place in the early hours of 23 March in North London
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August 28, 2026
Exclusive: California grandma with MS booted from cruise in Caribbean for ‘stealing’ free wine, lawsuit says
A California grandmother suffering from multiple sclerosis faced unexpected removal from a Caribbean cruise after being accused of taking co...
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August 28, 2026
I’m a mother who watched the Lindsay Clancy trial. Here’s what I want you to know about postpartum psychosis
Moms who have been closely following the Lindsay Clancy murder trial reflect on their experiences of postpartum mental health crises and tel...
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August 28, 2026
Doordash driver makes delivery while totally naked in Texas
A Doordash driver was caught on camera dropping off food to a Texas family’s home while completely naked. Kiante Matlock said he was at home...
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August 28, 2026
Huge fire breaks out near Wembley Stadium with 125 firefighters on scene
More than 70 calls were made to London Fire Brigade reporting the blaze
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August 28, 2026
Trump says he’s America’s greatest president. Historians emphatically disagree
Trump says he’s America’s greatest president. Historians emphatically disagree
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August 28, 2026
Marco Pierre White, 64, announces debut single as he launches ‘dream’ career
‘If you have a dream, then you have a responsibility to yourself,’ he said
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August 28, 2026
Dolly Parton’s tribute acts are grieving
In the wake of the country star’s death, Dolly Parton’s impersonators explain how they’re not just working 9 to 5
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August 28, 2026
Wembley fire: 125 firefighters battle huge blaze at industrial estate
Wembley fire: 125 firefighters battle huge blaze at industrial estate
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August 28, 2026
How Middlesbrough became the UK’s crime capital: ‘What the hell happens next?’
High levels of unemployment and poverty have led to the north-east town suffering disproportionately with organised criminal networks and su...
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August 28, 2026
Birmingham city council seeks to ban England and union flags from roadsides ‘for public safety’
It comes after a long-running dispute over the operations of anti-migrant group Raise the Colours
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August 28, 2026
Soon the ‘Trump Earth’: President’s renaming of Great Lake pushes US and his administration to brink of absurdity
Absolutely nobody — not Democrats, nor Trump’s allies, journalists or even Canadians — walked away with anything useful from the president’s...
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August 28, 2026
Younger people are no longer regular drinkers, data reveals
A quarter of people in one age group reported drinking every day
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August 28, 2026
Extreme rollercoaster ‘leaves two women with brain injuries’
The X2 rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain is marketed for the ‘ultimate daredevil’
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August 28, 2026
Norway royal family: How Mette-Marit went from a ‘wild life’ to queen
The single mother met the crown prince at a music festival – and everything changed
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August 28, 2026
I’m A Celebrity’s GK Barry to host Big Brother spin-off with former housemate
The new visualised podcast replaces ‘Late and Live’
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August 28, 2026
Jelly Roll finally addresses his political stance in emotional Jimmy Kimmel Live monologue
Country music star declined to answer question about his politics at the Grammy Awards earlier this year
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August 28, 2026
Gladys Knight announces she is stepping back from performing ahead of ‘new era’ of life
The performer thanked her fans for their support over the years
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August 28, 2026
Make America Grate Again? U.S. and Mexico locked in $1 billion cheese war
The U.S. is objecting to Mexico's new trade deal with the European Union, which extends special protections to hundreds of European products
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August 28, 2026
Watch: King Harald’s death announced on Norwegian TV
This is the moment King Harald’s death is announced live on Norwegian TV. King Harald, who was Europe’s oldest monarch and Norway’s ceremoni...
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August 28, 2026
Man who became king aged just 3 dies following medical treatment
Man who became king aged just 3 dies following medical treatment
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August 28, 2026
Judge blocks Trump mail ballot rules over ‘overwhelming risk’ to voters
A federal judge has temporarily halted key elements of a new U.S. Postal Service policy directed by President Donald Trump that would restri...
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August 28, 2026
Farage demands crackdown on non-English speaking Britons voting in elections
The Reform UK proposals include removing the right to vote of Commonwealth citizens, ensuring that election material is only published in la...
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August 28, 2026
Emmerdale viewers left furious after long-standing character Jimmy King dies on ITV series
It’s end of an era for ITV series
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August 28, 2026
John Cleese responds to Miriam Margolyes’ claims he was ‘venomous’: ‘We shrank away from her’
It’s been over 60 years since Miriam Margolyes and John Cleese were at university together and yet, they’re still publicly feuding over an i...
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August 28, 2026
Tom Kerridge shrinks London restaurant for new martini bar
The chef is shrinking his Corinthia restaurant to make way for a bigger bar serving martinis, fried chicken and brisket-topped burgers
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August 28, 2026
News anchor blasts ‘deeply pathetic’ Trump over ‘Lake America’ stunt in Canada fight: ‘You Sad Weirdo’
‘Lake America? Lake America? You sad weirdo, NSNOW’s Chris Hayes says. ;Nobody wants this. You know what they want? They want cheaper gas’
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August 28, 2026
U.S. unleashes military laser as cartel drones pose ‘physical threat’ at southern border
The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas' Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week
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August 28, 2026
Double-decker bus crashes into period property in Norfolk leaving huge hole
Neighbours described the sound of the crash as ‘like a bomb had gone off’
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August 28, 2026
Corporate America pours record $646 million into midterms as election spending explodes
Companies donated a record $646 million to U.S. political campaigns in the 18 months through June
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August 28, 2026