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The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.

Several European companies have intercepted ships carrying Russian oil in contravention of European sanctions targeting the vital revenue source.

Prime minister suggests possible measure as he prepares to chair emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has commented on analysis estimating that this summer’s heatwaves have cost the UK economy £4.4bn so far this year (you can read that report here). In a statement issued before the government announced an emergency Cobra meeting, Polanski said: This summer’s extreme heat is striking at the heart of our economy, losing this country billions…

BEIJING: Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, whose market reforms helped drive China's extraordinary economic rise, has died from illness at the age of 97, state media reported on Wednesday (Aug 12)."Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 97 in Beijing at 11.06am Wednesday," Xinhua news agency reported. Zhu graduated from Beijing's elite Tsinghua University, joining the Communist Party in 1949, the same year Mao Zedong declared the People's Republic of China.Sent to the countryside during the chaos of the Cultural Revolution, he gradually worked his way up through the ranks after being politically rehabilitated, and was appointed Shanghai mayor in 1987, overseeing its first steps into becoming the global financial hub it is today. Moving to Beijing in 1991 to work f

Shares were mixed Wednesday in Europe and Asia ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data for July, while oil prices advanced as doubts persisted over when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cheers hiring spree but others more skeptical: ‘They can’t just restart a new game’

Simon Levy, 40, is facing jail for murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, after raping a third woman in a horrific series of attacks

The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a DIG to Osun State to coordinate security for Saturday’s governorship election, ensuring a peaceful and credi

Watch live as the UK and parts of Europe experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday (12 August).

AN EXTREMELY rare animal has been born at a popular UK zoo as a deadly disease pushes the species towards extinction. It was the size of a 'grapefruit with legs' when born weighing just a few hundred grams. Rana is a babirusa - an unusual species of pig so rare it is only found on...

Some preschools are monitoring air quality readings as often as every two hours, while others have prepared indoor activities and air purifiers as Singapore faces a heightened risk of severe haze in the second half of the year.

The government will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the country’s response to this summer’s high temperatures and drought amid fears that it will add a “strain” on the public finances.  Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair the ‘Cobra’ meeting of ministers overseeing health, water, housing and local government, as well as officials from agencies…

Ogun State Head of Service encourages civil servants to prioritise regular health checks and preventive care for a healthy, productive workforce.

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is reportedly closing in on a £40m move to Paris Saint-Germain. Get the latest on the World Cup winner’s transfer to PSG.

Over 60% of Poles now negatively perceive the justice system.

Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.

Four US human rights organisations have sued the Trump administration over its sanctions against the International Criminal Court in The...

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a petition to compel the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to release the full, unredacted draft of its partial report regarding alleged irregularities in flood-control projects nationwide. The petition for mandamus was filed following a leak of the draft partial report to several media outlets in February

Mark Zuckerberg’s manifesto defies the doom-and-gloom approach of many AI watchers.

Something besides industry consolidation is clearly to blame for Hollywood’s current contraction.

A PHARMACIST has warned that the contraceptive pill could be less effective in the heat. Temperatures are set to rise to 36C in parts of the country tomorrow, as the record-breaking highs this summer continue. For parts of the UK, this will mark the fifth heatwave of the year, but pharmacist Ana Carolina Goncalves has...

German researcher Georg Schett has made a name for himself as a pioneer in autoimmune disease treatment. Now he's co-founding his own company.

Only 30% of likely Empire State voters told Siena University they take a favorable view of the DSA.

AI cloud giant CoreWeave jumped in premarket trading after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled on surging AI demand from hyperscalers.

"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.

The holiday park operator changed its accommodation grading over a year ago, and has clarified how this will affect customers, but some have taken to social media to voice their disappointment

Personal terms are in place with the 23-year-old to sign a five-year contract at the newly-promoted club.

James Richard Cornell cares for his mother with vascular dementia and built a home in his backyard for her. Michael Cornell James Richard Cornell, a 63-year-old caregiver, built a house for his mom on his property. Cornell's mother, 87, suffers from vascular dementia, requiring 24/7 care and assistance. Cornell manages his mother's finances and caregiving, avoiding costly nursing home expenses. This interview is based on a conversation with James Richard Cornell, 63, who has been caring for…

For decades, millions of women have been told to lose weight, exercise more or simply "wait and see." Many left doctors' appointments feeling unheard, frustrated and still searching for answers.

A 16-year-old is in hospital after a stabbing in downtown Montreal.

An Ontario woman who leased a brand-new car says she was shocked when her warranty claim to fix major engine trouble was denied after the dealership discovered she did the oil changes on the vehicle herself.

VitHit was founded in 2000 by former rugby player Gary Lavin.

Senior Presidential Advisor and Senior Presidential Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has questioned the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) position on proceedings during the legal vacation, arguing that the association’s public concerns could undermine the administrative authority of the Chief Justice.

Earlier in the summer, under-fire chief executive Nicola Shaw told The Yorkshire Post: “I absolutely do not expect to have a hosepipe ban in Yorkshire this summer.”

Six men who ransacked clothing stores at the Forum des Halles and several shopping centers in the Paris suburbs received sentences of nine months to two years in prison from a Paris court on Tuesday.

Six men who ransacked clothing stores at the Forum des Halles and several shopping centers in the Paris suburbs received sentences of nine months to two years in prison from a Paris court on Tuesday.

Chelsea's Sandy Baltimore opens the scoring against the A-League All Stars in Sydney.

Chelsea's Sandy Baltimore opens the scoring against the A-League All Stars in Sydney.

Oxford Street set to get permanent live facial recognition cameras  ITVX

Veteran actor Sunday Afolabi reveals how financial hardship, distance, and accidents forced him into minibus driving. Learn about his struggles and appeal

Stephen Price Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle has welcomed comments from a highly regarded transport expert questioning the need for a new £33m transport interchange in Caerphilly. In his blog, Professor Mark Barry said that while Caerphilly station was tired and lacking some basic facilities he asked whether it needed a £33m revamp. The…

China’s C919 has made its first scheduled international commercial flight, a milestone in COMAC’s bid to challenge Boeing and Airbus globally.

Attack struck air defences, piers and other port infrastructure in the Krasnodar region city of Novorossiysk, Zelensky says

A Gurugram consumer commission found Red Tape guilty of unfair trade practices. The company charged a customer thirty rupees for three shopping bags. This action was deemed a deficiency in service by the commission. Red Tape was ordered to refund the amount and pay compensation. The company must also pay fifteen thousand rupees for mental harassment.

The Tirupattur police destroyed over 3,100 kg of gutkha products that had been seized mostly in the tribal areas of the district on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).The police said that as part of continuous action to curb the smuggling and use of gutkha products, Superintendent of Police Akshay Anil Wakhare has ordered the destruction of the seized tobacco products.The police said the seized contraband was destroyed at an open plot in Kottapattu village near Vaniyambadi town after getting the necessary permissions from the court.The gutkha products had been confiscated in multiple enforcement operations and during vehicle checks within the limits of police stations such as Tirupattur, Yelagiri Hills, Pudur Nadu, Kandali, Amballur, Kavalur, Vaniyambadi, and Jolarpet in the district.The disposal

See How a Tesla-SpaceX Merger Gives Musk a Shortcut to His $1 Trillion Payday  WSJ

Residents have been fighting for the council to take action on the volume of traffic that travels down the road.

Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP and almost exactly the growth the bloc had been expecting for 2026, with France facing the heaviest blow of the big member states.

Police say they are believed to have been run over by the Ruposhi Bangla Express

The Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act would extend Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act-style privileges to qualified special operator veterans.