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BBC Health16 mins ago
How to check your breasts after Lucy Davis reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
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.
Health
How to check your breasts after Lucy Davis reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
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Wales Online
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ITV News
The Hollywood Reporter
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Vanguard15 mins ago
Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships
Several European companies have intercepted ships carrying Russian oil in contravention of European sanctions targeting the vital revenue source.
Conflict
Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships
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The Moscow Times
Meduza
Toronto Star
Philadelphia Inquirer
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UK heatwave live: Burnham considers ban on disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires
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…
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UK heatwave live: Burnham considers ban on disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires
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Evening Standard
Belfast Telegraph
Irish News
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Channel NewsAsia15 mins ago
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
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
Business
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Channel NewsAsia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bloomberg
South China Morning Post
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CTV News16 mins ago
Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia ahead of U.S. inflation report, while oil prices gain
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.
Conflict
Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia ahead of U.S. inflation report, while oil prices gain
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Toronto Star
Philadelphia Inquirer
AP News
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The Independent19 mins ago
Alarm after Trump admin hires 2,000 gamers to fill air traffic controller jobs: ‘If they f*** up, people die’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cheers hiring spree but others more skeptical: ‘They can’t just restart a new game’
Politics
Alarm after Trump admin hires 2,000 gamers to fill air traffic controller jobs: ‘If they f*** up, people die’
The Independent
The Hill
New York Post
Fast Company
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The Mirror19 mins ago
Simon Levy - live: Sex attack murderer faces jail after first victim tried to warn police
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
Crime
Simon Levy - live: Sex attack murderer faces jail after first victim tried to warn police
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The Independent
The Sun
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Punch10 mins ago
Osun poll: IG deploys DIG to coordinate security operations
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
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Punch
AllAfrica
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The Independent15 mins ago
Watch partial solar eclipse live as UK and Europe witness once-in-a-generation spectacle
Watch live as the UK and parts of Europe experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday (12 August).
World
Watch partial solar eclipse live as UK and Europe witness once-in-a-generation spectacle
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Euronews
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The Sun16 mins ago
Rare animal on the brink of extinction is born in UK zoo – but do YOU know what it is?
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...
Health
Rare animal on the brink of extinction is born in UK zoo – but do YOU know what it is?
The Sun
Daily Mail
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Channel NewsAsia17 mins ago
Haze risk in Singapore: Preschools ready to move activities indoors if air quality worsens
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.
World
Haze risk in Singapore: Preschools ready to move activities indoors if air quality worsens
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Malay Mail
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City AM17 mins ago
Emergency government meeting held over high temperature amid ‘strain on public finances’
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…
Environment
Emergency government meeting held over high temperature amid ‘strain on public finances’
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Metro
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Punch2 mins ago
Prioritise regular health checks, Ogun HoS urges civil servants
Ogun State Head of Service encourages civil servants to prioritise regular health checks and preventive care for a healthy, productive workforce.
World
Punch2 mins ago
Ligue 1: PSG closing in on £40m deal for World Cup winner Ferran Torres
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.
Sport
Negative views of Poland’s justice system have grown under Tusk government, finds state pollster
Over 60% of Poles now negatively perceive the justice system.
Politics
Negative views of Poland’s justice system have grown under Tusk government, finds state pollster
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.
Conflict
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
Dutch News4 mins ago
Human rights groups sue US government over Hague court sanctions
Four US human rights organisations have sued the Trump administration over its sanctions against the International Criminal Court in The...
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Human rights groups sue US government over Hague court sanctions
SC: Leaked Senate flood control report covered by legislative privilege
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
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SC: Leaked Senate flood control report covered by legislative privilege
National Review6 mins ago
An AI Future Built on Resilience, Not Restraint
Mark Zuckerberg’s manifesto defies the doom-and-gloom approach of many AI watchers.
Tech
An AI Future Built on Resilience, Not Restraint
National Review7 mins ago
The Hollywood Merger Won’t Kill Entertainment Jobs. Blocking It Might
Something besides industry consolidation is clearly to blame for Hollywood’s current contraction.
Business
The Hollywood Merger Won’t Kill Entertainment Jobs. Blocking It Might
The Sun7 mins ago
Warning as the Pill can STOP working in hot weather – the 4 mistakes risking pregnancy
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...
Environment
Warning as the Pill can STOP working in hot weather – the 4 mistakes risking pregnancy
STAT News7 mins ago
STAT+: Biotech company co-founded by top autoimmune researcher lays out plans with antibody therapies
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.
Health
STAT+: Biotech company co-founded by top autoimmune researcher lays out plans with antibody therapies
New York Post7 mins ago
Half of New Yorkers oppose lefty DSA movement, new poll shows
Only 30% of likely Empire State voters told Siena University they take a favorable view of the DSA.
Education
Half of New Yorkers oppose lefty DSA movement, new poll shows
CNBC7 mins ago
CoreWeave surges 18% in premarket after a 'cleaner quarter'. Here's what's happening
AI cloud giant CoreWeave jumped in premarket trading after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled on surging AI demand from hyperscalers.
Tech
CBS News7 mins ago
Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says
"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.
World
The Mirror7 mins ago
Parkdean customers left 'confused' over changes when booking caravans
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
Tech
Parkdean customers left 'confused' over changes when booking caravans
The Athletic8 mins ago
Lucas Gourna-Douath undergoing Hull City medical ahead of transfer from Red Bull Salzburg
Personal terms are in place with the 23-year-old to sign a five-year contract at the newly-promoted club.
Sport
Lucas Gourna-Douath undergoing Hull City medical ahead of transfer from Red Bull Salzburg
I built my mom a $110,000 house in my yard. It's helping us avoid a nursing home.
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…
Health
I built my mom a $110,000 house in my yard. It's helping us avoid a nursing home.
New York Post8 mins ago
Women are getting off-label Ozempic to treat a long-misunderstood health issue
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.
World
Women are getting off-label Ozempic to treat a long-misunderstood health issue
CTV News8 mins ago
Teen stabbed in downtown Montreal
A 16-year-old is in hospital after a stabbing in downtown Montreal.
Crime
Teen stabbed in downtown Montreal
CTV News8 mins ago
‘Doesn’t sit well with me’: Ontario woman says dealership denied her warranty claim because she did her own oil changes
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.
World
‘Doesn’t sit well with me’: Ontario woman says dealership denied her warranty claim because she did her own oil changes
TheJournal.ie8 mins ago
'It's a great time': Irish drinks company VitHit sold for €75m to the firm behind Vimto
VitHit was founded in 2000 by former rugby player Gary Lavin.
Sport
'It's a great time': Irish drinks company VitHit sold for €75m to the firm behind Vimto
MyJoyOnline8 mins ago
GBA should not undermine Chief Justice’s authority over courts – Joyce Bawah Mogtari
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.
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GBA should not undermine Chief Justice’s authority over courts – Joyce Bawah Mogtari
Yorkshire Post8 mins ago
Yorkshire Water says customers should try and avoid using hosepipes - despite no official ban
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.”
World
Yorkshire Water says customers should try and avoid using hosepipes - despite no official ban
Le Monde9 mins ago
'If it were Dior, we'd sell them more easily': Group convicted for theft 'rampage' in Paris malls
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.
Crime
'If it were Dior, we'd sell them more easily': Group convicted for theft 'rampage' in Paris malls
'If it were Dior, we'd sell them more easily': Group convicted for theft 'rampage' in Paris malls
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.
Crime
'If it were Dior, we'd sell them more easily': Group convicted for theft 'rampage' in Paris malls
Chelsea star smashes the ball into the net
Chelsea's Sandy Baltimore opens the scoring against the A-League All Stars in Sydney.
World
Chelsea star smashes the ball into the net
The Age9 mins ago
Chelsea star smashes the ball into the net
Chelsea's Sandy Baltimore opens the scoring against the A-League All Stars in Sydney.
World
Chelsea star smashes the ball into the net
ITV News10 mins ago
Oxford Street set to get permanent live facial recognition cameras - ITVX
Oxford Street set to get permanent live facial recognition cameras  ITVX
World
Punch10 mins ago
How hardship forced me into minibus driving — Veteran actor Sunday Afolabi
Veteran actor Sunday Afolabi reveals how financial hardship, distance, and accidents forced him into minibus driving. Learn about his struggles and appeal
Entertainment
Nation Cymru10 mins ago
Plaid Cymru MS welcomes support from transport expert over town’s £33m ‘glass monstrosity’
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…
World
Plaid Cymru MS welcomes support from transport expert over town’s £33m ‘glass monstrosity’
CNBC11 mins ago
China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus makes first international flight — could COMAC challenge the aviation duopoly?
China’s C919 has made its first scheduled international commercial flight, a milestone in COMAC’s bid to challenge Boeing and Airbus globally.
Travel
Ukraine targets Russia’s Black Sea naval stronghold
Attack struck air defences, piers and other port infrastructure in the Krasnodar region city of Novorossiysk, Zelensky says
Conflict
Ukraine targets Russia’s Black Sea naval stronghold
Times of India12 mins ago
Charged Rs 30 for carry bags, Red Tape told to pay Rs 26,000 compensation
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.
Crime
Charged Rs 30 for carry bags, Red Tape told to pay Rs 26,000 compensation
The Hindu12 mins ago
Over 3,100 kg of gutkha destroyed in Tirupattur
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
Crime
See How a Tesla-SpaceX Merger Gives Musk a Shortcut to His $1 Trillion Payday - WSJ
See How a Tesla-SpaceX Merger Gives Musk a Shortcut to His $1 Trillion Payday  WSJ
Tech
TheJournal.ie12 mins ago
Car damage, safety issues and aggression: Drumcondra residents block busy road in protest
Residents have been fighting for the council to take action on the volume of traffic that travels down the road.
World
Car damage, safety issues and aggression: Drumcondra residents block busy road in protest
Euronews13 mins ago
Europe's scorching summer could cost EU economies €180 billion
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.
Business
The Daily Star13 mins ago
2 young men found dead on railway tracks in Gopalganj
Police say they are believed to have been run over by the Ruposhi Bangla Express
Crime
Fox News13 mins ago
'No better group': Veteran says special ops should get same concealed carry permit as retired cops
The Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act would extend Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act-style privileges to qualified special operator veterans.
World
'No better group': Veteran says special ops should get same concealed carry permit as retired cops