Friday 14th August 2026



Israeli troops prevent activists from reaching besieged Qusra families

Israeli troops prevent activists from reaching besieged Qusra families

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Iran claims 'trillion-dollar' pollution damage as oil slick washes up Hormuz shores

Iran claims 'trillion-dollar' pollution damage as oil slick washes up Hormuz shores

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Thousands stranded at Narita airport, 8 killed as 'unprecedented' rain hits Japan

Thousands stranded at Narita airport, 8 killed as 'unprecedented' rain hits Japan

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‘Unbearable’ heat makes Pakistan’s date harvest a gruelling battle for workers

‘Unbearable’ heat makes Pakistan’s date harvest a gruelling battle for workers

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Parliamentary probe into Nigel Farage’s finances resumes after his re-election

Parliamentary probe into Nigel Farage’s finances resumes after his re-election

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US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity

US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity

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UK firefighters battle wildfires as heatwave leaves homes scorched, thousands at risk

UK firefighters battle wildfires as heatwave leaves homes scorched, thousands at risk

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US sending new aircraft carrier to Mideast amid Iran war strain on USS Abraham Lincoln

US sending new aircraft carrier to Mideast amid Iran war strain on USS Abraham Lincoln

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Thailand schools ramp up bag checks after deadly shooting sparks safety fears

Thailand schools ramp up bag checks after deadly shooting sparks safety fears

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Nigel Farage romps to victory, but Count Binface grabs 27pc in bizarre UK by-election

Nigel Farage romps to victory, but Count Binface grabs 27pc in bizarre UK by-election

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Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province

Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province

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Rights group says UN must keep peacekeepers in Lebanon

Rights group says UN must keep peacekeepers in Lebanon

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US shifts Iran war focus to oil prices as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

US shifts Iran war focus to oil prices as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

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Sydney Airport rocked by three near-misses in less than two weeks, probe launched

Sydney Airport rocked by three near-misses in less than two weeks, probe launched

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Powerful explosion at ammunition factory near Rome sparks scare

Powerful explosion at ammunition factory near Rome sparks scare

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US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade, vows more economic pressure

US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade, vows more economic pressure

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Canadians call for ouster of US ambassador Pete Hoekstra

Canadians call for ouster of US ambassador Pete Hoekstra

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25 people injured as passenger train derails in southeast England

25 people injured as passenger train derails in southeast England

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Four dead, thousands stranded as ‘unprecedented’ rain hits eastern Japan

Four dead, thousands stranded as ‘unprecedented’ rain hits eastern Japan

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Albanese urges Trump to exempt Australia from tariffs in ‘warm and productive’ call

Albanese urges Trump to exempt Australia from tariffs in ‘warm and productive’ call

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