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Culture
TV tonight: the jawdropping story of the mother who faked her son’s illness
A shocking documentary about a woman who pretended her child was terminally ill. Plus: isolation and horror in Australia’s desolate outback.
Politics
Progressive Democrat Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator from Sitka, Alaska, will be one of four candidates on the ranked-choice voting ballot in
Finance
Minimum wage comments are 'madness', says business
Businesses, charities and politicans have reacted to criticism of the minimum wage by a minister.
World
Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria ‘surreal’
A former US State Department advisor on Syria tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ the improved relationship
Azerbaijan
A truck hit a pedestrian in Gusar
Azerbaijan
Today's exchange rates
Finance
Overhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract
It is part of an investment of almost £100m as Harland & Wolff's Spanish owners prepare it for a major defence contract.
World
Champions League: Everything still to play for between Lyon and Fenerbahce
Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahce drew 1–1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. The second leg will take place on Wednesday
Culture
Hayden Panettiere death latest: Actor’s estranged mother breaks silence and slams on-off boyfriend
An incident report states that the boyfriend of the ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star turned over a ‘bag of medication’ to police
World
Japan to require AI firms to disclose training data
A draft code has been drawn up amid growing concerns that texts and images may be used to train AI models without consent, potentially infri
Azerbaijan
A car hit and killed a man in Gusar
A car hit and killed a pedestrian in Gusar.
Politics
GOP senator, ex-House Dem emerge from Alaska’s ‘jungle primary’ despite far-left meddling
Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advance from Alaska's jungle primary, but a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot raises election confusion claims
Politics
Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest
The Democratic former congresswoman and the incumbent Republican senator will face off in November. Whether a potential spoiler candidate wi
Politics
Trump-aligned conservative emerges from crowded primary to decide who fills Wyoming’s lone House seat
Wyoming Republican Secretary of State Chuck Gray faced Steve Friess and Reid Rasner in a crowded GOP primary to replace Rep. Harriet Hageman
World
Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal
New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.
World
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
Culture
Macaulay Culkin’s new Hollywood move appears to confirm Home Alone rumors
The 45-year-old actor has signed with talent agency CAA
Azerbaijan
Exchange rates of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (19.08.2026)
According to the official exchange rates of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the exchange rate of the US dollar remained unchanged at 1.7000
World
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
World
Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business,
Azerbaijan
UEFA Champions League: "Sabah" will face "Hapoel" in Bucharest
"Sabah" will play its first match in the UEFA Champions League playoffs today.
Education
Demand for degree apprenticeships quadruples in three years
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.
Science
Plantwatch: Cities make a surprising refuge for threatened UK wildflowers
Nooks and crannies in urban areas provide a welcome alternative to intensive farming and other rural pressuresWildflowers are having a rough
World
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price
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