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Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tzar warns
Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up
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Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business,
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Is the World Getting Uglier?
So much contemporary design feels more bloviating than expressive, as though visual volume now matters more than beauty, writes Debbie Millm
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Can AI Help Us Connect With the Real World?
While tech is often designed to capture our attention, Ian Bogost argues that AI could help people look away from their screens.
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Palestinian-American travels to his West Bank home amid Israeli settler siege
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi flew from his home in Ohio to the occupied West Bank after a siege by Israeli settlers on his family’s villag
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman, as its ally tires to mediate Iran negotiations
As the 60-day ceasefire deadline passes, US President Donald Trump is lashing out at an American ally trying to mediate negotiations between
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail over health concerns
A Pakistani court ordered former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved from prison to a hospital over claims of poor health. The 73-year-old
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Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow region
We start the programme with the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war. Early this morning, Ukraine launched over 600 drones at the Moscow region,
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Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
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Trump Again Threatens to Bomb Oman
Trump’s threat comes as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.
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Trump’s approval rating falls to the lowest of his presidency, new poll finds
Just 33 percent of respondents said they approved of Donald Trump’s performance in the White House
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Shakira pledges to rebuild 10 schools after devastating Colombia earthquake
The pop star made an unannounced visit following the catastrophic quake that claimed hundreds of lives
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Videos show deadly school shooting in Philippines
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.
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Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record
Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record
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Ukraine, Russia trade strikes; Wildberries site hit again
Ukriane reported 10 dead in a missile strike in the northeastern Kharkiv oblast near the border. Russia, meanwhile, reported more than 600 d
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Russia fires top economist after warning over Ukraine war costs: ‘We are falling behind’
The economist’s claims come as Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia’s oil refineries and largest retailer Wildberries this summer
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Syria sentences to death Assad's detained cousin for war crimes
Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of overthrown long-time Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, was convicted of multiple murders and murder accompanied by
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Visit Rome by night: Italian capital tests new tourism strategy
In the face of recent heatwaves and the big crowds that saturate the historic tourist sites during the day, this summer, Rome is testing a n
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Controversial NDIS bill undergoes ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal
David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting hundreds of thousands of participants The government’s controver
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Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle
Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.
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Zambia's election marred by irregularities and 'militia' arrests
Zambia is gripped by allegations of armed plots, intimidation and electoral interference. As President Hakainde Hichilema leads the count, c
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Minecraft workshops build understanding of cityscapes before atomic bombings
University of Tokyo graduate student Misaki Katayama, 27, who researches peace education, has been holding the two-day workshops in Hiroshim
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30 years after fatal shooting, Tupac's murder trial underway in Nevada
An unsolved tragedy that shook the music industry forever, enters a Nevada courtroom. The murder trial of former gang leader Duane Davis is
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