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‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy
Millions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as war with US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring.
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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
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Four Renaissance paintings stolen from museum in Italy
Local officials have expressed their dismay and sadness at the theft which occurred during celebrations of the Virgin Mary.
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Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers
Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissalAndy Burnham is
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Man under threat of deportation to Jamaica wins right to rejoin his British family
Mark Nelson released from immigration detention on bail after lawyers challenge decision to remove himA Jamaican man who has lived more than
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Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?
US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight.
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Bus carrying Polish pilgrims crashes in Hungary, leaving 12 dead
Another 10 people in serious condition after bus veers off motorway and overturnsTwelve people have died after a bus carrying a group of Pol
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‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow
Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capitalUkraine has launched one o
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US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years
Law was set to go into effect in January, months before cyclosporiasis outbreak, but now is set for 2028Congress passed a law to help federa
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Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Community Shield
Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
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Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
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Premier League: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season
City, Liverpool and Chelsea have new faces in the dugout as Arsenal attempt to defend title for first time in 90 years.
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Doctor describes amputating girl’s leg in Gaza without anaesthesia
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Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.
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The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity
But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
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Angela Rayner moves to protect pubs from being turned into houses or offices
Housing secretary says developers will have to prove there’s no way to save pub, as she prepares planning shakeupAll pubs will get protectio
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Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business,
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Mohamed Salah’s Trabzonspor debut ends in draw with Kasimpasa
The Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half.
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Ukraine launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Russia yet
Footage shows a large column of smoke after Ukraine struck a major logistics hub in the Moscow region.
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Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky
Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky
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A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others
Police say a passenger bus traveling on a highway in Hungary early Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing 12
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Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones across Russia, marking one of Kyiv’s largest aerial attacks of the war
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US top Middle East commander visits deployed aircraft carrier, and other Mideast news
Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, has visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea
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Firefighters battle a massive Belgian wildfire, forcing hundreds to evacuate
Firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in eastern Belgium that has burned over 27 square kilometers
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