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• Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir - The Guardian7 August 2026, 1:30 am
  Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir  The GuardianMet Police boss admits mistake over plagiarism row  BBCDons call for Cambridge leaders to take blame for Jason Arday appointment  The GuardianJason Arday: Cambridge professor in plagiarism row quits  BBCStatement about Professor Arday  University of Cambridge
  
• Astronomers capture highest-resolution image ever of the Sun’s surface - Physics World7 August 2026, 12:44 am
  Astronomers capture highest-resolution image ever of the Sun’s surface  Physics WorldUbiquitous Kelvin–Helmholtz instabilities driving plasma mixing on the Sun  NatureSharpest-ever pictures reveal the sun’s restless surface  The TimesSee the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet  BBCNSF Inouye Solar Telescope Enables Major Discovery of a Hidden Solar Process - NSO  NSO - National Solar Observatory
  
• ‘We have nowhere to return to’: How Russia is seizing homes in occupied Ukraine - BBC6 August 2026, 11:42 pm
  ‘We have nowhere to return to’: How Russia is seizing homes in occupied Ukraine  BBC
  
• UK weather: Another heatwave on the way as heat health alerts issued - BBC6 August 2026, 11:06 pm
  UK weather: Another heatwave on the way as heat health alerts issued  BBC
  
• Uefa maintains World Cup boycott still stands despite Fifa’s backing for Infantino - The Guardian6 August 2026, 10:55 pm
  Uefa maintains World Cup boycott still stands despite Fifa’s backing for Infantino  The GuardianGianni Infantino: Uefa says Fifa's backing of its president 'changes nothing'  BBCGianni Infantino: Players union FIFPRO slams FIFA and 'abuse of presidential power' as UEFA doubles down on boycott  Sky SportsIs Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?  BBCUefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap  The Guardian
  
• ‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs - The Guardian6 August 2026, 10:45 pm
  ‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs  The GuardianCouncil wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to limit standing  The GuardianNo 10 urges council to 'work with' London pubs amid row over 'vertical drinking'  Sky NewsCouncil calls time on being served at the bar in Soho pubs  The TelegraphSoho pubs won’t take plan to ban ‘vertical drinking’ lying down  The Times
  
• ‘We’ll be laughing’ – Tottenham told to let Arsenal sign star in unthinkable transfer - talkSPORT6 August 2026, 9:52 pm
  ‘We’ll be laughing’ – Tottenham told to let Arsenal sign star in unthinkable transfer  talkSPORTAtletico Madrid renew Cristian Romero pursuit, Arsenal also interested in Tottenham captain - The Athletic  The New York TimesCristian Romero: Atletico Madrid battle Inter Milan for £40m defender  The TimesReport: Arsenal interested in Spurs captain Romero  Arseblog NewsRomano: Atletico Madrid readying bid for Cuti Romero  Cartilage Free Captain
  
• ‘Big Bang’ fix boosts Voyager 2’s mission in interstellar space - CNN6 August 2026, 9:13 pm
  ‘Big Bang’ fix boosts Voyager 2’s mission in interstellar space  CNNNasa Engineers Help Prolong Voyager 2s Science Mission  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)Voyager 2 cheats the power budget for another year  The RegisterOne Shot, No Take-Backs: How Engineers Hacked Voyager 2 to Extend Its Lifespan Into the 2030s  Gadget ReviewNASA’s ‘Big Bang’ Saves Voyager 2’s Last Three Interstellar Instruments  Tech Times
  
• Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing - BBC6 August 2026, 9:00 pm
  Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing  BBC'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'  BBCForeigners to lose right to council homes under Tory government  The TimesTories vow to ban foreign nationals from accessing UK social housing  Financial TimesTories to end council housing for foreigners  The Telegraph
  
• Man Utd confirm new midfield signing after year-long pursuit - London Evening Standard6 August 2026, 8:32 pm
  Man Utd confirm new midfield signing after year-long pursuit  London Evening StandardOrozco signs for United  Manchester United WebsiteMan United Turn an Eye Toward the Future With Latest Midfield Signing  Sports IllustratedNew signing update as plan confirmed for midfielder - Manchester United Academy Notebook  Manchester Evening NewsMan United announce signing of South American wonderkid, 18  talkSPORT
  
• Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI - The Guardian6 August 2026, 7:42 pm
  Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI  The GuardianArtificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses  BBCAI creates never-before-seen virus  The TelegraphScientists Trained An AI Model In DNA—And It Invented 16 New Viruses  ForbesThis A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature  The New York Times
  
• 'I'll have to get a hotel': Passengers struggle to make it home after rail disruption in northern England - BBC6 August 2026, 7:32 pm
  'I'll have to get a hotel': Passengers struggle to make it home after rail disruption in northern England  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Deadly drug-resistant fungus found in 27 states, experts warn - The Independent6 August 2026, 7:23 pm
  Deadly drug-resistant fungus found in 27 states, experts warn  The IndependentDrug-Resistant ‘Superbug’ Confirmed in 23 States: Should You Worry?  HealthlineCases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 27 states, CDC data shows. What to know  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosDeadly Candida auris hides in hair follicles by rewiring skin immunity  Medical XpressDeadly superbug confirmed in 23 states can hide in your hair follicles — and rewire your immune system  New York Post
  
• Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence' - BBC6 August 2026, 7:14 pm
  Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'  BBCMeredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox comedy show  BBCAmanda Knox’s comedy show should be axed, say Meredith Kercher family  The TimesAmanda Knox on her Edinburgh comedy show: ‘Meredith would’ve found it funny’  The TelegraphFringe boss warns of 'slippery slope' as he defends Amanda Knox Edinburgh show, insisting 'poor taste isn't reason to cancel'  lbc.co.uk
  
• Vinicius Junior: Arsenal target signs Real Madrid contract extension to end uncertainty over future - Sky Sports6 August 2026, 7:03 pm
  Vinicius Junior: Arsenal target signs Real Madrid contract extension to end uncertainty over future  Sky SportsVinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal  BBCArsenal hopes dashed after Vinícius Júnior extends Real Madrid contract to 2032  The GuardianOfficial Announcement: Vini Jr. renewed until 2032  Real Madrid CF | Web OficialReal Madrid make improved contract offer to Vinicius Junior - The Athletic  The New York Times