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Police give update after 'four people in difficulty in water' prompt huge response - The Argus18 August 2026, 4:07 pm
Police give update after 'four people in difficulty in water' prompt huge response The ArgusHuge emergency response following reports of incident in Shoreham BBCFour people pulled from water in Shoreham-by-Sea The TimesA major emergency incident is unfolding at a beach in West Sussex - updates here SussexWorldFour people in difficulty in the water near Shoreham Fort | ITV News ITVX -
Iran-US war live: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as US territory with bizarre map - The Independent18 August 2026, 4:06 pm
Iran-US war live: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as US territory with bizarre map The IndependentHormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says ReutersTrump circles the Strait of Hormuz on map and proclaims it as ‘new US territory’ The IndependentIran war updates: Iran says Hormuz under its control, Israel bombs Lebanon Al JazeeraAs it happened: FTSE 100 drops as oil prices rise after Trump makes Hormuz threat City AM -
‘Controlled explosion’ of unattended car close to station - The Independent18 August 2026, 4:00 pm
‘Controlled explosion’ of unattended car close to station The IndependentSt Pancras station evacuated as ‘controlled explosion’ sparks delays London Evening StandardCar blown up in London after being left outside King's Cross St Pancras station metro.co.ukCar left smashed up in 'big bang' explosion outside King's Cross St Pancras London NowDisruption to Sheffield train services as St Pancras evacuated thestar.co.uk -
Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94 - The Guardian18 August 2026, 3:44 pm
Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94 The GuardianPhyllida Law: Actress who starred with daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson dies BBCPhyllida Law has died aged 94 WhatsOnStagePhyllida Law: Revered actor and Emma Thompson’s mum dies, aged 94 The IndependentPhyllida Law obituary The Guardian -
Dubai alert LIVE: Missile warning sent to UAE as Iran war sparks panic in Middle East - Daily Express18 August 2026, 3:35 pm
Dubai alert LIVE: Missile warning sent to UAE as Iran war sparks panic in Middle East Daily ExpressUAE issues alert warning of 'potential missile threats' Euronews.comBREAKING: UAE issues alert for potential missile threats Gulf BusinessUAE says situation safe after detecting missile threat The Times of IsraelLive Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East jpost.com -
Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez to Arsenal, Barcola bid, Fernandes talks - London Evening Standard18 August 2026, 3:23 pm
Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez to Arsenal, Barcola bid, Fernandes talks London Evening StandardThe Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more - The Athletic The New York TimesTransfer Rumors: Barcelona Eye Rashford and Gyokeres; Chelsea Step Up Fernandez Exit Plan Sports IllustratedTransfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Alvarez update, Chelsea set new Enzo price, Liverpool reach deal for PSG winger The IndependentSix transfers Premier League title rivals Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd can do this week Daily Star -
British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named - Sky News18 August 2026, 3:15 pm
British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named Sky NewsBritish couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos BBCCouple killed in Greek helicopter crash during honeymoon RTE.ieMechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece The Guardian'Beloved': Tributes paid to British newlyweds who died in Greek helicopter crash | ITV News ITVX -
Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body - BBC18 August 2026, 2:31 pm
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Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations - BBC18 August 2026, 1:58 pm
Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations BBCEx-world snooker champion Graeme Dott in court accused of child sex abuse Sky NewsGraeme Dott asked alleged sex abuse victim if it felt ‘nice’, court told The TelegraphFormer snooker champion Graeme Dott on trial over child sexual abuse allegations The IndependentGraeme Dott told alleged sex abuse victim not to tell anyone, trial hears Eastern Daily Press -
Cambridge vice-chancellor heckled at Arday vigil - BBC18 August 2026, 1:52 pm
Cambridge vice-chancellor heckled at Arday vigil BBCThe Guardian view on Jason Arday: a tragedy that demands reflection | Editorial The GuardianRANDOM MUSING | Who 'killed' Jason Arday? The absurd tragedy of Cambridge's 'youngest black professor' The Times of IndiaJason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held BBCThe difficult truth about Jason Arday Financial Times -
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals - The Guardian18 August 2026, 1:01 pm
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals The GuardianDisney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal BBCDisney sues US regulator, claiming political retaliation over ABC stations Al JazeeraABC is ‘right to stand up to pressure tactics’ from Trump administration, say media advocacy organizations – US politics live The GuardianABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses The New York Times -
Andy Burnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange - BBC18 August 2026, 12:22 pm
Andy Burnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange BBCBurnham exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide politico.euCabinet ministers’ mobile numbers found online after Burnham targeted The GuardianAndy Burnham, UK Prime Minister, Exchanged Texts With Someone Posing as Trump’s Chief of Staff The New York TimesAndy Burnham: I’m not be embarrassed by White House phone hoax The Times -
Global bond markets put governments on notice over fiscal, inflation risks - Reuters18 August 2026, 12:16 pm
Global bond markets put governments on notice over fiscal, inflation risks ReutersGovernment borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs Financial TimesGlobal borrowing costs soar to pre-financial crisis levels The TelegraphGovernments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade The GuardianBond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors The New York Times -
UK will support Ukraine "100%" despite Russian warning, PM Burnham says - Reuters18 August 2026, 12:13 pm
UK will support Ukraine "100%" despite Russian warning, PM Burnham says ReutersUK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning BBCWhy is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones? Al JazeeraRussia: Britain will pay for giving Ukraine drones The TelegraphRussia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones Financial Times -
State pension on course to rise by £500 next year - The Telegraph18 August 2026, 12:08 pm
State pension on course to rise by £500 next year The TelegraphState pensioners on track for a £500 triple lock boost The Times£500-a-year state pension rise set for April The i PaperState Pensions look likely to rise by over £500 next April Financial Planning TodayOlder state pensioners set for lower £394 triple lock cash boost under Andy Burnham Daily Express