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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
  Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• 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