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• Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan - The Guardian18 August 2026, 10:11 pm
  Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan  The GuardianEngland vs Pakistan: A huge challenge, but Joe Root can finish captaincy story  BBCJoe Root: England's returning Test captain says Bazball blueprint won't be ripped up ahead of Pakistan series  Sky SportsJoe Root can restore common sense to a team who were out of control  The TimesThe risk attached to Joe Root’s return to England captaincy  The Independent
  
• Iran-US war live: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as US territory with bizarre map - The Independent18 August 2026, 10:06 pm
  Iran-US war live: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as US territory with bizarre map  The IndependentIran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz  CNNTrump Labels Map Of Strait Of Hormuz ‘New U.S. Territory’ After Passing 60-Day Deadline For Deal  ForbesTrump Posts AI Photo Of Hormuz As "New US Territory", Says All Mines Removed  NDTVHormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says  Reuters
  
• Andy Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM - BBC18 August 2026, 9:46 pm
  Andy Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Burnham says he backs Ukraine '100%' after Moscow’s threat over use of UK drones - ITVX18 August 2026, 9:43 pm
  Burnham says he backs Ukraine '100%' after Moscow’s threat over use of UK drones  ITVXUK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning  BBCWhy has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?  BBCRussia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones  Financial TimesBritain must meet Putin’s war of words with action  The Independent
  
• 'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan - BBC18 August 2026, 9:31 pm
  'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan  BBCPM announces drive to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas  ITVXI won’t abandon anyone to sleep rough on our streets. That’s my £442m promise | Andy Burnham  The GuardianBurnham launches pandemic-style drive to cut rough sleeping  Financial TimesPrime Minister launches national drive to get everyone in for Christmas  GOV.UK
  
• Shoreham incident: Three members of same family die after getting into difficulty in water in Sussex - BBC18 August 2026, 9:27 pm
  Shoreham incident: Three members of same family die after getting into difficulty in water in Sussex  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran - Reuters18 August 2026, 9:21 pm
  UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran  ReutersIran war live: UAE detects two missiles launched from Iran  Al JazeeraUAE suspends trade with Iran after saying it fired missiles at Gulf state  Financial TimesUPDATE: UAE issues alert for missile threats after NCEMA detects threat  Gulf BusinessIran targets UAE with two missiles, prompting first alert in months  Euronews.com
  
• Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino - The Guardian18 August 2026, 9:19 pm
  Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino  The GuardianAsia chief hits out at Qatar over pushback on letter attacking Infantino  ReutersCAF: support for Infantino was not unanimous  Sport News AfricaScottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino  BBC'Be very careful': FIFA VP warns those trying to oust Gianni Infantino  Sky News
  
• Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip - BBC18 August 2026, 9:02 pm
  Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip  BBCTransfer news LIVE: Kane in shock Saudi 'talks' as Al-Hilal 'bid' for Watkins, Rodri joins Barca, Wan-Bissaka to Villa  The SunTransfer Notebook: Harry Kane representatives hold Saudi talks with England captain open to shock move  talkSPORTMan Utd target Kane holds talks to complete stunning transfer after reaching decision on Spurs move  Football365Harry Kane's stance on mega-money transfer as England captain targeted in Bayern swoop  The Mirror
  
• Firefighters tackle blaze at Bermondsey waste centre - BBC18 August 2026, 8:48 pm
  Firefighters tackle blaze at Bermondsey waste centre  BBCSecond major fire at south London recycling centre in under three months  The GuardianTravel chaos after fire blocks lines at major London station  The IndependentFirefighters tackle huge blaze at a waste facility in Deptford  London Evening StandardHuge blaze breaks out at plant as thick black smoke rises across London sky  The Irish Sun
  
• Social media on trial as 0bn case against Facebook and Instagram begins - The Guardian18 August 2026, 8:20 pm
  Social media on trial as 0bn case against Facebook and Instagram begins  The GuardianUS states accuse Meta of covering up research on teen social media addiction in pivotal trial  The GuardianMeta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears  BBCMeta 'hid the truth' over child safety, court hears, as social media trial begins  BBCMeta hooked children and misled public, trial told  RTE.ie
  
• Caernarfon teen's ovarian cancer put her in menopause overnight - BBC18 August 2026, 8:11 pm
  Caernarfon teen's ovarian cancer put her in menopause overnight  BBC
  
• Multiple GTA 6 Gameplay Videos Appear To Have Leaked, But There's A Catch Or Two - Pure Xbox18 August 2026, 8:07 pm
  Multiple GTA 6 Gameplay Videos Appear To Have Leaked, But There's A Catch Or Two  Pure XboxGTA 6 Gameplay and Map Appear to Leak Online  IGNGTA 6 Netflix Extended Look Could be Three Episodes (DEBUNKED)  Insider GamingGTA 6 Gameplay Leaked Ahead Of Its New Trailer, And Rockstar Is Taking Down The Videos  Engadget15 details from the new GTA 6 leaks, including a possible morality system and stamina meter  PC Gamer
  
• Jamal Musiala collapses during Bayern Munich match for second time in four-day period - BBC18 August 2026, 7:33 pm
  Jamal Musiala collapses during Bayern Munich match for second time in four-day period  BBCJamal Musiala says ‘treatable seizures’ are reason for two collapses in four days  The GuardianJamal Musiala: Bayern Munich forward shares health update after collapsing during a match again  Sky SportsJamal Musiala reveals "neurological dysfunction" after on-field incident in Bayern Munich friendly against Heidenheim  bundesliga.comBayern’s Jamal Musiala reveals treatment for ‘seizures’ after fainting in successive games  The New York Times
  
• ‘Can’t enjoy your pint’: Wetherspoons customers welcome ban on loud phones - The Guardian18 August 2026, 7:32 pm
  ‘Can’t enjoy your pint’: Wetherspoons customers welcome ban on loud phones  The GuardianWetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs  BBCWetherspoon is banning speakerphone mode — let this be just the start  The TimesWetherspoons bans customers from playing music and taking calls on speaker  Yahoo Finance UKWetherspoons is right: Ban phone loudspeakers, they are making modern life a nightmare  The Independent