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• Zelensky says missile interceptors would have saved lives in Kyiv attack -live - The Independent5 August 2026, 10:06 pm
  Zelensky says missile interceptors would have saved lives in Kyiv attack -live  The IndependentAfter deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives  BBCZelenskyy calls for more air defences as Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17  The GuardianUkraine fails to intercept a single Russian missile in overnight attacks  The TelegraphNo Russian ballistic missiles shot down by Ukraine in night of attacks that killed 17  CNN
  
• Kemi Badenoch gives former neo-Nazi advisory role after he withdraws as Tory candidate - The Guardian5 August 2026, 9:57 pm
  Kemi Badenoch gives former neo-Nazi advisory role after he withdraws as Tory candidate  The GuardianEx neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate  BBCBadenoch defends decision to allow man jailed for antisemitism to stand as councillor  The GuardianKemi Badenoch ‘sad’ over former antisemite’s withdrawal as Tory council candidate  Financial TimesBadenoch defends selection of ex neo-Nazi as Tory candidate  The Telegraph
  
• New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England - BBC5 August 2026, 9:30 pm
  New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England  BBCMajor expansion of community mental health support across England  GOV.UKPM Andy Burnham: 'Mental health system piles pressure on NHS - this needs to change'  mirror.co.uk‘They will be a lifeline for so many’: New emergency mental health units planned for Kent  Kent OnlineAndy Burnham promises new mental health A&Es to offer early support  The Times
  
• Gianni Infantino offers Morocco 2030 World Cup final in return for support - The Times5 August 2026, 9:30 pm
  Gianni Infantino offers Morocco 2030 World Cup final in return for support  The TimesInfantino is getting his karmic kicking, but why did football take so long to rebel against Fifa? | Jonathan Liew  The GuardianGianni Infantino apologises for ‘mistakes’ over World Cup sell-off plan but retains Fifa support  The IndependentKey questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives  BBCCanada PM Carney has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino  ESPN
  
• Family pay tribute to ‘beloved’ 9-year-old girl as man due in court over death - ITVX5 August 2026, 9:19 pm
  Family pay tribute to ‘beloved’ 9-year-old girl as man due in court over death  ITVXFamily 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder  BBCFamily pay tribute to girl, nine, who died on camping trip in Scotland as man is charged  The GuardianFive taken to hospital after fatal incident in Arbroath  BBCMan charged over death of girl, 9, found seriously injured on industrial estate  Sky News
  
• Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis: Premier League champions beaten in pre-season friendly - as it happened - ESPN5 August 2026, 8:51 pm
  Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis: Premier League champions beaten in pre-season friendly - as it happened  ESPNFootball friendly LIVE: Arsenal v Real Betis - text updates, score, stats & head-to-head  BBCArteta on Betis defeat, new season ambitions, Bruno deal & Copley injury  Arseblog NewsArsenal vs. Real Betis: Preview, Predictions and Lineups  Sports IllustratedArsenal 1 Betis 3: Arteta fumes as lacklustre performance risks title defence  The Sun
  
• ‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm - The Guardian5 August 2026, 8:23 pm
  ‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm  The GuardianPerez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream  BBCWhat We Know About Perez Hilton Hospitalization: Authorities Respond After Disturbing Livestream  ForbesFamous gossip blogger in hospital after livestreaming self harm  Sky NewsExclusive | Perez Hilton 911 dispatch audio reveals heartbreaking details of ‘suicide attempt’  Page Six
  
• Three middle-age health rules could bring an extra 13 years without dementia, experts say - Sky News5 August 2026, 8:06 pm
  Three middle-age health rules could bring an extra 13 years without dementia, experts say  Sky NewsStudy finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years  The GuardianAvoid smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure to cut dementia risk  The TimesScientists name three midlife dementia warning signs  The TelegraphAvoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’  Belfast Telegraph
  
• Threat of legal action if PC Andrew Harper’s killers are released early - The Guardian5 August 2026, 7:53 pm
  Threat of legal action if PC Andrew Harper’s killers are released early  The GuardianPolice chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release  BBCWhat kind of society fast-tracks early release for domestic abusers? This is gambling with women’s lives | Joan Smith  The GuardianJustice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme  BBCHow to solve Britain’s prisons crisis  Financial Times
  
• Jason Arday resigns after Telegraph reveals his false book claims - The Telegraph5 August 2026, 7:39 pm
  Jason Arday resigns after Telegraph reveals his false book claims  The TelegraphJason Arday: Cambridge professor in plagiarism row quits  BBCCambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid accusations of plagiarism  The GuardianCambridge academic accused of plagiarism quits  The TimesAn update from Jason Arday  Good Law Project
  
• Four arrested as two Oldham brothels shut down by police - Manchester Evening News5 August 2026, 7:18 pm
  Four arrested as two Oldham brothels shut down by police  Manchester Evening NewsSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for bn - The Guardian5 August 2026, 7:17 pm
  Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for bn  The GuardianOur Next Chapter  Electronic Arts Home PageSaudi-led group completes bn purchase of gaming giant EA  BBCElectronic Arts completes bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes  GamesIndustry.bizThe Saudi-Led Billion Takeover Of EA Has Closed  Engadget
  
• Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert - The Guardian5 August 2026, 6:48 pm
  Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert  The GuardianHow to avoid the worst of the Italian heatwave this summer  BBCItaly putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert  BBCItaly puts all major cities on highest alert as heatwave intensifies  ReutersHeat: Rome has a red alert in August, with temperatures reaching 46-50 degrees Celsius in 32 neighborhoods.  Agenzia Nova
  
• Drone with explosives found near Ukraine cargo jet at German airport carried out 'professionally' - Sky News5 August 2026, 6:45 pm
  Drone with explosives found near Ukraine cargo jet at German airport carried out 'professionally'  Sky NewsDrone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say  BBCExplosive Drone Found at German Airport Used by Ukrainian Carrier  The New York TimesThe Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe  The GuardianDrone carrying explosive device causes disruption at major German airport  CNN
  
• Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11 - The Guardian5 August 2026, 6:36 pm
  Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11  The GuardianIsrael strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks  BBCAt least one Lebanese person, two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon  Al JazeeraIsrael breaks ceasefire to strike Lebanon during talks  The TelegraphIsrael launches strikes on Lebanon in new flare-up  Financial Times