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• Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tightens hold on Hugo Boss - The Guardian18 August 2026, 12:36 pm
  Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tightens hold on Hugo Boss  The GuardianMike Ashley’s Frasers lifts stake in Hugo Boss to 48%  Financial TimesMike Ashley tightens grip on Hugo Boss after takeover bid  The TelegraphUK retailer Frasers raises stake in Hugo Boss to nearly 48%  ReutersMike Ashley’s Frasers tightens grip on Hugo Boss  The Times
  
• Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez to Arsenal, Barcola bid, Fernandes talks - London Evening Standard18 August 2026, 12:26 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 in Alvarez talks; Barcola agreement; Man Utd Fernandes stance; Liverpool, Chelsea latest  London Evening StandardSix transfers Premier League title rivals Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd can do this week  dailystar.co.uk
  
• British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash while on honeymoon named - Sky News18 August 2026, 12:23 pm
  British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash while on honeymoon named  Sky NewsBritish couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos  BBCMechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece  The GuardianBritish newlyweds on honeymoon die in Greek helicopter crash  The TelegraphTributes paid to 'beloved' British newlywed who died alongside his wife in helicopter crash on Greek honeymoon  lbc.co.uk
  
• National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award - BBC18 August 2026, 11:57 am
  National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award  BBCNTAs 2026 shortlist: Ruth Jones and Sheridan Smith among all-women drama category in show first  Digital SpyNational Television Awards 2026 nominations shortlist confirmed  Radio TimesShows starring Tyson Fury and Jeremy Clarkson lead NTA nominations  The IndependentNational Television Awards 2026!  ITVX
  
• Spain rocked by 4.8 magnitude earthquake - The Telegraph18 August 2026, 11:50 am
  Spain rocked by 4.8 magnitude earthquake  The TelegraphMajor tourist spot closed as three more earthquakes hit southern Spain  The IndependentGranada hit by magnitude 4.6 earthquake also felt in Malaga  Sur in EnglishEarthquake hits Spanish city of Granada, buildings and cars damaged  ReutersUniversity of Granada: basic advice on how to deal with an earthquake  Euronews.com
  
• One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak - BBC18 August 2026, 11:47 am
  One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak  BBCSalmonella outbreak in UK leaves one dead and hundreds ill  Sky NewsOne dead after salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs  The TelegraphSalmonella case discovered in Wales after UK outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill  Wales OnlineOne dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak 'linked to imported eggs'  ITVX
  
• UK responds to Russia's threat of 'consequences' over alleged use of drones - ITVX18 August 2026, 11:38 am
  UK responds to Russia's threat of 'consequences' over alleged use of drones  ITVXUK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning  BBCPutin is an open threat to the UK – will his admirer Nigel Farage finally say so?  The IndependentRussia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks  The GuardianUK will support Ukraine "100%" despite Russian warning, PM Burnham says  Reuters
  
• Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time? - Al Jazeera18 August 2026, 11:36 am
  Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?  Al JazeeraTrump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal  BBCTrump threatens to bomb Oman over Iran deal  The TelegraphDonald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war  The GuardianMiddle East latest: Trump threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman and says US-controlled Hormuz 'a great idea'  Sky News
  
• Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body - BBC18 August 2026, 11:13 am
  Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Enzo Fernandez: Is possible Man City move this year's Isak to Liverpool? - BBC18 August 2026, 10:46 am
  Enzo Fernandez: Is possible Man City move this year's Isak to Liverpool?  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Guardiola’s row with Walker at Manchester City revealed in new Amazon documentary - The Guardian18 August 2026, 10:38 am
  Guardiola’s row with Walker at Manchester City revealed in new Amazon documentary  The GuardianPep Guardiola documentary: Kyle Walker fallout revealed in intense scenes  BBCPep Guardiola mentions divorce in furious rant at Man City players: 'We lost the passion'  ESPNPep Guardiola’s divorce agony and Kyle Walker bust-up captured by Amazon  The TimesWhat the new Man City documentary reveals about the end of Pep Guardiola’s reign  The Independent
  
• Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses in Thetford - BBC18 August 2026, 10:32 am
  Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses in Thetford  BBCViolence and fear on Thetford’s streets  The Church TimesMan charged with misconduct in public office after Thetford unrest  Ipswich StarMan appears in court for misconduct in public office after asylum seeker protests  Suffolk NewsMan charged over release of addresses linked to asylum seekers | ITV News  ITVX
  
• Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia - BBC18 August 2026, 9:55 am
  Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia  BBCRapper Ye Set to Perform in St. Petersburg in October  The Moscow TimesKanye West Announces Ye Russia Concerts With Premium VIP Tickets at module,880  UNITED24 MediaKanye West sinks to new low as he announces sold-out shows in Russia  dailystar.co.ukKanye 'Ye' West to perform in Russia - a first since invasion of Ukraine in 2022  Euronews.com
  
• Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs - BBC18 August 2026, 9:46 am
  Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video - The Verge18 August 2026, 9:00 am
  Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video  The VergemacOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products  MacRumorsApple's macOS Tahoe Preview May Have Leaked A Ton Of Unreleased Products  EngadgetAirPods With Cameras Confirmed By Apple In Apparent Code Slip  forbes.comIs Apple beginning a privacy reset?  Computerworld