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• ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 - The Guardian18 August 2026, 8:38 pm
  ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77  The GuardianSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Iran-US war live: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as US territory with bizarre map - The Independent18 August 2026, 8:36 pm
  Iran-US war live: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as US territory with bizarre map  The IndependentIran is losing control of the Strait of Hormuz  CNNIran live updates: Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz 'new' US territory  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosIran war updates: Iran says Hormuz under its control, Israel bombs Lebanon  Al JazeeraTrump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz as US territory  The Hill
  
• Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death - Sky News18 August 2026, 8:25 pm
  Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death  Sky NewsWladimir Klitschko pays tribute to ex-partner Hayden Panettiere: ‘She left this world too soon’  The GuardianHayden Panettiere’s Mom Speaks Out Against Boyfriend Brian Hickerson  Rolling StoneHayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend was at scene when she died, police report says  NBC NewsExclusive | Hayden Panettiere suffered from health issues leading up to death: 'Hard for her to move her legs'  Page Six
  
• 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 GuardianMeta 'hid the truth' over child safety, court hears, as social media trial begins  BBCMeta’s blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco  The EconomistMeta hooked children and misled public, trial told  RTE.ieMeta spars with states in opening arguments of child safety trial  Axios
  
• 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
  
• Huge fire breaks out in south east London with black smoke seen across capital - Metro.co.uk18 August 2026, 7:58 pm
  Huge fire breaks out in south east London with black smoke seen across capital  Metro.co.ukFirefighters tackle blaze at Bermondsey waste centre  BBCLondon recycling site on fire for second time this year  letsrecycle.comLondon fire LIVE: Bermondsey in South East London engulfed by blaze as smoke fills sky  express.co.ukHuge blaze breaks out at plant as thick black smoke rises across London sky  The Irish Sun
  
• New Barcola bid imminent as Liverpool 'agree deal' with another target - London Evening Standard18 August 2026, 7:08 pm
  New Barcola bid imminent as Liverpool 'agree deal' with another target  London Evening StandardLiverpool 'offered Bradley Barcola discount' as agreement reached in PSG talks  Liverpool FCLiverpool transfer news LIVE: New Barcola update, player agrees move, Jones latest  Liverpool EchoDietmar Hamann explains why Arsenal could beat Liverpool to stunning transfer  Metro.co.ukLiverpool transfer target set to be left out from squad in positive update for Liverpool  readliverpoolfc.com
  
• Shoreham incident: Emergency services respond after four people in difficulty in water in Sussex - BBC18 August 2026, 6:58 pm
  Shoreham incident: Emergency services respond after four people in difficulty in water in Sussex  BBCThree dead after family get into difficulty in water off Shoreham-by-Sea  The GuardianAir ambulance called to four swimmers in difficulty off Sussex coast  The TelegraphShoreham incident: Four people pulled from water in harbour  The TimesThree people from same family die after getting into trouble off Sussex coast  The Independent
  
• GTA 6 Gameplay Leak Appears Online Ahead of Official Reveal - Push Square18 August 2026, 6:15 pm
  GTA 6 Gameplay Leak Appears Online Ahead of Official Reveal  Push Square8 reveals to expect from the GTA 6 Extended Look  Red Bull'GTA 6' Leak Shows New Unofficial Gameplay Ahead of Netflix Reveal  Polygon.comGTA 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  Engadget
  
• 'Beloved': Tributes paid to British newlyweds who died in Greek helicopter crash | ITV News - ITVX18 August 2026, 6:13 pm
  'Beloved': Tributes paid to British newlyweds who died in Greek helicopter crash | ITV News  ITVXBritish couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos  BBCNewlyweds Died in Helicopter Crash on Their Honeymoon Moments After Locals Heard ‘Strange Noise’ Overhead  People.comMechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece  The GuardianBritish couple on honeymoon and pilot killed in helicopter crash on Greek island  The Independent
  
• Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies - BBC18 August 2026, 5:54 pm
  Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies  BBCHow ‘forensic fandom’ in Lindsay Clancy trial threaten postpartum psychosis awareness  The GuardianThis woman killed her three children, but says it’s not her fault  The TelegraphLindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial  CNNLindsay Clancy trial livestream, live updates: Mother-in-law, Karen Read expert testify  NBC Boston
  
• Newcastle begin talks to sign £52m Man City star in shock move - talkSPORT18 August 2026, 5:27 pm
  Newcastle begin talks to sign £52m Man City star in shock move  talkSPORTNewcastle in talks to sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City - The Athletic  The New York TimesNewcastle show interest in signing Nico González from Man City - sources  ESPNNewcastle United explore move for Man City star Nico Gonzalez as Magpies seek experienced midfield addition  LiveScoreMan City in talks for next transfer after Rodri with another exit on the cards  Manchester Evening News
  
• Charity campaigner died in microlight crash while filming Apple TV series - The Guardian18 August 2026, 5:20 pm
  Charity campaigner died in microlight crash while filming Apple TV series  The GuardianCampaigner died in crash while filming Apple series  BBCParalysed campaigner died after crash while filming Apple series, inquest told  London Evening StandardParalysed 'bionic' suit marathon runner died in microlight crash while filming  The SunSafety fears raised for Claire Lomas in seconds before deadly microlight crash  Leicester Mercury
  
• Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three - BBC18 August 2026, 5:15 pm
  Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three  BBCSpain earthquake: tourist sites evacuated after 4.8 magnitude quake  The TimesMajor tourist spot closed as three more earthquakes hit southern Spain  The IndependentThree injured as new tremors hit Granada in Spain  RTE.ieSpain hit by 4.9 magnitude earthquake  The Telegraph
  
• Rodri joins Barcelona from Man City in £65m deal - BBC18 August 2026, 4:57 pm
  Rodri joins Barcelona from Man City in £65m deal  BBCBarcelona snatch Rodri from Madrid and make him new Busquets  The GuardianRodri transfer news: Barcelona complete £65.4m signing of Spain midfielder from Man City  Sky SportsBarcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City  Al JazeeraRodri arrives in Barcelona ahead of 'dream' move from Man City  ESPN