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William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69 - The Guardian7 August 2026, 5:39 pm
William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69 The GuardianMadonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69 BBCPrince to Madonna, Blur to Beth Orton: William Orbit’s 12 greatest recordings The GuardianMusic producer William Orbit, famous for work with Madonna, dies at 69 Sky NewsWilliam Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer for Madonna and Blur, Dies at 69 Variety -
Manchester City reject Barcelona’s opening £38.5m bid for Rodri as talks continue - The Guardian7 August 2026, 5:39 pm
Manchester City reject Barcelona’s opening £38.5m bid for Rodri as talks continue The GuardianMan City reject Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri BBCRodri transfer news: Man City reject initial Barcelona off for Spain midfielder with bid considered far too low Sky SportsMan City reject Barcelona's opening €50m Rodri offer - sources ESPNBarcelona make €45m Rodri offer to Manchester City - The Athletic The New York Times -
Three middle-age health rules could bring an extra 13 years without dementia, experts say - Sky News7 August 2026, 5:28 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 GuardianAvoiding these 3 risk factors might buy you 13 more dementia-free years The Washington PostCommon midlife vascular risk factors may cut dementia-free life by up to 13 years medicalxpress.comAvoiding These 3 Things in Midlife Is Linked to 13 More Dementia-Free Years Time Magazine -
Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday - The Guardian7 August 2026, 4:55 pm
Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday The GuardianGlasgow university to review its hiring of plagiarism row professor Jason Arday BBCMet Police boss admits mistake over plagiarism row BBCZack Polanski defends Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism row Sky NewsStatement about Professor Arday University of Cambridge -
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil - aljazeera.com7 August 2026, 4:34 pm
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil aljazeera.comSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact BBCIran war live: ‘Mecca Joint Defence Pact’ signed, as Hormuz deal ‘nears’ aljazeera.comLive updates: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign NATO-style defense pact amid escalating Iran conflict CNNSaudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign Nato-style defence pact amid deadly Houthi strikes in Yemen The Guardian -
Andy Burnham’s water nationalisation risks costing taxpayers £140bn - The Telegraph7 August 2026, 4:24 pm
Andy Burnham’s water nationalisation risks costing taxpayers £140bn The TelegraphNationalizing Water Would Cost £140 Billion, Burnham Is Warned Bloomberg.comOver 100 MPs demand for Thames Water to go into special administration Oxford MailWater rip-off: Burnham’s chance to clean up the sewage scandal Good Law ProjectThames Water Investors Propose 'Golden Share' to Avert Nationalisation Amid Political Pressure - Book Value Growth dars.gov.et -
Derry Girls star reveals she cut off her family and moved to Spain - The Sun7 August 2026, 4:06 pm
Derry Girls star reveals she cut off her family and moved to Spain The SunJamie-Lee O’Donnell: Derry Girls star reveals ‘intense’ course of therapy that cut her off from family Belfast TelegraphDerry Girls star reveals why she went 'no contact with her family' Metro.co.ukJamie‑Lee O’Donnell opens up about therapy fresh start in Barcelona and her pride in Derry Girls Derry JournalJamie-Lee O'Donnell reveals she has 'cut ties with family' EVOKE -
AI, boy kibble and parasite cleanses: the 11 biggest wellness trends of 2026 - The Guardian7 August 2026, 4:00 pm
AI, boy kibble and parasite cleanses: the 11 biggest wellness trends of 2026 The Guardian -
Police search for child rapist who escaped community leave in Perth - BBC7 August 2026, 3:41 pm
Police search for child rapist who escaped community leave in Perth BBCManhunt for convicted child rapist who escaped from staff while on leave Sky NewsUrgent manhunt launched after violent child rapist escapes psychiatric clinic lbc.co.ukViolent child rapist on the run after escaping escort in city centre STV NewsManhunt under way for escaped child rapist The Telegraph -
How the 20mph speed limit is taking over British cities - The Times7 August 2026, 3:35 pm
How the 20mph speed limit is taking over British cities The Times -
North Sea shutdown to cost Treasury billions in tax relief - The Telegraph7 August 2026, 3:33 pm
North Sea shutdown to cost Treasury billions in tax relief The TelegraphBP boss is unsentimental in pruning portfolio and clear on North Sea advice to Burnham | Nils Pratley The GuardianBP North Sea exit presents wake-up call on Scottish energy Financial TimesBP's New Boss Has a Message for Britain Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comNorth Sea is not competitive, says BP boss days after exit City AM -
US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown - BBC7 August 2026, 3:19 pm
US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown BBCUS appeals court blocks Trump's 0m ballroom project RTE.ieDonald Trump lashes out after US court blocks his 0m White House ballroom Sky NewsAppeals court halts construction of Trump’s 0m White House ballroom The GuardianTrump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Blocked by Appeals Panel, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight The New York Times -
Liverpool set to bid £98.5m for Bradley Barcola - This Is Anfield7 August 2026, 2:53 pm
Liverpool set to bid £98.5m for Bradley Barcola This Is AnfieldBradley Barcola transfer news: Liverpool deal for PSG winger difficult to complete after talks Sky SportsRumour Mongering: PSG will Reject Liverpool Opening €115M Barcola Bid The Liverpool Offside‘Wow’ – Michael Owen advises Liverpool to walk away from signing Bradley Barcola for one reason Football365Bradley Barcola: Why Liverpool want PSG winger for £100m BBC -
Billionaire Ashley leads race to clinch takeover of Harvey Nichols - Sky News7 August 2026, 2:48 pm
Billionaire Ashley leads race to clinch takeover of Harvey Nichols Sky NewsMike Ashley says Harvey Nichols is in a ‘death spiral’ Financial TimesMike Ashley’s Frasers Nears A Deal For Harvey Nichols FinimizeMike Ashley casts doubt over Harvey Nichols’ prospects Retail WeekMike Ashley's Frasers leads race to buy Harvey Nichols, Sky News reports Reuters -
How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women - BBC7 August 2026, 2:03 pm
How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women BBCSimon Levy murders: has anything changed in policing since Sarah Everard’s killing? The GuardianSex offender Simon Levy guilty of murdering two women while on bail The TimesFreed to kill, the sex predator whose threat level was lowered because he had one eye The TelegraphSimon Levy found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third ITVX