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• Lego invests in software-enabled bricks and other products to power growth run - Financial Times25 August 2026, 7:00 am
  Lego invests in software-enabled bricks and other products to power growth run  Financial TimesLego sales rise as World Cup and F1 ranges prove to be winners  The GuardianLego CEO Rules Out AI-Designed Toys as Record Growth Rolls On  BloombergLego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing  CNBCWorld Cup ranges help drive record first half for Lego  The Independent
  
• The e-bike is the most complete expression of the bullying arrogance of cyclists - The Telegraph25 August 2026, 7:00 am
  The e-bike is the most complete expression of the bullying arrogance of cyclists  The Telegraph
  
• Iranians queue for petrol as US blockade bites - Financial Times25 August 2026, 6:57 am
  Iranians queue for petrol as US blockade bites  Financial TimesIran’s government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions  Al JazeeraIran Fuel Shortages Spark Lines at Pumps as US Pressure Bites  BloombergIran’s Internal Security Chief warns of attempts to spark unrest  وكالة سبأIran Prepares for Fuel Quota Reductions Amid Post-War Supply Decline  IranWire
  
• Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Cole Palmer stars as Blues' superb front three edge pulsating contest in Xabi Alonso's first game - Sky Sports25 August 2026, 6:34 am
  Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Cole Palmer stars as Blues' superb front three edge pulsating contest in Xabi Alonso's first game  Sky SportsGlaring weakness in goal remains but early signs Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea should be fun | Jonathan Wilson  The GuardianMorgan Rogers: An enjoyable debut! | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football ClubFulham 2-3 Chelsea: Rogers and Palmer star as Sanchez struggles - how the players rated  BBCChelsea's Premier League opener under Xabi Alonso hints at fun season to come  ESPN
  
• Andy Burnham hints at tax rises in Autumn Budget - City AM25 August 2026, 6:27 am
  Andy Burnham hints at tax rises in Autumn Budget  City AM'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'  BBCAndy Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget  BBCAndy Burnham rules out early election as he admits UK faces ‘challenging’ financial outlook  Financial TimesBudget 2026: Which taxes will Burnham and Healey hike?  City AM
  
• I tricked my way on board a migrant dinghy. Here’s what I learnt - The Telegraph25 August 2026, 6:15 am
  I tricked my way on board a migrant dinghy. Here’s what I learnt  The TelegraphSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Aldi resorts to ‘whinging’ as rivals steal a march - The Telegraph25 August 2026, 6:00 am
  Aldi resorts to ‘whinging’ as rivals steal a march  The TelegraphAldi CEO backs UK crackdown on 'rip-off' discounts, says shoppers end up paying more at the till  Yahoo FinanceTesco and Sainsbury's are some of the staple ingredients of a well-balanced portfolio  This is MoneyAldi boss defends government probe into supermarket pricing  Retail WeekAldi boss: Shoppers are bombarded with discounts that don’t exist  The Times
  
• Iran-US war live: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions as Tehran vows to go on the attack - The Independent25 August 2026, 5:35 am
  Iran-US war live: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions as Tehran vows to go on the attack  The IndependentIran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions  BBCTrump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed  CNBCUS launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to cut Iran’s economic lifeline  Al JazeeraScott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran  Financial Times
  
• Canada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same? - Euronews.com25 August 2026, 5:30 am
  Canada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same?  Euronews.comUS-Canada trade war heats up as Trump threatens to hike auto tariffs  BBCDonald Trump tells Canada to 'fall in line' after politician threatens to cut off electricity to the US over tariffs  Sky NewsCanadians do not seek a trade war – but neither will we be bullied by Donald Trump | Jen Gerson  The GuardianTrump says US to increase tariffs on Canadian cars to 50%  Financial Times
  
• Devon scientists find breastfeeding may leave lasting DNA imprint - BBC25 August 2026, 5:10 am
  Devon scientists find breastfeeding may leave lasting DNA imprint  BBC
  
• NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer - The Guardian25 August 2026, 4:12 am
  NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer  The GuardianHPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening  BBCMillions of women to be invited to order at-home cervical screening kits  Sky NewsMillions of women to be offered at-home cervical cancer screening  The TimesDIY cervical checks to be offered to four million women  The Telegraph
  
• The takeaway coffees with the biggest caffeine kick – and what they’re doing to your health - The Telegraph25 August 2026, 4:00 am
  The takeaway coffees with the biggest caffeine kick – and what they’re doing to your health  The TelegraphCosta cappuccino gives you wings with the caffeine of four Red Bulls  The TimesNew study shows shock difference in caffeine levels between High Street coffee shops  The IndependentShake away coffee | Daily Record - newspaper  MagzterNew study reveals how much caffeine is actually in your favourite cup of coffee  Metro.co.uk
  
• Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged - BBC25 August 2026, 1:27 am
  Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged  BBCTornado rips roofs off homes in France  The TelegraphTornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region  France 24Houses damaged after tornado hits Aude in southern France  ReutersTornado in Aude: at least 26 injured and around 100 homes damaged  Euronews.com
  
• Britain said it will help Kyiv build Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine. Hours later, the Kremlin announced that Russian forces are already working to find the production sites. - Meduza — Новости24 August 2026, 11:57 pm
  Britain said it will help Kyiv build Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine. Hours later, the Kremlin announced that Russian forces are already working to find the production sites.  Meduza — НовостиUK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources' says Kremlin advisor  BBCBurnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missiles  The GuardianRussia threatens to attack British factories  The TelegraphBurnham in Ukraine with plans to hand over UK blueprints for long-range missiles  BBC
  
• James Blunt shares article denying Hayden Panettiere rumours - The Telegraph24 August 2026, 10:19 pm
  James Blunt shares article denying Hayden Panettiere rumours  The TelegraphStar speaks out as disturbing rumour spreads  News.com.auJames Blunt denies being the 'very famous undressed man' in Hayden Panettiere's yacht story  Page SixBritish Singer Says He Wasn't The Older Man In Hayden Panettiere's Disturbing Yacht Story  HuffPostBritish singer responds to troubling theory involving Hayden Panettiere  NZ Herald