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• Thailand: Injuries reported in active school shooting - BBC7 August 2026, 4:10 am
  Thailand: Injuries reported in active school shooting  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Astronomers capture highest-resolution image ever of the Sun’s surface - Physics World7 August 2026, 3:45 am
  Astronomers capture highest-resolution image ever of the Sun’s surface  Physics WorldUbiquitous Kelvin–Helmholtz instabilities driving plasma mixing on the Sun  NatureSharpest-ever pictures reveal the sun’s restless surface  The TimesSee the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet  BBCNSF Inouye Solar Telescope Enables Major Discovery of a Hidden Solar Process - NSO  NSO - National Solar Observatory
  
• Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-1 Rangers: Derek McInnes' side miss late chances as Europa League qualifying hopes dealt blow - Sky Sports7 August 2026, 2:56 am
  Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-1 Rangers: Derek McInnes' side miss late chances as Europa League qualifying hopes dealt blow  Sky SportsJagiellonia Białystok 2-1 Rangers: Visitors' defensive lapses punished  BBCRangers beaten in first leg of Europa League qualifier  Sky SportsEuropean qualifiers: Rangers beaten in Poland, Hearts thrashed by Benfica  TNT SportsSupporter Information: Jagiellonia Białystok (A)  Rangers Football Club
  
• Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir - The Guardian7 August 2026, 1:30 am
  Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir  The GuardianMet Police boss admits mistake over plagiarism row  BBCDons call for Cambridge leaders to take blame for Jason Arday appointment  The GuardianJason Arday: Cambridge professor in plagiarism row quits  BBCStatement about Professor Arday  University of Cambridge
  
• No 10 urges council to 'work with' London pubs amid row over 'vertical drinking' - Sky News7 August 2026, 1:20 am
  No 10 urges council to 'work with' London pubs amid row over 'vertical drinking'  Sky NewsCouncil wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to limit standing  The GuardianSoho pubs won’t take plan to ban ‘vertical drinking’ lying down  The TimesCouncil calls time on being served at the bar in Soho pubs  The TelegraphNo 10 enters Soho licensing row after Sadiq Khan criticism of proposed pub standing restrictions  The Independent
  
• 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down' - BBC7 August 2026, 12:05 am
  'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'  BBCConservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing  BBCForeigners to lose right to council homes under Tory government  The TimesTories vow to ban foreign nationals from accessing UK social housing  Financial TimesTories to end council housing for foreigners  The Telegraph
  
• ‘We have nowhere to return to’: How Russia is seizing homes in occupied Ukraine - BBC6 August 2026, 11:42 pm
  ‘We have nowhere to return to’: How Russia is seizing homes in occupied Ukraine  BBC
  
• Uefa maintains World Cup boycott still stands despite Fifa’s backing for Infantino - The Guardian6 August 2026, 10:55 pm
  Uefa maintains World Cup boycott still stands despite Fifa’s backing for Infantino  The GuardianGianni Infantino: Uefa says Fifa's backing of its president 'changes nothing'  BBCGianni Infantino latest: Uefa & Conmebol respond as Fifa senior executives back president  BBCGianni Infantino: Players union FIFPRO slams FIFA and 'abuse of presidential power' as UEFA doubles down on boycott  Sky SportsUefa doubles down on Fifa boycott but holds greater weapon to unseat Gianni Infantino  The Independent
  
• Arsenal target shock Cristian Romero transfer hijack after Tottenham 'agreement struck' - Football London6 August 2026, 10:49 pm
  Arsenal target shock Cristian Romero transfer hijack after Tottenham 'agreement struck'  Football LondonAtletico Madrid renew Cristian Romero pursuit, Arsenal also interested in Tottenham captain - The Athletic  The New York TimesCristian Romero: Atletico Madrid battle Inter Milan for £40m defender  The TimesReport: Arsenal interested in Spurs captain Romero  Arseblog NewsArsenal 'pushing hard' to make £38m Tottenham star their next signing amid agreement  Football365
  
• Arsenal hopes dashed after Vinícius Júnior extends Real Madrid contract to 2032 - The Guardian6 August 2026, 10:29 pm
  Arsenal hopes dashed after Vinícius Júnior extends Real Madrid contract to 2032  The GuardianVinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal  BBCOfficial Announcement: Vini Jr. renewed until 2032  Real Madrid CF | Web OficialReal Madrid make improved contract offer to Vinicius Junior - The Athletic  The New York TimesVinicius Junior future: Arsenal target to stay at Real Madrid after positive contract talks  Sky Sports
  
• Power failure causes rail delays across much of England - The Telegraph6 August 2026, 8:07 pm
  Power failure causes rail delays across much of England  The Telegraph'I'll have to get a hotel': Passengers struggle to make it home after rail disruption in northern England  BBCRailway disruption latest: Delays to continue into Friday after power failure  Sky NewsTrains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre  The GuardianFurther disruption expected after Manchester power failure causes travel chaos  The Independent
  
• Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI - The Guardian6 August 2026, 7:42 pm
  Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI  The GuardianArtificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses  BBCAI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time  Al JazeeraAI creates never-before-seen virus  The TelegraphAI creates first synthetic viruses  Financial Times
  
• Deadly drug-resistant fungus found in 27 states, experts warn - The Independent6 August 2026, 7:23 pm
  Deadly drug-resistant fungus found in 27 states, experts warn  The IndependentDrug-Resistant ‘Superbug’ Confirmed in 23 States: Should You Worry?  HealthlineCases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 27 states, CDC data shows. What to know  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosDeadly superbug confirmed in 23 states can hide in your hair follicles — and rewire your immune system  New York PostDeadly Candida auris hides in hair follicles by rewiring skin immunity  Medical Xpress
  
• Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence' - BBC6 August 2026, 7:14 pm
  Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'  BBCMeredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox comedy show  BBCAmanda Knox’s comedy show should be axed, say Meredith Kercher family  The TimesAmanda Knox on her Edinburgh comedy show: ‘Meredith would’ve found it funny’  The TelegraphAmanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate  AP News
  
• Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros - The Guardian6 August 2026, 7:02 pm
  Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros  The GuardianBritain clears 0 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger  CNNHollywood billionaire Ellison pledges to make more British TV  The TelegraphUK gives effective green light to Paramount Warner Bros mega deal after assurances provided  Sky NewsParamount agrees safeguards for UK approval of 0bn WBD deal  Financial Times