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• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks - The Independent18 August 2026, 6:47 am
  Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks  The IndependentRussia and Ukraine trade more deadly strikes  BBCUkrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow  The GuardianUkraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says  Euronews.comRussia says more than 600 drones targeted Moscow region  Al Jazeera
  
• Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment - BBC18 August 2026, 6:25 am
  Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment  BBCPrivate sector pay growth falls to six year low  The TelegraphUK employers shed jobs as labour market weakens further  Financial TimesUK employers stuck in "low-hire, low-fire" mode, survey shows  ReutersJob vacancies hit lowest level in five years, according to official figures  Sky News
  
• Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez to Arsenal twist; Man Utd eye striker deal; double Liverpool boost; Chelsea latest - London Evening Standard18 August 2026, 6:11 am
  Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez to Arsenal twist; Man Utd eye striker deal; double Liverpool boost; Chelsea latest  London Evening StandardThe Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more  The New York TimesTransfer news LIVE: Arsenal talks, Barcola agreement, Fernandes stance  London Evening StandardTransfer Rumors: Barcelona Eye Rashford and Gyokeres; Chelsea Step Up Fernandez Exit Plan  Sports IllustratedSix transfers Premier League title rivals Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd can do this week  Daily Star
  
• South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills - The Guardian18 August 2026, 5:50 am
  South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills  The GuardianDonald Trump’s cuts to military drills stir doubts about US resolve in Asia  Financial TimesTrump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say  The GuardianTrump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures  ReutersFacing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un  The New York Times
  
• Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs - BBC18 August 2026, 5:02 am
  Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs  BBC
  
• IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus - BBC18 August 2026, 5:00 am
  IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Rising number of people seeking ADHD diagnosis without treatment, say experts - The Guardian18 August 2026, 5:00 am
  Rising number of people seeking ADHD diagnosis without treatment, say experts  The GuardianTop GP: ‘I would ban the label ADHD’  The TelegraphI’m a doctor — I was diagnosed with ADHD. Here’s why I don’t accept it  thetimes.comI have ADHD – this is what The Great ADHD Myth gets so wrong  The i PaperWhat is ADHD? Common traits, misconceptions and tips for success  Science News Explores
  
• Tupac murder trial latest: Former gangster in court - 30 years on from Las Vegas shooting - Sky News18 August 2026, 4:45 am
  Tupac murder trial latest: Former gangster in court - 30 years on from Las Vegas shooting  Sky News'All hell broke loose,' witness tells court of Tupac shooting as murder trial begins  BBCTupac Shakur murder trial: gang leader plotted killing to avenge beating of nephew, court hears  The GuardianLos Angeles gang leader masterminded Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor tells jury  ReutersTupac Shakur Murder Trial Begins With Revenge Motive and Defendant’s Own Words  The New York Times
  
• Two dead including gunman in school shooting in southern Philippines - The Guardian18 August 2026, 4:27 am
  Two dead including gunman in school shooting in southern Philippines  The GuardianPhilippines: School shooting in Zamboanga leaves student dead  BBCTwo students dead in rare Philippines school shooting, including gunman, officials say  CNNTwo dead in Philippines high school shooting as Grade 9 student wearing bodycam opens fire on classmates  The IndependentTwo students dead in Philippines school shooting including gunman, officials say  Reuters
  
• Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine - BBC18 August 2026, 1:16 am
  Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine  BBCMoscow warns UK of 'consequences' over alleged use of British drones in Russia  ITVXRussia: Britain will pay for giving Ukraine drones  The TelegraphUK drones used for ‘deep strikes’ in mainland Russia for first time  thetimes.comThe UK is much closer to war with Russia than you think  The i Paper
  
• UK weather: New hosepipe ban begins - after Reform's Tice says changing climate will mean better wine - Sky News17 August 2026, 11:55 pm
  UK weather: New hosepipe ban begins - after Reform's Tice says changing climate will mean better wine  Sky NewsReform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves  The GuardianReform UK’s deputy leader tells Britons to ‘enjoy’ heat amid record drought  Financial TimesRichard Tice: Scrap net zero and enjoy the weather  thetimes.comReform deputy leader accused of being ‘completely out of touch’ for telling people to ‘enjoy’ climate change  The Independent
  
• Ricky Gervais finally vows to marry Jane Fallon 'before he dies' for one reason - Daily Mirror17 August 2026, 11:14 pm
  Ricky Gervais finally vows to marry Jane Fallon 'before he dies' for one reason  Daily MirrorSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Pep Guardiola documentary: Kyle Walker fallout revealed in intense scenes - BBC17 August 2026, 11:00 pm
  Pep Guardiola documentary: Kyle Walker fallout revealed in intense scenes  BBC‘It’s a disgrace guys. I’m really ******* tired. When I see that I’m exhausted, I’m drained. I want to quit’  Irish IndependentPep Guardiola series reveals pain of divorce and fiery row with Kyle Walker  The TelegraphWhat the new Man City documentary reveals about the end of Pep Guardiola’s reign  The IndependentPep Guardiola as you have never seen him before. Documentary reveals rows, tears and impact of divorce  The New York Times
  
• Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby - BBC17 August 2026, 9:58 pm
  Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby  BBC
  
• Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations - BBC17 August 2026, 9:47 pm
  Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations  BBCGillian Anderson addresses The Salt Path controversy: "It's very unfortunate"  Radio TimesGillian Anderson Says Sony Exited 'The Salt Path' Deal After Scandal  VarietyThe Salt Path scandal may have scared off US film distributor, star reveals  observer.co.ukGillian Anderson: I felt betrayed by Salt Path scandal  The Telegraph