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• Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead aged 41 - ITVX15 August 2026, 7:42 am
  Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead aged 41  ITVXJason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead  The GuardianJason Arday’s family issues statement after academic found dead  The Independent'Row professor found dead' and 'barbecue ban'  BBCJason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead  BBC
  
• All the London bus routes hit by strikes as extreme heat takes toll - London Evening Standard15 August 2026, 7:01 am
  All the London bus routes hit by strikes as extreme heat takes toll  London Evening StandardBus drivers strike over oven-like cabs in heatwave  BBCLondon bus drivers protest against sweltering working conditions  The EconomistArriva North London drivers strike over roasting buses as capital sees fifth heatwave  Unite the UnionBus drivers to strike because it’s too hot  The Telegraph
  
• UK-bound plane makes emergency landing in Russia after 'fault' as Putin's defence team deployed on 'full alert' - The Sun15 August 2026, 6:53 am
  UK-bound plane makes emergency landing in Russia after 'fault' as Putin's defence team deployed on 'full alert'  The SunUK-bound flight forced to divert to Russia where Brits urged not to travel  Daily ExpressManchester-bound plane carrying 230 forced to land in Russia as emergency crews swarm  Daily MirrorPlane bound for Manchester makes emergency landing in Putin's Russia as 230 people left stranded  Daily Star
  
• Wolves 2-2 Blackburn: Raul Jimenez scores stoppage-time penalty on his Molineux return to salvage a point - Sky Sports15 August 2026, 6:49 am
  Wolves 2-2 Blackburn: Raul Jimenez scores stoppage-time penalty on his Molineux return to salvage a point  Sky SportsJimenez penalty denies Blackburn win at Wolves  BBCJimenez | 'We know we have room to improve' | Men's First-Team | Latest News  Wolverhampton Wanderers FCRaúl Jiménez’s injury-time penalty salvages point for Wolves against Blackburn  The GuardianWolves 2-2 Blackburn highlights  Sky Sports
  
• Heathrow Airport warns of disruption following floods - BBC15 August 2026, 6:06 am
  Heathrow Airport warns of disruption following floods  BBCHeathrow warns of disruption at two terminals after flooding  Sky NewsHeathrow passengers told not to arrive by road after flood  The TelegraphHeathrow Express and Elizbaeth line rail services disrupted  BBCHeathrow flooding causes travel disruption at two terminals  London Evening Standard
  
• Second London train derails in 24 hours causing travel chaos - London Evening Standard15 August 2026, 5:39 am
  Second London train derails in 24 hours causing travel chaos  London Evening StandardEssex derailed train route 'unlikely' to reopen this weekend  BBCEast Sussex train derailment - what we know so far  BBCNational Rail says heat poses ‘exceptional challenges’ after two trains derail in 24 hours  The GuardianEssex train derailment: second train derails in less than 24 hours  The Times
  
• Michael Carrick sent Marcus Rashford Man United instruction ahead of Ruben Amorim reunion - Manchester Evening News15 August 2026, 5:30 am
  Michael Carrick sent Marcus Rashford Man United instruction ahead of Ruben Amorim reunion  Manchester Evening NewsMarcus Rashford could make Man United return against Ruben Amorim's AC Milan  ESPNReuniting with Evans and Rashford  Sky Sports'I think I know why Barcelona didn't sign Marcus Rashford - but Manchester United shouldn't worry'  Manchester Evening NewsWhat Marcus Rashford really thinks about staying at Manchester United this season  Daily Mirror
  
• M&S is bringing back its beloved St Michael range – but not as you once knew it - The Telegraph15 August 2026, 5:00 am
  M&S is bringing back its beloved St Michael range – but not as you once knew it  The Telegraph
  
• Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan - The Guardian15 August 2026, 5:00 am
  Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan  The GuardianFive years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?  BBCThe desert deaths that symbolise five crushing years of Taliban rule  The TelegraphFive years after the Taliban won, Afghanistan is still losing  CNNEntrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power  The New York Times
  
• At least 14 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia - BBC15 August 2026, 2:30 am
  At least 14 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia  BBCHospitals evacuated after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia  The IndependentStrong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20  The GuardianDeadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, forcing villagers to flee  CNNPowerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia  The Telegraph
  
• US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler violence in Qusra - Al Jazeera15 August 2026, 12:11 am
  US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler violence in Qusra  Al JazeeraActivists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers  BBCAnalysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence  Al JazeeraSiege of Palestinian homes in West Bank a 'horrific act of terror', says US ambassador  Sky NewsUS wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege in Palestinian village, officials say  Reuters
  
• I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey - BBC15 August 2026, 12:10 am
  I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit - BBC15 August 2026, 12:01 am
  BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit  BBCBBC seeks to subpoena Trump children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit  The GuardianBBC wants Trump’s children to testify in defamation suit  The TelegraphBBC Wants Ivanka, Don Jr. And Jared Kushner To Testify About Trump’s Jan. 6 Speech  ForbesBBC wants to interview Jared and Ivanka Trump as part of its defense in Trump defamation lawsuit  The Independent
  
• Rain in UK: Met Office names top 10 areas where it will rain next week — full list - The Independent14 August 2026, 9:56 pm
  Rain in UK: Met Office names top 10 areas where it will rain next week — full list  The IndependentWeekend to bring significant drop in temperatures as heatwave ends  BBCMet Office pinpoints 12 areas set for thundery rain on Saturday - full list  Daily StarWhen the heatwave will end after UK records hottest day of 2026 so far  The i PaperMet Office Issues Rain Update For South Of England After Scorching August Dry Spell  HuffPost UK
  
• Electric car sales targets could be watered down - The Times14 August 2026, 9:21 pm
  Electric car sales targets could be watered down  The TimesBurnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis  The GuardianElectric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers  BBCReview launched to shape pathway to reach zero emission driving by 2035  GOV.UKBurnham to slash electric car targets  The Telegraph