All news for 2026-08-06
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Fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire crumbles after deadly Lebanon strikes
The Israeli strikes occurred despite another round of talks aimed at ending the war following the agreed pause in fighting made in June.
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Princess Eugenie’s surprise Portugal birth explained as royal baby arrives
Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby daughter, but the joyous event was slightly different from her previous pregnancies.
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Clacton voters turn on Nigel Farage as trust in Reform UK leader falls
Voters in Clacton are set to head to the polls once again in just over a week for a by-election that even Nigel Farage’s supporters admit didn’t need to happen.
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Cambridge professor quits as plagiarism investigation widens
An academic at the center of a high-profile plagiarism scandal has resigned as a professor of sociology at the University of Cambridge after being placed under investigation.
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SpaceX rocket slams into Moon in warning over dangerous space debris
A SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon – and experts say it serves as both a warning and a lesson for those of us on Earth.
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Suicide forum linked to 130 deaths still accessible in UK despite Ofcom ban
A suicide forum linked to more than 130 deaths is still easily accessible despite Ofcom saying it is blocked to UK users.
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Brooklyn Beckham snubs family as he celebrates secret wedding anniversary with Nicola Peltz
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz further deepen the rift in their bitter feud with his family.
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£4m luxury home faces demolition after Channel 4 star’s complaint
A man may be forced to demolish his £4 million home after his Channel 4 star neighbor complained about a balcony overlooking a garden.
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John Healey weighs borrowing boost ahead of first budget
With only 12 weeks remaining before his first budget, the new chancellor, John Healey, is exploring ways to increase public investment without breaking the Treasury’s fiscal rules – and some economists are encouraging him to be bold.
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UK space radar faces Welsh blockade amid fierce local backlash
A planning decision on the DARC - Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability - project was expected last week, but the Welsh Government intervened days before the vote, a move that could potentially lead to a conflict with Westminster concerning the UK’s national security.
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