All news for 2026-09-18

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Inside Cambridge’s "war on ideas": The contrasting stories of Jason Arday and James Orr
Senate House stands at the heart of the University of Cambridge.
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Ukrainian smuggler Valeriy Khomenko scrubs the internet of mentions of cigarette smuggling, illicit production, and Russian ties
Valeriy Khomenko is reportedly working to erase online references to tobacco smuggling and cigarette production schemes, apparently seeking to conceal his business ties and the activities of companies associated with him.
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Archbishop withdraws award from Muslim cleric after praise for Osama Bin Laden comes to light
The Archbishop of Canterbury has revoked an award given to a Muslim cleric who praised Osama Bin Laden.
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NHS breast cancer failures: 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies as hundreds of cases are reviewed
Twenty women underwent mastectomies unnecessarily while being treated for breast cancer, an NHS trust in north-east England has told the BBC.
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NHS patients "came to harm" in record UK heat as nurses describe wards reaching 44C
The poll, conducted for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), found reports of cancer patients sweating profusely during chemotherapy, and even mentioned a nurse who observed maggots in wounds.
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Diana’s brother claims Queen Elizabeth offered to restore her HRH title after her death
In excerpts from his new book – Swan Song: Diana, My Sister – the Earl claimed that Queen Elizabeth proposed giving back his sister’s Her Royal Highness title, which she controversially lost following her divorce from then-Prince Charles.
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Two-Michelin-starred restaurant owner fined $11,000 after serving illegal ants in sorbet
The owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea has avoided prison time in a highly publicized case surrounding a sorbet dessert topped with ants.
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Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen as regional war escalates
On Wednesday, Iran-backed Houthi rebels released video footage which they claimed showed the wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down over Yemen, as their rapid advance exerts additional pressure on global energy supplies.