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• UK heatwave could continue until October

  06-08-2018 16:42
  Britain's heatwave could continue for several months, with warmer than average temperatures likely until October.A Met Office outlook says that above average temperatures are more likely in the months until October, and the chances that they will be in the warmest of all five categories is 55%.It follows a sweltering weekend across the UK where the hottest temperature of 30.2C (86.36F) was recorded in Northolt, Greater London, on Sunday.
  
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• Storm Hernando: US storm causes flight cancellations at major UK airports

  23-02-2026 07:12 via express.co.uk
  Hundreds of transatlantic flights have been cancelled at UK airports as a huge storm looks set to cause travel chaos on Monday, February 23
  
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• Fury as UK faces eyewatering damages claim if Trump kills Starmer's Chagos sellout

  23-02-2026 06:59 via express.co.uk
  In a twist of international intrigue, the UK finds itself at a crossroads over the Chagos Islands, with potential financial repercussions looming large.
  
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• 'Bodies piling up' as suspected bird flu kills dozens of swans near millions of homes

  23-02-2026 06:23 via express.co.uk
  A mysterious tragedy unfolds in London's waterways as dozens of swans are found lifeless, casting a shadow over aspects of the city's wildlife and health
  
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• Andrew charged taxpayers for massage when envoy, claim ex-civil servants - BBC

  23-02-2026 06:09 via news.google.com
  Andrew charged taxpayers for massage when envoy, claim ex-civil servants  BBCInquiry into Andrew’s Epstein links not ruled out as police searches continue  The GuardianAndrew latest: 'Look at the money trail' - Royal biographer on what could come next for ex-duke and Sarah Ferguson over Epstein links  Sky NewsAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest highlights vagueness of rules for royals  Financial TimesSarah Ferguson checked into mental health clinic aft
  
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• Epstein victims 'trafficked through RAF bases' as key flight records destroyed

  23-02-2026 05:34 via express.co.uk
  In a twist that has left investigators scrambling, crucial flight records tied to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged trafficking have vanished
  
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• Disgraced former Prince Andrew insists on keeping title while suffering latest indignity

  23-02-2026 05:25 via express.co.uk
  In a twist of royal fate, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor finds himself navigating a new reality, stripped of titles and facing a pared-down lifestyle.
  
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• West London church engulfed in flames - The Telegraph

  23-02-2026 05:23 via news.google.com
  West London church engulfed in flames  The TelegraphChurch in Southall engulfed in flames as ten fire engines rush to scene  Harrow OnlineLondon church fire LIVE as 70 firefighters battle huge blaze at chapel  The MirrorMore than 70 firefighters called to blaze engulfing London church  Daily ExpressSouthall church fire LIVE as 70 firefighters rush to building engulfed in flames  My London
  
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• US tariff policy ‘hasn’t changed’ despite supreme court ruling, trade chief says - The Guardian

  23-02-2026 05:05 via news.google.com
  US tariff policy ‘hasn’t changed’ despite supreme court ruling, trade chief says  The GuardianTrump announces increase of new global tariffs from 10% to 15%  BBCEU weighs delaying US trade deal ratification amid ‘tariff chaos’  Financial TimesChina, India Among Winners After US Court Blocked Trump Tariffs  BloombergAsian markets rally after Trump’s Supreme Court tariffs blow  The Telegraph
  
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• Green Party motion backs Hamas terror: 'makes Corbyn look like a moderate'

  23-02-2026 05:01 via express.co.uk
  The Green Party faces a heated debate over a motion that critics argue could redefine its stance on Jewish identity and Palestinian terrorists attacks
  
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• Ukraine war briefing: Russian embassy in Seoul raises ‘victory will be ours’ banner, drawing complaints

  23-02-2026 03:29 via theguardian.com
  Message seen as reference to Ukraine war could create unnecessary tensions, says Seoul; Hungary to block new EU sanctions against Russia amid oil feud. What we know on day 1,461 Continue reading...
  
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• Dog owner loses all four limbs after 'playful lick' leads to coma and sepsis horror

  23-02-2026 03:07 via express.co.uk
  Manjit Sangha, 56, spent 32 weeks in hospital battling sepsis, survived six heart attacks, and quadruple amputation after doctors suspect infection from pet
  
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• Zia Yusuf pledges British version of Trump's ICE to 'deliver net negative immigration'

  23-02-2026 02:45 via express.co.uk
  Zia Yusuf is set to shake up the political landscape with bold proposals that could redefine Britain's approach to immigration and national security.
  
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• ‘He is an animal’: Jack Hughes loses teeth then scores Olympic ice hockey winner for US - The Guardian

  23-02-2026 02:35 via news.google.com
  ‘He is an animal’: Jack Hughes loses teeth then scores Olympic ice hockey winner for US  The GuardianUSA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years  BBCCanada has no regrets after OT loss in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics  NHL.comColumn | Joy and pain for the U.S. and Canada, and a hockey game that had all the feels  The Washington PostOlympic men's ice hockey final 2026: Canada vs USA – head-to-head, key stats, figure
  
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• Duterte refuses to attend ICC pre-trial hearing, as former Philippine leader’s ‘drug war’ case begins

  23-02-2026 02:32 via theguardian.com
  Duterte, 80, is accused of crimes against humanity over an anti-drugs crackdowns in which thousands of people were killed in the South-east Asian nationThe pre-trial hearing for former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte for his alleged role in a deadly “drug war” is set to begin at the international criminal court on Monday, despite his refusal to attend the proceedings.Duterte, 80, who was arrested in Manila and flown to The Hague last year, is accused of crimes against humanity over
  
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• Southall church fire LIVE: 70 firefighters battle huge blaze at London chapel

  23-02-2026 02:31 via express.co.uk
  A massive fire and rescue response is underway in London, with 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackling a fire at a chapel in Southall
  
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• Violence erupts after Mexican security forces kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

  23-02-2026 01:39 via theguardian.com
  Death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, one of world’s most wanted drug traffickers, sets off wave of disorder across several Mexican statesOne of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers, the Mexican cartel boss known as “El Mencho”, has been killed by security forces, Mexico’s defence ministry has confirmed. The operation set off a wave of violence, with torched cars and gunmen blocking highways in more than half a dozen states.The drug lord, whose real name is Nemes
  
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• Full list of Bafta film awards winners 2026

  23-02-2026 01:08 via express.co.uk
  In a night filled with cinematic magic, unexpected triumphs, and heartfelt speeches, the latest awards ceremony left audiences buzzing with excitement.
  
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• 'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks - BBC

  23-02-2026 01:05 via news.google.com
  'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks  BBCCould taking weight-loss jabs conceal deadly health conditions?  The TelegraphDying, rotting organs, blurred vision and severe depression… how our fat jab joy turned to terror  The SunFat jabs linked to nearly two deaths a week as doctors issue black market warning  Daily StarBBC investigation finds Voy and MedExpress finds weight loss jabs sold without full checks&
  
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• UK job vacancies ‘fall to lowest level since pandemic’ - The Guardian

  23-02-2026 01:03 via news.google.com
  UK job vacancies ‘fall to lowest level since pandemic’  The GuardianUK Graduate Jobs Drop Below 10,000 for First Time, Adzuna Says  BloombergYouth jobless crisis as AI and rise in national insurance bite  The TimesCompetition for roles at highest level in YEARS as number of vacancies tumbles  The SunJob vacancies at lowest level since 2021 as London worst affected  City AM
  
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• UK job vacancies ‘fall to lowest level since pandemic’

  23-02-2026 01:01 via theguardian.com
  Advertised roles dropped 3% last month to 695,000 – first dip below 700,000 since January 2021, job site Adzuna saysThe number of job vacancies in the UK has tumbled to the lowest level in five years, research suggests, falling to levels not seen since the pandemic.The number of jobs being advertised slid by 3% in January to 695,000, according to the job search site Adzuna, marking the first time advertised vacancies have dropped below 700,000 since January 2021. Continue reading...
  
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• Bafta awards 2026 backstage and afterparties – in pictures

  23-02-2026 00:57 via theguardian.com
  Highlights from behind the scenes at the 2026 Baftas ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s SouthbankNews: One Battle After Another defeats Hamnet and Sinners as Robert Aramayo takes best actorPeter Bradshaw’s takeFind the full list of the night’s winners hereThe best quotes of the nightThe best looks from the red carpet Continue reading...
  
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• ‘Trump’s reign of terror must end’: California Democrats plot national return to power

  23-02-2026 00:24 via theguardian.com
  Emboldened by recent wins, elected officials gathered in San Francisco to share strategy for a midterm ‘reckoning’Fury at Donald Trump was the coin of the realm, as thousands of California delegates, activists and elected officials gathered in San Francisco this weekend, emboldened by a string of victories and confident the Golden State would help deliver a power check on the president in the upcoming midterm elections.On Saturday, Democrats streamed through the Moscone Center conven
  
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• Inquiry into Andrew’s Epstein links not ruled out as police searches continue

  23-02-2026 00:21 via theguardian.com
  Calls mount for Mountbatten-Windsor to be dropped from royal line of succession Police searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home on the Windsor estate in Berkshire continued on Sunday as a government minister did not rule out having a judge-led inquiry into the former prince’s links with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, representing the government, did not rule out such an inquiry but said it was premature because
  
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• Forensic Rangers 'penalty' evidence emerges as Danny Rohl told exactly why red card wasn't given - Daily Record

  22-02-2026 23:38 via news.google.com
  Forensic Rangers 'penalty' evidence emerges as Danny Rohl told exactly why red card wasn't given  Daily RecordLivingston vs Rangers: Scottish Premiership updates & match report  BBCLivingston 2-2 Rangers: Gers battle back for Scottish Premiership point but lose ground in title race  Sky Sports'It's a clear foul' - Danny Rohl full presser on Livingston penalty and draw  The Rangers ReviewWhat channel is Livingston v Rangers? TV and live stream plus team
  
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• Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul

  22-02-2026 23:30 via theguardian.com
  ‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir StarmerMinisters will unveil a “generational” overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, pledging £4bn to transform provision in schools in England and warning councils they could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet their legal duties.The reforms are expected to be a key policy moment for Keir Starmer and for the education
  
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• Michael Carrick says he has not spoken to Jim Ratcliffe since last month

  22-02-2026 23:30 via theguardian.com
  Manchester United manager last saw Ratcliffe on 25 January‘I’m fine with that,’ says Carrick, in buildup to Everton gameMichael Carrick has revealed he and his Manchester United squad have not received an apology or a message of any sort from Sir Jim Ratcliffe after his claim that the United Kingdom has been “colonised by immigrants”.Ratcliffe, United’s largest single shareholder and head of the club’s football policy, made the comments during a Sky News
  
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• ‘The Brits are coming again’: Team GB hail their greatest ever Winter Olympics

  22-02-2026 23:13 via theguardian.com
  ‘Historic’ Games leaves Britain 15th in medal table‘We can all get excited for 2030 and for Los Angeles’Team GB have hailed a “historic” Winter Olympics after Britain’s greatest performance in the 102 years of the Games left them 15th in the medal table – and warned their rivals the “Brits are coming again”.Zoe Atkin’s women’s halfpipe bronze medal on Sunday ensured that Britain left Milano Cortina with five medals – e
  
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• Robert Aramayo gobsmacked as he beats Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor Bafta - AOL.co.uk

  22-02-2026 23:12 via news.google.com
  Robert Aramayo gobsmacked as he beats Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor Bafta  AOL.co.ukView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say - The Guardian

  22-02-2026 23:03 via news.google.com
  Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say  The GuardianReform pledges to block visas for Pakistanis  The TelegraphWe’ll punish Pakistan and others over illegal migrants, says Reform UK  The TimesReform to announce ‘visa freeze’ for some countries if deportees not accepted  ITVXReform accused of ‘direct attack on settled families’ with new migration plan  The Independent
  
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