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Why the UK faces a prisons crisis amid row over release of cop killers
The killers of PC Andrew Harper had been set to partake in early release scheme as prison system on verge of collapse.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
Ukraine’s president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.
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Russia frees ex-US marine Gilman jailed since 2022
Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022 for attacking a police officer.
Published On 12 Aug 2026
N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills
Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.
From: NewsFeed
Tourists rush to Iceland to witness rare total solar eclipse
Iceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.
Published On 11 Aug 2026
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Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
Published On 11 Aug 2026
Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA
Poland says their preparations to host the Women’s Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.
PSG begin their latest trophy quest against Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup
The traditional curtain raiser for Europe’s football league season pits Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa.
Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president
Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.
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Solar eclipse August 12: What time is it and where can you see it?
Millions will see the sun disappear as the eclipse sweeps from the Arctic to Europe, bringing two minutes of totality.
Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake
Jeff Bezos reportedly part of consortium interested in English Premier League club Liverpool, but fans ask for meeting.
