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• Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
  05 August 2026
  Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
• Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
  05 August 2026
  Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.
• University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
  05 August 2026
  Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".
• Jailed funeral boss angers families with 'apology'
  06 August 2026
  Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal.
• Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that
  06 August 2026
  Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.
• Why phones on loudspeaker may become just another noise
  06 August 2026
  Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish
• Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
  06 August 2026
  Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
• Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
  05 August 2026
  Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.
• Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London
  05 August 2026
  A woman is arrested after four men are stabbed in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.
• Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
  05 August 2026
  A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".

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• UN warns drone strikes worsen in Sudan
  05 August 2026
  First, more than 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan over the start of this year were due to drone attacks according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally  be deported.
• 'Escalatory spiral of attrition: Drone technology allowing Ukraine to resist Russia asymmetrically'
  05 August 2026
  Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He rejects narratives that portray Moscow as only now "taking the gloves off," against Ukraine, arguing instead that Russia has consistently pursued maximalist objectives while adapting its tactics to battlefield realities. Although Ukrainian innovation, particularly in drone warfare, has complicated Russia's military superiority, Zalmayev contends that technological ingenuity cannot permanently compensate for disparities in manpower, industrial capacity, and external military support. He argues that the conflict has entered an "escalatory spiral of attrition."
• Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'
  05 August 2026
  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was "very difficult" following the leader's reported wounding during the US-Israeli strike that killed his father. Pezeshkian, however, defended Khamenei against rising speculation over his absence from public view.
• Two Frenchmen receive suspended jail sentences after livestreamer's death
  05 August 2026
  Two French livestreamers received suspended prison sentences on Wednesday after being convicted of repeatedly abusing and humiliating a man during online broadcasts that preceded his death. Though the pair were cleared of causing the man's death, they were found guilty of violence and incitement to hatred in a case that has exposed the darker underbelly of online streaming.
• Vollering wins stage 5 as Reusser clings to Tour de Femmes lead
  05 August 2026
  Race favourite Demi Vollering won a tense three-way sprint to claim stage five of the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday, but Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead by 12 seconds after the Swiss rider shadowed her Dutch rival to the finish. 
• US: Progressive Democrat El-Sayed wins key Michigan primary
  05 August 2026
  He could help the #Democrats swing the #US #Senate in the upcoming #midterms. Progressive Abdul #ElSayed just won a tight #primary race in #Michigan, against more moderate congresswoman Haley #Stevens.
• How to enjoy the most complete solar eclipse since 1989?
  05 August 2026
  No matter how sharp your vision, you're going to need some special glasses next week… Wednesday August 12 will bring the most complete solar eclipse since 1989 – the moon will fully cover the sun. To fully appreciate the celestial spectacle,you will require dedicated spectacles. Bryan Quinn and our colleagues at France Televisions tell us how to pick the right ones.
• Who is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats' best hope at taking back the Senate?
  05 August 2026
  Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic primary election to contest one of the state's two Senate seats. He is just the latest progressive upstart to upset the game plan of the Democratic party's centrist establishment, with a platform that focused on working towards universal health care and getting corporate money out of elections… His criticism of Israel too was a flashpoint in the campaign – representing a growing shift among Democrats against what many see as an apartheid state currently carrying out a genocide while dragging the US into unnecessary wars in the Middle East. His portrait by Bryan Quinn.
• Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks
  05 August 2026
  Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks for a southern town, underscoring the fragility of the truce.
• Woman arrested after four stabbed in London's popular Covent Garden
  05 August 2026
  Four people were stabbed in central London and a woman has been arrested in a suspected "mental health related incident", the Metropolitan Police said Wednesday. The stabbings took place around lunchtime in Covent Garden, a bustling area frequented by tourists.

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06 August 2026

• Woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London
  05 August 2026
  London Ambulance Service said the four patients had been taken to a major trauma center after having been treated at the scene.
• Over 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
  04 August 2026
  French authorities said it is one of the largest such rescue operations reported since records began in 2018.
• France blasts Farage's proposal to use navy to stop Channel migrants
  04 August 2026
  The leader of Reform UK unveiled a promise to deploy Britain's Royal Navy to return small boats to France. The French interior ministry said the plan 'would be a violation of French sovereignty as well as a violation of maritime law and international law.'
• England and Wales had driest July on record, according to provisional figures
  03 August 2026
  The weather service said that of the two UK countries, England had recorded just 6.5 millimeters of rain, 10% of the usual average figure, while Wales had 9.3 mm.
• Four Mohamed Al-Fayed survivors recognized as victims of human trafficking
  03 August 2026
  To date, 157 victims have reported allegations that they were sexually assaulted, raped, or trafficked by the former tycoon and owner of Harrod's department store. Al-Fayed died in 2023, at the age of 94, without facing any prosecution.
• Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Burnham
  01 August 2026
  Craig, currently the leader of Manchester City Council, was elected in a second round of counting after winning 47.15% of the votes in the first round, just shy of the 50% needed to win outright.
• Four migrants found dead in attempted Channel crossings
  30 July 2026
  So far this year, 14 people have died trying to cross the Channel, compared to at least 29 in 2025.
• UK PM Burnham pledges to reform social care system
  27 July 2026
  One week after taking office, Andy Burnham vowed to overhaul the UK's social care system, which is largely privatised, to ease pressure on the National Health Service, which struggles to discharge patients with no social care in place.
• Four days after arriving at Downing Street, Andy Burnham is already in turmoil
  25 July 2026
  The honeymoon period is already over for the new British prime minister, Andy Burnham. The leader of the Labour Party is drawing criticism over how he will fund his first measures, amid a troubled economic climate.
• The mysterious horse-shaped geoglyph England has been maintaining for thousands of years
  23 July 2026
  The Uffington White Horse is one of the best known geoglyphs in the UK. Drawn around 3,000 years ago on a hillside in Oxfordshire, its chalk outline is maintained each year by volunteers through a restoration campaign.

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06 August 2026

• Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting
  06 August 2026
  FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.
• IDF to continue to 'operate proactively' in Gaza, Israeli military chief says
  05 August 2026
  The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to a US-backed plan for Gaza.
• Europe’s biggest debates – Migration, Mercosur, and housing on The Ring
  05 August 2026
  This special edition brings back conversations and debates on migration, trade, and housing — three issues that have remained at the centre of Europe’s political agenda this year.
• Leftist Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats establishment candidate in shock Michigan primary victory
  05 August 2026
  Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan comes as the Democratic party struggles to define itself in the Trump era.
• Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
  05 August 2026
  Tehran has announced that Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the US was not involved in the agreement. At the same time, the US President has claimed Hormuz negotiations with Iran are “moving along very nicely”.
• Basque Country halves colon cancer deaths with screening programme
  05 August 2026
  A Spanish study links the colorectal cancer screening programme rolled out in the Basque Country to a 50% drop in deaths among people aged 50 to 69.
• Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Evening
  05 August 2026
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
• Ukraine’s former ambassador to US faces anti-corruption probe
  05 August 2026
  Two days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially dismissed Olha Stefanishyna as Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, she has been formally notified that she is a suspect in an anti-corruption investigation.
• Moroccan prosecutors charge 25 over Ceuta migrant crossings
  05 August 2026
  Charges include organising illegal border crossings, transporting passengers without a license, and insulting and assaulting security forces.
• Scotland’s ‘Grand Canyon’ for sale: Beauty spot featured in Outlander hits the market
  05 August 2026
  Finnich Glen soared to new levels of fame after The Devil’s Pulpit was used in season one of popular romance series Outlander.

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• Elon Musk Projects $1T in SpaceX Revenue After Spending $16B on A.I. in 3 Months
  05 August 2026
  In its first earnings release as a public company, Elon Musk's SpaceX reported $7.8 billion in quarterly revenue, while heavy spending on xAI infrastructure sent shares lower after hours.
• From High-Tech Specs to 1970s Acetate: 15 Pairs of Men’s Sunglasses for Every Level of Vanity
  05 August 2026
  These are the best sunglasses worth putting on your face this summer, whether you're seeking folding frames or a lens that dims on command.
• The 2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed Delivers Songs of Power, But Subtly
  05 August 2026
  Despite its considerable power, this luxury SUV favors stately design over the flash of rivals like the Purosangue or Urus.
• Where to See the World’s Most Remote Land Art
  05 August 2026
  From North Wales to the South Pole, these are some of the more remarkable—and remarkably hard to reach—land-based interventions created by artists, with nature as both muse and canvas.
• An Insider’s Guide to Ultra-Exclusive Private Museum Tours
  05 August 2026
  For well-heeled travelers headed to the busiest cultural destinations, avoiding the crowds is not a luxury but a necessity.
• The Private Chefs Hollywood Trusts Behind Closed Doors
  05 August 2026
  From DNA-tailored meal plans to Kardashian family traditions, these ultra-discreet culinary confidants manage the elevated diets of the world’s most discerning stars.
• The Business of Helping the Ultra-Wealthy Vanish From the Internet
  05 August 2026
  A growing industry now sells executives and high-net-worth clients something increasingly difficult to secure on their own: a smaller digital footprint.
• When Everyone Has the Same A.I., Leadership Becomes the Moat
  04 August 2026
  Dane Hudson, former global CEO and leadership advisor, examines how the rapid adoption of generative A.I. is reshaping the sources of competitive advantage. Sustained success, he contends, will progressively depend on an organization's ability to scale leadership, culture and execution.
• Why Tech’s Richest Founders Keep Their Billion-Dollar Foundations Offline
  04 August 2026
  Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Reid Hoffman and Jensen Huang run vast foundations with little public access. Privacy, security and efficiency help explain why some of the world’s richest donors avoid open applications and public scrutiny.
• At the First Bienal del Agua, Demetrio Paparoni Makes Water Political
  04 August 2026
  Featuring works by Monica Bonvicini, William Kentridge, Alexander Brodsky and others, the biennial confronts scarcity, displacement and ecological collapse.

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06 August 2026

• Russian disinformation campaign targets French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal
  05 August 2026
  A separate Russian-linked propaganda network has also recently targeted two other presidential candidates, Edouard Philippe and Raphaël Glucksmann, according to French authorities.
• Woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London
  05 August 2026
  London Ambulance Service said the four patients had been taken to a major trauma center after having been treated at the scene.
• German airport on alert after explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane and collision with object
  05 August 2026
  Air traffic at Leipzig/Halle airport was briefly suspended on Tuesday night after a plane collided with an unknown object mid-air and an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian plane, raising suspicions of Russian interference.
• Iceland orders deportation of 21 anti-whaling activists
  05 August 2026
  The activists were on board the Bandero, owned by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, which was seized while pursuing a whaling boat. They were served with deportation orders 'accompanied by a re-entry ban,' according to police.
• Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine fails to down missiles
  05 August 2026
  'Ballistic interceptors are what could have saved the lives of those killed today,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as Kyiv seeks more US-made Patriot interceptors.
• Ceuta crisis: 'Morocco does not just need a new development plan, but a new social contract'
  05 August 2026
  At the end of July, nearly 50,000 migrants from Morocco entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Rather than a migration crisis, this should be seen as a failure of the pact set up by Morocco's elites, argues economist Jamal Bouoiyour.
• Raffaele Simone, philosopher: 'Unlike Paris, Rome is losing its greenery and becoming a scorching expanse of travertine'
  05 August 2026
  As Rome's iconic stone pines collapse from neglect, exposing the city to punishing heat, the linguist laments the absence of any environmental policy in urban planning.
• Ceuta crisis: Morocco urges European Union not to 'hinder' its development
  05 August 2026
  The Moroccan Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spoke out on Sunday and Monday, placing responsibility for the migration crisis on the government of Pedro Sanchez.
• Ceuta crisis: EU pushes back debate on new migration measures until fall
  04 August 2026
  Meeting urgently by videoconference on Tuesday, the 27 interior ministers of the European Union sought to ease tensions sparked by the mass arrival of people from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on July 30.
• France suspects Russian meddling in run-up to presidential race
  04 August 2026
  Left-wing MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, a vocal Kremlin critic expected to run for France's top job next year, said that authorities had told him he was targeted by an operation linked to Russian intelligence.