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Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
16 August 2026Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
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Reform UK plans to overhaul welfare system to save £50bn
16 August 2026The party's proposed changes were they to come to power include a replacement for the disability payments system Pip.
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Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says
15 August 2026Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.
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Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
16 August 2026The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.
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Hawaii battles strong winds and rain as Hurricane Lala threat looms
16 August 2026If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.
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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
15 August 2026Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
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Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
15 August 2026Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.
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What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
16 August 2026Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
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From making friends to managing money: Students' advice for this year's freshers
16 August 2026BC News asked current students about the worries they had before arriving at university how they overcame them.
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The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot
16 August 2026Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.
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Thousands of evacuees await aid after deadly quake on Indonesia's Flores island
16 August 2026Thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island began receiving aid on Sunday after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes and in some areas people were left without electricity and telecommunications.
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EU sends aircraft and villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire
16 August 2026Firefighters in Belgium battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires late on Saturday as a rapidly growing blaze scorched more than 2,700 hectares of land. The EU scrambled helicopters and water bombers as hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders.
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Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake
16 August 2026Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on the South American nation as the country contiues to reel from a deadly earthquake. At least 300 people were killed in the quake that devastated the western Colombian cities of Cali and Pereira.
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Flood in rural northwestern Spain kills two, injures two babies
16 August 2026Two women were killed and two babies were injured when torrential rain sparked a flood and a landslide in rural northwestern Spain on Saturday, authorities said. The flood comes after weeks of heatwaves and wildfires in the country.
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France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowd
16 August 2026Day six of the European Championships in Paris saw four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand claim his first continental title by winning the 200m butterfly final. There was another gold medal for France later in the evening, with Mary-Ambre Moluh setting a new European record to win the 100m backstroke final.
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Live: Moscow targeted by 600 drones overnight, explosions heard in Kyiv
16 August 2026Six hundred drones targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people, the Russian capital's mayor said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. The assault came as Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, sparking fires in at least two districts of Ukraine's capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.
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Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate
15 August 2026Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south and the Iran-backed militant group said that the attacks would be "met with what they deserve".
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France's Léon Marchand wins 200-meter butterfly final at European Swimming Championships
15 August 2026
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French swimmer Marchand wins first Euros gold as Germany's Liebmann breaks 1500m free world record
15 August 2026French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 200m butterfly final at the European swimming championships Saturday in Paris while German swimmer Johannes Liebmann broke the 1,500m freestyle world record by nearly four seconds.
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South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War
15 August 2026South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.
United Kingdom : Latest news on Le Monde.fr.
16 August 2026
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British PM calls for 'reflection' after death of Cambridge professor
16 August 2026The family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who was found dead days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations, has accused his critics of subjecting him to years of harassment.
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Probe into €5.8 million gift to Nigel Farage reopens as he wins by-election
14 August 2026The leader of the far-right Reform UK party reclaimed his Clacton seat, triggering the reopening of a parliamentary standards probe into a £5 million donation from a crypto billionaire.
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PM Burnham says 'tinderbox' Britain must 'face up to the changing climate'
14 August 2026His comments came during a visit to an area devastated by wildfires.
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UK firefighters 'under significant pressure' as multiple blazes rage
14 August 2026The UK's National Fire Chiefs Council said firefighters battling several wildfires across the country were 'doing their absolute best' amid 'particularly difficult' conditions, with almost three-quarters of England in a state of drought.
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British far right's leader Farage beats Count Binface to win by-election
14 August 2026Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won with 63% of the vote in an election that was boycotted by the major parties. A parliamentary probe into undisclosed gifts he received was subsequently reopened.
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UK government declares drought in 'almost three-quarters' of England
10 August 2026After the United Kingdom experienced its driest July on record, the government declared that some 71.3% of England was in a state of drought, and that 'nowhere' in the UK reports a normal water resource status.
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Milton Keynes, north of London, pioneers grocery delivery by small robots
08 August 2026The British government is revising the law to allow these machines, which are already being deployed in around 20 cities, to operate on sidewalks.
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Five arrested in England after anti-migrant protests target asylum seeker homes
07 August 2026Three nights of anti-migrant violence in the town of Thetford forced police to evacuate asylum seekers from their targeted homes. It was 'highly likely that the protesters would have got into the property... and really threatened the safety of the occupants,' according to the local police chief.
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EasyJet confirms takeover by US private equity firm Apollo
06 August 2026The British low-cost airline confirmed the £5.7 billion sale. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of next year, it added.
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UK gives green light to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
06 August 2026The UK's main competition and consumer protection regulator found that the takeover would not weaken competition in film distribution, children's TV and streaming services.
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16 August 2026
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Großpörthen's pillory lime: 900-year-old tree with dark history
16 August 2026Up to 900 years old, almost ten metres thick, its trunk still carries an old iron collar. The Prangerlinde in Großpörthen, Saxony-Anhalt, is a unique natural and historical monument.
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Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two
16 August 2026Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.
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‘Excellent profit’: Meet the Bavarian hop farmer securing his harvest and income with solar 'hats'
16 August 2026No rain, no hops – no hops, no beer. Climate change, heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels save it?
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Exploring Andorra: The best things to do in the microstate aside from skiing and shopping
16 August 2026The highest capital city on the continent, Andorra la Vella boasts historic buildings, impressive sculptures and the largest thermal spa in southern Europe.
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Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Morning
16 August 2026Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village
15 August 2026A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals.
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Deceased academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him
15 August 2026The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.
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Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Evening
15 August 2026Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message' on negotiations, says Lebanese president
15 August 2026In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah warned that the latest Israeli attacks would "be met with an appropriate response."
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Wildfires continue to devastate Europe as thousands are forced to flee their homes
15 August 2026EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations.
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Safeguarding Cultural Heritage Through the Largest Art and Collectibles Transfer in History
15 August 2026Amidst the Great Wealth Transfer, assets of every kind, including art and collectibles, are changing hands. Private Client Select Insurance Services associate specialist of art services Maeve Zimmerman looks at how collectors can ensure that objects of cultural importance are preserved for future generations.
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The Reclusive Billionaire Behind Lidl Is Germany’s Richest Person
14 August 2026Germany’s richest person has quietly transformed Lidl’s parent company into a sprawling business empire stretching from discount groceries to recycling, cloud computing and A.I.
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In the Agentic A.I. Era, Data Control Becomes a Product Advantage
14 August 2026Liquid AI’s Jeffrey Li unpacks why data control will become a defining competitive advantage as A.I. agents become more proactive and personalized. Li makes the case for treating data architecture as a core product decision, not an afterthought to privacy or compliance.
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Leslie Lewis Sigler On Turning Heirlooms into Portraits of a Life
14 August 2026She treats each object in her paintings not as a mere item but as a human-like individual with its own story and thoughts.
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The Heirlooms of 2080 Are Being Made Today
14 August 2026Serpentine Jewels’ Ali Galgano explores how today's jewelry becomes tomorrow's heirlooms, examining why collectors are increasingly drawn to bespoke design, personal provenance, unusual gemstones and pieces built to endure.
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One Fine Show: The Holy See’s “The Ear is the Eye of the Soul” at Giardino Mistico
14 August 2026The exhibition is a sonic prayer organized around Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), presented by the Holy See and curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Ben Vickers.
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Her Great-Grandfather Founded a Jewelry Dynasty. She’s Building Something It Never Had.
14 August 2026Haverhill Leach is a fifth-generation name and a first-generation jeweler, and the gap between those two things is her whole story.
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In Liang Fu’s Latest Work, a Vision of Humanity Touched by Relentless Entropy
14 August 2026"The human condition is still the main topic of my observation. It is about our living conditions today, which is something we cannot avoid, politically or geologically."
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From Newport to Watch Hill: How Rhode Island Perfected the Art of Summering
14 August 2026Rhode Island's seaside towns have spent generations turning a seasonal escape into a full-fledged way of life.
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The Legacy Brands Proving American Fashion Is Still a Family Business
14 August 2026As American fashion grows up, these eight companies show how ownership passes to the next generation after a label becomes a global business.
Europe : Latest news on Le Monde.fr.
16 August 2026
Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr.-
British PM calls for 'reflection' after death of Cambridge professor
16 August 2026The family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who was found dead days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations, has accused his critics of subjecting him to years of harassment.
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Wildfires in Belgium force evacuations
15 August 2026By Saturday afternoon, the fire had scorched at least 16 square kilometers in the High Fens natural park. A local spokesperson called it the 'largest in recent history' for Belgium.
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Zelensky regains control after a month of political crisis
15 August 2026After dismissing his popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, and sparking anger in the streets and within the opposition, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have contained the unrest, but has emerged weakened.
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Berlin's housing crisis and security concerns shape election campaign
15 August 2026Led since 2023 by a Christian Democratic mayor, Berlin stands out as an exception in a national context marked by the rise of the far right. The city-state will hold elections on September 20.
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Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality's throne
15 August 2026Hereditary Prince Alois announced the change in his speech marking the country's national day.
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2026 European Swimming Championships: The return of Russian athletes sparks controversy
15 August 2026While the international federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian swimmers in April, the European governing body insisted on maintaining neutrality criteria for the competition as the war in Ukraine continues.
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Probe into €5.8 million gift to Nigel Farage reopens as he wins by-election
14 August 2026The leader of the far-right Reform UK party reclaimed his Clacton seat, triggering the reopening of a parliamentary standards probe into a £5 million donation from a crypto billionaire.
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PM Burnham says 'tinderbox' Britain must 'face up to the changing climate'
14 August 2026His comments came during a visit to an area devastated by wildfires.
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Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions
14 August 2026The paintings had been stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation, and were worth more than €10 million combined.
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Temperatures over 35ºC persist across western and southern Europe
14 August 2026Areas of Europe home to more than 150 million people, including large swaths of France, are set for high temperatures as the continent's latest heatwave spreads.
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