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• Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
  09 August 2026
  No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
• Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
  09 August 2026
  Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.
• Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's death touched so many
  09 August 2026
  The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.
• Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
  09 August 2026
  Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.
• Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
  08 August 2026
  The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
• More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds
  09 August 2026
  With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.
• Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
  09 August 2026
  The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
• Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
  09 August 2026
  TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.
• How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
  09 August 2026
  Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.
• What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
  09 August 2026
  For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

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• Ukraine braces for winter power crisis after Russian strikes, Zelensky says
  08 August 2026
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that Ukraine faces a winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people, including a three-year-old child. Speaking in Belgrade, he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in 24 hours.
• Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant dispute
  08 August 2026
  Spain on Saturday introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the EU partners over migration. The move follows Italy’s decision to impose similar controls after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, most of whom later returned.
• Israeli troops infiltrate Lebanese army-held village and build roadblock, mayor says
  08 August 2026
  A Lebanese village held by the country's army was infiltrated by Israeli forces, who built a roadblock near the town square overnight, the mayor and state media said Saturday. The Lebanese army was deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya more than two weeks ago within the framework of a US-sponsored agreement signed with Israel. 
• Russian strikes kill four as Kyiv hits oil refinery
  08 August 2026
  At least four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions early Saturday. Moscow has been exploiting Ukraine’s depleted air defences to launch waves of drone and missile strikes, while Kyiv has hit another oil refinery in Russia as part of its near-daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities, aiming to deepen pressure on Moscow’s fuel supplies.
• Women's Tour de France: Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot pulls out of race
  08 August 2026
  French cyclist and defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot pulled out of the Women's Tour de France ahead of Saturday's 8th and penultimate stage due to feeling unwell.  An Olympic champion in mountain biking at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ferrand-Prévôt won the Women's Tour de France in her debut last year.
• Russian attacks kill several in Ukraine
  08 August 2026
  At least four people, including a child, were killed in Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions early Saturday. Moscow has been carrying out near-daily attacks, exploiting Ukraine’s strained air defences. Meanwhile, Ukraine struck another oil refinery in Russia, as Kyiv continues its campaign of long-range attacks on Russian energy facilities in an effort to fuel a growing fuel crisis. France 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze tells us the latest.
• Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General
  08 August 2026
  The US Senate has confirmed Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as attorney general, despite opposition from Democrats who accused the president of politicising the Department of Justice. Blanche previously represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal trials before joining the administration. Camille Knight has more.
• Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan pact comes amid US-Iran war fallout
  08 August 2026
  Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact on Friday that would treat any act of aggression on one of the three nations as an attack on all of them, the allies said in a joint statement. However, it did not specify if the agreement would bind them to any particular military action in each other's defence. Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East studies at Council on Foreign Relations, Henry Barkey, shares further insights.
• France looks up for night of stars
  08 August 2026
  Tonight and throughout the weekend, thousands of people across France will be looking up at the stars for the annual Nuits des Étoiles. The three-night event offers free stargazing in more than 400 towns, with astronomers on hand to help visitors spot Saturn, Mars and even distant galaxies. Camille Knight has the details.
• Serbia’s Vucic attempts diplomatic ‘balancing act’ with Zelensky’s visit
  08 August 2026
  Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is making his first official visit to Serbia, in a notable move given Belgrade’s close ties with Moscow and its refusal to impose sanctions on Russia. Zelensky is seeking to shore up international support as Russian strikes on Ukraine intensify. He met Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić for dinner on Friday, with the two leaders set to hold official talks on Saturday.  Helena Ivanov, Associate Research Fellow at The Henry Jackson Society, shares further insights on the importance of this visit. 

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09 August 2026

• Milton Keynes, north of London, pioneers grocery delivery by small robots
  08 August 2026
  The British government is revising the law to allow these machines, which are already being deployed in around 20 cities, to operate on sidewalks.
• Five arrested in England after anti-migrant protests target asylum seeker homes
  07 August 2026
  Three 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.
• EasyJet confirms takeover by US private equity firm Apollo
  06 August 2026
  The 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.
• UK gives green light to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
  06 August 2026
  The 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.
• 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.

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08 August 2026

• Two drones spottled flying over military base in the western part of the country, German armed forces say
  08 August 2026
  The incident comes just days after a drone carrying explosives was found on the tarmac at Germany’s Leipzig-Halle airport, near a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines cargo plane.
• Wedding at Funchal cathedral, but not Cristiano and Georgina's, to the disappointment of hundreds
  08 August 2026
  As British tabloids keep spinning stories about when and where Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are getting married, fans are ever keener to catch a glimpse of a ceremony that keeps proving elusive.
• Major wildfire in hills above Lake Garda: at least 200 residents and tourists evacuated
  08 August 2026
  A fire broke out on Friday evening in the mountains above Tignale. Rescuers evacuated about 200 people and are checking holiday homes used by tourists.
• Latest news bulletin | August 8th, 2026 – Evening
  08 August 2026
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
• Serbia's Vučić sends signal to Brussels and Moscow by hosting Zelenskyy with pomp and circumstance
  08 August 2026
  The talks between Zelenskyy and Vučić come as Russia's war against Ukraine once again intensifies. Despite Serbia’s historical ties to Russia, its bid to join the EU now seems to have taken the lead in considerations.
• Man, 26, arrested in Rotterdam after two injured in 'random' stabbing spree
  08 August 2026
  "A single suspect, who is believed to have been travelling by car, is involved in the stabbings," Dutch police said in a post on social media.
• Belarus joins Russia’s war on freedom of information
  08 August 2026
  Belarus’ obscure decision to ban Euronews’ website on its territory follows Russia’s blocking of all Euronews content, as both nations continue to clamp down on the media.
• Tisza Party group nominates András Baka for new Hungarian president
  08 August 2026
  On Saturday, the Tisza Party, which has a constitutional majority in Parliament, picked András Baka who was removed by Fidesz from the Supreme Court, to be elected president on Tuesday.
• Around 34,000 fans attend Kanye West concert at Algarve Stadium
  08 August 2026
  After shows were cancelled in the UK, France and Poland, the American rapper finally performed in Portugal on Friday at the Algarve Stadium before 34,000 fans.
• Ukrainian drone explodes near border between Romania and Bulgaria, Kyiv promises inquiry
  08 August 2026
  Bulgaria's prime minister said both Bulgarian and Romanian authorities had failed to pick up the drone as it made its way through their respective airspace.

Observer

• What Heirs Need to Know to Establish a Lasting Inheritance
  08 August 2026
  Passing down wealth without passing down the literacy to manage it is how a fortune becomes a cautionary tale. Charline Burgess, a Morgan Stanley Executive Director specializing in wealth education and family governance, argues that inheritance is less a legal transaction than an ongoing education built on shared values.
• Author Amy Chozick’s Favorite Character-Driven Reads
  08 August 2026
  The former New York Times reporter's eclectic list spans everything from David Foster Wallace's tennis essays and Miranda July's viral midlife romp to murder mysteries set in luxurious locales.
• How an Idea Becomes an Institution or Exhibition That Outlives Its Moment
  08 August 2026
  "It has to stand the test of time while remaining flexible enough to evolve as technology, research and audiences change. But if you do your job well, millions of people will experience what you've created," Museum Studio's Delphine de Canecaude tells Observer.
• Banking’s Next Interface Isn’t an App. It’s an A.I. Agent.
  07 August 2026
  Sygnum’s Thomas Frei examines how A.I. agents are reshaping banking, arguing that the industry's next competitive battleground is secure, permissioned infrastructure that allows software to act safely on a customer's behalf.
• Age Verification Is Building the Internet’s Next Identity Layer
  07 August 2026
  The rapidly expanding push for mandatory online age verification is really about the future of digital identity. Billions Network’s Evin McMullen argues that the architecture chosen for age verification today could determine whether the next generation of the internet is built around private, portable proofs or mass identity collection.
• The Privacy Economy’s Next Frontier Is Governing A.I.
  07 August 2026
  Speakeasy’s Sagar Batchu examines the growing tension between connecting A.I. to proprietary enterprise data and protecting that data from misuse. Batchu argues that as models become interchangeable, visibility and governance will become the next critical layer of enterprise infrastructure.
• The Creators at OpenAI’s Wildflower Farms Retreat—and the Backlash That Followed
  07 August 2026
  OpenAI invited about 30 creators to a luxury retreat in the Hudson Valley. Attendees including Grace McCarrick and Nat Lucy faced criticism after sharing posts from the trip to the Wildflower Farms.
• What the Art World Can Learn From Luxury’s Return to Intimacy and Cultural Depth
  07 August 2026
  The empire-building model that prioritized constant expansion over human connection hasn't yielded the expected returns in either market.
• Across the Islands of French Polynesia, Privacy Is the Real Luxury
  07 August 2026
  French Polynesia’s most rewarding island-hopping route moves between sacred Raiatea, remote Taha’a and the private-island glamour of Tetiaroa.
• Wine, Wheat and Art Share the Same Acreage at These Out-of-the-Way Estates
  07 August 2026
  Though often far from the usual cultural circuits, they reward the effort for serious devotees of contemporary art willing to make the trek.

Europe : Latest news on Le Monde.fr.

09 August 2026

• Political scientist Carlos Echeverria Jesus: 'The Ceuta crisis reflects Morocco's territorial ambitions'
  09 August 2026
  After 72,000 migrants from the Moroccan city of Fnideq reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on July 30 and 31, the director of the Ceuta and Melilla Observatory analyzes the state of relations between Morocco and its Spanish neighbor in an interview with Le Monde.
• Spain starts border checks on Italy after migrant row
  08 August 2026
  Spain's government said it would establish border controls for flights and ships from Italy, from midnight on Saturday until September 7, in a dispute over irregular migration.
• Hungary's ruling party selects Orban-critic judge as pick for president
  08 August 2026
  The parliamentary group of Tisza, led by new Prime Minister Peter Magyar, nominated Andras Baka as its choice for the largely ceremonial role.
• Bulgaria summons Ukrainian ambassador over crashed drone
  08 August 2026
  Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said a drone carrying a 'significant' amount of explosives crashed near the Romanian border, causing no casualties. Ukraine insisted it did not 'intentionally' target the country.
• Ukraine's Zelensky visits Russian ally Serbia as Moscow pounds Kyiv
  08 August 2026
  Serbia is historically close to Russia and has refused to sanction Moscow.
• Spain imposes temporary border controls on Italy over Ceuta row
  08 August 2026
  The measures came into effect at midnight on Saturday, August 8, and will last through September 7.
• Milton Keynes, north of London, pioneers grocery delivery by small robots
  08 August 2026
  The British government is revising the law to allow these machines, which are already being deployed in around 20 cities, to operate on sidewalks.
• 'Muslims here are constantly required to prove they are real Spaniards': Ceuta's unprecedented migration crisis:
  07 August 2026
  The arrival of 72,000 people from Morocco in the Spanish enclave between July 30 and 31 exposed both the cracks and the bonds of solidarity running through this city, where Christians and Muslims have lived side by side for centuries.
• Pope Leo XIV to meet with clerical abuse victims during France trip
  07 August 2026
  Ahead of a papal visit to France, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will 'meet privately with individuals who have been victims of abuse.' The pontiff promised the Catholic Church would make 'additional efforts' to address this issue.
• Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defense pact
  07 August 2026
  Amid a regional war between the US and Iran and Houthi attacks from Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense accord, which claims to promote 'collective security' and 'peace, security and stability in the region.'