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‘Waste colonialism’ – the Turkish city carrying the weight of Britain’s pollution problem
A Guardian investigation reports that large quantities of UK plastic waste have been exported to recycling sites in poorer districts of Adana, southern Turkey, prompting residents and farmers to raise concerns about pollution and health risks. The issue matters because it highlights how Britain’s plastic-waste exports can shift environmental burdens to communities abroad, despite UK…
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What can Dublin teach us? Milburn goes on a quest to solve youth jobs crisis
Alan Milburn, the former UK cabinet minister, has led a delegation to Dublin to study how Ireland has slashed its rate of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), as he prepares an autumn report for the UK government on Britain’s youth jobs crisis. More than a million young Britons are currently classed…
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‘You’ve never seen Mr Jones’s penis,’ the lawyer said. ‘Yes, I did,’ replied the athlete: Lawyer for Alan Jones slams man’s court case evidence as ‘an attempt to smear’
Lawyers representing former Australian radio broadcaster Alan Jones have clashed in court with a man giving evidence in a legal case against him, accusing the athlete of attempting to “smear” the veteran broadcaster. The case centres on evidence given by the athlete, which Jones’s legal team dismissed as unreliable and motivated by an intent to…
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Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, Thailand, on the morning of Friday 7 August 2026, killing several school staff before turning the gun on himself. Officials said the boy had earlier shot dead his grandparents at the family home before attending school with the weapon, which was legally registered to…
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Trump says ‘way too early’ to endorse Vance for president despite leaked comments to donors
Donald Trump has said it is “way too early” to formally endorse Vice President JD Vance as his preferred successor for the 2028 presidential race, despite reports that he has privately signalled support for Vance to donors. The comments highlight the delicate balancing act Trump is performing as speculation grows over who might carry his…
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Court orders Instagram and Facebook’s Meta to pay $567M to address kids’ mental health online
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million to address harm to young people linked to its platforms. The ruling adds to legal pressure on the company over claims that its products were designed in ways that harmed children’s mental health and failed to protect…
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Stray Kids Are Back With ‘THIS & THAT’: Stream It Now
South Korean boy band Stray Kids have released their new mini album THIS & THAT, an eight-track collection that opens with the digital single “RUN IT”. The release extends a remarkable commercial run for the group, whose fanbase has just been named the “happiest” in the online music community, and comes alongside a busy touring…
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Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
Taiwan’s president, William Lai, took part in an overnight emergency evacuation drill as part of the island’s annual Han Kuang military exercises, prompting questions about the reasoning behind moving the head of state in the middle of the night. The exercises, running from 5 to 14 August, are designed to test Taiwan’s readiness for a…
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Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
South Korea is battling a historic heatwave, with the government mobilising drones, water trucks and public buildings to help residents cope as President Lee Jae Myung declared the crisis a “national disaster”. The extreme heat has already caused significant harm, with at least 23 people dying from heat-related illnesses this year and outdoor events, including…
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Trump-backed MAGA firebrand Andy Ogles loses congressional seat to dairy farmer in nail-biter race
Congressman Andy Ogles, a Trump-endorsed MAGA Republican, has lost his House seat in a tightly contested race to a Democratic challenger who works as a dairy farmer. The upset marks a notable setback for Trump-aligned candidates and suggests vulnerability for hardline MAGA incumbents even in seats considered safe, potentially signalling shifting political dynamics ahead of…