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First bluefin tunas caught off Yorkshire since 1960s ‘success story’ for marine conservation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T16:36:55+00:00

Researchers laud return of giant tuna to North Sea after being fished almost to point of extinctionResearchers have lauded two giant bluefin tunas being caught off the coast of Yorkshire for the first time in more than six decades as a “success story” for marine conservation.The tunas, which were caught a day apart off the coast of Whitby earlier this week, have mostly been absent along the north-east coast of Britain since the 1960s. While a small numbers of the species have been spotted in the waters around Yorkshire in the previous years, the pair were the first to be caught for market from

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Swimmers warned of toxic algae at newly designated Thames bathing site

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T16:32:47+00:00

People told they and their pets should keep out of river at Ham amid anger over Thames Water’s treated sewage planSwimmers are being warned not to enter the water at the first official bathing site on the River Thames, in south-west London, because of toxic blue-green algae in the water.The blue-green algal blooms are rare in moving water but are likely to be caused by the extreme heat, low river flow, and nutrient pollution from sewage waste. Continue reading...

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Trump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDA

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T16:31:59+00:00

Overton has said that Congress should strictly regulate abortion drug mifepristone ‘to protect women and children’Donald Trump nominated Dr Heidi Overton – an abortion opponent who stood next to the president as he made false claims about vaccines – to be commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).“Today I am honored to nominate the wonderful Dr. Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, as our next FDA Commissioner. Dr. Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in His

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En Belgique, le mystérieux trésor trouvé dans la ville de Termonde suscite bien des convoitises

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:04+00:00

Au nord de Bruxelles, de nombreux lingots et pièces d’or ont été découverts sur un chantier dans un bâtiment ayant appartenu à une vieille famille de brasseurs de Termonde. Depuis, la justice essaie de connaître l’origine de ce magot estimé à 9 millions d’euros pour savoir à qui l’attribuer.

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Cabinet approves 5 rail and road projects worth ₹13,041 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-19T16:20:14+00:00

The proposed projects are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, iron ore, cement, iron and steel, container, automobile, foodgrains

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Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T16:19:41+00:00

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson’s comments show her party feels voters have been alienated by Reform net zero attacksRichard Tice should apologise to firefighters for his comments this week urging British people to “enjoy” this summer’s extreme heat, according to the Labour party chair.Bridget Phillipson has called on Reform’s deputy leader to say sorry to those who have battled wildfires across the country over the last few weeks, forcing evacuations and destroying homes. Continue reading...

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Smartphone buyers hit pause after flagship e-Commerce sales

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-19T16:18:21+00:00

Chipset-led price hikes and affordability concerns are making consumers increasingly dependent on promotional offers, keeping the smartphone market under pressure

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Will Andy Burnham get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas? – The Latest

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T16:08:18+00:00

The prime minister has announced a £442m plan to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas. It solidifies tackling homelessness as a central policy for Andy Burnham’s government, and gives voters a measure by which to judge his success – although without a concrete target for ministers to hit.Nosheen Iqbal speaks to social policy editor Patrick Butler – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

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Editorial. Unhealthy situation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-19T16:05:10+00:00

Private healthcare needs better regulation

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Les Etats-Unis poursuivent leur travail de sape en sanctionnant deux magistrats de la CPI

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-19T16:00:10+00:00

Les sanctions américaines visent le cœur de l’enquête Palestine à la CPI et, plus largement, toute enquête visant des ressortissants d’Etats qui n’ont pas adhéré à la Cour pénale internationale, au premier chef Américains et Israéliens.

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Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T15:52:04+00:00

Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in UkraineFor more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The protesters have been chanting a name – not that of Ukraine’s embattled president but that of the man he recently sacked as defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. On Sunday evening, 2,000 people marched along Khreshchatyk, Kyiv’s main boulevard, waving cardboard banners in support of their ousted hero.Zelenskyy has refused to reinstate Fedorov, who during his six months in the j

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Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chair

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T15:45:57+00:00

Republican James Comer writes to private equity investor demanding full cooperation with investigationThe Republican chairman of the House oversight committee has threatened to hold the private equity investor Leon Black in contempt if he does not fully cooperate with the panel’s ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, amid accusations that the billionaire is purposely delaying and disrupting the panel’s inquiry.A letter released by Representative James Comer’s office on Tuesday, which was addressed to Black’s lawyer, revealed new details about the high-stakes clash between the powerful Ke

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