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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMark Sweney24 Aug 2026

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’

World’s largest streaming services have also increased subscription costs repeatedly in US, research finds Business live – latest updates Subscribers to Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video in western Europe have faced higher price…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPress Association24 Aug 2026

Twelve people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers

Nine men and three women aged between 19 and 61 arrested as part of investigation of events leading to deadly collision Twelve people have been arrested on suspicion of offences including being involved with organised crime as part of the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDiane Taylor24 Aug 2026

French police accused of rising use of violence to stop Channel crossings

NGO criticises ‘human cost’ of UK-funded crackdown on attempts to set off from French beaches in small boats People trying to cross the Channel to the UK have reported an increase in French police use of violence on beaches to prevent them…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSimon Goodley24 Aug 2026

Up to £464m ‘moved through more than 3,000 UK high street shell companies’

Research shows firms are branded as beauty and convenience but apparently operate in money-laundering and terrorist financing sectors Up to £464m has “moved through” more than 3,000 UK shell companies branded as beauty and convenience…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor24 Aug 2026

Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions

Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with the US attempt to impose fresh sanctions against Iran…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAngela Giuffrida in Rome24 Aug 2026

Distracted Italian pedestrians who cross road while on phone could be fined under new code

Updated draft highway code follows several court rulings assigning blame for road accidents to careless pedestrians Italy’s updated highway code will target pedestrians who stare at their mobile phones while crossing the road, as the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRaphael Boyd24 Aug 2026

Minister tells social media firms to remove posts that ‘celebrate’ dangerous driving after A66 crash

Luke Pollard says government will force platforms to remove content, after latest deadly crash involving a car driving in wrong direction A minister has pressed social media companies to remove content from their platforms showcasing…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot, Kiran Stacey and Dan Sabbagh24 Aug 2026

UK ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by giving weaponry blueprints to Ukraine, says Russia

Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as Burnham visits Kyiv to offer declassified details of missile components Europe live – latest updates The Kremlin has warned of an escalation in tensions between the UK and Russia as Andy…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAlex Daniel24 Aug 2026

Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board

Campaigners say proposal for £10bn rescue deal in bid to avoid nationalisation is a ‘cosy stitch-up’ Business live – latest updates The group of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have been accused of shuffling the deckchairs…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalEromo Egbejule in Cotonou24 Aug 2026

Children make up half of mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau as epidemic spreads

West African country reports 46 suspected cases in outbreak declared in July, amid fears virus may be spreading undetected More than half of the mpox cases reported in Guinea-Bissau have been among children, local authorities have said,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalYohannes Lowe24 Aug 2026

Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesbrough – UK politics live

Defence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous driving The government has promised that business rate valuations will be “made fairer” for pubs and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKevin Rawlinson24 Aug 2026

Woman stranded in Spain after UK’s eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister

Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in UK, falls foul of ‘known issue’ with Home Office’s digitised immigration process A woman who is legally settled in the UK was left stranded at a Spanish airport after the Home Office’s post-Brexit visa…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJakub Krupa (now) and Vivian Ho (earlier)24 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles - Europe live

UK PM to announce support for France in setting up missile assembly lines during his Kyiv visit, as coalition of willing the meets later today Burnham visits Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles Burnham’s visit to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNino Bucci Justice and courts reporter24 Aug 2026

Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption

Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPenry Buckley24 Aug 2026

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears

Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claims Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPetra Stock24 Aug 2026

How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way

Phillip Island’s ‘iconic’ little penguins get first bird flu vaccinations in what is thought to be largest program of its kind Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDonna Ferguson24 Aug 2026

Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years

Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December Wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk for the first time in more than 500 years. The pair of newborns are the offspring…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmanda Meade Media correspondent24 Aug 2026

Guests joked Alan Jones and alleged victim looked ‘like a great couple’ at luncheon, court hears

Radio host’s indecent assault and sexual touching trial enters fourth week, with shock jock Jason Morrison telling court complainant C appeared ‘stuck’ beside Jones Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalReuters24 Aug 2026

New Zealand to consider banning children under 16 from social media

Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of children New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has said his party will introduce a bill in parliament that ⁠seeks to ban…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHannah Devlin Science correspondent24 Aug 2026

New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies

Foundayo will be available on private prescription, with pharmacists warning of counterfeit GLP-1 problem A new daily pill that treats diabetes and helps with weight loss will be available in UK pharmacies from Monday. Pharmacists said the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJon Henley Europe correspondent24 Aug 2026

Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in five European nations, survey finds

Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homes Given the choice, more people across five major European nations including the UK favour encouraging the adoption of air conditioning over…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDenis Campbell Health policy editor24 Aug 2026

‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina

Study finds device brings significant fall in chest pain in 75% of patients, but further trials and NHS approval are needed “It’s an amazing relief, both physically and emotionally, to be able to live my life again normally, without…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGuardian staff with agencies24 Aug 2026

Fast-fashion giant Shein aims for $27bn valuation in Hong Kong market debut

Known for selling cheap clothing, the online retailer has seen its value drop sharply from earlier estimates amid scrutiny over its environmental footprint Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September, the fast-fashion…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMark Brown24 Aug 2026

Photo of Disraeli among missing parliamentary works of art, FoI request finds

Press Association given list of 65 items from publicly owned collection that have gone missing since 2024 A photograph of Benjamin Disraeli, an engraved portrait of William Wilberforce and a cartoon of Barbara Castle have all been…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAshifa Kassam European community affairs correspondent24 Aug 2026

Scrapping of Berlin swimming day for Black children becomes latest in long list of race-linked pool rows

Rightwing voices seize on plans to offer Black children an exclusive afternoon at an outdoor pool in the German capital It was meant to be an outing for Black children in Berlin and their families, offering them an exclusive afternoon at…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDenis Campbell Health policy editor24 Aug 2026

Most English secondary schools are breaking healthy food rules, finds report

‘Shocking’ breaches such as sweets and crisps at breakfast uncovered just before expansion of free school meals Three-quarters of secondary schools in England are breaking the rules on food offered to pupils by serving chips, burgers and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHeather Stewart Economics editor23 Aug 2026

UK productivity growing faster than official figures suggest, thinktank finds

Resolution Foundation suggests economy may finally be emerging from shadow of 2008 financial crisis Productivity in the UK – a vital measure of economic health – is growing more strongly than official figures suggest, according to analysis…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKiran Stacey in London and Dan Sabbagh in Dnipro23 Aug 2026

Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles

PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components Britain will boost Ukraine’s capacity to make its own long-range missiles, Andy Burnham will announce on Monday, as he travels to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLauren Almeida23 Aug 2026

Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer

Review will look at improving system for English and Welsh hospitality venues before next revaluation date in 2029 The government has promised that business rate valuations will be “made fairer” for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, as…

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