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China extends military drills around Taiwan as fears grow of potential conflict
China is extending threatening military exercises around Taiwan that have already disrupted shipping and air traffic, further fuelling concerns about potential conflict in the region. According to Moscow, the exercises include anti-submarine drills, apparently targeting US support for Taiwan in the event of a potential Chinese invasion. The Chinese military has said the exercises involving missile strikes, warplanes and ship movements crossing the midline of the Taiwan Strait dividing the sides were a response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the contested island last week.
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Reuters
First foreign-flagged ship arrives in Ukraine since Feb, awaits grain load
(Reuters) -A foreign-flagged ship arrived in Ukraine on Saturday for the first time since the war started in February, and will be loaded with grain, Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said. Ukraine is starting to resume grain exports in an effort overseen by a Joint Coordination Centre in Istanbul where Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and U.N. personnel are working. The United Nations and Turkey brokered a deal after U.N. warnings of possible outbreaks of famine due to a halt in grain shipments from Ukraine.
2 days ago
PA Media: Entertainment
Olivia Bowen: I thought I’d be a rubbish mother before birth of son
The former Love Island star wrote about her experience of motherhood in a post on Instagram.
2 days ago
The Independent
Darlings: New Bollywood film takes a strong stance on domestic violence
Reported rate of domestic violence has increased by 53 per cent over 18 years in India
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Evening Standard
Russia ‘highly likely’ to be using indiscriminate ‘butterfly mines’ in eastern Ukraine, UK warns
Deeply controversial PFM-1 mines allegedly maimed high numbers of children who mistook them for toys during the Soviet-Afghan conflict, the UK said
8 hours ago
The Independent
‘You will be perfect’: Fans overjoyed as Jason Isaacs announced to star in Cary Grant biopic
‘Here goes something,’ Isaacs wrote
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The Telegraph
Sunday morning UK news briefing: Today's top headlines from The Telegraph
Millions of households across the south of England could be hit with hosepipe bans within days after the Environment Secretary urged more water companies to introduce urgent restrictions.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Commonwealth Games: Laura Muir ends 1500m gold medal wait, England’s 4x400m victors disqualified
Laura Muir coasted to gold in the final of the 1500metres at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday night to add to her bronze in the 800m. On paper, Muir was a class apart from the rest of the field and kicked at the bell for a solo time trial to the finish. It continued her strong summer having won bronze at the 1500m at the World Athletics Championships behind Faith Kipyegon, who opted to forego these Games in Birmingham.
10 hours ago
Euronews
Visiting Venice at the height of summer? Avoid my rookie errors and follow these tips instead
The Grand Canal boats to avoid, the best aperitivo and the perfect private island hotel for a long weekend in Venice.
10 hours ago
Lancashire Telegraph
Views sought on proposals for 999 fire service cover over next three years
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service would like to hear the public's views on 999 cover proposals for the next three years
a day ago
The Telegraph
Thornton Heath fire: Four-year-old girl feared missing after house explosion
A four-year-old girl is feared missing after a terraced home in south London collapsed following an explosion, according to neighbours.
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The Guardian
Tahlia McGrath plays amid Covid drama as Australia win Games cricket gold
Australia’s all-conquering women cricket team continued their dominance of the sport after edging out India in the Commonwealth Games final
14 hours ago
Herald Scotland
Somerville promises Scottish pupils will get 'fair' set of exam results
By Kathleen Nutt
11 hours ago
Evening Standard
What the papers say – August 8
Concerns over another heatwave feature among the front pages on Monday.
10 hours ago
The Telegraph
Family stumble across cache of firearms while paddling in pond
A family enjoying a Saturday afternoon paddle in a London river had a shock - when they found a large cache of dumped firearms.
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PA Media: Video
'Amazing' Commonwealth Games puts Birmingham in contention for Olympics bid, says sports minister
Speaking on the final day of the Commonwealth Games, sports minister Nigel Huddleston says Birmingham’s showcase has been 'amazing' and sets the city up for a possible future Olympic bid.
7 hours ago
The Independent
Nonprofits launch $100M plan to support local health workers
A new philanthropic project hopes to invest $100 million in up to 10 countries mostly in Africa by 2030 to support up to 200,000 community health workers
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Evening Standard
Hosepipes must be banned, Environment Secretary urges water companies
The heatwave is expected to roll over into next week amid an unusually dry August
a day ago
The Independent
Problematic or perilous: Brazil's environmental choice
Brazilians go to the polls in October, and they´ll have a choice between reelecting Jair Bolsonaro, or bringing back former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
a day ago
The Independent
People vaccinated against Covid share common symptom after testing positive
Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom
2 days ago

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