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Salman Rushdie On A Ventilator And Could Lose An Eye After New York Attack
The author was stabbed as he was about to give a lecture.
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Evening Standard
Temperatures to rise to 35C amid drought, wildfires with thunderstorms to come
It comes as the southern half of the UK has been beset by drought conditions this weekend, while the northern half braces for thunderstorms on Sunday.
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The Independent
Woman killed after being impaled by beach umbrella in South Carolina
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has previously issued a warning about beach umbrellas
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The Independent
Lara Trump: Mar-a-Lago search 'outrageous' even if her father hid nuclear secrets there
Lara Trump says Mar-a-Lago search is 'outrageous', even if her father hid nuclear secrets there
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Evening Standard
Tyson Fury: Boxing legend announces second retirement on 34th birthday
Tyson Fury has announced his second retirement from boxing after failing to entice Derek Chisora into a trilogy fight. The 34-year-old revealed he would step back into the ring and had publicly revealed he was keen to face Chisora, who he has twice beaten before. Fury turned 34 on Friday and posted a message on social media saying: "Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years & after long hard conversations (I’ve finally) decided to walk away & on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage."
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Evening Standard
Best mobile phones for elderly people that keep things simple
Simple and easy to use devices are a click away
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York Press
Big bills for motorists who didn't respond to court summons
Four drivers and car owners are facing large bills after they failed to respond to court summons and were convicted in their absence.
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Temperatures on the London Underground reached 38.5 degrees on Friday
Temperatures on the London Underground reached 38.5 degrees Celsius on the London Underground's Central Line on Friday (August 12).
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Evening Standard
Met Police Covid fine for ‘partying’ while sitting at desk was ‘slap in face’, says cleared office worker
Gregory Vooght was accused by the Metropolitan Police of flouting the pandemic restrictions, but told a court he was sitting at his desk working when officers arrived.
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Evening Standard
Harrison Ford’s original Han Solo blaster expected to fetch £410,000 at auction
The prop firearm, which was previously missing and presumed lost, was rediscovered by Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC).
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Storyful
Onlookers Wowed by Dolphins Swimming Alongside Boat off Irish Coast
Dolphins wowed onlookers as the animals put on a stunning display by swimming alongside a small boat off the west coast of Ireland.Footage by John FitzGerald shows the spectacular moment. He said the video was captured near the Blasket Islands on Wednesday, August 10. Credit: John FitzGerald via Storyful
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Euronews
Suspected bank robber rescued in Rome after tunnel collapse
Police say the man was buried under the rubble for several hours.
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Man remanded on murder charge over shootings which left one dead and wife hurt
Finlay MacDonald, 39, appeared in court on Friday over a series of incidents in north-west Scotland earlier in the week.
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Glasgow Times
Mum who suffered ten miscarriages in seven years backs pregnancy loss pledge
A mother who suffered ten miscarriages in the space of seven years says employers need to be more understanding towards parents dealing with their “traumatic loss.”
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Councils call for clarity around spending of funds from soft drinks sugar levy
Councils are calling for the money to be invested in initiatives to tackle physical inactivity and ensure a Commonwealth Games legacy.
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The Independent
FTC looking at rules to corral tech firms' data collection
Whether it's the fitness tracker on your wrist, the “smart” home appliances in your house or the latest kids’ fad going viral in online videos, they all produce a trove of personal data for big tech companies
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The Telegraph
UK drought: Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water has announced it will introduce a hosepipe ban, the first water company in the north of England to do so, as Britain suffers drought-like conditions.
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Euronews
European firefighters help fight blaze in Gironde
Firefighters from across Europe have joined their French counterparts to help battle several wildfires, including in the south-west of the country.
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Herald Scotland
Sizzling temperatures to end as thunderstorms hit earlier than previously forecast
Storms are now expected to hit across Scotland from 9am on Sunday, with the heavy rain continuing into Monday, the Met Office forecasts.
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Storyful
Firefighters From 6 Countries Battle French Wildfire
Firefighters from six countries traveled to Gironde, France, to help battle wildfires that have spread to 7,400 hectares as of August 12, according to local authorities.Nearly 400 firefighters from Poland, Romania, Austria, Germany, Greece, and Italy are working alongside 1,100 French firefighters to battle a blaze which began on August 9 near Saint-Magne. They are also contributing a combined 101 vehicles and four aircraft.Local authorities reported on August 11 that 10,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to the wildfire.On August 11, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne visited Gironde and emphasized the importance of tackling global warming. Credit: Sapeurs-Pompiers 33 via Storyful
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