Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine port; Zelenskyy seeks interceptors
Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the US went to war with Iran in February.
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Europe prepares for first total solar eclipse in 27 years
Europe is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years.
Published On 12 Aug 2026
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Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
Published On 12 Aug 2026
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Why the UK faces a prisons crisis amid row over release of cop killers
The killers of PC Andrew Harper had been set to partake in early release scheme as prison system on verge of collapse.
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Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic
Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic
Published On 12 Aug 2026
Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels
If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind ‘wherever necessary’, says Putin.
Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt
Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.
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A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record
A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record
Published On 12 Aug 2026
Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s Wildberries ‘aren’t about the front line’
The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.
Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?
Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party’s popularity is in doubt.
Ukraine hits grain terminals at Russia’s Novorossiysk port, killing three
The Russian Black Sea city ‘endured a horrific night’, with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says mayor.
