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US Imposes New Sanctions, Ramps Up Economic Pressure on Iran
Posted on August 21, 2026
WASHINGTON: The US Treasury Department has announced fresh sanctions targeting what it described as Iran’s “shadow banking” network — a system it says facilitates the transfer and repatriation of funds generated from oil and other exports.According to the Treasury, the…
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Bill O’Reilly: Trump won’t let Iran appear “defeated”; the war has become a matter of his ego
Posted on August 21, 2026
On NewsNation’s “On Balance,” Bill O’Reilly said President Donald Trump will not allow Iran to appear “defeated” because Trump’s political legacy is now tied to the conflict and he views matters in terms of winners and losers. O’Reilly suggested the…
'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms

We have more work to do, says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, whose province is home to a large dairy industry, said on Thursday that she was analysing what the deal will mean for Quebec farmers before deciding…
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Could these alternative homes be the future in a hotter Britain?

Could these alternative homes be the future in a hotter Britain?

But the Passivhaus Trust – for which Baeli is a non-executive director – acknowledges retrofitting your home to this standard is “expensive”. The total cost of the work Baeli carried…
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Bill O’Reilly: Trump won’t let Iran appear “defeated”; the war has become a matter of his ego
Posted on August 21, 2026
On NewsNation’s “On Balance,” Bill O’Reilly said President Donald Trump will not allow Iran to appear “defeated” because Trump’s political legacy is now tied to the conflict and he views matters in terms of winners and losers. O’Reilly suggested the…
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Posted on August 21, 2026
To stay calm in the queue Lyubov is stroking her pet dog Agatha. How does Lyubov view the fuel crisis? “Everyone says there is a difficult situation in the country,” Lyubov tells me. “Everyone connects this to that situation.” Before…

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'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
We have more work to do, says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, whose province is home to a large dairy industry, said on Thursday that she was analysing what the deal will mean for Quebec farmers before deciding on whether to restore US alcohol sales. Doug Ford, the traditionally outspoken premier of Canada’s largest province Ontario, has yet to comment publicly on the…
August 22, 2026
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SUICIDE BOMBING AT PAKISTAN POLICE POST KILLS 15 OFFICERS IN BANNU
BANNU, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb tore through a police checkpoint in the volatile Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night, killing at least 15 police personnel and wounding several others in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the region this year.Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh…
May 10, 2026
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The commemorative gold coin design features US President Donald Trump. Image: US Mint via Reuters
Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: the larger the better
A federal arts ⁠panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image on Thursday, in the latest effort by the administration to celebrate the US president. Critics, including Democrats and members of another federal arts committee, said minting a coin with a sitting president’s image went against…
March 19, 2026
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UK salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill
UK salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill
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“Blood on the Streets, Relief at the Pump — Kenya Announces Fuel Price Reduction”
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NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has announced a 4% reduction in diesel prices following deadly protests that left four people dead amid violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces.Tensions erupted across several cities as citizens took to the streets to protest soaring fuel costs, which have driven up the prices of food and basic commodities….
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Secret of Making Smoked Fish
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'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
We have more work to do, says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Posted in Business
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, whose province is home to a large dairy industry, said on Thursday that she was analysing what the deal will mean for Quebec farmers before deciding on whether to restore US alcohol sales. Doug Ford, the traditionally outspoken premier of Canada’s largest province Ontario, has yet to comment publicly on the…
Could these alternative homes be the future in a hotter Britain?
Could these alternative homes be the future in a hotter Britain?
But the Passivhaus Trust – for which Baeli is a non-executive director – acknowledges retrofitting your home to this standard is “expensive”. The total cost of the work Baeli carried out on her house was around £80,000, not including any additional costs for architectural work. The most expensive purchase, she calculates, were the windows at…
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How will El Niño affect the weather in the UK?
How will El Niño affect the weather in the UK?
“I have not seen an event like this developing in our forecasts before”, said Professor Adam Scaife, head of long-range forecasts at the Met Office. He says the scale of the growing El Niño is unprecedented in modern climate records. As it approaches its peak by the end of 2026, its influence around the world…
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Pollution behind coracle fishing in Carmarthenshire river's decline
Pollution behind coracle fishing in Carmarthenshire rivers decline
Keith Elias’s family have been fishing on the river for 300 years – he said he only caught one fish this season. “It’s been in my family for so long, I love carrying the tradition on but it’s getting to the point where you get to the end of the season and you’re not hitting…
Read More Pollution behind coracle fishing in Carmarthenshire rivers decline
UK weather: Rain continues for UK with risk of flash flooding
UK weather: Rain continues for UK with risk of flash flooding
Within the Met Office yellow warning area, 15-20mm of rain could fall in just an hour, with 30-40mm possible over several hours. Flash flooding is possible, especially in areas where the ground remains very hard after the prolonged hot, dry spell. Lightning and hail will bring additional hazards and there is a chance of power…
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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan Returned to Adiala Jail After Brief Hospital Examination

August 21, 2026
A few hours after being transported to a hospital for medical examination on the direction of the Supreme Court, Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been returned to Adiala…
How will El Niño affect the weather in the UK?

How will El Niño affect the weather in the UK?

August 21, 2026
“I have not seen an event like this developing in our forecasts before”, said Professor Adam Scaife, head of long-range forecasts at the Met Office. He says the scale of…
Mexicans arrested as big meth lab in South Africa found on remote Limpopo farm

Mexicans arrested as big meth lab in South Africa found on remote Limpopo farm

August 21, 2026
The five Musina farm suspects will appear in court on Monday to face charges relating to the manufacture and possession of illicit drugs. “The discovery has exposed an alleged sophisticated,…
Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs

Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails encouraging signs

August 21, 2026
Royal Mail has once again missed its delivery targets for first and second class post, but said it is making progress towards the goals as its turnaround plan continues. The…
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PHILANTHROPISTS DONATE MEDICINES WORTH RS 5 MILLION TO LGH

August 21, 2026
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE, August 21: Philanthropists have donated medicines worth Rs 5 million to Lahore General Hospital (LGH), demonstrating their continued trust in the institution. The donated medicines will…
Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says

Russia purposefully hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says

August 21, 2026
A spokesman for António Guterres said the UN secretary-general “strongly condemned” the strikes and was “deeply concerned ” by the escalation of this conflict. “This is yet another tragic example…
Zomi Frankcom: Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza

Zomi Frankcom: Australia outraged after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza

August 20, 2026
Australia’s foreign minister has said she is “outraged” over an Israeli military decision not to launch a criminal investigation into the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed…
Pollution behind coracle fishing in Carmarthenshire river's decline

Pollution behind coracle fishing in Carmarthenshire rivers decline

August 20, 2026
Keith Elias’s family have been fishing on the river for 300 years – he said he only caught one fish this season. “It’s been in my family for so long,…
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Imran Khan transferred to Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad

August 20, 2026
Former prime minister Imran Khan was transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Tuesday morning under a security escort that included Islamabad police, ambulance services and Rescue 1122 vehicles…
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US economic offensive against Iran draws Tehran’s ire — threats of new, more precise weapons

August 20, 2026
Iran has strongly condemned US plans for a “crushing economic action” against it, calling the move an attempt to distract from Washington’s own debt and rising interest-rate problems and warning…
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Prince Harry and Meghan plan UK return in September — children expected to start school, reports say

August 20, 2026
According to British media reports, Prince Harry and Meghan are planning to move back to the UK from the United States later this month with their two children, and intend…
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Israel won’t open criminal probe into Australian aid worker’s death; Canberra expresses anger

August 20, 2026
Israel has decided not to launch a criminal investigation into the killings of Australian aid worker Zomi Frank Koum and her colleagues in Gaza, prompting sharp condemnation from Australia. Foreign…
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Maldives: Three Arab divers hoist Palestinian flag underwater in show of solidarity

August 20, 2026
Three Arab divers — Morocco’s Mohammad Al-Idrissi, Lebanon’s Krysta, and Egypt-born Belgian Mostafa — raised a Palestinian flag beneath the waves during a shark-safety training session near Fuvahmulah, Maldives, in…
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Europe: Climate change has raised sea temperatures by about 2°C — mounting ecological and economic risks

August 20, 2026
Human-caused climate change has driven a dangerous rise in sea temperatures across Europe this summer, according to a new assessment by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group. Observational records compared…
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

August 20, 2026
The founder of Evergrande, the property giant at the centre of China’s housing market slump, has been sentenced to life in prison and had all of his personal property confiscated…
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia

Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia

August 20, 2026
All the Ukrainian-born PoWs we interviewed came from areas occupied since 2014 and almost all joined the Russian army voluntarily. But one man from Donetsk region told us he had…
Travelodge boss steps down as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel

Travelodge boss steps down as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel

August 20, 2026
The boss of Travelodge, Jo Boydell, has stepped down as the group addresses safety issues after a sexual assault at one of its hotels. A woman staying at a hotel…
UK weather: Rain continues for UK with risk of flash flooding

UK weather: Rain continues for UK with risk of flash flooding

August 20, 2026
Within the Met Office yellow warning area, 15-20mm of rain could fall in just an hour, with 30-40mm possible over several hours. Flash flooding is possible, especially in areas where…
Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries

Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries

August 20, 2026
Donald Trump has said he will launch tougher economic measures against Iran, as well as any country that helps or does business with it. The US president wrote in all…
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search

Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search

August 20, 2026
The body of a woman has been found in Australian bushland, following an eight-day search for a Sydney teenager reported missing last Wednesday. Police said that while the body was…

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