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Five Hurt, One Critically, in Overnight Shooting at Virginia State University

Five people, one critically injured, were shot outside residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday. Chesterfield County Police, aided by the ATF, are leading the investigation.

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Jason Arday's Death Exposes Deep Rifts Over Race and Research Integrity in Academia

Jason Arday, the Cambridge academic who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, was found dead aged 41 in Battersea on 14 August 2026, reigniting debate over race, scrutiny and research integrity in academia.

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Arday pictured during a TV interview in March 2023. He wears a black turtle-neck top.

Israeli Strike Kills Seven in Southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Condemns Escalation

An Israeli air strike killed seven people, including three children and two women, in Ansar, southern Lebanon, on 15 August 2026, in one of the deadliest attacks since June's ceasefire framework.

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An emergency worker looks through rubble in the aftermath of an airstrike on Ansar in Lebanon

Cornwall Wildlife Park Swaps Imported Fish for Local Sardines to Feed Penguins

Penguins at Paradise Park in Hayle are now fed locally caught Cornish sardines instead of imported fish, after a chance chat with fisherman Tom Lambourn revived a supply chain that had lapsed.

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The picture shows two Humboldt penguins beside a pool. One penguin is standing on a wet concrete ledge next to a rock wall, while another is swimming in the water carrying what appears to be a silver sardine in its beak.

Six Charged Over Alleged Abduction of Man in Edinburgh

A 22-year-old man reportedly abducted from Edinburgh's Canonmills area was found in Longniddry; six people have been charged and are due in court Monday.

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A general image showing the road into Longniddry in East Lothian.

South Korea's Lee Calls for Talks to Formally End Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed formal talks with North Korea to end the technically ongoing Korean War, offering a security framework and renewed dialogue on denuclearisation.

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Lee Jae Myung speaks at a lectern during a Liberation Day ceremony. He wears a dark suit and glasses, in front of a blue backdrop.

Front Pages: Professor's Death, Barbecue Ban and Farage's Return

Front pages report the sudden death of ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday, a nationwide barbecue ban amid wildfire fears, a second Essex train derailment, and Nigel Farage's Clacton win.

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"Row professor found dead" reads the headline on the front page of the Times.

BBC Tries to Subpoena Trump's Children and Kushner in $10bn Defamation Case

The broadcaster has attempted to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner over the president's $10bn defamation suit tied to a Panorama edit of his January 6 speech.

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From L to R, Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump, Jr. applaud during the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.

Ontario Court Clears Doug Ford Government to Remove Toronto Bike Lanes

Ontario's Court of Appeal has cleared Doug Ford's government to remove Toronto's protected bike lanes, overturning a lower court ruling that found the plan unconstitutional.

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A cyclist in a bike lane protected from the cars by bollards

BBC Moves to Subpoena Trump’s Children and Kushner in $10bn Defamation Case

The BBC is seeking court permission to subpoena Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner as part of its defense in Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a January 6 documentary.

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East Sussex Train Derailment Forces Weekend Rail Cancellations Near Lewes

A Southern train carrying around 150 people derailed near Lewes, East Sussex, injuring 20 passengers and forcing weekend rail cancellations while investigators examine the cause.

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Three derailed train carriages lie on their sides on a railway embankment near Lewes in East Sussex. Rail workers in orange high-visibility clothing and a police officer are beside the track as investigators examine the scene. One carriage doorway is visible, showing damage where the train separated during the derailment.

Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Who Quit Amid Plagiarism Row, Dies at 41; Tributes Paid

Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, has died aged 41. His family, university leaders and politicians have paid tribute, with several criticising the media scrutiny he faced before his death.

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Jason Arday pictured during a TV interview in March 2023. He wears a black turtle-neck top.