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Appeals Court Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight

A federal appeals court has ordered construction halted on Trump's $400m White House ballroom, ruling 2-1 that Congress—not the executive—must approve major changes to the presidential residence, setting up a Supreme Court appeal.

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The White House helipad and new ballroom extension under construction in Washington DC on 5 August 2026

Westminster's 'no standing' pub plan sparks Soho backlash and No 10 rebuke

Westminster City Council's draft licensing policy, aimed at curbing "vertical drinking," has drawn criticism from Downing Street, Sadiq Khan and Soho business owners, despite the council denying any ban is planned.

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People standing and drinking outside The Blue Posts pub

Brief Manchester Power Cut Triggered Days of Rail Chaos Across North West

A 90-second power failure at Network Rail's Manchester operations centre triggered two days of travel chaos across the North West, raising fresh questions about the risks of centralised rail control systems.

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Passengers walk in front a screen showing information about cancellations inside Manchester Piccadilly train station after a major disruption to rail service in the Midlands and northwest England on August 06, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Spain Warns Italy of Retaliation Over Border Controls Following Ceuta Crossings

Spain has demanded Italy lift border controls imposed after roughly 78,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, threatening retaliation if Rome fails to comply by 9 August.

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Migrants sitting on the ground in rows at the beach with the sea behind them in Ceuta waiting for aid

Child Rapist Cliff Lyons Dobbie Found After Escaping Perth Community Leave

Police Scotland confirmed that Cliff Lyons Dobbie, a convicted child rapist who absconded during community leave in Perth, has been traced, though details of his recovery remain undisclosed.

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A mugshot of Cliff Lyons Dobbie. He is bald with light blue eyes and wearing a dark coloured T-shirt and glasses.

Teulu'n talu teyrnged i ddyn 44 oed fu farw mewn gwrthdrawiad ar yr A40

Mae teulu Gerard Trojanowski, 44 oed, wedi'i ddisgrifio fel gŵr a thad serchus ar ôl iddo farw mewn gwrthdrawiad chwe cherbyd ar yr A40 yng Nghaerfyrddin, gan gynnwys cerbyd heddlu.

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Llun pen ac ysgwyddau o Gerard Trojanowski - dyn 44 oed gyda gwallt byr brown golau a llygaid glas

Thai PM Vows Stricter Gun Laws After Teen Kills Seven at Home and School

A 14-year-old killed seven people, including five teachers, near Bangkok before taking his own life. Thailand's PM has now signed a one-year suspension of gun-carry permits and pledged tighter background checks nationwide.

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Police surround the school where the shooting occurred, which is taped off

Simon Levy Guilty of Double Murder; Two Officers Now Face Misconduct Probes

Simon Levy has been convicted of murdering two women and raping a third, with the police watchdog now investigating two officers over their handling of his case ahead of his sentencing on 12 August 2026.

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Israel Charges Settler Yinon Levy Over Killing of No Other Land Activist

Yinon Levy, a sanctioned settler, has been indicted for manslaughter over the killing of Palestinian activist Awdeh Hathaleen, in a rare Israeli prosecution over a Palestinian death.

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A night shot of man with a large photo of Awdah Hathaleen smiling and holding a sparkler

Oil Tanker Fire at Farm Near South Queensferry Prompts Road Closure

An oil tanker fire at Easter Dalmeny Farm near South Queensferry triggered a major fire service response, road closures and bus diversions, with smoke visible for miles.

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Firefighters respond to a large blaze at a farmyard, with flames and thick black smoke billowing high into the sky. Several fire engines and emergency personnel are positioned around the burning structure, while nearby buildings and vehicles are partially obscured by smoke.

Tavistock Mums Set Up Free Uniform Swap to Ease School Cost Pressures

Two Devon mums have launched a free uniform swap in Tavistock to help families avoid costly school clothing purchases, as new legal limits on branded uniform items prepare to take effect this September.

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Bex and Faye stood with their young children. They are stood in front of a table of folded clothes

Brothers Jailed for Fatal Crash Caused by Reckless Road Race

Two brothers have been jailed over a crash near Welshpool that killed rugby referee Rhys Jenkins and seriously injured his young son, after a court heard they had been racing each other home.

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A composite image of the drivers. On the left, Umar Ben Yusaf wears a black two piece suit, a pale grey tie and white shirt. He has a bald head and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and his jacket blows in the wind. Grass can be seen behind him, as well as boulders and bins. On the right, Abubakr Ben Yusaf wears a navy two piece suit, a blue tie and white shirt. He has brown long hair and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and holds a blue folder under his left arm.