Business
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms £2.9bn a year
Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.
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World
Snow cannons and reservoirs: How Swiss resorts' winter equipment could help put out wildfires
Kilometres of underground water pipes could prove useful beyond the winter months as the risk of wildfires grows even in places like Switzerland.
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Sports
Inside Lamar Jackson's adjustments to Ravens' new offense
Under new OC Declan Doyle, Lamar Jackson has the opportunity to embrace a new vision.
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Sports
Women’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from world’s top six leagues
Every deal in the NWSL, WSL, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue and Serie A Femminile as well as a club-by-club guide
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World
Mother of murdered boy, 15, told one of his killers may be freed
Jodie Taylor has been told by the Probation Service that one of her son's killers could be freed early.
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Sports
Men’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guide
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World
What is Truth API? The $100,000 feed that has landed Trump a lawsuit
Two press organisations have asked a Manhattan federal court to shut down Truth API, the service launched this month that sells Wall Street firms faster access to US President Donald Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month.
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Business
Why our food is so dependent on oil
The oil and gas industry is far more integrated in food production than many of us realise. Josh Toussaint-Strauss looks at the processes for meat, processed staples and fruit and vegetables
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Politics
UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that may not last
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumn
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World
Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons
Westbrook, a former NBA Most Valuable Player, holds the record for the most career triple-doubles in league history.
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Sports
Ranking NFL quarterbacks by trait: Best arm, accuracy, more
Does Josh Allen have the league's strongest arm? Is Lamar Jackson still the most unstoppable QB rusher? And where does Caleb Williams stand among the best improvisers?
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Science
Paragon lays off staff after Gateway cancellation
A subcontractor for a module that was being developed for NASA’s lunar Gateway has laid off 70 people after NASA halted work on the program.
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World
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Count Binface go head-to-head in snap UK poll
Polling stations opened around 7:00 am and will close by 10:00 pm, with counting beginning immediately and a result expected early Friday.
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World
Eclipse: Europe falls into darkness as millions watch
Millions across Europe looked to the skies on Wednesday as the Moon passed in front of the Sun in a rare solar eclipse. The eclipse was total in parts of Iceland and northern Spain, while much of Europe,…
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Technology
You Can Now Watch Classic Movies Like The Martian, E.T. And Zodiac On Apple TV
Apple just made around 20 classic movies available for subscribers to stream.
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World
Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders
Critics - including Labour MP Jess Phillips - have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy.
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Culture
James: Getting Away With It review – hippies, hardnuts and dreamers unite
Auto-hagiography it may be – most of the interviewees were in the band at some point – but this portrait of the seminal Manchester indie group is charming stuff
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Politics
Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda?
The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?
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Politics
Schools across the US banned phones. Teens are demanding more offline support
More students are advocating for their own digital wellbeing and developing programs to thrive in tech-free learning environments
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Politics
Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency
Critic of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leadership was put under investigation and suspended from job
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World
‘Everyone is scared’: flood-hit Porto Alegre braces for another El Niño
Two years after southern Brazil’s worst climate disaster ravaged the city, and with poor areas still recovering, many fear official neglect has left them exposed once again
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World
Video. Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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World
Anthony Taylor: Retiring Premier League referee on VAR, toxic debate and intense scrutiny.
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
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Business
Flirting Is a Lost Art
Many daters are fluent in texting but far less comfortable with ambiguity, rejection, and face-to-face social risks, writes Meehika Barua.
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