Meta Faces $200bn Lawsuit as 29 States Target Addictive Apps
Meta faces a $200bn lawsuit from 29 US states over child mental health harms, with trials starting Tuesday in California, adding to previous losses.
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Oxford Street LFR cameras: shoppers split on plan
Plans for permanent live facial recognition cameras on Oxford Street divide shoppers, with civil liberties concerns clashing with crime-fighting hopes. The Met cites a 10% crime reduction in Croydon trial.
Stourbridge wildfire victims to return home after major blaze
Stourbridge wildfire victims will return home after a major blaze destroyed 19 homes and 500 acres, as emergency services declare the fire under control.
Hurricane Lala kills one in Hawaii with 91mph winds
At least one person died as Hurricane Lala hit Hawaii with 91mph winds, 25 inches of rain, and a 3ft storm surge, leaving 60,000 without power.
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O'Connor Takes European Heptathlon Gold
Kate O'Connor secured heptathlon gold at the European Athletics Championships on day six, marking Ireland's first major multi-event triumph in decades.
Royal Parks gardeners vote 95% for strike over pay
Gardeners at Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and St James's Park voted 95% for strike action after rejecting a 70p-an-hour pay rise as 'insulting'.
Khan 'given up' on Gallows Corner, Tories claim
Conservative politicians accuse Sadiq Khan of 'giving up' on Gallows Corner after City Hall failed to respond to FOI requests about the delayed reopening, leaving businesses in misery.
Lambeth Pledges to Restore Bins on Two Major Roads
Lambeth Council confirms bins will return to Clapham High Street and Wandsworth Road after campaign by councillors and residents over removal of around a dozen bins.
Emmerdale's Lewis Barton gets surprise wedding fund from Kev
Kev Townsend promises to fund Lewis Barton's Bali wedding to Vinny Dingle, but a bike mishap and Vinny's possible exit threaten the dream.
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Steph McGovern's Private Life as She Returns to BBC
Steph McGovern returns to BBC with The Big Deal, a new art dealing show. Discover her private life, partner, daughter, and what she says about the show.
London Solar Eclipse 2026: Glasses Scramble Ahead of Event
Londoners scramble for solar eclipse glasses as 100-metre queues form, with touts charging £50 a pair ahead of Wednesday's rare event.
Jonathan Ross's Son Harvey Seen Publicly for First Time in Years
Jonathan Ross, 65, was joined by his rarely-seen son Harvey, 32, at Death Note The Musical in London, marking Harvey's first public appearance since 2015.
Burnham chairs Cobra heat meeting amid Harper killers plea
Andy Burnham chairs emergency Cobra meeting on heatwave; 50 police leaders urge blocking early release of PC Harper's killers.
August 2026 solar eclipse London: best places & timings
London sees deepest partial solar eclipse since 1999 on Aug 12, peaking at 7.12pm. Best viewing spots include Primrose Hill, Parliament Hill, and Greenwich. Safety tips inside.
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Burnham urged to scrap London airport expansion for North hubs
Andy Burnham should reject London airport expansions and invest in northern hubs instead, says London Assembly Member Leonie Cooper, citing environmental and regional balance concerns.
Kingsbury set for 20mph zone and double yellow lines
Brent Council proposes 20mph limit, double yellow lines, and greening on Old Kenton Lane, Kingsbury. Public consultation ends August 21.
AFLW urged to borrow PWHL's brave approach to grow crowds
AFLW can learn from PWHL's Takeover Tour, which drew 80% new fans, to grow its audience beyond men's games.
Rio and Kate Ferdinand set for I'm A Celebrity history
Rio and Kate Ferdinand are in final talks to become the first married couple on I'm A Celebrity: Wild Frontier, filming in Canada next month, with a fee potentially over £100,000.
TfL chiefs 'rewarded for failure' over £190m fare evasion
TfL faces £190m annual fare evasion; Tory councillor Festus Akinbusoye blames Sadiq Khan, urges end to bonuses for officials, citing 5.5% fare hike and 2,048 staff earning over £100k.
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Playland Fun Park: UK's most affordable family theme park
Playland Fun Park in Worcestershire has been crowned the UK's most affordable theme park for the third year running, with free admission and rides from £1, saving families over £100.
Greenwich Observatory strike set for solar eclipse
Greenwich Royal Observatory workers strike Aug 11-12 during solar eclipse over pay and conditions, affecting museums and Cutty Sark.
Eala Wins First WTA Title, Beats Pegula at DC Open
Alexandra Eala defeated Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to become the first Filipino WTA singles champion, extending her top-10 win streak to five.
Tories told: pick fresh candidate with crime record for 2028
Polling finds Labour would keep City Hall, but a Conservative candidate with fresh profile and policing experience could open path to victory in 2028.
Sophie Cunningham: WNBA Player Turned Culture War Icon
Sophie Cunningham leverages anti-trans and anti-Black rhetoric to boost her profile, cashing in on conservative politics in the WNBA.
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Queensland bill could seize farms for cableway
A new Queensland bill aims to streamline major projects, but farmers fear it could hand their land to developers. Experts say the powers are incredibly broad and could fast-track any project.
Matt Damon's stunt double Devyn Dalton wows with 'greatest arms'
Devyn Dalton, 4ft 6in stunt double for Matt Damon in The Odyssey, earns praise for her muscular arms, showcasing women's strength in Hollywood.
Labour MPs urge PM to mutualise water firms
Labour MPs and mayors propose mutualising water companies to avoid government debt, with Thames Water as a test case, amid nationalisation row.
Rockfall in Pozzuoli after 4.7 quake; 300 evacuated
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Naples triggered a rockfall in Pozzuoli, forcing at least 300 evacuations. It is the strongest quake in the region in 40 years.
Sadiq Khan: Londoners encouraged by Burnham's devolution plan
Mayor Sadiq Khan says Andy Burnham's upcoming fiscal devolution announcement should encourage Londoners, praising the PM's start and calling for more tax revenue retention.
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Sadiq Khan slams Thames Water, launches river clean-up
Mayor Sadiq Khan launches 10-year Clean Rivers and Waterways plan to make London's rivers swimmable, blaming Thames Water for decades of neglect and securing £1.8bn investment.
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