The UK government says there will be no new energy bill support before a planned price increase in October. They may consider focused help in January if energy prices rise again due to ongoing global issues like the war involving Iran. Some groups suggest targeted aid for lower-income households and call for taxing big banks to fund bill relief.
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Energy prices in the UK will rise by 4% from October under a new price cap.
The government has cut VAT on domestic electricity bills, saving households around £45 yearly.
Prices rose 13% in July due to the war involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The government may revisit support for energy bills near the end of the year, depending on global events.
Thinktank Resolution Foundation suggests targeted support for households earning under £24,000 annually starting January.
The Trades Union Congress calls for a windfall tax on banks to pay for energy bill reductions.
The UK prime minister is exploring the possibility of more North Sea drilling to increase energy supply.
Any new support plans will depend on global developments, especially around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mischelle Lawless, a 19-year-old woman from Missouri, was found murdered in her car in 1992. Police believe she was attacked by more than one person, beaten, and then shot, but the case remains a mystery almost 20 years later.
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Mischelle was found bludgeoned and shot to death in her car in November 1992.
She was a green belt in karate and described as fearless by her best friend.
Evidence suggests she fought against multiple attackers.
Three used bullets from a .380 caliber handgun were found in her car.
A local man named Mark Abbott witnessed the scene and reported it to police.
Abbott saw a white car leaving, with several dark-skinned Hispanic men inside.
The murder shocked the small Missouri community because violent crimes like this were rare.
Police used blood evidence to piece together what happened in Mischelle’s final moments.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country singer from Tennessee, died at age 80 after a short fight with cancer. Tennessee honored her as a beloved hometown star who helped many people through her charity work and cultural contributions.
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Dolly Parton died at 80 in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer.
She was born in Pittman Center, Tennessee, one of 12 children.
Parton opened the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee in the 1980s.
Tennessee declared January 19 as Dolly Parton Day in 2026.
She created the Imagination Library, giving free books to young children worldwide.
Parton founded the My People Fund to help families affected by wildfires in 2016.
She donated millions to Tennessee disaster relief efforts, including for Hurricane Helene in 2024.
Parton also contributed $1 million for COVID-19 research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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The FBI and Justice Department said a Chinese government-supported hacker group targeted many U.S. organizations, including government agencies, hospitals, and military-related groups. The attacks affected places like NASA, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Reserve.
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The hacking group is backed by the Chinese government.
They targeted hundreds of U.S. organizations over several years.
Affected agencies include NASA, NIH, HHS, DOJ, Department of Energy, U.S. Senate, and the Federal Reserve.
The FBI and Justice Department announced actions to disrupt the hacking group.
The attacks involved government agencies, hospitals, and military entities.
This news is part of an ongoing investigation and updates are expected.
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Tim Curry, a British actor famous for playing strange and memorable villains like Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," died at age 80. He had a stroke in 2012 that left him in a wheelchair and passed away at his home in Los Angeles. Curry had a long career on stage and screen, earning multiple award nominations.
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Tim Curry was 80 years old when he died.
He is best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," both on stage and in the 1975 movie.
Curry suffered a stroke in 2012, which caused him to use a wheelchair afterward.
He died at his home in Los Angeles; the cause of death was not shared.
Curry received three Tony Award nominations and one Emmy nomination during his career.
Some of his other famous roles include parts in "Spamalot," "Amadeus," "It" (1990 miniseries), and "The Three Musketeers" (1993).
Born in Cheshire, England, Curry was the son of a Navy chaplain and had a passion for humor and cooking.
He initially avoided talking about "Rocky Horror" but later accepted its iconic place in pop culture.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke by phone about the future of Russia’s military bases in Syria. They discussed strengthening political, trade, and military cooperation, focusing on the Khmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base.
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Putin affirmed Russia’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity.
Russia rejects Israeli attacks on Syria and violations of its sovereignty.
Talks included plans to deepen political dialogue and trade cooperation.
The main issue was the status of Russia’s Khmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base.
Russia and Syria signed a Memorandum of Understanding on August 9 about reorganizing these bases.
The deal will turn the bases into joint training and capacity-building centers.
Syria will take control of civilian facilities at both bases.
Russia has maintained a military presence in Syria to support the government and keep influence in the region.
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Prince Harry and Meghan have arrived in the UK from California. News experts discuss their life in the British countryside, security costs, and Meghan's possible return to acting. Separately, the US CIA chief made a secret visit to Moscow, sparking questions about the meeting.
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Prince Harry and Meghan traveled from California to the UK.
Discussions focus on their privacy and public roles in the British countryside.
There is debate about who will pay for their security.
Meghan may consider returning to her acting career.
US CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow unexpectedly.
The reasons and details of the CIA visit to Russia are not fully known.
The news was covered by BBC’s Newscast with expert guests.
The program aims to analyze current political and global news stories.
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Thieves stole luxury watches worth $1.2 million from a shop in a Tokyo mall in just 10 seconds during the day. Police are now working to find the suspects.
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The robbery happened in a busy mall in Tokyo.
The stolen items were luxury watches valued at $1.2 million.
The theft took place in broad daylight.
The crime lasted only 10 seconds.
Tokyo police are investigating and searching for the thieves.
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Tim Curry, the British actor who appeared in Home Alone 2, shared stories about meeting President Donald Trump during the movie’s filming at New York’s Plaza Hotel in 1992. Curry described Trump as very confident and recalled encounters with Trump’s then-girlfriend Marla Maples and wife Ivana Trump.
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Tim Curry played the concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Donald Trump owned the Plaza Hotel at that time and made a cameo in the movie.
Curry described Trump in 1992 as extremely confident and eager to impress filmmakers.
Trump wanted to introduce director Chris Columbus to Marla Maples, his girlfriend, whom Trump called a “brilliant actress.”
Ivana Trump, then president and manager of the Plaza, asked Curry about his opinion of the hotel’s décor; he privately disliked it.
Director Chris Columbus said Trump made his cameo a condition for filming at the Plaza; Trump disputed this, saying producers invited him.
Curry spoke about these experiences in a 2025 interview and also released a memoir titled Vagabond in 2025.
Curry’s roles often mixed humor, darkness, and theatrics, making him a notable figure in film and theater.
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Dolly Parton, the famous country singer and businesswoman, died at age 80 after a short fight with cancer. Country singer Carly Pearce recalled meeting Parton as a teenager while working at Dollywood, a theme park Parton owned. Parton was honored recently for her songwriting and had a long, successful career.
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Dolly Parton passed away at 80 in a hospital in Nashville after a brief cancer battle.
Carly Pearce met Parton at 16 when she performed at Dollywood’s Country Crossroads show.
Parton won 10 Grammy Awards over her six-decade career and had millions of fans.
She was honored with the ACM Poet's Award for her songwriting shortly before her death.
Parton owned the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, purchased in the 1980s.
She was a successful businesswoman who owned the rights to all her music.
Parton advised other singers to put faith and family before career.
Her work included launching a musical, a hotel in Nashville, and a travel gas station in Tennessee.
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For over 100 years, Gideons International has placed Bibles in hotel and motel rooms across the United States. These Bibles have become a well-known symbol of American travel culture and Protestant tradition, appearing in songs, films, and on the roadside.
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Gideons International was founded in 1899 by evangelical business and professional men.
The tradition of placing Bibles in hotel rooms began in 1908 in Superior, Montana.
More than 2.5 billion Gideon Bibles have been distributed worldwide.
The Bibles are found in hotels, motels, prisons, hospitals, military bases, and even the White House.
The presence of Gideon Bibles in schools has faced challenges over time.
Their distribution matches the growth of road culture and mass travel in the U.S., symbolizing movement and faith.
Despite modern technology like TV and Wi-Fi, Gideon Bibles still remain in many motel nightstands.
The Bibles represent a form of "biblicism," meaning a belief that the Bible is a direct message from God.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug called daraxonrasib to treat the most common type of pancreatic cancer. This pill targets a mutated protein causing the cancer and nearly doubles patients' survival time compared to chemotherapy.
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Daraxonrasib is the first drug to block a mutated protein found in over 90% of pancreatic cancers.
It was approved by the FDA more than six months ahead of schedule.
The drug nearly doubled median survival to 13.2 months compared to 6.7 months for chemotherapy.
The treatment has fewer severe side effects than chemotherapy.
The pancreatic cancer study involved 500 patients whose cancer had stopped responding to previous treatments.
Pancreatic cancer is hard to detect early and has a low five-year survival rate of 13%.
The drug uses a "molecular glue" to stick to KRAS mutations, which were previously considered untreatable.
Revolution Medicines, based in California, is also testing this drug technology for other cancers like lung cancer.
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Tim Curry, an English actor known for playing unusual and memorable villains like Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at age 80. He suffered a stroke in 2012 and passed away at his home in Los Angeles.
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Tim Curry was 80 years old when he died.
He is best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" movie and stage versions.
Curry had a stroke in 2012, which left him in a wheelchair.
He received three Tony Award nominations and one Emmy nomination during his career.
He appeared in other notable works like "Spamalot," "Amadeus," the miniseries "It," and "The Three Musketeers."
Curry was born in Cheshire, England, and was the son of a Navy chaplain.
He initially avoided discussing "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" publically but later accepted its cultural significance.
He wrote a memoir titled "Vagabond" published in 2025.
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Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" films, will reprise his role on Broadway in the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" from February to May 2027. The play is set years after the last book and shows Harry Potter and his friends as adults with families.
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Rupert Grint starred as Ron Weasley in all eight "Harry Potter" movies from 2001 to 2011.
He will join the Broadway production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" at the Lyric Theatre from Feb. 2 to May 30, 2027.
The play takes place 19 years after the final book and shows the main characters as adults with children.
Ron Weasley now owns a joke shop called Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes in the story.
This is the second time a "Harry Potter" film cast member has joined the stage play; Tom Felton played Draco Malfoy on Broadway earlier this year.
Producers say Grint’s return links the original story with the new story about family and growing up.
Grint has previously acted on Broadway and in London’s West End theater.
The play continues the story about Harry Potter’s family and their new challenges.
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Spanish police arrested an Albanian criminal known as the "escape wizard" who escaped from four prisons in Italy and Belgium using clever methods. He was caught in Tarragona, Spain, and will be sent back to Italy to continue serving his prison sentence.
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The suspect, identified as Toma Taulant, escaped from prisons in Italy and Belgium between 2009 and 2025.
His escape methods included sawing through bars, climbing down knotted sheets, and forming a human pyramid to get over walls.
He was serving a sentence due to end in 2048 for violent robbery, theft, and drug dealing before his latest escape.
Police arrested him in Tarragona, Spain, where he resisted and was supported by others who tried to stop his capture.
One supporter injured two officers; police are searching for that person and recovered a Sig Sauer pistol.
The suspect had fake ID documents and a criminal record in Girona, Spain, for weapons and explosives possession.
He carried two €500 banknotes believed to be counterfeit, now under investigation by the Bank of Spain.
He was denied bail and placed in a jail in Tarragona while awaiting extradition to Italy.
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English actor Tim Curry, famous for playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at age 80. He also appeared as Pennywise in the 1990 TV version of Stephen King's It and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island.
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Tim Curry was born in Cheshire, England, in 1946.
He first played Frank-N-Furter on stage in 1973 before starring in the 1975 film version.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult classic and holds the record for the longest-running theatrical release.
Curry played the clown Pennywise in the 1990 TV adaptation of It.
He appeared in other films like The Hunt for Red October and Home Alone 2.
Curry was nominated for three Tony Awards for his Broadway performances.
His acting career began with the London production of the musical Hair in 1968.
The news of his death was confirmed by his manager to CBS and the BBC’s US news partner.
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The Syrian Kurdish forces, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), announced that they have dissolved on August 25, 2026. This decision is an important development for the situation in Syria.
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The Syrian Kurdish forces are officially called the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The SDF announced their dissolution on August 25, 2026.
This event is seen as significant for Syria’s future political and security situation.
The SDF has been a major player in the Syrian conflict, especially in fighting the Islamic State group.
The dissolution could impact power balances and control of territory in Syria.
France 24 provided coverage and analysis of this news.
The article included related Middle East news about Iran, US sanctions, and Syria’s status with the US government.
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Tim Curry, a British actor famous for roles in movies like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Clue," has died at the age of 80. His death was confirmed by his publisher, and more information may come later.
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Tim Curry was a British actor.
He acted in well-known movies such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Clue," and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York."
He died at the age of 80.
His publisher, Grand Central, confirmed his death.
The story is still developing, and updates may follow.
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Nepal’s army and police have joined efforts to find hundreds of people missing after strong flash floods hit the border area between Nepal and Tibet. The floods caused serious damage and loss of life.
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Flash floods struck the border region between Nepal and Tibet.
Hundreds of people are missing after the floods.
Nepal’s army and police are helping in the search and rescue operations.
The floods were powerful and caused major destruction.
Rescue teams are working to find survivors and help affected communities.
The situation remains urgent as many people are still unaccounted for.
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