England’s prime minister, Andy Burnham, has announced a plan to offer housing to every person sleeping rough this winter. The plan includes emergency accommodation and health support as part of a £442 million package to help end rough sleeping by Christmas.
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Every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation during the winter.
The government will provide emergency housing and practical health support.
This is part of a £442 million funding package, which includes £102 million in new money.
The plan aims to build over 1,000 homes in the next three years for rough sleepers.
Official data shows 4,793 people slept rough on a single night in autumn 2025, a 96% rise over five years.
The previous government aimed to end rough sleeping by 2024 but did not meet that target.
The initiative builds on the “Everyone In” scheme used during the COVID-19 pandemic which helped about 37,000 people.
Homeless charities support the plan but critics say more details on funding and delivery are needed.
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Three people from the same family—a man, a woman, and a teenage girl—died after getting into trouble in the sea near Shoreham-by-Sea. A younger girl from the family is in critical condition in the hospital. Emergency services responded quickly and have finished searching the area.
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Four family members entered the sea for a swim and got into difficulty.
Three died: a man, a woman, and a teenage girl.
One younger girl is in critical condition in the hospital.
Emergency teams involved included coastguards, lifeboats, air ambulances, police, and ambulance crews.
The incident happened near Shoreham Port around 3:00 PM on August 18, 2026.
A main road nearby (A259) was closed after the incident.
Local people reported rough sea conditions due to high winds, despite warm weather.
The community and local leaders expressed sympathy and asked people to avoid the area during the emergency response.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the UK should join the European Union’s new Migration and Asylum Pact to help stop small boats crossing the Channel. The pact aims to speed up asylum processes, return irregular migrants to their first EU country, and share responsibility for asylum seekers among EU nations.
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The EU Migration and Asylum Pact started in June 2024 to improve how asylum seekers are managed.
The pact speeds up asylum decisions and helps return migrants to the first EU country they entered.
Sir Ed Davey believes joining the pact would reduce illegal small boat crossings to the UK.
The UK would have to accept some asylum seekers from the EU if it joined the pact.
The Liberal Democrats say the cost to the UK would be about £100 million a year, less than current asylum costs.
Labour says working with EU countries has already helped prevent over 47,000 crossings in two years.
The pact involves mandatory screening and biometric checks, like fingerprints, stored in an EU database called Eurodac.
The UK government lost access to the Eurodac database after Brexit but wants to regain it.
Joining the pact would need agreement from all EU countries and new UK laws.
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Syria has allowed the United Nations to investigate the remains of a nuclear program from the time of President Bashar al-Assad. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found several tonnes of nuclear material at a site near Damascus, and Syria is cooperating with the UN watchdog to handle the situation.
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Syria reported a nuclear site to the IAEA last month.
The IAEA found several tonnes of nuclear material at a location near Damascus.
The nuclear material is not considered dangerous and will stay under Syria’s control with international guarantees.
Syria has agreed to work with the IAEA to clarify the nuclear activities from the Assad era.
IAEA inspectors visited two sites, including one in Deir ez-Zur.
The IAEA praised Syria’s decision to report the previously undisclosed nuclear material.
Syria does not have known active nuclear weapons stockpiles.
Israel previously bombed a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007 in Deir ez-Zur.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has passed 5,000 cases and remains a global health emergency. The outbreak is the deadliest in the country’s history, and efforts to control it face challenges such as conflict, misinformation, and lack of approved treatments.
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Over 5,000 people have been infected with Ebola in the DRC.
More than 2,320 people have died from the outbreak.
This outbreak is the seventeenth in the DRC and the deadliest so far.
The Ebola strain involved is called Bundibugyo, which currently has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Conflict, misinformation, distrust of health workers, and cultural practices complicate efforts to stop the outbreak.
WHO says the virus is spreading rapidly, with many infection chains still unknown.
Motorbike riders, who transport patients and bodies, are being engaged to help monitor and respond to the outbreak.
An experimental vaccine developed by Oxford University is being tested, with doses ready for use if trials succeed.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed. The trial focuses on whether Davis’ book, where he talks about the murder, is true or just self-promotion and stories he made up.
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Tupac Shakur was killed on the Las Vegas Strip in 1996.
Duane Davis wrote a memoir called Compton Street Legend in 2019, discussing his role in events around Tupac’s death.
Prosecutors say Davis’ book matches statements he made in FBI interviews and other public talks over many years.
The prosecution claims Davis was angry about a beating of his nephew Orlando Anderson and helped plan retaliation that led to Tupac’s death.
Davis was not the gunman but was said to be present and involved in organizing the attack.
The defense says the book is not reliable evidence because it was written decades later and may be exaggerated to build Davis’ image.
There is no physical evidence like fingerprints or DNA linking Davis directly to the shooting.
The trial’s outcome depends partly on whether the jury believes Davis’ book and statements or sees them as fiction.
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Archaeologists in Lima, Peru, found the skeleton of an adult believed to have been buried as a ritual offering near an ancient pyramid called Huaca Pucllana. The remains come from the Lima culture, which lived there between the 1st and 7th centuries before the Inca Empire.
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The skeleton is thought to be a male who may have been sacrificed in a ritual.
The body was buried inside a canal, positioned on its left side, with the skull facing the pyramid and the ocean.
Huaca Pucllana is an ancient adobe pyramid and was a key ceremonial site for the Lima culture.
The Lima culture existed about 700 years before the Inca Empire.
The site is located in modern-day Lima, surrounded by parks and residential areas.
Huaca Pucllana is open to tourists and has a restaurant serving traditional Peruvian food.
There are over 400 archaeological sites in metropolitan Lima.
Similar burial finds often occur when local construction uncovers ancient sites along Peru’s coast.
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President Donald Trump said the United States is not in talks with Iran and has no plans for talks. He stated that the U.S. naval blockade against Iran is active, but ships can freely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are negotiating about managing the strait, with Iran demanding the U.S. meet certain conditions before reopening the waterway.
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President Trump says no discussions or talks are happening or planned with Iran.
The U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports remains fully in place.
The Strait of Hormuz is open for marine traffic, according to President Trump.
Iran and Oman are negotiating about how to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says the strait will stay closed until the U.S. lifts sanctions and ends threats.
President Trump posted a map calling the Strait of Hormuz “New US Territory.”
Qatar is waiting for an Iran-Oman agreement to encourage talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The United Arab Emirates reported Iran launched two missiles, which landed in the sea.
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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed at least six people and injured fourteen when it hit a crowded cafe that also serves as a displacement camp. The strike happened amid stalled peace talks between Israel and Hamas, with both sides refusing to meet each other's conditions for ending the conflict.
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The strike occurred in Gaza City's port area, hitting a busy cafe used as a shelter.
At least six people were killed and fourteen injured according to Palestinian sources and hospital officials.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects a US-backed plan to end hostilities without Hamas disarming first.
Hamas demands that Israel's military withdraw before it will give up its weapons.
The Israeli army said it targeted Hamas commanders planning attacks but has not shared proof.
Hamas condemned the strike, calling for a ceasefire that has not been accepted by either side.
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s envoy, recently visited the region to push a 15-point peace plan, but negotiations failed.
Netanyahu is preparing for Israeli elections in October and is unlikely to accept the peace plan before then.
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A family of four got into trouble while swimming in the sea off Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. Three family members—a man, a woman, and a teenage girl—died, while a younger girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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The incident happened off the coast of West Sussex, near Shoreham-by-Sea.
The family included a man, a woman, a teenage girl, and a younger girl.
Three people from the family died after getting into difficulty in the water.
The younger girl was taken to hospital in critical condition.
All four entered the water from land to swim and got into trouble.
Emergency services, including land and air ambulances, responded around 2:40 pm.
The coastguard is not searching for anyone else.
Police have asked anyone with information or video footage to contact them.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) can be controlled within three months if it receives enough funding and resources. This outbreak has caused more than 2,300 deaths and is the deadliest in the country's history.
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The Ebola outbreak is happening in DR Congo.
Over 2,300 people have died from this outbreak.
This is the deadliest Ebola outbreak ever reported in DR Congo.
The WHO believes control is possible in about three months.
Controlling the outbreak depends on receiving sufficient funding and resources.
The WHO is leading efforts to manage and stop the outbreak.
Ebola is a serious virus that spreads quickly and can cause death.
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A gold mine collapsed in the western part of the Central African Republic, killing at least 30 miners and trapping others. Rescue teams are searching for more survivors, but the chances of finding anyone alive are low.
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The collapse happened Tuesday morning in the Abba region of Nana-Mambere prefecture.
At least 30 bodies have been recovered from the collapsed mine.
Injured miners are receiving medical treatment.
Rescuers and residents are still trying to free trapped miners.
Most miners work in small, low-tech operations without proper safety measures.
Mining accidents like this are common in the Central African Republic.
Government officials are providing relief and support to the victims' families.
The mine is an artisanal site, meaning it is operated on a small scale, usually by local workers.
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The Australian government passed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after adding 63 amendments to get support from the Coalition party. Health Minister Mark Butler said the government is confident in forecasts about rental prices remaining mostly stable despite budget changes. The debate about allowing easier early access to superannuation (retirement savings) continues.
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The NDIS bill passed the Senate after 63 amendments were made to win Coalition support.
The bill will now pass the lower house of parliament.
Mark Butler is the Australian health and NDIS minister.
Treasury forecasts renters will see only about a $2 per week increase in rent after budget changes.
Some reports from banks and real estate agents suggest rents may rise more, but the government disagrees.
Pauline Hanson is pushing for easier early access to superannuation savings to help people financially.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Mark Butler reject claims that the government will scrap the superannuation system.
The amendments aim to control spending on the NDIS program.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has been on a long mission in the Middle East for about 250 days, longer than expected due to tensions with Iran. The US Navy says the ship will return home soon, despite reports about poor conditions on board.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for around 250 days without stopping.
It was originally scheduled to return home in May.
The extended mission is related to the US conflict with Iran.
The ship last docked in December of the previous year.
Satellite images have been used to track the ship’s movements.
There are reports of poor living and working conditions on the ship.
The US Navy plans to bring the ship back home soon.
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A drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine killed one nuclear specialist and wounded 17 people, mostly plant workers, according to Russian reports. The attack occurred amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, raising concerns about nuclear safety, although no damage to the nuclear facility was reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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The drone strike happened near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in Europe.
One nuclear specialist died, and 17 people were injured, mostly plant employees.
Russia says Ukraine launched the drone attack; the area is under Russian control since early 2022.
The IAEA confirmed injuries but reported no damage to nuclear safety or security.
The Zaporizhzhia plant has six reactors that have been shut down since Russia captured it.
The strike took place just before a planned IAEA visit to inspect the plant’s safety.
Russia also struck a thermal power plant in central Ukraine the same day, causing equipment damage but no casualties.
Russian attacks have targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure repeatedly during the war.
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The United States has imposed sanctions on two leading members of the International Criminal Court (ICC), including its president. The ICC said these sanctions threaten the rule of law and affect its ability to investigate serious crimes like war crimes and genocide.
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The US sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal.
The ICC said targeting judges and staff who enforce international law undermines justice.
The ICC is based in The Hague and prosecutes war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
The US is not a member of the ICC treaty and opposes its investigations, especially those involving Israel.
In 2024, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war.
US sanctions prevent the ICC officials from entering the US or using the US financial system.
The ICC stated it remains committed to its work despite the sanctions.
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A commission in South Africa called the Madlanga Commission is investigating accusations of illegal payments, corruption, and secret groups within the country's criminal justice system. The investigation is ongoing to uncover wrongdoing in these areas.
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The Madlanga Commission was set up in South Africa last year.
Its purpose is to examine claims of unlawful bribes and corruption.
The commission is also looking into cliques or secret groups within the criminal justice system.
The investigation is still in progress as of August 2026.
The commission aims to improve transparency and fairness in South Africa’s justice system.
The case involves serious possible criminal activities affecting public trust.
This story is part of broader news focusing on Africa and global justice issues.
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A Russian missile attack hit Pechenihy, a town in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killing at least 10 civilians and injuring 17 more. Two missiles struck within a minute, damaging buildings and vehicles near a café and a parking area.
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The missile strike took place in Pechenihy, Kharkiv region, Ukraine.
At least 10 civilians were killed.
17 people were injured in the attack.
Two missiles hit less than one minute apart.
Targets included a café and a service-station parking area.
Nearby homes, shops, and vehicles were damaged.
The attack was carried out by Russian forces.
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A Georgia man named Terrell Williams was charged with breaking into NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home after Biffle and his family died in a plane crash. Authorities found stolen items at Williams’ home and suspect him of other crimes, including fraud related to Biffle’s accounts.
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Terrell Williams, 44, is charged with second-degree burglary, safe cracking, money laundering, and other crimes.
Greg Biffle, his wife, their two children, and three others died in a plane crash on December 18.
The break-in at Biffle’s home happened on January 8, about three weeks after the crash.
Stolen items included $30,000 in cash, two handguns, NASCAR memorabilia, and gold and silver coins.
Police found some stolen items and a radio-frequency detector used to find security cameras.
Williams is suspected in another burglary in North Carolina and was held without bond in connection with a different case in Georgia.
Investigators found that bank and online payment accounts linked to the Biffle family were fraudulently accessed and used across several states.
Authorities identified another person of interest in a related fraud investigation.
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Japan and the Organization of American States (OAS) gave Haiti $3 million to help the country prepare for general elections scheduled for December 13, 2026. The money will support updating voter lists, providing identification cards, and improving election-related services, despite ongoing gang violence and displacement in Haiti.
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Japan and the OAS signed a deal to provide Haiti with a $3 million grant.
The funds will help Haiti update voter lists and supply 350,000 blank ID cards.
Gang violence has forced 1.5 million Haitians to flee their homes, often without important documents.
The grant will also help reduce ID backlogs, expand services in rural areas, and improve power and internet for election offices.
Voter registration started recently in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control about 70% of the area.
Haiti’s first general elections in over ten years are scheduled for December 13, 2026.
Haiti has had no president since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021.
Moïse became president after winning the November 2016 elections.
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