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- Wisconsin Democratic primary features Francesca Hong and David Crowley
- Cocaine worth £232 million discovered hidden in bananas at Essex port
- Residents advised to stay indoors during Putin’s visit to Novosibirsk
- Suspected Houthis attack cargo vessel in Bab el-Mandeb strait, killing three
- Latvia launches operation to strengthen border controls amid migrant influx
- Poland surpasses Belgium and Austria, becoming sixth-largest EU economy.
- Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court for war crimes
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The Sun on Sunday - Married England ace gags secret lover
Summary of the front page
The Sun’s splash is about an unnamed married England men’s footballer who is alleged to have “silenced his secret lover by making her sign a controversial gagging order”. The full story has quotes from the woman in question – also anonymised – who accuses the player of “aggressive” behaviour.
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Wisconsin Democratic primary features Francesca Hong and David Crowley
August 11, 2026
5:00 pm
Six states host primaries today, featuring competitive races in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial contest, Francesca Hong faces David Crowley. Meanwhile, South Carolina Republicans vie to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with ten candidates competing for the nomination.
Cocaine worth £232 million discovered hidden in bananas at Essex port
August 11, 2026
4:00 pm
Border Force officers intercepted a nearly 3-tonne shipment of cocaine, valued at £200 million, concealed within banana boxes at London Gateway Port in Essex. Nine men were arrested and later released on bail. The National Crime Agency regards this seizure as a significant blow to organised crime.
Residents advised to stay indoors during Putin’s visit to Novosibirsk
August 11, 2026
3:00 pm
Vladimir Putin visits Novosibirsk, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid windows due to heightened security measures during his trip.
Suspected Houthis attack cargo vessel in Bab el-Mandeb strait, killing three
August 11, 2026
2:32 pm
Three crew members were killed in a suspected Houthi attack on an Egyptian ship in the Red Sea, marking a significant escalation.
Latvia launches operation to strengthen border controls amid migrant influx
August 11, 2026
1:00 pm
Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs announced the launch of “Vilkatis,” a new security operation aimed at enhancing border controls amid a surge in irregular migrants from Belarus. The initiative includes increased military support and advanced surveillance measures, responding to perceived hybrid threats at the eastern frontier.
Poland surpasses Belgium and Austria, becoming sixth-largest EU economy.
August 11, 2026
12:00 pm
EU REGIONAL UPDATE
This morning, Europe addresses critical migrant concerns while reinforcing economic resilience in light of ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Leaders convene to unify responses across member states.
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