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- Brown challenge poses health risks as hundreds of swimming pools close in Spain
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- Iran Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed as US Maintains Blockade
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The Sun - Aircon to the throne
Summary of the front page
The Sun leads with the latest on plans for the King’s coronation.
The Sun goes in big on details of the coronation, with the headline “Air Con to the Throne”, over an article about the modes of transport King Charles will be taking on the day. “Buckingham Palace said the modern Diamond Jubilee State Coach will carry Charles and Camilla to Westminster Abbey on May 6,” it reports.
“But they will have a bumpy return trip in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach.”
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Tehran asserts Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s control amid US threats
August 13, 2026
5:00 pm
Over 30 countries, including France, Britain, and Canada, condemned Iran’s executions of protesters, citing concerns over silencing dissent in a joint statement. The nations, joined by the EU’s top diplomat, called for an immediate halt to capital punishment and the release of arbitrarily detained individuals.
Train derails near Lewes railway station, trapping passengers in carriages
August 13, 2026
4:00 pm
A train derailed near Lewes station in East Sussex at approximately 3.55pm, prompting emergency services to respond. Three of the train’s eight carriages overturned, trapping passengers inside. Southern Rail announced cancellations on routes to Brighton, Haywards Heath, Seaford, and Eastbourne due to the incident.
Brown challenge poses health risks as hundreds of swimming pools close in Spain
August 13, 2026
3:00 pm
Hundreds of swimming pools in Spain face health risks as the brown challenge trend leads to widespread closures, prompting fines and surveillance measures.
European Commission sends migration experts to Ceuta amid crisis
August 13, 2026
1:00 pm
The European Commission has deployed migration experts to Ceuta following the recent arrival of 80,000 migrants from Morocco, triggering a humanitarian crisis. The mission aims to assess local needs and enhance EU support for Spanish authorities amidst concerns of further mass crossings.
Iran Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed as US Maintains Blockade
August 13, 2026
12:01 pm
KAROLINE LEAVITT DEPARTS
Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary this morning amidst questions about potential replacements.
Trump’s administration faces further instability in communications strategy.
Russell Westbrook announces retirement from NBA after 18 seasons
August 13, 2026
11:00 am
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons, sharing his decision via social media. The former MVP holds the record for career triple-doubles, with 209. Over his career, he averaged 20.9 points, 8.0 assists, and 6.9 rebounds while playing for seven teams.
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