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- Parliament to vote on VAT increase to fund army’s defence spending
- Forcible military recruitment in Ukraine leads to violence and abuse concerns
- Exploration in Saskatchewan’s Uranium City offers prospects for residents
- Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advance to general election in Alaska Senate primary
- Boy, 13, saves newborn brother from choking at family home in London
- Pilot tests positive for cannabis following mid-air plunge injuring 17
- Taktisch wählen initiative urges voters in Saxony-Anhalt to back SPD, Greens
- US inflation rate drops to lowest level in over two years
The Guardian - Senior Tories turn against Braverman’s racist rhetoric
Summary of the front page
Senior members of the Conservative Party are turning against the home secretary, according to The Guardian. Top Tories have accused Suella Braverman of using “racist rhetoric” to further her own leadership ambitions, the paper reports.
The front page has a large black-and-white image of fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who died yesterday aged 93. The paper also reports the US has arrested a 21-year-old over the US leaked secret documents.
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Parliament to vote on VAT increase to fund army’s defence spending
August 19, 2026
2:00 pm
Parliament is yet to approve additional funding and must also vote on a proposed VAT increase through 2040 to support the army’s defence spending priorities. These decisions are crucial for addressing current military budget challenges.
Forcible military recruitment in Ukraine leads to violence and abuse concerns
August 19, 2026
1:00 pm
Forcible military recruitment in Ukraine has escalated into violence, with incidents of “busification” reported, where men are ambushed on the street and taken to mobilisation centres. Attacks on recruitment officers have surged, with over 600 recorded since the war began, highlighting public discontent.
Exploration in Saskatchewan’s Uranium City offers prospects for residents
August 19, 2026
12:50 pm
Companies are eyeing Saskatchewan’s abandoned Uranium City for potential mining opportunities, driven by the increasing global demand for nuclear power. This interest signals a renewed focus on the region’s uranium resources and highlights possible economic revitalisation efforts.
Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advance to general election in Alaska Senate primary
August 19, 2026
11:00 am
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola have advanced to Alaska’s Senate race general election in November. Sullivan seeks to retain his seat, while Peltola aims to leverage her previous narrow defeat to capitalise on Democrats’ hopes for a seat flip amid midterm dynamics.
Boy, 13, saves newborn brother from choking at family home in London
August 19, 2026
10:00 am
Thirteen-year-old Maitham Ali saved his newborn brother, Mohammad-Jawad, from choking at their West London home. Drawing on first aid training as a St John Ambulance Cadet, Maitham advised his mother on back blows, successfully restoring the baby’s breathing before paramedics arrived.
Pilot tests positive for cannabis following mid-air plunge injuring 17
August 19, 2026
9:00 am
Investigations continue into an Air India Airbus A320 incident, with one pilot testing positive for marijuana after a mid-air plunge injured 24 people.
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