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- British academic jason arday found dead amid plagiarism allegations
- At least two dead as magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Flores Island
- Israel rejects US-led Gaza peace plan endorsed by Hamas amid election pressures
- Rights groups accuse Israel of war crimes in attack on journalist in April
- Israeli settlers intensify violence against Palestinian village of Qusra
- Alberta mayors support increased funding for local housing infrastructure
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Daily Express - Negotiate? No, we’ll fight Putin to last man
Summary of the front page
The Daily Express turns its attention to the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, insists his countrymen would fight to the last man before they entered into any negotiation from a position of weakness, the paper reports.
The paper also reports on travel delays disrupting Easter weekend and ponders if Prince Harry will return to the UK for the King’s coronation.
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British academic jason arday found dead amid plagiarism allegations
August 15, 2026
4:00 am
British academic Jason Arday, 41, was found dead on Friday in south London, following his resignation from Cambridge University amid allegations of plagiarism and racism claims. His death comes shortly after a high-profile investigation into these accusations was announced.
At least two dead as magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Flores Island
August 15, 2026
2:00 am
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores Island, resulting in two fatalities and prompting a tsunami warning. The quake, recorded by the USGS at 5:58am local time, had an epicentre 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende, causing extensive damage and injuries. Authorities urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground.
Israel rejects US-led Gaza peace plan endorsed by Hamas amid election pressures
August 15, 2026
1:50 am
Netanyahu rejects a US-led Gaza plan, distancing himself from Trump to solidify support ahead of elections.
Rights groups accuse Israel of war crimes in attack on journalist in April
August 15, 2026
1:47 am
Israeli attack on Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was found to be deliberate, a probe by three rights groups reveals.
Israeli settlers intensify violence against Palestinian village of Qusra
August 15, 2026
1:44 am
Israeli settlers are intensifying violence in Qusra, leaving Palestinian families trapped in their homes without water or electricity.
Alberta mayors support increased funding for local housing infrastructure
August 15, 2026
1:00 am
A bilateral programme to expedite homebuilding was unveiled in July, with funds allocated for the establishment of water and wastewater infrastructure. This initiative is expected to enhance residential development and improve essential services for future homeowners.
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