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- EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs
- Nepal struggles to cope with devastating flash floods; hundreds missing
- Ukrainian drone strikes kill three and destroy Wildberries warehouse in Tambov
- Pierrefonds residents experience flooding again, raise concerns over infrastructure
- Senator Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff against Ralph Norman
- Meerkat family dies after tunnel collapse during heavy rain in Leicestershire
- Mini-tsunamis cause flooding at restaurants in San Antonio, Ibiza
- Belgium reports 306 salmonella cases linked to Laerco egg contamination
Daily Express - Reasons to be cheerful! Economy on the mend
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The Daily Express says Britain’s economy is on the mend. Britain’s economy is showing signs of a quicker recovery. The paper reports that analysts have seen business confidence soar, while inflation falls.
The front page also reports millions in the UK are suffering with hay fever and news on the upcoming coronation.
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EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs
August 26, 2026
12:01 pm
EU WIDE DEVELOPMENTS
This morning, Europe grapples with energy costs and ongoing sanctions, impacting trade dynamics and fiscal policies across the European Union.
Heightened tensions and regulatory changes dominate EU discussions.
Nepal struggles to cope with devastating flash floods; hundreds missing
August 26, 2026
10:58 am
PAKISTAN MATERNITY FIRE
At least 14 newborns died in a hospital maternity ward fire in Islamabad overnight.
Health officials have been suspended amid outrage over safety measures.
Ukrainian drone strikes kill three and destroy Wildberries warehouse in Tambov
August 26, 2026
10:00 am
Ukrainian drone strikes have resulted in at least three fatalities across Russia, with a significant fire destroying the Wildberries logistics centre in Tambov. Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov reported that approximately 100,000 square metres of the facility were engulfed in flames, injuring one individual.
Pierrefonds residents experience flooding again, raise concerns over infrastructure
August 26, 2026
9:00 am
Residents of Pierrefonds are expressing concerns about their safety following recent flooding, with calls for clarity on flood prevention measures and infrastructure improvements. This fear of recurring storms continues to grow among the community as they seek effective solutions.
Senator Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff against Ralph Norman
August 26, 2026
7:12 am
Senator Darline Graham won the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff, defeating Representative Ralph Norman, according to CBS News projections. Graham’s victory sets her up for the November election against Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic primary winner, as the seat is expected to remain Republican.
Meerkat family dies after tunnel collapse during heavy rain in Leicestershire
August 26, 2026
7:00 am
A tunnel collapse at Tropical Birdland in Desford, Leicestershire, led to the deaths of a mob of meerkats, including the matriarch, Big Mama. Only one meerkat survived the incident, which the zoo attributed to heavy rainfall following a heatwave that weakened the tunnel structure.
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