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- Ukraine rallies support as NATO prepares to bolster eastern defences
- Jazz and gospel celebrated in Little Burgundy as Montreal honours Oliver Jones
- Liberia receives first group of deportees classified as third country from the US
- Bus driver arrested following death of 14-year-old boy in Portsmouth crash
- Fighter jets destroy explosive-laden sea drone near Romanian gas platform
- Swiss village Kandersteg faces landslide risk from Spitze Stei rock
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Daily Express - Reasons to be cheerful! Economy on the mend
Summary of the front page
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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Ukraine rallies support as NATO prepares to bolster eastern defences
August 21, 2026
10:01 am
HONG KONG COURT RULING
Activists convicted of inciting subversion related to Tiananmen vigil this morning.
International condemnation expected as authorities intensify crackdown on dissent.
Jazz and gospel celebrated in Little Burgundy as Montreal honours Oliver Jones
August 21, 2026
8:00 am
Family and friends gathered to remember a man described as generous, talented, and humble, sharing heartfelt stories that evoked tears during the tribute. The gathering highlighted his positive impact on those around him, reinforcing the strong connections he fostered throughout his life.
Liberia receives first group of deportees classified as third country from the US
August 21, 2026
6:21 am
Liberia received its first group of “third country” deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, comprising around 20 migrants from Latin America. A small number of deportees resisted disembarkation, leading to their eventual return to the plane, with their current status unknown. Liberia plans to accept up to 1,200 deportees over the next year.
Bus driver arrested following death of 14-year-old boy in Portsmouth crash
August 21, 2026
6:00 am
A 14-year-old boy died after being struck by a bus in Portsmouth on 17 August. He was walking along The Hard when the incident occurred. The bus driver, a 39-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released on bail as investigations continue.
Fighter jets destroy explosive-laden sea drone near Romanian gas platform
August 21, 2026
5:00 am
Fighter jets destroyed a marine drone loaded with explosives near Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project, prompting a condemnation of Russia for escalating threats.
Swiss village Kandersteg faces landslide risk from Spitze Stei rock
August 21, 2026
4:00 am
Kandersteg, a Swiss village of 1,300 residents, faces hazards from the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which poses a landslide risk potentially greater than the 2025 Blatten incident. Increased glacier melt and permafrost thaw, driven by climate change, exacerbate this danger. Authorities monitor the area continuously.
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