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- Woman alleges sexual assault by Rep. Jimmy Gomez to House Ethics Committee
- Russians withdraw billions from banks amid concerns over savings raid
- Two men arrested in Nîmes over involvement in ongoing investigation
- Moderna and Merck announce mRNA cancer vaccine Intismeran reduces melanoma spread
- Trump aims to revive Keystone XL pipeline expansion in trade talks with Canada
- Progressive candidates’ primary victories shape Democratic midterm strategy
- Israeli military confirms shooting at vehicle containing five-year-old girl
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The Guardian - Royals took £1.2bn in private income from estates
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The Guardian reports that the King and the late Queen Elizabeth II have received payments equivalent to more than £1bn from two estates at the centre of a centuries-old debate over whether their profits should be given to the public instead.
The front page also leaves a small amount of space to report on the Met Police facing its biggest scandal and Nicola Sturgeon’s husband being questioned into SNP funding inquiry.
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Woman alleges sexual assault by Rep. Jimmy Gomez to House Ethics Committee
August 20, 2026
12:00 am
Rep. Jimmy Gomez faces allegations of sexual assault from an unnamed woman before the House Ethics Committee, which is investigating claims of inappropriate contact with a staffer. Gomez contends the actions were consensual, but the woman’s attorneys refute this. House Democratic leaders have called for a thorough inquiry.
Russians withdraw billions from banks amid concerns over savings raid
August 19, 2026
11:00 pm
Russians are withdrawing cash from banks amid fears of Kremlin measures to seize savings, with 286.4 billion roubles taken out in early August alone.
Two men arrested in Nîmes over involvement in ongoing investigation
August 19, 2026
10:00 pm
Two men were arrested on Wednesday in Nîmes and placed in police custody due to evidence indicating their direct or indirect involvement in recent events, according to public prosecutor Cécile Gensac. The investigation continues to unfold as authorities gather more information.
Moderna and Merck announce mRNA cancer vaccine Intismeran reduces melanoma spread
August 19, 2026
9:00 pm
Moderna and Merck have reported promising results for their personalised mRNA cancer vaccine, Intismeran, which reduced melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials. The interim findings support potential regulatory approval, with thousands of high-risk patients projected to benefit from the treatment next year.
Trump aims to revive Keystone XL pipeline expansion in trade talks with Canada
August 19, 2026
8:00 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump aims to revive the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project in connection with a forthcoming trade deal with Canada. This announcement highlights ongoing discussions related to energy infrastructure between the two nations.
Progressive candidates’ primary victories shape Democratic midterm strategy
August 19, 2026
6:00 pm
Leftist congressional candidates have secured significant victories in recent primary races across various states, raising questions about the emerging influence of the progressive movement within the Democratic Party. Despite successes in deep-blue districts, challenges remain in competitive areas, highlighting a mixed impact on broader Democratic strategies.
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