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Mark Hamill thought Star Wars was a Flash Gordon parody after reading script

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill initially thought George Lucas' 1977 space opera was a spoof of Flash Gordon when he first read the script and the director nor his co-star Harrison Ford gave him any advice on how to approach his character Luke Skywalker.

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Aircraft toilets could be key to tackling ‘silent pandemic’, scientists say

Flights from India carry higher levels of antibiotic resistance genes compared to those from Europe and the UK

The Independent UK

Butterflies in long term decline across England and UK, official figures show

Butterflies which require specific habitats to thrive are faring worse, with some species seeing declines of more than 80%.

Evening Standard

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Minister tells boss of car-maker she has ‘serious concerns’ over Citroen recall

An immediate and rare ‘stop-drive’ order was given for certain models on June 20 because of a potentially fatal airbag safety fault.

Evening Standard

Reform UK-led council serving ‘plate of chaos’ as deputy leader leaves role

Joseph Boam said he would continue backing Reform and Nigel Farage.

Evening Standard

Four ways to protect the UK from emerging parasite threats

A growing concern in both the veterinary parasitology and public health sectors is vector-borne disease

The Independent UK

Ozempic price slashed following Donald Trump's demands - will it impact the UK cost?

Novo Nordisk said it has no plans to rise UK prices, despite pressure from Trump

Evening Standard

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Gabbard says UK scraps demand for Apple to give backdoor access to data

Britain has dropped its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted user data stored in the cloud

The Independent UK

Voices: Britain’s shameful inaction on Jimmy Lai could cost him his life

COMMENT: As his health deteriorates in a Hong Kong jail, the businessman’s detention is now a test of Keir Starmer’s seriousness about human rights – and the government’s willingness to defend its citizens and values abroad, says Jodie Ginsberg

The Independent UK

The popular A-level subject that the UK is struggling with

Maths may be the most popular subject choice, but concerns remain about the skills of young people who choose not to study it after 16

The Independent UK

Weight loss drugs: how will you be affected by the Mounjaro price rise in the UK?

We’d like to hear from people who are taking Mounjaro and how they feel about the increase in cost for doses

The Guardian - UK

UK set to be hit by rain and wind as Hurricane Erin moves across Atlantic

It is set to end a period of dry weather for much of the country.

Evening Standard

Transatlantic unity at the White House disguises lack of progress towards just peace for Ukraine

At a high-stakes meeting at the White House on August 18, the US president, Donald Trump, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, tried to hammer out the broad contours of a potential peace agreement with Russia. The tone of their encounter was in marked contrast to their last joint press…

The Conversation

This robot window cleaner sticks to and climbs your windows – but the price will shock you

The Hobot S7 Pro Robot Window Cleaner finally arrives in the UK

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Evening Standard

Starmer returns to Scotland after family holiday interrupted by Ukraine talks

The Prime Minister flew to Washington DC from Glasgow for the meeting held by US President Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

London weather: Hurricane Erin set to bring 'wet and windy' conditions next week

London is set to experience wet and windy conditions next week... but thankfully not until after the Bank Holiday

Euronews

No.10 warns author Sally Rooney her support for banned group could breach UK terror law

Downing Street has warned Irish author Sally Rooney that supporting Palestine Action – a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK – could amount to a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act.

The Guardian - UK

Woman sexually assaulted on flight challenges UK rules on compensation

Woman who was attacked on flight from Qatar to London was denied payout because plane was not registered in UK

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International Business Times UK

Is UK's 600 Mile Rainstorm Weather Forecast Real? Here's The Truth According To The Met

Met Office says a widely reported 600-mile UK rainstorm forecast for 28 August is premature, with only broad weather trends possible.

The Guardian - US

Manchester United are importing a sinister US tactic: Public money for stadiums

The Independent UK

Why your morning commute takes longer in hot weather

Rail delays aren’t exclusive to snowy and icy conditions

The Independent UK

Starmer hails ‘breakthrough’ on security guarantees after crunch White House Ukraine talks

Sir Keir Starmer said ‘real progress’ was made during the crunch talks on Monday

International Business Times UK

Tesla UK Sales Decline: Elon Musk EV Company Struggles - What's Going To Happen?

Tesla's UK sales plunged nearly 60% in July, slashing market share to 0.7% as Chinese rivals like BYD surged. Discounts and energy ventures may not be enough.

Euronews

UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize cancelled after controversy over ‘gender critical’ author John Boyne

This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know.

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK hiring staff in England to write Holyrood manifesto

Reform UK are hiring staff in England to write their Holyrood election manifesto ...

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