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Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews round-up: Roger O'Sullivan, Jonno, Kate Dolan, Finlay Christie

Comedy reviews from the final week of the Edinburgh Fringe, including 5 stars for the brains behind SNL UK

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Only sanctions imposed on Israel will work

Letter: The UK’s response to flagrant breaches of international law is pathetic, writes Bernie Evans, and sanctions against a few individuals have no effect

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

How Andy Burnham showed us he is 'PM of England' before even entering No 10

IT appears that the Prime Minister was misleading voters before even entering No 10 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

With Nige still sulking, it was left to Honest Bob to unveil Reform UK’s latest ‘policies’

The sense of futility hanging over the room was almost overwhelming as Robert Jenrick took the stage

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Area in London commuter belt named UK hotspot for first-time buyers

Dartford, in Kent, has the highest proportion of first-time prices of anywhere in the country, according to new analysis

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Statistics Reveal Over 40,000 Shocking Deaths Due to Extreme Heat in England Since 1988

The ONS reported over 40,000 heat-related deaths in the UK from 1988 to 2025, highlighting climate change's impact. Experts warn of worsening conditions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Dozens of Britons among 1,500 missing after devastating flash floods in Nepal

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

Edinburgh Fringe: Nominees announced for UK comedy's most prestigious awards

The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards best show and newcomer prize have been announced

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Putin to attack Europe? ‘Just don’t do it’, CIA chief’s warning to Russian President revealed amid fears of drone attacks and NATO conflict

Fears of a wider Russia-Europe conflict are growing as Russian drone attacks fuel concern over Moscow’s next move. A reported CIA chief warning to Putin, “Just don’t do it” not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. The reported visit comes as tensions between Moscow and the UK have also risen…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children arrive back in the UK, reports say

Reports say the family will settle in a home in the Cotswolds in southwest England, an affluent and picturesque area favoured by many famous figures.

Euronews · Aug 26