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Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

BBC General General Aug 18, 2026

Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.

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Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition

Al Jazeera General General Aug 18, 2026

State Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for the transfer of ICE agent accused of lying about nonfatal shooting.

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US transport regulator resumes review of Union Pacific's proposed Norfolk merger

Reuters General General Aug 18, 2026

US transport regulator resumes review of Union Pacific's proposed Norfolk merger Reuters

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Air New Zealand taps former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for board

Reuters Technology India Aug 18, 2026

Air New Zealand taps former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for board Reuters

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The Papers: 'Look at my husband' and 'Vlad plots revenge'

BBC General General Aug 18, 2026

Queen Camilla's first remarks about the King's cancer journey are prominent across Wednesday's papers.

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Anthropic prepares supervoting power for founders ahead of IPO, the Information reports

Reuters General General Aug 18, 2026

Anthropic prepares supervoting power for founders ahead of IPO, the Information reports Reuters

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The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan

BBC Technology India Aug 18, 2026

An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.

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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears

BBC General General Aug 18, 2026

Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.

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US-South Korea military drills to be cut short after Trump order, media reports

Reuters General South Korea Aug 18, 2026

US-South Korea military drills to be cut short after Trump order, media reports Reuters

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Florida, Alaska primaries offer early clues to battle for control of Congress

Reuters General General Aug 18, 2026

Florida, Alaska primaries offer early clues to battle for control of Congress Reuters

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Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers

Al Jazeera General USA Aug 18, 2026

Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.

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Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM

BBC Politics General Aug 18, 2026

The prime minister lists his financial interests for the first time since returning to Parliament.

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Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

BBC Politics UK Aug 18, 2026

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".

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'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan

BBC General UK Aug 18, 2026

Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.

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Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea

BBC General General Aug 18, 2026

A man, a woman and a teenage girl die and a younger girl is in a critical condition after swimming off the Sussex coast.

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Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey

BBC Business General Aug 18, 2026

The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.

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US securities regulator proposes long-awaited crypto rules

Reuters Technology General Aug 18, 2026

US securities regulator proposes long-awaited crypto rules Reuters

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Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land

Al Jazeera General General Aug 18, 2026

US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.

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Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?

Al Jazeera General General Aug 18, 2026

Pentagon contracts defence manufacturer to increase output of cruise missiles.

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Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe

Al Jazeera General General Aug 18, 2026

UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.

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