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F/A-18D Hornet fire at Kuantan: Malaysian crew ejects safely, probe ordered

F/A-18D Hornet fire at Kuantan: Malaysian crew ejects safely, probe ordered

A Malaysian F/A-18D Hornet burst into flames during takeoff at Kuantan Air Base, sending the pilot and weapons system officer out on ejection seats. Both were checked at a military hospital and discharged in stable condition. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a full investigation. The jet is one of eight Hornets Malaysia has operated since 1997.

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Premier League return? Jose Mourinho on Nottingham Forest radar as pressure grows on Nuno

Premier League return? Jose Mourinho on Nottingham Forest radar as pressure grows on Nuno

Nottingham Forest are weighing a shock move for Jose Mourinho amid rising tension between Nuno Espirito Santo and owner Evangelos Marinakis. Mourinho is free after his Fenerbahce exit and is said to be open to talks. Fulham boss Marco Silva is also being monitored. Forest are considering timing, costs, and dressing-room impact before making a call.

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Dame Jacqueline Wilson unveils 'Picture Imperfect', an adult sequel to 'The Illustrated Mum'

Dame Jacqueline Wilson unveils 'Picture Imperfect', an adult sequel to 'The Illustrated Mum'

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is returning to the world of The Illustrated Mum with Picture Imperfect, an adult novel following Dolphin and Star as thirty-somethings. Set for release on August 28, 2025 by Transworld, it explores family, mental health, and love in Brighton and Scotland. A tattooed statue of Wilson launches the campaign, starting at Waterstones Brighton before a UK mini-tour.

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Bristol protests: Anti-immigration march outnumbered five to one amid heavy police presence

Bristol protests: Anti-immigration march outnumbered five to one amid heavy police presence

Around 50 anti-immigration protesters in Bristol were met by roughly 250 counter-protesters on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Police managed the tense stand-off with a large operation, one arrest, and a dispersal zone in place until Sunday morning. Roads were closed during the demonstrations and later reopened. Officers were praised for keeping the peace despite reports of assaults on police.

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Norwich protest: Two men arrested after asylum hotel rally draws counter-demonstration

Norwich protest: Two men arrested after asylum hotel rally draws counter-demonstration

Police say two men were arrested after a Norwich protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers, part of coordinated demonstrations across the UK. Counter-protesters gathered nearby and officers kept the groups apart. Details on the arrests were not immediately released. The incident comes amid national debate over hotel use, costs, and plans to wind down emergency accommodation.

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Chernobyl drone strike damages protective dome, repairs hampered by radiation risk

Chernobyl drone strike damages protective dome, repairs hampered by radiation risk

A Russian-launched Shahed-136 drone hit Chernobyl’s protective dome on Feb. 14, tearing holes in the New Safe Confinement and burning part of its inner membrane. Radiation stayed stable, the IAEA said, but the dome’s containment function was partially compromised. Fires were fully extinguished by March 13. Ukraine faces a difficult repair job due to high radiation near the old sarcophagus.

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Manchester United: Amorim addresses Kobbie Mainoo absence amid contract questions

Manchester United: Amorim addresses Kobbie Mainoo absence amid contract questions

Ruben Amorim has moved to explain Kobbie Mainoo’s absence from Manchester United’s first two league games, as frustration grows over a slow start and reports the midfielder is open to leaving. He leaned on senior options in midfield, while the club insists Mainoo remains part of long-term plans. With the window closing, United face a tactical and political call over minutes for one of their best academy talents.

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King & Conqueror: BBC drama retells 1066 with James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

King & Conqueror: BBC drama retells 1066 with James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

BBC One’s eight-part historical drama King & Conqueror tracks the road to 1066, led by James Norton as Harold Godwinson and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William of Normandy. Created by Michael Robert Johnson, it starts with Edward the Confessor’s 1043 coronation and builds toward Hastings. The series spotlights power, propaganda, and the women behind the throne, while drawing mixed reviews for its historical choices.

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Winona Ryder says she was 'absolutely in love' with Al Pacino in her 20s — and he let her down gently

Winona Ryder says she was 'absolutely in love' with Al Pacino in her 20s — and he let her down gently

Winona Ryder says she fell "absolutely in love" with Al Pacino in her early 20s while working together in the 1990s. She recalls coffee tours across New York, a heartfelt confession, and Pacino’s kind but firm response. The two stayed close and still exchange birthday messages with a playful sign-off. Their friendship later included another collaboration on 2002’s S1m0ne.

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Old Firm shock: Rangers stun Celtic as Igamane hits 88th-minute winner in 3-2 classic

Old Firm shock: Rangers stun Celtic as Igamane hits 88th-minute winner in 3-2 classic

Hamza Igamane struck in the 88th minute to seal a 3-2 win for Rangers at Celtic Park after the hosts fought back from 0-2 down. Nicolas Raskin and Mohammed Diomande put Rangers ahead, before Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate leveled. The defeat was Celtic’s first home league loss of the season, though they remain 13 points clear. Rangers captain James Tavernier praised the team’s resilience and finishing.

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