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Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco
on August 5, 2026 at 7:04 am
People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17
on August 5, 2026 at 6:54 am
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
on August 5, 2026 at 3:44 am
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
Washington wildfire arson suspect twice linked to other blazes, authorities say
on August 5, 2026 at 12:40 am
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was allegedly spotted near the latest blaze and was found to have matches and a lighter.
Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit
on August 5, 2026 at 12:19 am
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.

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Australia news live: NSW police charge woman with 62 counts over alleged threatening letters to politicians, media and place of worship
by Achol Arok (now) and Nick Visser (earlier) on August 5, 2026 at 7:13 am
Follow today’s news liveAlan Jones trial: live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlmost every house sold in first six months of the year made a profitThe vast majority of homeowners are selling their properties for more than they bought them for, even as house prices enter a tailspin, AAP reports. Continue reading...
NSW Liberal leader says ‘leaking is never good’ but defers call on Tudehope’s fate until after Icac
by Penry Buckley on August 5, 2026 at 7:04 am
Kellie Sloane reserves decision on shadow attorney general’s future as Reformer Jean-Claude Perrottet tells inquiry group signed up members to ‘dodgy’ branchesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe younger brother of a former Liberal premier has told an anti-corruption watchdog that a group of young conservative power brokers, now under investigation for soliciting illegal donations, recruited members to “dodgy” branches controlled by rival factions, and admitted he personally paid for memberships.Jean-Claude Perrottet, the younger brother of the ex-New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet, appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn
by Joanna Partridge on August 5, 2026 at 6:34 am
Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared KushnerElectronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn).The company announced the completion of the deal on Tuesday evening, only days after the EU gave its approval, the final regulatory green light needed. Continue reading...
Perez Hilton hospitalised after livestreaming self-harm on Tiktok
by Sian Cain on August 5, 2026 at 6:15 am
Emergency services were seen outside Hilton’s home in Miami on Tuesday night after members of the public reported seeing Hilton harm himselfThe celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalised after livestreaming footage of himself self-harming on TikTok.Emergency services were seen outside Hilton’s home in Miami on Tuesday night after concerned members of the public reported seeing Hilton harm himself in a graphic video streamed live on TikTok. Hilton’s TikTok account was suspended minutes later. Continue reading...
Right turn on green: is the Telegraph changing its tune on the climate?
by Michael Savage Media editor on August 5, 2026 at 6:00 am
Flurry of articles has raised eyebrows and drawn response from Kemi Badenoch defending stance on net zero“Nobody can deny that the UK is getting warmer and high temperatures are becoming a clear threat to homes, nature and food security,” read the lengthy news report, which explored the devastating effect of British wildfires on families in recent years.The article’s conclusions, written after the wildfires in Suffolk last week, were no surprise given the UK’s changing climate. However, the fact that the piece appeared in the Telegraph, the rightwing title that has been a leading critic of green policies, did raise eyebrows among some readers. Continue reading...

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TikTok star Cesar Gastelum shot dead during livestream outside restaurant by two armed gunmen on motorbikes
by Juliana Cruz Lima on August 5, 2026 at 7:29 am
TIKTOK star Cesar Gastelum has been shot dead while livestreaming to fans after a gunman on a motorcycle allegedly open fire outside a fast food restaurant. The Mexican influencer, who had nearly 600,000 TikTok followers, was killed in the horror attack in the violence-plagued city of Culiacan as horrified viewers watched the bloodshed unfold live....
At least 17 killed & 27 injured as Russia unleashes massive blitz on Kyiv sparking huge inferno in city
by Georgie English on August 5, 2026 at 5:40 am
RUSSIA has unleashed a deadly missile and drone barrage on Kyiv with at least 17 people killed and 27 injured across the capital. Moscow pummelled the Ukrainian city with dozens of homes left in ruins as rescuers warn people may still be trapped under the rubble. Vladimir Putin’s forces launched 28 missiles in a 20-minute...
Huge blaze burns through chemical plant as dozens of fire engines called to scene and 150 locals evacuated
by Anna Shreeves on August 4, 2026 at 11:20 pm
A MAJOR blaze has erupted at a chemical plant, sending thick smoke and flames high into the sky as 150 people are forced to evacuate. Panicked locals have fled their homes as 30 fire engines and over 60 fire personnel combat the intense factory fire in Brazil. The inferno broke out at a solvent plant...
X-rated texts sent between married prison guard, 27, & ‘jail lag she had sex with’ revealed as details of tryst emerge
by Anna Shreeves on August 4, 2026 at 10:15 pm
A TROVE of dirty messages to an inmate have been uncovered as a married prison guard faces charges of sexual abuse. Correctional officer Jordan Pensak, 27, is accused of having sex with a prisoner on multiple occasions - sending him messages detailing her desire for his “big man hands”, according to court documents. Over 100...
Moment high speed train smashes through hay bales and tractor’s trailer after drunk farmer stops on level crossing
by Anna Shreeves on August 4, 2026 at 9:53 pm
THIS is the moment a train smashes through a hay-filled trailer after an intoxicated farmer stops on a level crossing. Crazy footage shows bales of hay thrown into the air as the train collides with the trailer at high speed. The incident occurred around midday on August 3 at a railway crossing in Tczew County,...

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