The first fire crew to attend a blaze in Crawley which devastated four houses and damaged six others took 18 minutes to arrive, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has said.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/this-is-how-long-it-took-the-first-fire-crew-to-attend-devastating-blaze-in-crawley-that-affected-10-properties-former-firefighter-highlights-inadequate-resources-8840162

#eastbourneherald

The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62qvll0z94o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#BBC

The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12009767/russian-drone-director-car-explosion/

#globalmontreal

Does the ZenBook A14 finally make ARM-powered Windows laptops a serious mainstream choice?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/technophile/asus-zenbook-a14-review-a-battery-champion-with-performance-to-match/article71309041.ece

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the government to explain how it intends to finance the temporary GH cent;2-per-litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel announced by President John Dramani Mahama.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1516664/npp-demands-answers-on-funding-for-mahamas-gh2.html

#modernghana

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Communications Team, Julius Kwame Anthony, has called for a united national response to Ghana 39;s worsening road accident situation. His comments come amid renewed public debate over road safety following recent fatal accidents, including the tragic crash at Birimso Bridge on the Accr .

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1516668/road-crashes-demand-collective-action-not-politi.html

#modernghana

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have contained a commercial fire outbreak at Oppong Valley Station in Bogoso in the Western Region, preventing the blaze from spreading to nearby shops.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1516643/fire-guts-five-shops-in-prestea-gnfs-saves-eight.html

#modernghana

The drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyvlg4q48l3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#BBC

Rother Valley County Park has announced an exciting addition which is expected to bring in lots of visitors

https://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/a-fun-way-to-get-around-new-addition-to-popular-park-announced-8840302

#sheffieldtelegraph

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/community-groups-invited-to-apply-for-latest-round-of-nez-funding-8840920

#midhurstandpetworth

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/west-sussex-housebuilder-donates-more-than-ps350000-to-local-community-8840916

#midhurstandpetworth

Police swarmed Perez Hilton’s Miami home after he livestreamed a disturbing self-harm video, surveillance footage shows.

https://pagesix.com/2026/08/05/celebrity-news/footage-shows-swarm-of-cop-cars-at-perez-hiltons-miami-home-after-livestreaming-apparent-self-harming-video/

#Post

For years now JAŸ-Z and Beyonce´ have established themselves as music artists who basically never collaborate with anyone outside their happy marriage but when they finally do best believe 9 times out of 10 it’s going to be with each other. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), Beyonce´ released the remix to […]

https://hiphopwired.com/3061345/jay-z-returns-with-some-new-work-on-beyonces-morning-dew-donk-remix/

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The University of Leeds has joined forces with professional services firm Grant Thornton UK, to create a degree programme where students will combine academic study with paid work experience.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/university-of-leeds-joins-forces-with-grant-thornton-uk-on-new-degree-programme-8839912

#pocklingtonpost

The Emmy-winning broadcast journalist, who has been with PIX11 since 1992, will anchor her final show on Aug. 30, the station announced.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/us-news/iconic-ny-pix11-news-anchor-kaity-tong-announces-retirement/

Avganistanac (26) negira umešanost u ubistvo 38-godišnje Britanke Elizabet Džejn Ros, koja je pronađena mrtva u koferu u napuštenoj zgradi u Kipseliju u Grčkoj.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4372681-avganistanac-dao-iskaz-u-vezi-sa-ubistvom-britanke-u-grckoj

#Telegraf

Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1l1q6167d3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The Brazilian is the king of midfield ‘duels’ – one of Mikel Arteta’s favourite buzzwords – but also brings his range of passing to increase the competition for places at the Premier League champions

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/bruno-guimaraes-arsenal-transfer-news-breakdown-tactics-b3027421.html

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-august-6-2026-20260805-p60ltb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

#theage

The ‘Four Kings’ took the boxing world by storm throughout the 1980s and now one of the sons of the legendary quartet is set to fight later this month. Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler were the iconic names that made up the ‘Four Kings’ – all taking part in epic […]The post Son of Four Kings legend announces next fight: “This is about my legacy now” appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/son-of-four-king-books-next-fight/

Guests will have the opportunity to take part in a live Q&A session with ITV1’s This Morning resident gardening expert...

https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/pedigree-news/award-winning-tv-gardener-to-host-special-event-at-garden-centre-near-garstang-8840220

#lakelandecho

Brighton and Hove Albion reveal their new Nike third kit for the 2026-27 season

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/sell-it-to-chelsea-brighton-faithful-react-to-2026-27-third-kit-reveal-8840275

#westsussextoday

Holidaymakers can book a five-star all-inclusive escape to Rhodes from just £219 per person through Wowcher, with return flights from six UK airports, luxury accommodation and all meals and drinks included.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/recommended/wowcher-rhodes-all-inclusive-holiday-flights-219-8839484

#haylingtoday

Former WBC cruiserweight ruler has predicted how a fight between former super-lightweight world champions and would go, if they were to collide in their primes. Khan picked up the WBA super-lightweight crown when he outpointed Andreas Kotelnik in 2009 and went on to unify the titles by knocking out IBF titleholder Zab Judah, before a […]The post Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Ricky Hatton vs Amir Khan: “He would knock him out” appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/tony-bellew-on-amir-khan-vs-ricky-hatton/

Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington held primary races on Tuesday.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/05/primary-election-michigan-kansas-missouri-washington-virginia/5371785852178/

#upiasia

An ice cream man serves sweet delights to kids, with horrifying results.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/official-trailer-ice-cream-man-20260805-p60lsi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Forced to compete under the Union Jack at the 1906 Athens Games, long jumper Peter O'Connor climbed the podium's flagpole to unveil an Irish flag of his own.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/peter-oconnor-irish-olympian-flag

#IrishCentral

 A radical overhaul of Australia’s breast cancer screening will implement a risk-based approach to detect cancers earlier with new technologies beyond mammograms, replacing the current one-size-fits-all, age-based model.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/revealed-the-radical-overhaul-of-cancer-screening-to-detect-most-at-risk-20260805-p60lqr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

What woman would want to go into politics? Nine out of 10 women politicians have experienced gendered online abuse.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/trolls-take-their-toll-as-online-abuse-turns-women-off-politics-20260805-p60lm4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

It seems changes to Australia’s plan to force big tech firms to pay for journalism appearing on social media are not enough to placate US firms or Donald Trump.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/tech-industry-slams-cosmetic-changes-to-news-levy-us-renews-extortion-claim-20260805-p60lhh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

One-time Catholic Schools NSW employee Jean-Claude Perrottet was ‘let go’ from his job just one month before a corruption inquiry started.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/libertarian-mp-demands-icac-hearing-be-halted-calls-for-inquiry-into-leaking-20260805-p60lmm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

This would mean that recognised news outlets cannot post raw or edited audio and video content on social media or digital platforms, ostensibly for commercial purposes

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/news-outlets-can-report-courts-but-cannot-utilise-audio-video-clips-of-proceedings-supreme-court-order/article71308333.ece

Australia's share market has broken multiple records as investor confidence surges on hopes for an imminent US-Iran peace deal.

https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Shares-soar-to-record-highs-as-oil-dives-on-peace-hopes

The 2000 Essendon premiership player and current interim coach has made his decision. Meanwhile, the Magpies’ willingness to offer Ed Allan a deal follows his significant improvement since he was shifted to the midfield.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-finally-in-contract-talks-with-improving-young-gun-20260805-p60lpb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

#brisbanetimes

The development marks a significant escalation in a saga that has already engulfed the club after May’s partner, Sachi Dade, previously sued over alleged privacy breaches.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/steven-may-to-launch-legal-action-against-the-demons-and-senior-figures-20260805-p60lri.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Unlike many rival clubs, North Melbourne do not have a clause protecting them from a full payout if they decide to remove their senior coach 12 months before his contract expires.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/clarkson-s-clause-frugal-roos-would-face-huge-payout-if-they-axed-coach-early-20260805-p60lmi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

It is the cheapest airline, so travellers are used to corners being cut. But Jetstar’s latest move is a new low.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/jetstar-really-wants-to-charge-you-for-everything-but-the-seat-20260805-p60llp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Surging visitor numbers means more ships and more parameters within which travellers will make their choice. For Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, one stands out.

https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/the-most-important-choice-on-an-antarctic-cruise-isn-t-the-ship-20260724-p60icx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

Last month, Victor Wembanyama committed to his long-term future in Texas by agreeing to a massive five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension. But the reigning unanimous Defensive Player of the Year took a pay cut to give his franchise maximum financial flexibility. Draymond Green, who has long been against superstars making financial sacrifices, once […]The post “Trickle-Down Effect”: Draymond Green Links Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals Win to Victor Wembanyama’s $51M Pay Cut appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-trickle-down-effect-draymond-green-links-jalen-brunsons-nba-finals-win-to-victor-wembanyamas-fifty-one-m-pay-cut/