JUST IN: Trump files emergency motion to try to block BBC from getting details about finances of his business empire in connection with $5-10 billion defamation suit he filed against the network www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

Trump seeks to shield his business finances from BBC in libel lawsuit

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Today's birthday bests go out to actress Wanda Ventham, who played Colonel Virginia Lake in 9 episodes of UFO! Favourite Lake moments? And have you been lucky enough to meet Wanda in person?

Our new exhibition produced in collaboration with the Royal Geographical Society @rgs.org, hosted at their London venue is now open! Routes, Ruins and Reconnaissance explores the archaeological and geographical work of Gertrude Bell and her relationship with the RGS, and is open until 24th August.

Routes, ruins and reconnaissance | Exhibition

Exhibition at the Society in London created in conjunction with Newcastle University on the life and career of Gertrude Bell FRGS. Open to all.

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Anne Hathaway says she wants to be in OBI-WAN KENOBI Season 2. “I kinda wanna join you on your quest for Yoda. On this future quest.” (Source: esquire)

OK. Georgina Weldon. First thing's first, you can listen to the whole episode on BBC Sounds here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley - Lady on Trial - Georgina Weldon - Wrongly Committed - BBC Sounds

Lucy Worsley meets a Victorian opera singer who fought the Lunacy Laws – and won.

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Dr Sophie Michell@sophiemhistory.bsky.social · 24h ago

I’ve got a hell of a story for you tomorrow about Georgina Weldon, subject of today’s ep of Lady on Trial Return to me, readers

Guide dog owners spoke to radio stations across England yesterday to share the everyday impact of pavement parking. @livingstreets.bsky.social #ActiveTravel #SafeStreets @rnib.bsky.social @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @guidedogsuk.bsky.social

It’s disgusting for the Conservatives to ask Jewish groups to meet their ex-neo-Nazi candidate, presumably in the hope he will charm them and they’ll offer their blessing. They should not expect Jewish people to sanitise this appalling choice. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate

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

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The waffle-shaped daily word game.

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Totally nuts. There are good reasons why ‘social value’ is added to government contracts; so removing it begs the question what replaces it? And are we back to the government pushing what it sees as ‘industrial roles’ or STEM jobs? It feels as if we keep stepping back to 1970s model of employment!

Lucy Fisher@lucyfisher.ft.com · 22h ago

EXC: UK govt is “stripping back” onerous public procurement rules in pro-growth shake up of system, Louise Haigh tells FT Overhaul will make job creation/skills development the only ‘social value’ requirement for biz competing for Whitehall contracts worth £90bn annually www.ft.com/content/9878...

If you met someone who had fallen out of love with reading, and you had one shot at getting them back into it, what book would you give them? For a thing.

4 Aug 1719: Meinhard Schomberg, Duke of Leinster and 3rd Duke of Schomberg, Williamite commander who crucially attacked across the Boyne river on the day of the battle, buried #otd in the Duke of Ormond's vault in Henry VII Chapel #Westminster (National Trust images)

If you’re not already following Dr Sophie Michell and Victorian crime is your thing then please give that button a click. Each week she shares amazing stories from her researches, she’s on Substack too if that’s more your style. #BritishHistory #VictorianCrime

Dr Sophie Michell@sophiemhistory.bsky.social · 24h ago

I’ve got a hell of a story for you tomorrow about Georgina Weldon, subject of today’s ep of Lady on Trial Return to me, readers

I’m surprised that no aircraft manufacturer has been asked to come up with a way for Trump to disembark from Marine One or Air Force One without the use of stairs… I’m just imagining the Secret Service carrying him up the steps of the NEACP if a national emergency occurs…

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Trump gingerly goes down the stairs of Marine One and staggers across the tarmac with what looks like a slight limp

I also once boarded Britain’s busiest commuter train for a bit of colour for a piece. Thereby making it even busier and less pleasant. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

A rail nightmare: what it’s like on England’s busiest commuter-only train

This evening service from London to Crewe is hot, sweaty and heaving with people, many having to stand or sit in the gangways

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🇺🇦 #Ukraine: Drone follows man before detonating and injuring him 💥 The Kherson Regional Military Administration released a video showing a #drone flying in front of a man, before detonating and injuring him. The army says the incident occurred on August 4, 2026.

"The Army has used up 'virtually all' of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, raising concerns about the military's readiness for future conflicts"

EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, ​raising concerns about th...

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#SpanishCivilWar @spaincivilwartours.bsky.social @debbieeade.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/film/2026/au...

Atlas of Disappearance review – forensic quest for thousands of forgotten victims of the Spanish civil war

Researchers employ technology in a bid to identify and retrieve remains in Spain’s Valley of the Fallen, in Manuel Correa’s emotional documentary

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4 Aug 1803 // Schooner HMS Redbridge, an experimental design, was captured by four French frigates off Toulon. Her commander, George Lemprière, drowned accidentally soon after capture, but the rest of the crew endured 11 years of French captivity before being freed. #RoyalNavy #NavalHistory

I had the pleasure of meeting Joan on a few occasions when she came along on our weekly #WellbeingWalk around Barrow Park. She’d lead such a wonderful life, including being evacuated to Canada during the early part of the Second World War. I loved chatting to her, she will be sadly missed.

NHS criteria for screening women under 50 for breast cancer are too narrow and missing up to 95% of those at higher risk of developing the disease, researchers have warned. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Breast cancer checks missing lots of at risk younger women, says study

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

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The real reason child vaccination rates are falling

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

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A disqualified driver, who police say has 59 points on his licence, has avoided jail despite committing further offences. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lincolnshire driver with 59 points on his licence avoids jail

Iain Ashmore, of Witham St Hughs, was caught driving on three occasions despite being disqualified.

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The Chartism Day 2026 programme is online, including a full list of speakers and topics. Tickets now available. All welcome #Chartism #19thCentury #History www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chartism-d...

Chartism Day 2026

Join us to discover the latest research on Chartism and get the chance to meet fellow Chartist scholars and enthusiasts. All welcome.

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