News for August 31, 2025

Want to see a different side to Venice? Sail its lagoon

National Geographic
Explore the Venetian Lagoon by boat to see how water has shaped the area’s way of life, discovering little-known islands and meeting resourceful locals living outside the historic centre.
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Industry: HBO's Underrated 90% Rotten Tomatoes Thriller Series

Screen Rant
HBO's critically acclaimed thriller, with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score, is a must-watch for fans of intense, realistic dramas.
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How to access BBC Sounds outside the UK

TechRadar
Here’s how to access BBC Sounds from outside the UK, following the corporation’s controversial decision to cut international access to the service.
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Officials issue warning as beloved vegetables vanish from markets: 'There are serious concerns'

Yahoo Entertainment
“In some areas, supplies … are tight.”
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Lovisa shares are up more than 100% since April. Are they still a buy?

Motley Fool Australia
Does the fast fashion retailer have further to run? The post Lovisa shares are up more than 100% since April. Are they still a buy? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
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The public have chosen the next storm names – get ready for Amy, Bram and Chandra

BBC News
The new list of storm names is released, marking the start of the annual UK storm season. How and why are they given names?
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There are 'alarming patterns' for Guardiola – Hart

BBC News
Match of the Day pundit and former Manchester City player Joe Hart analyses Pep Guardiola’s side’s defensive weaknesses in their defeat to Brighton.
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UK open banking hits 15 million users

Finextra
More than 15 million people and businesses in the UK – equivalent to nearly one in three adults – used services powered by open banking in July.
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Should pavement parking be banned in the UK? Motorists (surprisingly) say yes

AutoExpress
Four in five people the RAC surveyed believe pavement parking should be banned in some form
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'A great example of doing the right things' – Guehi's potential perfect Palace swan song

BBC News
Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney says Marc Guehi has shown ‘a great level of professionalism’ after the England international scored on what could be his final Crystal Palace appearance, amid heavy interest from Liverpool.
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New measures to tackle fraud come into effect

Www.gov.uk
New corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ will hold large organisations to account if they profit from fraud.
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Storm names: Bram, Marty and Wubbo among weather systems

The Irish Times
Irish storm names for the coming year include literary nods, cultural odes and heartwarming personal anecdotes
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How the Russia-Ukraine war has reshaped global trade and forged new alliances

Sky.com
The vast majority of policymakers in Westminster, let alone elsewhere around the UK, have never heard of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the geopolitical grouping currently holding its summit at Tianjin, but hear me out on why we should all be paying c…
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Bram, Fionnuala, Marty among new storm names for Ireland

RTE
Bram, Fionnuala and Marty are among 21 new names for the upcoming storm season in Ireland.
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Kentucky saw ‘big improvement’ on the offensive line: “They were awesome.”

On3.com
All eyes were on the Kentucky offensive line entering the season opener, especially after offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan said the Big Blue Wall would return to form in 2025 on the heels of serious slippage at the position. That rebuild included three big-t…
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Central Bank's Israeli bond authorisation expires today

RTE
The Central Bank’s controversial authorisation of documentation issued to investors in Israeli bonds expires today.
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Europe Small Business Marketing Software Market Size 2026 | Key Highlights, Key Growth 2033

Linkedin.com
Europe Small Business Marketing Software Market size was valued at USD 3.3 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 5.
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Queen Camilla fought off attacker with high heel after being groped on train as a teenager: book

Page Six
Author Valentine Low detailed how Camilla told the former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the alleged ordeal.
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How To Watch Every ‘The Conjuring’ Movie In Chronological Order

Forbes
As ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ heads to theaters, fright fans will be looking to revisit ghosts of the past. Here’s how to watch them in the order the terror unfolds.
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Love is Blind: UK: Season 2 – The Reunion | Now Streaming | Netflix

Livejournal.com
-Hosted by Matt & Emma Willis, get ready for shocking revelations, fiery confrontations and heartfelt moments as the cast reunite to reflect on their journeys. With surprise appearances from members of the pod squad, long-awaited answers, and special updates …
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'Absolutely perfect' – why Raya couldn't stop Szoboszlai stunner

BBC News
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart analyse Dominik Szoboszlai’s “absolutely perfect” free-kick that won the game for Liverpool against Arsenal.
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Littler beats Rock to add Antwerp crown to title haul

RTE
Luke Littler edged out Josh Rock 8-7 in a thrilling final to win the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp.
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The Traitors Ireland has kicked off on RTÉ – is it any good, and how does it compare to the BBC's?

TheJournal.ie
With a high bar already set by the popular international format, can the Irish version live up to expectations?
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Nine people killed and dozens injured in Afghanistan earthquake

Sky.com
The earthquake struck the east of the country near the Pakistan border at 11.47pm local time (8.17pm UK time) on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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RA.1002 Nooriyah

Soundcloud.com
From speed garage to Arabic pop, one hour of borderless club energy from the Saudi DJ and curator. “We’re making history tonight,” hollered the MC at the start of Nooriyah’s London Boiler Room in 2022. Sat next to the decks was her baba (Arabic for father),…
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How to watch Nunez vs Diaz, Iglesias vs Shishkin, Conlan, and more: Boxing streaming and TV schedule for September 2-6, 2025

Bad Left Hook
Sugar Nunez defends his IBF belt, Michael Conlan fights in Dublin, Osleys Iglesias faces Vladimir Shiskin in Montreal, and more from this week in boxing!
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Israel begins heavy airstrikes ahead of Gaza City onslaught, warns Hamas fighters abroad that attacks ‘will reach them, too’

New York Post
Israeli forces began pounding Gaza City on Sunday night, killing a top Hamas official — as Jerusalem ironed out its plan to seize the entire city and warned the terror group’s leaders abroad there’s no place to hide.
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Martinez situation not helping us – Emery

BBC News
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says he is “frustrated” with his side’s performance in their 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace,
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Israeli-linked vessel targeted in Red Sea, two days after strike on Houthis

Israelnationalnews.com
Israeli-owned, Liberian-flagged ship near Yanbu reports an explosion, days after Israel eliminated top Houthi officials in Sanaa. All crew are safe.
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'Every fan thinks it!'| Nev calls for Man Utd to address goalkeeper situation

Sky Sports
Gary Neville believes his former club Manchester United needs to bring in a new goalkeeper to be the team’s number one as a matter of urgency and reacted to their Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby Town.
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Invincibles beat Rockets to claim third Hundred title

BBC News
Will Jacks hit a brilliant 72 from 41 balls as Oval Invincibles comfortably beat Trent Rockets by 26 runs in the men’s final to claim their third straight Hundred title.
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Palace must keep Guehi to have successful season – Glasner

BBC News
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner insists the club cannot afford to sell Marc Guehi if they want to have a successful season, after the England defender scored in a 3-0 win at Aston Villa.
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Quiz: Who knows more about Éamon de Valera – you or history nerd David McCullagh?

TheJournal.ie
David McCullagh has a new job: writing this quiz for The Journal!
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High Energy Costs Push UK Industry to the Brink

OilPrice.com
This week saw yet another hike in Britain’s electricity price cap—the latest in a string of hikes that have ranked the country among the top five with the most expensive electricity in the world. But there is a bigger problem: the country is the undisputed le…
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Young people to get £1 bus fares across Wales

BBC News
From 1 September, single fares will cost £1 and a full day pass will cost £3 for those aged 16 to 21.
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Stunning Szoboszlai goal sees Liverpool beat Arsenal

BBC News
Watch Premier League highlights as Liverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield courtesy of a brilliant Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick.
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Buy a Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ in the UK for £150 off right now

SamMobile
Need a tablet but don’t want to break the bank? Samsung makes the Tab S FE series products for customers who want something that can keep up with their needs but doesn’t cost an arm and a leg like flagship tablets do. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ fits that bill per…
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'I didn't think Trafford was the problem' | Nev believes Man City's back four is a concern

Sky Sports
Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, the former Manchester United defender is concerned by the look Manchester City’s back four and stated James Trafford isn’t a problem despite recent mistakes.
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Neville believes 'mentality' is the issue with Arsenal when it comes to big away games

Sky Sports
Speaking on his own podcast, Gary Neville believes there is a lack on intent when to comes to Arsenal travelling to big away fixtures and it is costing them when it comes to winning silverware.
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West Ham beat Forest for emphatic first win of the season

BBC News
Watch Premier League highlights, as late goals from Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta and Callum Wilson help West Ham beat Nottingham Forest at The City Ground for their first win of the season.
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Brighton score late winner to shock Man City

BBC News
Watch Premier League highlights, as Manchester City suffer back-to-back defeats with Brighton scoring late to earn their first win of the season.
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Guehi scores as Crystal Palace thump Aston Villa

BBC News
Watch Premier League highlights as Crystal Palace earned their first league win of the season against a flat Aston Villa side.
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'What a GOAL!' | Mateta shows love for Guehi stunner

Sky Sports
Jean-Philippe Mateta showed his appreciation for teammate Marc Guehi’s stunning goal against Aston Villa, which could end up being his last for Crystal Palace.
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Claw A8: MSI releases first AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme gaming handheld in UK with September shipments

Notebookcheck.net
MSI has quietly started offering its first AMD Ryzen-based gaming handheld in the UK. Available in two colours, the MSI Claw A8 combines AMD’s latest Ryzen Z2 Extreme chipset with 24 GB of RAM, an 80 Wh battery and a 120 Hz VRR display for £849.98.
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Formula 1: Liam Lawson’s stunning admission says plenty about Red Bull future – Opinion

New Zealand Herald
OPINION: What we learned from the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Guehi’s sublime strike steals the show in impressive Palace win!

Sky Sports
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Aston Villa’s match against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
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UK age check law seems to be hurting sites that comply, helping those that don’t | TechCrunch

TechCrunch
The U.K. recently started enforcing new age-check rules, and The Washington Post reports that it’s already having a significant effect on traffic to porn sites.
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Clayface Movie Begins Filming: First Set Photos Revealed

Screen Rant
The next movie in James Gunn's DC Universe franchise has begun filming, as new set photos from the Batman spinoff movie, Clayface, have been released.
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‘Constricting’: Kiwi directors forced to work overseas want changes to an obscure copyright law

New Zealand Herald
Better budgets, more work and NZ’s dated copyright laws are sending talent to Oz.
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Merchant vessel reports near miss following failed Houthi attack

Israelnationalnews.com
Following the failed Houthi missile launch towards Israel, a merchant vessel in the Red Sea reported to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre that they had seen a large splash from an unknown projectile landing in the water near their ship. The UKMTO announ…
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'Dangerous player' – Sowter takes three wickets in his first seven deliveries

BBC News
Nathan Sowter takes the wickets of Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed and Tom Banton inside his first seven deliveries for Oval Invincibles against Trent Rockets in the men’s Hundred final.
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Sarr makes it three with 'brave' header at back post!

Sky Sports
Ismaila Sarr extends Crystal Palace’s lead over Aston Villa.
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Which European Countries Will Become Muslim? Potential Tripling by 2050

Next Big Future
As of 2025, Europe’s Muslim population is estimated at around 46 million, or about 6% of the continent’s total population of roughly 745 million. This is up from 4.9% in 2016, driven by migration (about 50-60% of growth) and higher fertility rates (40-50%). M…
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Princess Diana’s brother brings flowers to her burial site on 28th anniversary of her death

New York Post
Charles Spencer is continuing to mourn his late sister.
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Full fibre: How brands can jump on the next nutritive bandwagon

Digital Journal
Many dietary fibres can replicate the bulk and mouthfeel of sugar or fat, allowing for cleaner, leaner recipes without compromising on indulgence or satisfaction. This makes fibre a valuable tool in achieving reformulation targets while preserving product qua…
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‘Father Mother Sister Brother’: What The Critics Are Saying About Jim Jarmusch’s Latest — Venice

Deadline
Father Mother Sister Brother, the latest feature from veteran indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, launched this evening at the Venice Film Festival. Starring are Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Sarah Greene, I…
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Signing off with a screamer? Guehi scores a stunner!

Sky Sports
Marc Guehi doubles Palace’s lead with this superb strike!
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What Happens To College When AI Outsmarts Us?

Forbes
AI is reshaping higher ed by replacing authentic learning with outsourced thinking. To stay relevant, colleges must protect spaces where humans think for themselves.
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Opinion: Trump's tech sector threats can't be allowed stop us from protecting children online

TheJournal.ie
Dr Catherine Conlon writes that the wellbeing of a generation of children shouldn’t be thrown aside in favour of the US’s private tech sector.
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Highlights: Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal

Arsenal.com
Watch the best of the action from Anfield as we took on the Reds in Premier League action
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Skygazers get ready as northern lights could brighten skies across 18 US states, check the date and timing

The Times of India
Skywatchers in America, get ready. A strong solar storm is heading towards Earth. This may cause spectacular northern lights. NOAA predicts a moderate to strong geomagnetic storm. Eighteen states, including Alaska, Montana, and New York, could witness the aur…
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UK embassy in Cairo closed amid row over Egyptian activist's arrest

BBC News
The removal of the barriers is widely seen as retaliation for the arrest of a pro-Egyptian government activist in London last week.
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