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Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling
Capitalism and the climate crisis are conspiring to destroy the concept of seasons. I’ll take solace in my pumpkin spice
Finance
CrossCountry cancels UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
World
Syria foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel
Asaad al-Shaibani urges Israel to seize 'historic opportunity' for diplomacy.
Gaming
Arc Raiders' fifth Expedition will be its last until early 2027
Embark Studios has confirmed that Arc Raiders' fifth Expedition, opening next month, will be the last one players see un
World
Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post with no sign yet of anyone replacing him in role Russi
Sports
GB's Fraser wins European gold and bronze
Britain's Joe Fraser wins gold in the high bar and bronze in the parallel bars at the European Gymnastics Championships
World
Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".
World
French holidaymakers head north to enjoy cooler destinations
The summer holidays in France are continuing. However, as we head towards the end of August, a trend has emerged. Destin
Finance
Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.
World
Saudi Arabia asserts its dominance over Esports as MBS arrives in Paris for 'World Cup'
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is h
Sports
Abuse from Liverpool fans hurts - Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold says he still receives abuse from Liverpool fans online after leaving Anfield for Real Madrid 14
Finance
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".