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- Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder 13 August, 2022The man suspected of attacking author Salman Rushdie, Hadi Matar, is remanded without bail.
- Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson 13 August, 2022Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region.
- Plaid Cymru leader tells MP who assaulted wife to quit 13 August, 2022Adam Price says Jonathan Edwards's actions send "the wrong message out to domestic abuse survivors".
- England drought: Everyone must rethink their water use, experts say 13 August, 2022The call for wiser use of water comes as experts fear the England drought could last into next year.
- Nature reserve fire caused by barbecue, firefighters say 13 August, 2022The fire at a Dorset beauty spot tore through heathland and forced the evacuation of a nearby beach.
- Brentford hit four to humiliate Man Utd 13 August, 2022Brentford produce a stunning first-half performance as they score four goals in the first 35 minutes to condemn Manchester United to a humiliating defeat.
- Edinburgh Fringe: Jerry Sadowitz show cancelled by venue bosses 13 August, 2022The Pleasance venue said the Scottish comedian's material did 'not align' with their values.
- Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain 13 August, 2022At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia.
- Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Helen Skelton completes star line-up 13 August, 2022The TV and radio host is revealed as the 15th and final contestant for this year's dance contest.
- Climber, 82, completes 282 mountain challenge 13 August, 2022Nick Gardner climbed Scotland's Munros after his wife developed Alzheimer's and went into care.
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