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World - / Aug 18, 2026 - British couple on honeymoon die in helicopter crash on Greek island; pilot also killed - A British couple were killed alongside their pilot when their private helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, just minutes before they were due to land at a heliport. Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert were on their honeymoon when

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World - / Aug 18, 2026 - Indian-origin mom's $1.7 billion school transportation startup is transforming the lives of American students - Ritu Narayan established Zum to address the challenges parents face in student transportation. The company leverages technology to enhance the school bus experience for children. Zum has now achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding one billion dollars and is expanding into the energy market by introducing electric buses. This revolutionary approach is reshaping the way students commute to and from school.

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London weather forecast: Cloudy skies and light showers expected August 18

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Birmingham weather forecast: Rain expected Tuesday, clearing by week's end

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Liverpool weather forecast: Cloudy with a chance of rain today, August 18

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Leeds weather forecast: Cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and a chance of rain on August 18

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Manchester weather forecast: Light rain and cool temperatures expected August 18th

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Princess Eugenie reveals baby daughter's name with touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Named after three people we love and admire'

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London weather forecast: Sunny intervals and 22°C average temperature today, August 17

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Manchester weather: Cloudy skies and light showers expected August 17, 2026

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Russia warns UK over Ukraine drone supplies, says Britain will face 'consequences'

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Women were excluded from Liechtenstein's throne for more than 400 years; a new royal rule now gives the firstborn child, regardless of gender, the right to inherit, and know who'll now own the throne

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Iran moves to criminalise interviews with US, Israeli media, with prison terms up to 30 years

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In 1867, Canterbury released 40 house sparrows to eat crop pests; within 15 years New Zealand was poisoning the birds and paying bounties after they began stripping grain crops

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In 1960, Chicago gave Japan's future emperor 18 bluegill as a friendship gift, and their descendants spread in Japan and reached an estimated 25 million in Lake Biwa

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Indian-origin grandmother with Green Card detained by ICE after living in the US for 30 years. Her daughter is an immigration attorney

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