August 9, 2025 - Brief Briefing

White House considering inviting Zelenskyy to Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska – reports

The White House is considering inviting Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, according to reports in the...

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White House considering inviting Zelenskyy to Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska - reports

Sports

Blaney edges van Gisbergen for Watkins Glen pole

Associated Press Aug 9, 2025, 02:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Ryan Blaney bested Shane van Gisbergen in Cup Series...

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Blaney edges van Gisbergen for Watkins Glen pole

Sports

2026 recruiting class rankings: Breaking down the new top 40

Craig HaubertAug 8, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU More than a decade of college and pro coaching...

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2026 recruiting class rankings: Breaking down the new top 40

Major incident declared as crews battle Holt Heath fire near Wimborne

A major incident has been declared as about 100 firefighters tackle a blaze at Holt Heath near Wimborne in Dorset. The public have been...

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Major incident declared as crews battle Holt Heath fire near Wimborne

Migrant protesters face off amid concerns over women and girls’ safety

Police in Liverpool were clearly preparing for trouble – with the two sides of protesters and counter-protesters kept well apart by lines of officers...

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Migrant protesters face off amid concerns over women and girls' safety

Business

Advertising mogul Sorrell approached about S4 Capital deal

Sir Martin Sorrell, the advertising mogul, has received a number of merger approaches for S4 Capital, the London-listed marketing services group he founded seven...

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Advertising mogul Sorrell approached about S4 Capital deal

Police arrest 474 people at protest in support of banned group Palestine Action

Police have made 474 arrests in London after crowds turned out for a Palestine Action demonstration. Metropolitan Police said 466 were detained under the...

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Police arrest 474 people at protest in support of banned group Palestine Action

World

An invitation to Alaska signals the end of Putin’s international isolation

The location of Alaska is unexpected. Although close to Russia geographically – less than three miles away at the narrowest point – it’s a...

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An invitation to Alaska signals the end of Putin's international isolation

Politics

UK, Australia, Germany, Italy and New Zealand condemn Israel’s plan for new operation in Gaza

The UK and four allies have criticised Israel’s decision to launch a new large-scale military operation in Gaza – warning it will “aggravate the...

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UK, Australia, Germany, Italy and New Zealand condemn Israel's plan for new operation in Gaza

Sports

Bristol races to return to NASCAR shape after MLB

Associated Press Aug 4, 2025, 10:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BRISTOL, Tenn. — The instant the Swift said pouring concrete walls takes time...

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Bristol races to return to NASCAR shape after MLB

Sports

Byron believes Iowa win can build momentum

Associated Press Aug 4, 2025, 08:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEWTON, Iowa — 1 Related “I think we’ve been fast every weekend,” Byron...

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Byron believes Iowa win can build momentum

Sports

‘Good chance’ Stanton makes OF return Saturday

ESPN News Services Aug 8, 2025, 06:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Stanton has not played the outfield since September 14,...

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'Good chance' Stanton makes OF return Saturday

Donald Trump reveals when – and where – he will meet Putin for Ukraine talks

Donald Trump has announced his “highly anticipated” meeting with Vladimir Putin will take place next Friday in the US state of Alaska. The two...

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Donald Trump reveals when - and where - he will meet Putin for Ukraine talks

It’s been four years since a US president met Putin – and Trump will have a lot of ice to break

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet where their countries brush shoulders. But why Alaska and why now? A US-Russia summit in Alaska is...

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It's been four years since a US president met Putin - and Trump will have a lot of ice to break

Chris Hemsworth describes ‘gear shift’ after learning he’s 10 times more likely to get Alzheimer’s

Chris Hemsworth has told Sky News that finding out he had a greater chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease was a “gear shift” in his...

by admin August 9, 2025

Chris Hemsworth describes 'gear shift' after learning he's 10 times more likely to get Alzheimer's

Sports

‘Vibrant’ Sanders says Buffs will ‘win differently’

Adam RittenbergAug 8, 2025, 03:19 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions BOULDER, Colo....

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'Vibrant' Sanders says Buffs will 'win differently'

Sports

LSU QB Nussmeier dealing with patellar tendinitis

Adam RittenbergAug 8, 2025, 01:04 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions LSU starting...

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LSU QB Nussmeier dealing with patellar tendinitis

World

Donald Trump reveals when – and where – he will meet Putin for Ukraine talks

Donald Trump has announced his “highly anticipated” meeting with Vladimir Putin will take place next Friday in the US state of Alaska. The two...

by admin August 9, 2025

Independent review to examine how govt department handled prosecutions of Post Office staff

The Department for Work and Pensions will launch an independent review into its handling of prosecutions against Post Office staff, Sky News has learned....

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