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Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 05:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 23 of 30 min on news stories (76%)
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The Prime Minister has asked his Justice Secretary to find a way to keep the killers of PC Andrew Harper in jail, as two of the three men could be freed in January under a scheme to ease prison overcrowding. The report noted the government had previously said further exemptions were not possible, but Downing Street now indicates confidence that the killers can be excluded. In Colombia, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in the western part of the country has killed at least 132 people, prompting the newly sworn-in president to declare a state of emergency. Rescue efforts are being hampered by damaged roads and communications outages, with local airports closed to the public and used for medical and government flights.
Almost three-quarters of England is now under drought conditions after the driest July since records began in 1836, and officials warn conditions will get worse without significant rainfall. Firefighters are battling to contain blazes, including a major fire in the New Forest National Park and another at a nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, as the dry weather increases wildfire risk. Elsewhere, authorities in China are cracking down on a rise in marriage fraud, as scammers target single men through so-called flash marriage agencies; one man lost nearly $74,000 in a scheme involving a bride price. The report linked the issue to China's demographic crisis and gender imbalance. Millions are also preparing to watch a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, which will be visible across parts of Europe and the Arctic, with the UK expected to see over 90% coverage of the sun.
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 1:26-1:37
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 1:26-1:31
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 1:37-1:42
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 2:19-2:32
- 2:19
Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 2:19-2:32
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Charged quote Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
this is the first major crisis of his new administration. I have ordered the suspension of my entire schedule in the nation's capital so that I can focus on the natural disaster that is currently ravaging our long-suffering Colombian people. Those who escaped have been warned to remain outside and away from buildings that may no longer be safe.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 8:07-8:15
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 24:58-25:04
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 24:59-25:04
- 24:59
Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 24:59-25:04
- 24:59
Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 24:59-25:04
- 24:59
Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 24:59-25:04
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 25:08-25:13
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 25:08-25:13
- 25:08
Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 25:08-25:13
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 August 2026, 25:08-25:13
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