Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Wednesday 12 August 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

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On screen

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Sky News, Sky News Today, 8 August 2026
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 August 2026

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Updated Wednesday 12 August 2026

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Palestinian circus troupe performs at Edinburgh Fringe

A Palestinian circus troupe performed at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, delivering a message of hope through their act.

5 channels

Updated Wednesday 12 August 2026

Dormant

Edinburgh Fringe Festival opens with thousands of shows

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival has opened with thousands of performances across the city, marking the start of the world's largest arts festival.

1 channel

Updated Saturday 8 August 2026

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Edinburgh Fringe comedians react to new PM

Comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe have been responding to the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister, with many incorporating political jokes and commentary into their performances.

1 channel

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Wednesday 12 August 2026 9m 17s 8.8%
Monday 10 August 2026 3m 17s 4.7%
Sunday 9 August 2026 4m 23s 4.9%
Saturday 8 August 2026 2m 39s 5.6%
Friday 7 August 2026 5m 7s 13.0%