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United Kingdom news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with United Kingdom published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

14 publications

  1. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Angélique Kidjo First African Artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo has become the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 66-year-old, known as 'Africa’s premier diva', was honored for her remarkable contributions to music and culture worldwide. With a career spanning over 40 years and five Grammy Awards, Kidjo's star joins the 2,854 celebrities on the famous California sidewalk.
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  6. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Harrison Ford Returns as Indiana Jones for Disney World Attraction

    Harrison Ford is reprising his iconic role as Indiana Jones, but this time not for a film. Disney has announced that Ford will be the model for an Indiana Jones animatronic at Disney World's Animal Kingdom. The attraction, 'Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent', will feature Ford's likeness and voice, with the story involving Indy exploring a Mayan temple and encountering a giant snake called Tsukán. The attraction is set to open in 2027.
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  8. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Mourinho Praises Real Madrid Squad's Quality and Readiness After Friendly Win

    Jose Mourinho expressed his confidence in Real Madrid's squad after a 3-0 friendly win over Schalke, highlighting their artistic quality, discipline, and mental readiness for the new season. He praised the team's performance as a whole and individually, noting the positive impact of new arrivals despite their lack of match intensity. Mourinho also emphasized the team's collective work and empathy, stating they are 'almost good' and ready for the season debut.
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  9. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Dana White Doubts Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Fight

    Dana White, head of Zuffa Boxing, has cast doubt on the long-awaited heavyweight boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Despite Saudi boxing power broker Turki Alalshikh's efforts to make the fight happen in New York City under Zuffa's banner, White isn't optimistic about its prospects. He believes that for the fight to occur, both boxers must genuinely want to fight, regardless of contract terms. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn insists the fight should happen in the UK, as per their contract with Alalshikh.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Lee Kuan Yew's Pen Sells for US$360,000 at Singapore Auction

    A silver Montblanc fountain pen once owned by Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, sold for US$360,000 at an auction in Singapore. The pen, a Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146, drew 111 bids and sold for nearly 10 times its highest valuation. The pen was first sold in 2003 for S$52,000 and the proceeds supported teen girls. It was re-auctioned more than two decades later.
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  14. CultureUnited Kingdom

    WNBA Tells Fans to Cover 'XX-XY' Shirts Supporting Women's Sports

    A mother and daughter were told to cover up their 'XX-XY' shirts supporting women's sports at a WNBA game, while a 'Protect Trans Rights' shirt was prominently featured on the Jumbotron. The incident has sparked outrage, with critics accusing the league of censorship and a double standard. The WNBA has since apologized, stating that the fans should not have been asked to cover their shirts.
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