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Two girls from Rugby who had gone missing were found safe and well in Cornwall by Devon and Cornwall Police. Six people known to the girls were subsequently arrested on suspicion of abduction: two men and a woman from Tintagel, a man from Falmouth, and two women from Rugby. All remained in custody, while officers continued community interviews and house-to-house enquiries; police said there was no wider threat to the community.

The UK is forecast to experience its fifth heatwave of 2026, with temperatures potentially reaching 36°C in East Anglia and south-east England on 13 August. Twenty-seven English counties are expected to exceed 30°C, while yellow heat health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency cover several regions from Saturday through Tuesday. The Met Office expects heat to build through the week, peaking across much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, with rising humidity potentially making overnight conditions uncomfortable.

A 33-year-old Ford Focus driver died after the car left Tyburn Road near Salford Circus in Erdington, Birmingham, struck a tree and overturned at about 2:15 a.m. Two passengers were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with serious injuries. Tyburn Road was closed in both directions for several hours before reopening, and West Midlands Police appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage to help establish the circumstances of the crash.

A New York City permit reveals timing and street closures for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden, detailing events from a Thursday pre‑party through early Saturday morning. The permit outlines extensive block closures, tent installations, and guest schedules, while sources say Donna Kelce and other close attendees are being kept on a need‑to‑know basis to maintain privacy. The couple is implementing tight controls to avoid leaks and ensure a private celebration.

Deliveries arriving at Madison Square Garden suggest the wedding menu for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may feature lobster, chicken dishes, and fried foods including French fries and onion rings. Fresh produce and a Krispy Kreme truck were also spotted, while crews unloaded scenic elements rumored to support a fairy‑tale theme complete with a castle structure. A red carpet has been laid out ahead of expected celebrity arrivals. The rehearsal dinner is reportedly set for Thursday at the Infosys Theater with around 100 guests, followed by a Friday reception anticipated to host about 1,000 attendees.