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UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain'

UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain'
BBC News Wednesday 05 August 2026, 00:42 UTC 1 min read
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Among Wednesday's headlines are oil companies' profits from the Iran war and "super-rain" in Britain.

Among Wednesday's headlines are oil companies' profits from the Iran war and "super-rain" in Britain. [Image text:] SeGuardian he STAR
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