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4 stabbed in central London in mental health incident

LONDON (AP) – London police said Wednesday that a woman was arrested after four people were stabbed in Covent Garden, a central area of the capital that is popular with visitors.

Scientists certain a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted

Scientists certain a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted after drifting off course

Count Binface seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest election

LONDON (AP) – Timing is everything in comedy and, so it seems, in British politics for a perennial joke candidate who wears a garbage can on his head.

Politics
Silver Lake in Talks to Acquire Workday in Potential $43 Billion Software Deal

Private equity giant Silver Lake is in discussions to acquire Workday, a leading provider of human resources and financial management software, in a potential transaction that could value the company at around $43 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States have issued conflicting claims over control of the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring growing tensions over the strategically vital waterway. Hossein Taeb, the newly appointed head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary organisation, said on Thursday that the strait remained under the “control and management” of the Islamic Republic.

Travel
South Korea's Incheon Takes Top Spot in Global International Passenger Rankings

South Korea's Incheon International Airport has emerged as the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic during the first half of 2026. Incheon handled approximately 38.4 million international passengers in the first six months of the year, narrowly surpassing London Heathrow, which recorded 37.79 million.

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Ukraine Offers Russia Black Sea Truce as Grain Export Fears Grow

Ukraine has proposed that it and Russia suspend attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, according to a source familiar with the matter, as escalating strikes on ports and vessels raise concerns about global food supplies. The proposal was delivered to Moscow through a third party, with Kyiv awaiting a response, the source said.

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Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States have issued conflicting claims over control of the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring growing tensions over the strategically vital waterway. Hossein Taeb, the newly appointed head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary organisation, said on Thursday that the strait remained under the “control and management” of the Islamic Republic.

Politics
Israeli Troops Enter Palestinian Homes After Settlers Blockade Families

Israeli troops entered and took up positions inside Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Thursday, according to the village mayor and residents, following several days of confrontation involving Jewish settlers who had blocked access to three Palestinian homes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Kyiv has submitted proposals to US negotiators outlining possible steps towards ending the war with Russia, while warning that Moscow could use upcoming parliamentary elections as a pretext for a fresh military mobilisation.

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