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Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T16:37:06+00:00

Police arrested a woman in central London after four men were found with stab wounds in the shopping and entertainment districtRead the full reportWorkers at the 2 Chairs Grooming Room said one of the victims ran into the shop and took his shirt off, revealing a large gash on his back.Two of the four men stabbed this afternoon have been discharged from the hospital, the Metropolitan Police posted on X. Continue reading...

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New York City transit auctions off last MetroCard machines: ‘wild home decor idea’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T16:36:47+00:00

The MTA will sell its remaining machines that weigh up to 1,050lbs as it transitions to contactless fare payment systemThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City has begun auctioning off its final MetroCard vending machines, offering New Yorkers the chance to own one of the transit system’s most recognizable fixtures as the agency continues its transition to Omny.The auction opened Wednesday morning and will run through 19 August, according to the MTA. The agency is offering a limited number of retired MetroCard Vending Machines (MVM) and MetroCard Express Machines (MEM),

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T16:34:58+00:00

Hits on two towns among deadliest bombings since start of June ceasefire An Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon killed one person and injured 11, the Lebanese ministry of health said, in one of Israel’s deadliest bombings since the start of the June ceasefire.Israel carried out an airstrike in the town of Tebnine, hitting a cemetery, the Lebanese health ministry said. It said the town of al-Mansouri, in south Lebanon, was also bombed, forcing families to flee. Continue reading...

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‘We took on the machine’: El-Sayed celebrates triumph over outside spending after winning Democratic nomination in Michigan Senate race – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T16:32:21+00:00

The former public health official beat congresswoman Haley Stevens in race to face Republican Mike Rogers to represent stateAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in defining race for DemocratsSign up for the Breaking News US emailA quick update on the marquee Democratic primary race for US Senate in Michigan.Haley Stevens is trailing Abdul El-Sayed by fewer than 15,000 votes, according the Associated Press, whose count the Guardian uses on election night. Continue reading...

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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: toxicologist testifies about medications found in defendant’s blood

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T16:30:05+00:00

Variety of prescriptions were found in blood of mother accused of strangling her three kids, according to testimonySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom accused of killing her three children in January 2023, continued on Wednesday with a forensic toxicologist testifying to the variety and concentration of medications found in the defendant’s blood.Justin Brower, a forensic toxicologist with NMS Laboratories, testified that his lab examined the levels of four psychiatric medications detected in Clancy’s blood after she allegedly str

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Editorial. Sanguine note

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-05T16:16:02+00:00

Surprising optimism from RBI on growth and inflation

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Former neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Conservative election candidate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T16:06:50+00:00

Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was convicted of harassing Jewish MP, says Badenoch has offered him advisory role instead• UK politics live – latest updatesA former neo-Nazi activist who was convicted of harassing a Jewish MP has withdrawn as a Conservative election candidate after his selection prompted an outcry from Jewish groups and others.Joshua Bonehill-Paine said on Wednesday he had withdrawn from next year’s local elections, and that Kemi Badenoch had instead offered him a role as an advisor to her party’s culture and integration commission, specifically focusing on how young men become rad

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Badenoch gives former neo-Nazi advisory role after he withdraws as Tory candidate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T16:06:50+00:00

Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was convicted of harassing Jewish MP, says Badenoch has asked him to work with party’s culture and integration commission• UK politics live – latest updatesA former neo-Nazi activist who was convicted of harassing a Jewish MP has withdrawn as a Conservative election candidate after Kemi Badenoch offered him a role as an advisor to the party.Joshua Bonehill-Paine said on Wednesday he had withdrawn from next year’s local elections, and that Kemi Badenoch had instead offered him a role as an advisor to her party’s culture and integration commission, specifically focusin

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Kemi Badenoch gives former neo-Nazi advisory role after he withdraws as Tory candidate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T16:06:50+00:00

Joshua Bonehill-Paine says Conservative leader has asked him to work with party’s culture and integration commission• UK politics live – latest updatesA former neo-Nazi activist who was convicted of harassing a Jewish MP has withdrawn as a Conservative election candidate after Kemi Badenoch offered him a role as an adviser to the party.Joshua Bonehill-Paine said on Wednesday that he had withdrawn from next year’s local elections, and that the Conservative leader had instead asked him to become an adviser to her party’s culture and integration commission, where he will specifically focus on how

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Tata Sons to continue as upper-layer NBFC

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-05T16:05:50+00:00

RBI signals no change in status, keeping listing trigger alive

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Edelweiss arm RYP acquires office park in Pune

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-05T16:03:35+00:00

The acquisition expands RYP’s portfolio to 5.2 million square feet

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PGIM India MF to suspend SIP, STP in overseas funds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-05T16:01:13+00:00

The suspension applies to PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities Fund of Fund, India Emerging Markets Equity FoF and India Global Select Real Estate Securities FoF

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« La France aime les gens gentils » : une vidéo embarrassante de l’ambassade française au Congo refait surface

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-05T16:00:15+00:00

« Le Canard enchaîné » a exhumé, mardi 4 août, un clip vidéo produit par l’ambassade de France à Brazzaville, publié en juin et supprimé au bout de quelques heures. Centrée sur l’épineuse question des visas, la vidéo est jugée raciste par de nombreux internautes.

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Family pay tribute to girl, nine, who died on camping trip in Scotland as man is charged

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T15:50:46+00:00

Minnie Merriman was found injured on industrial estate in Arbroath on Monday and a man has appeared in courtA girl of nine who died on a family camping trip in Scotland has been named as Minnie Merriman.In a statement released through Police Scotland, her family said: “We are devastated with the loss of our beloved, absolutely incredible, beautiful and brave Minnie Moo. Our family asks that our privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.” Continue reading...

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