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Iran says ‘disturbed’ by UK arrest of Iranians in terrorism probes

CAIRO (Reuters) -Iran’s foreign ministry rejected accusations brought by Britain following the weekend arrest of seven Iranians in two separate counter-terrorism operations, state media reported on Wednesday. Four of the detained Iranians were suspected of plotting to target specific premises, while the three others were suspected of involvement in foreign power threat activity, according to …

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UK watchdog says police must not be caught off-guard again after violent summer riots

LONDON (Reuters) – Nationwide rioting that shook Britain last summer was not coordinated by specific groups, but police must do more to counter false narratives online to avoid similar events in future, England’s police watchdog said on Wednesday. Racist unrest involving far-right supporters erupted at anti-immigration protests across Britain last summer after false information circulated …

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Attenborough film on ocean’s resilience attracts King Charles to premiere

By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) -British naturalist David Attenborough says there is hope for the future of the planet’s oceans despite the scale of their damage in his new film which premiered on Tuesday evening with King Charles in attendance. In his latest work “Ocean”, Attenborough, one of the world’s best-known nature broadcasters and filmmakers …

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Queen Camilla visits poppy memorial for Victory in Europe Day celebrations

LONDON (Reuters) – The Tower of London was adorned with a flood of ceramic poppies as part of Britain’s commemorations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, in a display which was visited by Britain’s Queen Camilla on Tuesday.  Poppies, the symbol of remembrance in Britain, were installed in their thousands to form …

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UK police extend detention of Iranians arrested in terrorism probe

LONDON (Reuters) – British counter-terrorism police have obtained warrants to further detain seven Iranian nationals arrested on Saturday in two separate investigations. Authorities secured warrants to detain four Iranians aged between 29 and 46 – who were arrested over a suspected plot to target a specific premises – for questioning until May 10, London’s Metropolitan …

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Rowing-British female rowers start second attempt at Pacific Ocean crossing

By Martyn Herman (Reuters) -Two British women resume their audacious bid to row 8,000 miles non-stop across the Pacific Ocean on Monday, after a dramatic mid-sea rescue and an international scramble to repair their damaged vessel. Miriam Payne, 25, and Jess Rowe, 28, are hoping to be the first female duo to row across the …

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Soccer-Chelsea move closer to top-five finish, Newcastle salvage draw

LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea moved a step closer to securing Champions League qualification with a 3-1 victory over weakened champions Liverpool on Sunday, while Newcastle United slipped up in a 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion. Newcastle salvaged a point thanks to a last-gasp Alexander Isak penalty, while Brentford edged a young Manchester United side …

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