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May 02 2026CRIME

Man Denied Asylum Gets Jail Time for Embassy Plot

A Kuwaiti man who showed up in London by boat twice—once claiming refugee status—has been convicted of plotting a violent escalation outside Israel’s embassy. After British authorities rejected his asylum bid in April 2025, he swapped campaigning for something far darker. Court evidence later reveal

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May 02 2026CRIME

Staying Safe in the UK: What Americans Should Know

The U. S. government has advised Americans visiting or living in the UK to be extra careful in public after British officials raised the country’s terror threat level to its second-highest mark. This warning comes after a violent attack in London earlier this week, where a man targeted victims based

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

UK Leader Faces Heat Over Ambassador Choice

A former senior diplomat says he felt “continuous pressure” from the Prime Minister’s team to hurry up on appointing a new U. S. ambassador, adding fuel to the debate that could threaten the leader’s position. The controversy centers on Labour veteran Peter Mandelson, whose past ties to a convict

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Local sports stars to shine as faces of the 2026 World Cup in New York and New Jersey

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just over three months, three well-known athletes from New York and New Jersey will step into the spotlight as official ambassadors. Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Giants, joins Gotham FC’s Midge Purce—a two-time NWSL champion and U. S. W

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Ketamine in surgery and its surprising effect on pain relief

In many back surgeries, patients end up taking strong painkillers for days after the operation. This can be risky especially for those who already use opioids regularly. One new approach involves giving patients a small dose of ketamine during surgery instead of relying only on usual pain medicines.

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Belgium Faces Former Diplomat Over Congo Leader’s 1961 Killing

A court in Brussels has decided that a former Belgian diplomat must stand trial for his role in the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. The case is a final effort to clarify the unclear events that led to Lumumba’s death, which remains controversial decades later. Lumumb

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Protein Choice at Suhoor: How It Helps or Hinders Fighters During Ramadan

A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Ambassador Appointment Sparks New Scrutiny Over Past Ties

The British government has released initial documents that shed light on the selection of Peter Mandelson for a diplomatic post in Washington. These papers raise fresh doubts about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint someone linked to the controversial figure Jeffrey Epstein. The do

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

A Science Teacher's Journey to Inspire Young Minds

Danielle Jo White Yelito, a dedicated educator from Massachusetts, has earned a prestigious spot in the 2026 Educator Ambassador program with the Science Communication Lab. This initiative empowers teachers to bring real-world science and storytelling into their classrooms, making learning more enga

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Zabit's Comeback: From UFC to Grappling?

Zabit Magomedsharipov, a name that once echoed in the UFC, might be making a comeback. But this time, it's not in the Octagon. The 34-year-old Russian fighter, known for his impressive skills, has been away from the UFC for almost seven years. He left the sport in 2022 to pursue a career in medicine

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