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treated by police was inhumane and degrading — BBC News
Riot police clash with mourners in Southampton as Nowak family condemns both murder and police conduct.
Four outlets led with an Iowa primary result that named no human costs; the highest-gravity story of the morning came from England.
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US Strikes Qeshm Island as Ceasefire Talks Stall
US Central Command carried out strikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iranian attack attempts across the Middle East. Ceasefire negotiations between the two sides have made no progress. Gulf states Kuwait and Bahrain reported Iranian missile strikes, while commercial shipping in the strait faces continued disruption. Civilian casualties have been recorded across the broader regional conflict, including deaths in southern Lebanon.
"The strikes on Qeshm Island were 'in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East', US Central Command said."
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MAHA candidate beats Trump pick in Iowa
Zach Lahn, aligned with the Make America Healthy Again movement, defeated Representative Randy Feenstra in the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary, despite Feenstra holding a Trump endorsement. The result marks a rare instance of a Trump-backed candidate losing a Republican primary in the current political climate. Lahn will now advance as the GOP nominee for governor of Iowa.
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R&B singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, the American R&B and soul singer whose voice defined a generation of romantic ballads and Disney animated film soundtracks, died at the age of 75. Bryson earned Grammy Awards for his duets on Beauty and the Beast and A Whole New World, bringing his warm tenor to audiences across four decades. His death was confirmed by multiple outlets, though no cause was immediately reported.
"Peabo Bryson, Soul Singer Known as the Voice of Love, Dies at 75"
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Bodycam footage released after Southampton protest clash
Police have released bodycam footage from a protest in Southampton that followed the murder of Henry Nowak. Demonstrators gathered near the home of the suspect, Vickrum Digwa, leading to a confrontation with riot officers. Nowak's parents have said they hold Digwa solely responsible for their son's death, but have also criticised the conduct of police toward those present as inhumane and degrading.
"Nowak's parents said they hold Digwa solely responsible for the murder of their son, but the way he was treated by police was inhumane and degrading."
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Supreme Court allows Alabama GOP map for 2026
The Supreme Court has permitted Alabama to use its current congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, blocking a lower court order that would have required a redraw. The decision affects Black voters in the state, who argued the existing map limits their ability to elect preferred representatives. The Court's majority held that the lower court had overstepped by intervening in the state's electoral process ahead of imminent elections.
"The lower court interposed itself into Alabama's ongoing efforts to conduct its imminent 2026 congressional elections under maps that its elected representatives selected."
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Russian strikes kill 22 across Ukrainian cities
Missile and drone attacks on Kyiv's Vynohradar neighbourhood, Dnipro, and Kharkiv killed at least 22 people and injured more than 100 overnight. In Kyiv, a residential building took a direct hit, leaving families displaced and several dead. Russia's military command ordered the strikes; Ukrainian civilians bore the cost.
"They'll fix the building, but not our souls — the whole of Ukraine is in grief."
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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race Takes Shape
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, attention is turning to which strikers are best positioned to compete for the Golden Boot. The field includes several established forwards and emerging talents from across the global game. Taiwo Awoniyi, one potential candidate, suffered a serious injury requiring induced coma, removing him from contention. The tournament's expanded 48-team format is expected to increase the total number of matches and scoring opportunities.
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Bakersfield Bank Standoff Stretches Past Eight Hours
A man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank branch in downtown Bakersfield, California, holding an undisclosed number of people and making bomb threats. SWAT teams and hostage negotiators from the Kern County Sheriff's Office managed the scene as the standoff extended beyond eight hours. Surrounding streets were evacuated and placed under lockdown. Separately, investigators served a search warrant at a residence in the nearby community of Oildale.
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DOJ Investigates Santos Over Kalshi Insider Trading
Federal prosecutors are examining whether former congressman George Santos traded on inside information through the prediction market platform Kalshi. Santos, who was expelled from the House in 2023 following fraud charges, is now the subject of a separate Department of Justice inquiry. No charges have been filed in the Kalshi matter as of this report.
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Bass Advances in Los Angeles Mayoral Primary
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has secured a place in the November 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election, according to CBS News projections. Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt are competing for the remaining runoff spot. Bass has faced sustained scrutiny over her handling of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires and the city's ongoing homelessness crisis.
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