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World - / Oct 2, 2026 - Indian man travels to North Carolina from Mumbai to find 17-year-old girl who blocked him on social media, Uber driver alerts cops - An Indian man was arrested and charged with several sex crimes in Davidson County, North Carolina after it was found that he traveled from India to North Carolina to meet a girl with whom he claimed to be in a long-term online relationship. The girl

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World - / Oct 1, 2026 - UK-Iranian man arrested with link to security incident at US-run RAF Fairford base in England - A UK-Iranian dual national was arrested in London over a security incident linked to RAF Fairford. The incident followed the arrest of five British men suspected of preparing a terrorist act. Authorities are investigating potential foreign state involvement, particularly from Iran, which has denied any connection. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated strong signs suggesting Iran's role in the incident.

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