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The suspect in the Golders Green stabbings was referred to the UK government's counter-terrorism Prevent programme in 2020, it has emerged.

This comes as two Jewish men, 34-year-old Shloime Rand and 76-year-old Moshe Shine, were attacked in London on Wednesday, which police are treating as a terrorist incident

The programme is a key part of the UK's counter-terror strategy, and places a legal duty on public bodies to identify people who may turn to extremism.

However, the Metropolitan Police also said they “will not be providing any further information in respect of this matter at this time”.

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London Zoo is marking the 200th anniversary of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) - the conservation charity that owns and operates the zoo - with plans for a new state‑of‑the‑art wildlife health centre, funded by a £20m bequest from a mystery donor. The facility would allow visitors to observe animal medical procedures up close, including post-mortems.

BBC News’ Justin Rowlatt was given behind‑the‑scenes access to the zoo’s existing animal hospital to see what the new centre could mean for conservation, research and public engagement. The plans have also prompted debate about animal welfare and the role of modern zoos.

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Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to authorities on Wednesday to face a charge alleging that an image he briefly shared on social media posed a threat to the life of US President Donald Trump.

It stems from an Instagram post shared by Comey, which contained an image of seashells on a beach arranged to read "86 47".

"Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of", and prosecutors allege it encourages violence against Trump, the 47th president.

Comey denies any wrongdoing, saying he did not know what the numbers meant, and accused the prosecution of political motivation.

This marks the second time the justice department has brought criminal charges against Comey, a longtime critic of Trump.

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The King and Queen head to New York for the second part of their state visit to the US.

We look at King Charles’ address to congress, what he said… and didn’t say, and if any of it is likely to have a lasting impact on US-UK relations.

Adam is joined in the studio our diplomatic correspondent James Landale, and by Daniela Relph, senior royal correspondent who’s in New York with the King and Queen.

Plus, business editor Simon Jack tells Adam why some big players in the world of finance are worried that another financial crash might be on the horizon.

They point to similarities between now and the lead up to 2008, which they say paired with the ongoing geopolitical turbulence and the AI bubble, could be a recipe for disaster.

00:00 - Intro

00:54 - What was in the King’s speech?

03:11 - What’s happening at the 9/11 memorial?

06:03 - Did the Palace think the speech was a success?

11:31 - What were the goals in the speeches?

18:52 - What is this visit really meant to achieve?

22:05 - What’s next on the royal tour?

23:16 - End of hereditary peers

28:02 - Are we heading for another economic crisis?

28:26 - The echoes of 2008

31:06 - Private credit explained

39:16 - Could countries still act together in a crisis?

42:22 - Why aren’t markets reacting yet?

43:38 - What signals should we watch next?

44:55 - Outro

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US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal with the US, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the country "couldn't get its act together" and warned Tehran there would be "No more Mr Nice Guy".

It follows reports that the US is preparing for an "extended" blockade of Iran in an effort to squeeze the country's economy.

Iran has said it will continue to disrupt traffic travelling through the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade.

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The United Nations has condemned a sweeping crackdown in Iran, warning that executions and mass arrests have surged during the war. Since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, at least 21 people have been executed and more than 4,000 detained on national security charges, with many facing unfair trials and torture, according to the UN's rights office OHCHR.

"I am appalled that – on top of the already severe impacts of the conflict – the rights of the Iranian people continue to be stripped from them by the authorities, in harsh and brutal ways," the UN human rights chief Volker Türk said, calling for an immediate end to capital punishment in Iran.

It comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that his intervention helped save eight women arrested in Iran from the death penalty. Iran responded by saying that none of the women Trump mentioned were ever facing execution and accused the president of fake reports.

We speak to Parham Ghobadi from BBC Persian.

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Universal is building it’s first ever European theme park in... Bedford?

In this video we explore what happens when a global entertainment giant decides to build a billion-pound resort in a quiet English town.

We look into why they chose Bedford, what’s been confirmed so far, and how this development could change the South East of England forever. Will you be visiting? Let us know in the comments!

In this video...

00:00 - Universal….Bedford

00:38 - Why Bedford?

02:01 - How big is it going to be?

02:42 - Site visit with Digital Dan

04:31 - The rides… as far as we know!

06:18 - The downsides: property, prices and poo

08:01 - What do the locals think?

10:21 - The benefits: tourism, transport and a world-class theme park

10:59 - Is Bedford the next Orlando?

12:46 - Is the South East of England becoming a theme park hub?

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The team behind Dispatch didn’t just navigate the challenges of making and releasing a narrative game - they also had to respond to an unexpectedly passionate fandom.

Ahead of the Bafta Games Awards, BBC’s Mel Ramsay sat down with Dennis Lennart and Nick Herman, co‑creative directors at AdHoc Studio. They spoke about how the fandom shaped their thinking, what they learned from community response and how that experience is influencing the future of the studio and its projects.

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When President Trump talks about his attempts to reach an agreement with Iran, he often mentions a previous deal: the 2015 JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), or Iran nuclear deal.

Trump pulled America out of the Obama-era accord during his first term and has called it, "the worst deal in history".

His own deal, he says, "will be far better".

Asma speaks to Ambassador Wendy Sherman, the lead US negotiator on the JCPOA, to get the inside story on how the deal was done, and ask what it might take for Trump to get a deal now.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:25 How did the Iran deal come about in 2015?

03:04 What were the aims of the Iran nuclear deal?

04:51 What was it like to negotiate with Iran?

11:15 What was the JCPOA deal?

16:00 The criticisms of the JCPOA deal?

18:00 How does the current situation with Iran compare to 2015?

21:00 'President Trump likes to get quick wins'

Two people have been stabbed in Golders Green in north London after a man with a knife was seen running down the high street, attempting to stab Jewish people in the area.

Shomrim, the Jewish community security organisation, said they responded immediately and detained a suspect.

They said police then arrived and Tasered a man who has been arrested.

The victims are being treated by Hatzola, whose ambulances were set on on fire across the road from today's incident last month.

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