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- Greek police charge Afghan national with murder of British woman
- Hershey’s recalls some Creamy Milk Chocolate Kisses in Canada due to undeclared almonds
- Transcript of Democratic Senator Mark Kelly’s interview on Face the Nation, 2 August 2026
- Woman bomber disguised as courier kills three in Moscow restaurant blast
- Spanish police arrest 17-year-old linked to child exploitation network
- Trump agrees to pause strikes on Iran pending rapid deal progress
- Conservatives call on Ottawa to designate Kata’ib Hezbollah as terrorist group
- Trump indicates potential peace deal with Iran as US cancels planned attack
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Greek police charge Afghan national with murder of British woman
August 2, 2026
9:00 pm
Greek police have charged a 26-year-old Afghan national with the murder of 38-year-old British national Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens last month. The suspect reportedly confessed to homicide, robbery, and weapon offences linked to the case.
Hershey’s recalls some Creamy Milk Chocolate Kisses in Canada due to undeclared almonds
August 2, 2026
7:00 pm
Hershey’s Canada has initiated a recall of select products from its Creamy Milk Chocolate Kisses range. This decision follows a report of an individual experiencing an allergic reaction to nuts after consuming the candy.
Transcript of Democratic Senator Mark Kelly’s interview on Face the Nation, 2 August 2026
August 2, 2026
5:00 pm
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona expressed concerns over the Biden administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict, highlighting a lack of strategic goals amid escalating military actions. He emphasised the rising costs affecting Americans and questioned the proposed defence funding requests in light of mounting national debt.
Woman bomber disguised as courier kills three in Moscow restaurant blast
August 2, 2026
4:00 pm
A bomb disguised as a gift detonated at Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow, killing three and injuring over 20, as authorities investigate the incident.
Spanish police arrest 17-year-old linked to child exploitation network
August 2, 2026
2:00 pm
Joint Spanish police forces have arrested a 17-year-old in Gipuzkoa, identified as Spain’s main figure in network 764, which is accused of coercing and exploiting minors. The operation occurred near the northern border with France amid ongoing investigations into the criminal network.
Trump agrees to pause strikes on Iran pending rapid deal progress
August 2, 2026
1:01 pm
What’s going on?
President Trump announced a halt to military strikes against Iran, contingent on reaching a deal swiftly. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, particularly following events in the region. Trump indicated that a ceasefire could be negotiated if progress is made.
CNN highlighted this development with the headline: “Live updates: US-Iran war news; Trump calls off Iran strikes subject to deal being ‘rapidly’ reached.” In contrast, The Washington Post stated: “As Trump cites progress on deal to end war, Iran and Israel remain on alert.” The former focuses on the immediate action of halting military strikes, while the latter emphasises political implications and regional concerns surrounding the potential agreement.
Coverage analysed: CNN | The Washington Post
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