United Kingdom news — August 2, 2026

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1. CultureAsiaEuropeUnited Kingdom

   Aug 2, 2026, 21:32 UTC

   Armenian Parliament Speaker Praises Turkish Kebab

   Ruben Rubinyan, the Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, expressed his fondness for Turkish kebab during a visit to Türkiye. He particularly enjoyed Adana kebab and İskender kebab, describing them as very tasty and having an excellent taste.

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2. PoliticsWarMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

   Aug 2, 2026, 19:46 UTC

   Israeli Officials Learn of Trump's Iran Strike Cancellation via Social Media

   Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet, reportedly learned of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to cancel a planned wide-scale attack against Iran through Trump's post on the TruthSocial network. The cancellation was announced by Trump late Saturday, with the U.S. military not informed beforehand.

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3. CultureUnited Kingdom

   Aug 2, 2026, 12:18 UTC

   Ellie Taylor to Host 'Strictly: It Takes Two' After Fleur East and Janette Manrara's Departure

   Comedian Ellie Taylor has been lined up to host 'Strictly: It Takes Two', the spin-off show of Strictly Come Dancing, following the departure of Fleur East and Janette Manrara. The show is set for a revamp with Ellie's infectious personality reportedly appealing to both viewers and production team. Ellie previously appeared as a contestant on Strictly in 2022.

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4. CultureMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

   Aug 2, 2026, 05:50 UTC

   Hardik Pandya Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple

   Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya visited the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, offering prayers during the Suprabhata Seva. Accompanied by rumoured girlfriend Mahika Sharma, Pandya had darshan of Lord Venkateswara and received Vedic blessings and sacred tirtha prasadam.

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5. CultureUnited Kingdom

   Aug 2, 2026, 01:40 UTC

   CM Punk Injures Himself, Botches Move at SummerSlam 2026

   CM Punk injured himself during his Undisputed WWE Championship defense against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026. Punk also made an embarrassing botch during the match. Both competitors suffered injuries.

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6. CultureUnited KingdomIsraelWinter Sports

   Aug 2, 2026, 00:06 UTC

   Kasımpaşa and Hull City Draw 1-1 in Friendly Match

   Kasımpaşa, a Turkish Super Lig team, drew 1-1 with Hull City, an English Premier League team, in a friendly match. Both teams scored a goal each.

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