Controlled Explosion Conducted on Suspicious Package at US Embassy in London
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A suspicious package was found outside the US embassy in London, prompting the Metropolitan Police to close nearby roads and conduct a controlled explosion. The incident led to a "loud bang," which was confirmed to be the result of the controlled detonation. Investigations are ongoing, and safety cordons remain in place. The US embassy, which moved to its current location in 2018, is a heavily fortified building.
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