Controlled Explosion Conducted Near US Embassy in London After Bomb Threat
TL;DR
British police conducted a controlled explosion near the US Embassy in London after discovering a suspect package, leading to a temporary lockdown of the embassy. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the explosion and stated that investigations are ongoing, with security cordons still in place. The incident prompted road closures near the embassy as a precautionary measure.
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