attacked
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Banners reading "249 articles in 22 days" were brandished at a Monday vigil in central London attended by thousands of people, in which speaker after speaker attacked the media's role in the scandal.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Houthis, a Yemeni militia, reportedly attacked Saudi ships in the Red Sea on Monday.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
In July, a fishing influencer almost lost his leg after being attacked by a reef shark whilst spearfishing.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Speaking by videoconference to a gathering of pro-government Iranian students in London in 2012, Rezaei was asked how Iran would respond if it was attacked by Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Tens of thousands of government officials worked to teach the entire population what to do if the Americans attacked.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
