east

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He was arrested on 16 April after counter-terrorism officers carried out searches at two addresses in east London, the Metropolitan Police said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

When exploring the watersheds east of Cuzco, Peru, he writes, Miller was “overawed by the tropical forest canopy stretching to infinity before him.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Nestled in the heart of Los Feliz, the original Skylight Books has solidified its standing as a cultural hub of L.A.’s east side.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Thousands gathered in the streets of east London to welcome back the victorious Hammers, underlining how much the win meant to the club and their supporters.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

If Soviet bombers ever headed for America, they wouldn’t fly west over the Atlantic or east over the Pacific.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin