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A terrorist plot to bomb the World Cup was smashed by Scotland Yard yesterday.
Eight men, believed to be planning a wave of bombings and shootings in France next month, were seized by armed detectives.
They have been described as Algerian Islamic fundamentalists.
Three of the men were held at a house near Wembley Stadium.
The others, all said to be Algerians, were held at other addresses in north London.
Last night, the suspects were being questioned at the high- security Paddington police station.
Anti-terrorist detectives believe the men are the brains behind plans to wreak mayhem at the tournament.
The men are all said to be key members of the GIA, the Groupes Islamic...