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‘The damage was much worse than I had imagined’: the shocking inside story of Salman Rushdie’s survival

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What happened

After ​the writer was stabbed in a horrific attack, his wife started making a video diary of his recovery.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:07 UTC.

Why it matters

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