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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe
There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.…
Man who was killed by ICE in Texas never ‘weaponized’ his vehicle, witnesses say
Lawyer says men who were riding in van are being pressured to self-deport as footage of incident is reportedly with investigatorsSign up for the Break…
Egypt World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome after historic run
Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.…
Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way
Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for pavi…
Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue 'The Ronald Reagan Overture'
Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan …
England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss
England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport.…
Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission
The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.…
Man Utd's Ederson move in doubt
Manchester United's attempt to complete a £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder is in doubt…
Man pulls wheelies then throws electric motorbike off bridge after police chase
Owen Pendree was sentenced to 12 months and has been banned from driving after his "stupid" actions.…
Marco Rubio announces deportation of Minnesota man pardoned last month
State had pardoned immigrant Tou Lue Vang in June over 2006 conviction but federal government expels him to LaosA Laotian man pardoned by state offici…
Houston neighbors started seeing more ICE agents around. Then came a fatal shooting.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old Mexican national who worked in construction for more than three decades. The father of three was shot by Immi…
Witnesses contest the Trump administration’s account of Texas ICE killing
Those present say Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not ram or 'weaponise' his vehicle, as the US government claimed.…
EU says ‘addictive’ features on Instagram and Facebook breach its rules
Bloc says some design features on platforms built by Meta can cause users' brains to go into 'autopilot mode'.…
What happened at France v Morocco
France faced Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.…
Anton du Beke 'devastated' over Ann Widdecombe death as politicians share shock at murder probe
Kemi Badenoch said the Conservative Party was "reeling" as the former minister's death is investigated as murder.…
Ann Widdecombe: uncompromising politician who embraced TV fame
Former Conservative minister, who later joined Reform UK and became an unlikely celebrity, was found dead at her Devon home on ThursdayOn Wednesday, s…
Peru’s President-elect Fujimori says she wants to restore ties with Mexico
Keiko Fujimori has 'every intention' of ending months-long rift with Mexico over its political asylum decisions.…
George and Fiona Cottrell understood to have been interviewed under caution by Met police
Interviews of Farage aide and his mother believed to be part of investigation into donations to Reform UK before 2024 electionNigel Farage’s aide Geor…
Watch: 'Shocked' Starmer and Badenoch react to murder investigation
The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.…
Berlin’s mayor abandons reelection campaign after ‘tennis-gate’ outcry
Kai Wegner admits poor communication in handling of power blackout overshadowed his other political workBerlin’s embattled mayor has abandoned his cam…
Trump accused of trying to ‘rig’ elections after firing federal commissioners
President’s dismemberment of Election Assistance Commission called a ‘brazen attempt’ to control electionsUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trum…
US declassifies even more UFO videos
The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.…
Spain vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Live coverage and text updates as Lamine Yamal's Spain face Belgium for the right to meet France in the semifinals.…
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: what we know so far
Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.…
Fery's a 'fighter and could have one heck of a career' - Agassi
Tim Henman and Andre Agassi say Alexander Zverev's serving strength proved decisive against Arthur Fery, but believe the British wildcard 'could have …
England defender Charles joins Man City from Chelsea
Manchester City have signed England international Niamh Charles for £500,000 from Women's Super League rivals Chelsea.…
Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’
Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early misstepsUK politics live – latest updatesAndy …
Arthur Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Alexander Zverev in semi-finals
Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.…
Fery beaten in straight sets as Zverev reaches Wimbledon final
Alexander Zverev wraps up a straight-set win over British wildcard Arthur Fery to reach the final of Wimbledon for the first time in his career.…
Trump refuses to sign US housing bill over voting act standoff
The housing legislation will become US law at midnight with or without President Donald Trump's signature.…