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Anti-terror police take over probe into death of UK politician Widdecombe

Anti-terror police take over probe into death of UK politician Widdecombe

A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.…
Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death

Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death

Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.…
Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy

Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy

PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.…
What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?

What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?

Foreign ministers' meeting comes months after the EU imposed sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlement construction.…
Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls

Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls

Iran rejects any US control over strait as both sides trade attacks in major threat to negotiations to end their war.…
Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk

Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk

Three of those arrested were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, say counter-terrorism policeTwelve people have been arrested, including th…
Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference

Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference

UN accuses Hamas of obstructing aid and risking workers' safety, but the group denies it and defends its actions.…
EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaign

EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaign

EU announces sanctions on nine individuals and four entities over alleged years-long cyber-espionage campaign.…
Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport

Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport

Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport…
India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?

India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?

The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for r…
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police

Boris Nadezhdin attempted to run against Vladimir Putin at the 2024 presidential election, but was prevented from doing so.…
FIFA World Cup England vs Argentina: What to know ahead of second semifinal

FIFA World Cup England vs Argentina: What to know ahead of second semifinal

Argentina and England meet at the World Cup for the sixth time, facing off in Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta.…
Three family members found dead in house

Three family members found dead in house

Police have launched an investigation but say there is no ongoing risk to the public.…
Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say

Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".…
England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat

England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat

England are bowled out for 186 before lunch on the final day of the Lord's Test as India win by 270 runs.…
South Korea rolls out plan to tackle youth suicide crisis

South Korea rolls out plan to tackle youth suicide crisis

South Korea rolls out plan to tackle youth suicide crisis…
'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78

'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78

Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.…
March to July: What’s different as US-Iran fighting escalates again?

March to July: What’s different as US-Iran fighting escalates again?

With ceasefire in shambles and both sides exchanging tit-for-tat attacks, is the region again plunging into all-out war?…
Will the 2030 World Cup expand to 64 teams? What FIFA’s Infantino says

Will the 2030 World Cup expand to 64 teams? What FIFA’s Infantino says

FIFA president says during the first World Cup to feature 48 teams that it's under consideration.…
German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls

German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls

The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.…
Yemen gov’t says its forces attacked Sanaa airport

Yemen gov’t says its forces attacked Sanaa airport

Gov't says its forces carried out a strike at Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing there.…
Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad

Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad

Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad…
US and Iran exchange fire and disagree on whether strait of Hormuz is open | First Thing

US and Iran exchange fire and disagree on whether strait of Hormuz is open | First Thing

Tehran says latest US attacks have ‘rendered futile’ diplomatic efforts of last few months. Plus, hit song in Australia prompts speculation about use …
UK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

UK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

Home Office announces ban on support for Iranian military group in escalation of diplomatic tensions with TehranThe UK will list Iran’s Islamic Revolu…
Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation

Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation

Officers say decision made after ‘new information and evidence has come to light’Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the d…
UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.…
India complete historic Test victory

India complete historic Test victory

Sneh Rana takes the wicket of Sophie Ecclestone to complete India's 270-run victory over England in the historic first women's Test at Lord's.…
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire grows more distant. And, Congress faces a consequential week

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire grows more distant. And, Congress faces a consequential week

The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. And, Congress returns from recess facing tight deadlines.…
EU countries consider sanctions on trade from illegal Israeli settlements

EU countries consider sanctions on trade from illegal Israeli settlements

Pressure from EU member states to impose sanctions has increased in recent months amid escalating settler violence.…
Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants

Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants

High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactorsAbove average temperatures combined with below average rai…