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Police working on assumption ex-politician, found dead at her Devon home on Thursday, was attacked on Wednesday afternoonAnn Widdecombe: obituaryAnn Widdecombe may have been dead at her home for nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered, police believe.In an update on Saturday afternoon, officers said they were working on the assumption that the 78-year-old former politician was attacked at about 12.30pm on Wednesday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/11/ann-widdecombe-killed-24-hours-before-body-found Author : Geraldine McKelvie Publish date : 2026-07-11 17:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A brown huntsman is the quickest of more than 250 species analysed by scientists in the UK and GermanyIf arachnophobes were not frightened enough by the horrific ability of Australia’s huntsman spiders to drag dead mice up the sides of fridges, they now have another reason.They might be the fastest spiders on the planet. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/09/fastest-spider-on-the-planet-brown-huntsman Author : Graham Readfearn, Nick Evershed and Andy Ball Publish date : 2026-07-11 15:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Another 20 people were rescued from a campground after a building collapsed due to heavy rain and floodingHeavy rainfall and widespread flooding battered parts of Missouri on Friday, forcing the helicopter evacuations of more than 200 children and staff from a summer camp and the rescues of about 20 people who had moved to safety on a campground building that collapsed.With nearby roads washed away and more rain in the forecast, the children were trapped at Camp Taum Sauk in the small south-eastern community of Lesterville, according Sgt Eddie Young of the state’s highway patrol. The army national guard used

Senator’s office has released only sparse details about hospital stay, leaving fevered speculation to fill vacuumMystery surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell’s health is deepening as the US Congress prepares to return from recess next week.McConnell, 84, has not been seen in public since he was admitted to hospital in the Washington area on 14 June. Nearly a month later, the Kentucky Republican’s office has released only sparse updates, saying he is “continuing to improve” and remains engaged with Senate business, while refusing to disclose the nature of his illness or explain why he remains hospitalised. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/11/mitch-mcconnell-senator-health

Officers are carrying out ‘numerous inquiries’ but 26-year-old, arrested on Friday afternoon, is no longer part of the investigationAs we mentioned in the opening post, Widdecombe, who appeared on TalkTV on Wednesday, lived in Haytor Vale, a village within the Dartmoor national park, in a 1970s bungalow named Widdecombe’s Rest.A plaque with the name of the property was positioned at the end of her drive. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2026/jul/11/ann-widdecombe-murder-investigation-latest-news-updates Author : Yohannes Lowe Publish date : 2026-07-11 07:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Meta was criticised for feature launched on Tuesday that automatically lets users generate images using content from public Instagram accountsMeta has said ⁠it is discontinuing an AI feature launched this week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram ⁠accounts, after drawing widespread ⁠criticism over ​privacy concerns, including from a Hollywood union.“Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give people control ⁠over whether their public content could be referenced in this way,” Meta said in a statement. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/11/meta-ditches-muse-image-ai-feature-instagram-privacy Author : Reuters Publish date : 2026-07-11 05:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content

NT police release body-worn camera vision of Bradley John Murdoch denying knowing where UK backpacker’s body is weeks before his deathGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInfamous killer Bradley John Murdoch aggressively denied knowing where the body of still-missing backpacker Peter Falconio was during a police interview weeks before he died.NT police released body-worn camera vision of the interview on Saturday, days before the 25th anniversary of the killing of the 28-year-old British man on the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek, in July 2001. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/11/peter-falconio-murder-bradley-john-murdoch-nt-police-footage-ntwnfb Author : Australian Associated Press Publish

Workers observed draining water from Lincoln Memorial pool plagued by algae blooms and peeling paintCrews were observed Friday draining the plagued Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, a landmark at the heart of Donald Trump’s mission to beautify Washington DC.Interior secretary Doug Burgum, whose agency oversees the National Park Service, told conservative podcaster Katie Miller in an interview released earlier this week that the new round of draining was planned. He also said that the water might still contain debris from an extensive Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/10/washington-reflecting-pool-trump Author : Uwa Ede-Osifo and

Paperwork ends Democratic campaign laden with scandals, including most recently accusations of sexual assaultGraham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, officially withdrew his candidacy on Friday afternoon, ending a campaign laden with scandals.Maine’s secretary of state confirmed Platner had filed the paperwork to remove his name from the November ballot, two days after Platner publicly said he planned to exit the race. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/10/graham-platner-maine-senate-officially-withdraws Author : Gabrielle Canon Publish date : 2026-07-10 21:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet believed to have had private reunion with kingKing Charles has enjoyed a private reunion with the grandchildren he has not seen for four years, it is understood.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, were hosted by Charles and Queen Camilla at the king’s private residence, Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, on Friday afternoon. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/10/king-charles-prince-harry-children-highgrove Author : Caroline Davies Publish date : 2026-07-10 19:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Carmakers welcome ruling against suit claiming manufacturers including Nissan, Ford and Peugeot fitted devices to defeat emission testsCar manufacturers have welcomed a high court verdict that rejected most of the allegations in a “dieselgate” claim brought on behalf of 1.6 million UK owners of polluting cars.In her judgment, Lady Justice Cockerill said that “in the majority of instances, the court found that the relevant strategy did not constitute a prohibited defeat device” – software that enables the engine to behave differently in tests. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/10/high-court-rejects-most-of-dieselgate-claims-brought-by-16m-uk-car-owners Author : Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent Publish date : 2026-07-10 16:54:00

‘Minnesota 15’ indicted after opposing ICE crackdown – just the latest attempt by Trump DoJ to criminalize resistance Days after pleading not guilty to conspiracy charges, Emmett Doyle took the stage at a dive bar in Minneapolis, and performed an Irish protest ballad. “And you dare to call me a terrorist, while you look down your gun,” he sang during his set.The tune has particular resonance now that Doyle, a musician and carpenter who the US government claims is an “antifa” domestic terrorist, awaits trial for protesting. “That song has been a source of inspiration for me, in finding courage

At least four Britons believed to be among those who died attempting to flee blaze in heatwave-struck Almería regionAt least 12 people have been killed and 23 are unaccounted for after a fast-moving wildfire broke out in south-east Spain as the country endures its second heatwave of the summer.The regional government of Andalucía said the victims, four of whom are believed to be British, had died while trying to flee the flames near the village of Bédar in the Los Gallardos municipality of Almería. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/10/wildfire-southern-spain-temperatures-almeria-los-gallardos-bedar Author : Sam Jones in Madrid Publish date : 2026-07-10

Eleven reported dead as flooding also brings danger of snakes, while buildings collapse in Mumbai amid heavy rain As the first typhoon to make landfall in China for the 2026 season, Maysak has caused devastating damage in southern and central regions. The Guangxi region received intense downpours of up to 280mm in 12 hours, causing rivers to swell and dam walls to break. By Monday morning, flooding across the city of Nanning and surrounding areas had resulted in many residents being stranded on rooftops.Flood waters pose additional threats in China because of the presence of wild and farmed snakes. On

Airline’s board minded to recommend deal – after accepting rival one from Castlelake earlier this weekBusiness live – latest updatesThe board of easyJet has given the green light to a possible £5.7bn offer from the US private equity firm Apollo, as the low-cost airline becomes the subject of a surprise bidding war.The company’s board said on Friday that it was “minded to recommend” the potential all-cash offer, which values the business at £7.15p a share, to shareholders. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/10/us-private-equity-firm-apollo-enters-bidding-war-for-easyjet Author : Mark Sweney Publish date : 2026-07-10 06:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Native greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – tests positive for disease after being discovered at Robe on SA’s Limestone CoastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first case of deadly H5 bird flu in local wildlife has been recorded in a bird found on the South Australian coast.The federal agriculture minister, Julie Collins, said on Friday that a greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – had tested positive for the disease. The dead bird was found at Robe on SA’s Limestone Coast by

First time PM has missed the major Indigenous event since taking on the role.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTelstra aware of investigation into death in South Australia during triple zero issuesTelstra said it is aware South Australia police are investigating the death of a person during the company’s network issues. SA police said yesterday they were investigating the death, which occurred at a regional hospital on Wednesday.Our thoughts are with the person’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.We are working closely with South Australia Police to support their investigation and to establish whether

Group accused of planning sniper and drone attack on Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show in JuneEight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provide material support to terrorists and a second to commit murder on federal government territory and to murder a federal government official. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/09/white-house-ufc-drone-attack-plot Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2026-07-09 23:06:00 Copyright

On fourth day of preliminary hearing, state presents video of a prosecutor interviewing Lance TwiggsTyler Robinson, the 23-year-old charged with murdering far-right pundit Charlie Kirk, cried and told his then-roommate Lance Twiggs “he wishes he hadn’t done it” one day after the fatal shooting, according to testimony played Thursday in court.On the fourth day of a hearing to determine whether the case has probable cause to proceed to trial, the state presented the video of a prosecutor interviewing Twiggs, after back-and-forth on Wednesday over whether broadcasting the remarks to the public could expose potential jurors to prejudicial information. Continue reading...

The local truckers association has said it may suspend operations, after several eyewitnesses decried the murder of Ahmad EsleemA Palestinian driver bringing food aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) into Gaza has been killed by an Israeli soldier, according to eyewitnesses and the local truckers association, which said it may suspend operations in protest.Ahmad Esleem was shot in the head on Wednesday when an aid convoy stopped because of a breakdown to one truck soon after entering Gaza, according to three accounts. Israeli soldiers ordered the drivers to dismount and one of them shot Esleem in the head when

David Hearn was charged with a single felony count of property destruction last weekSign up for the Breaking News US emailFormer Olympic canoeist David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.Hearn, 67, from Maryland, was arrested last month after stopping by the pool on a bike ride. He told several outlets that he was detained for almost five hours after he reached into the water to inspect what he described a piece of the blue liner that was partially detached from the bottom of the pool as he was curious what it felt like. Continue

Reform UK leader also tells the Daily Mail he did not anticipate main parties would not stand candidates in Clacton byelection Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contestThe untold story of why Reform figures face NCA scrutinyAndy Burnham has posted a video on social media confirming that he has nominated himself for Labour leader. Nominations opened this morning. Labour will publish daily updates on how many nominations he has received (it’s an open process, and so names of MPs nominating a candidate are published), and Burnham says we should get the first update at about

Interim truce looks increasingly precarious as Iran carried out retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and QatarKuwait’s foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the Iranian attacks against the country. It reads almost identical to the statement issued yesterday, although emphasises Kuwait’s sovereignty is “a red line”.“The state of Kuwait reserves its full rights to take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty,” it said. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/09/iran-us-middle-east-strikes-centcom-bahrain-kuwait-qatar-strait-of-hormuz-latest-news-updates Author : Taz Ali (now). and Jonathan Yerushalmy (earlier) Publish date : 2026-07-09 10:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon MaysakHundreds of snakes, including cobras, have escaped from flooded breeding farms in southern China as severe storms continue to batter parts of the country.State media reported that a snake farm in Hengzhou, in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was hit by flood waters after days of heavy rainfall caused by typhoon Maysak, prompting warnings for nearby residents. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/snakes-cobras-escape-breeding-farms-southern-china-flooding Author : Alicia Chen Publish date : 2026-07-09 08:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Antisemitism envoy says public broadcasters, which currently have an ombudsman to handle complaints, need an independent oversight committeeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, wants a new “oversight” committee to vet the ABC and SBS’s Israel coverage, she told the royal commission on Thursday morning.Both the ABC and SBS have an independent ombudsman to handle complaints. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/09/abc-sbs-jillian-segel-israel-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb Author : Tory Shepherd Publish date : 2026-07-09 05:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.