Jeremy Vine tearful on TV over Ann Widdecombe murder
Jeremy Vine broke down in tears on his Channel 5 show while discussing the murder of Ann Widdecombe, as counter-terrorism police lead the investigation into her death.
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Ian Beale pleads guilty in EastEnders after 41 years
Ian Beale decides to plead guilty to causing life-changing injuries to Jordan Fox, facing up to two years in prison, after emotional talks with family and Denise Fox.
Ann Widdecombe's home on auction show days before murder
Ann Widdecombe's £600,000 home was broadcast on Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House five days before her alleged murder. The 78-year-old former politician was found dead in her Dartmoor bungalow on July 9.
Man confesses to strangling mother to death in Newham home
Richard Clayton, 45, pleaded guilty to murdering his 74-year-old mother Angela Clayton in their Newham home on February 17, after initially feigning sleep in police interviews.
Putin 'might jump out of a window' amid Russian petrol crisis
Estonian foreign minister says Putin could 'jump out of a window' as fuel shortages spark fist fights at petrol pumps across Russia, with oligarchs doubting his leadership.
Protesters hang Andrew-Epstein picture in Buckingham Palace
Activists from Republic hung a banner of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace, demanding answers about what the royals knew.
Ann Widdecombe murder now treated as terrorism
Counter terrorism detectives are leading the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's murder after new evidence emerged, marking a U-turn in the probe.
Uxbridge man admits frenzied killing of dog walker
Dawood Safi pleaded guilty to manslaughter of Wayne Broadhurst by diminished responsibility, while still facing trial for attempted murder of two others.
Woman sexually assaulted at Hanger Lane Tube station
British Transport Police are investigating after a woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted at Hanger Lane station in West London. CCTV of a man has been released.
Wimbledon locals furious over King of Denmark's parking
Residents of a South West London apartment block were left frustrated after King Frederik X of Denmark's convoy parked on their private driveway while he attended Wimbledon.
Emmerdale: Kev reveals Serena is a copper, Robert stunned
Kev Townsend reveals Serena Sugden is a police officer in Emmerdale, leaving Robert Sugden stunned and threatening to expose the truth about John Sugden's murder.
Refusing to help son buy house could cut inheritance tax
A 79-year-old father who refused to help his son buy a home now considers gifting a deposit to reduce inheritance tax, as advised by his financial planner.
Switch 2 Lite Doubts; GTA 6 Hated? Reader Letters
Readers question Nintendo Switch 2 Lite viability due to high component costs, predict GTA 6 backlash, and discuss triple-A game budgets reaching $200-300 million.
Tower Bridge shut by police after incident
Tower Bridge has been closed to traffic and pedestrians by police due to an emergency services incident on July 12. The exact nature is unknown.
Bangkok pub fire kills 27 in 30 minutes; PM vows probe
At least 27 people died in a fire at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok; the blaze took 30 minutes to control. PM Anutin says a circuit breaker may have sparked the inferno.
Uni probes staffer over Widdecombe death wish
Aberdeen University investigates web developer Heather Herbert after she posted on Bluesky hoping Ann Widdecombe suffered a painful death; the university says views are not its own.
Lindsey Graham, US Senator and Trump Ally, Dies at 71
Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina and ardent Ukraine supporter, has died suddenly aged 71 after returning from Kyiv.
Ken Bates, former Chelsea owner, dies aged 94 (12.07.2026)
Ken Bates, who bought Chelsea for £1 and sold it to Roman Abramovich for £17m, has died aged 94. He restored the club to the top of English football.
Georgia teen to change plea in Apalachee school shooting
Colt Gray, 16, accused of killing two students and two teachers in a 2024 Georgia school shooting, will appear for a non-negotiated plea hearing on July 24, 2025.
Patricia Greene, The Archers star, dies at 95
Patricia Greene, who played Jill Archer on BBC Radio's The Archers for 68 years, has died aged 95. She was the world's longest-serving soap opera actor.
Lammy defends early release scheme amid Labour MP backlash
David Lammy says scrapping early release for sex offenders would leave no prison capacity, as Labour MPs pressure him to curb the scheme.
US-Iran Escalation Endangers Global Food Security
Renewed US-Iran hostilities close Strait of Hormuz, worsening global food crises; WFP feeds 1.5 million fewer people. Humanitarian impact deepens as both sides escalate.
Amber Rudd and David Lammy launch UK prisons review
Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Justice Secretary David Lammy visit HMP Wandsworth to begin a six-month independent review of the prison system, addressing drugs, drones, and overcrowding.
Graham death sparks Senate scramble in South Carolina
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a successor to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with a special primary election set for August 11.
Pogacar urges Tour de France calendar change due to heat
Tadej Pogacar demands professional cycling calendar revamp to avoid racing in July and August heat, after Mathieu van der Poel won shortened ninth stage of Tour de France.
Rajoy accused of racism over French team remarks
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy faces racism accusations after writing France's World Cup team 'does not have any French players', sparking rebukes from leaders in both countries.
Kane backs Tuchel criticism after England win
Harry Kane says Thomas Tuchel's harsh criticism of England's performance against Norway is driven by a desire to see the team reach its full potential, as they prepare for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Reform UK Would Lose 85% of Donations Under Cap
Reform UK would have kept just 15% of its £26.7m donations under a proposed £100,000 cap, compared to Labour's 75% and Tories' 53%, analysis by Friends of the Earth reveals.
Tuchel and Bellingham need to cool tension with England
Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's quarter-final win over Norway sparked a public disagreement with Jude Bellingham, risking the team's focus ahead of a World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Ann Widdecombe murder not politically motivated, police say
Ann Widdecombe's murder was not politically motivated, police confirm. A 28-year-old man is in custody; no other suspects are being sought.
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