Father, son die in Missouri plane crash, relative says
Jimmy Don Lewis, 48, and his son Brayden, 22, died when their Beech 95-B55 crashed in a storm near St Louis after a baseball game. A relative blamed a glitch in the weather-tracking system.
Category : Politics
British Politeness in Decline: The Truth Behind Rudeness
A 2022 World Values Survey shows 75% of Gen Z think good manners are essential, down from 85% in older cohorts, indicating a 'respect recession' in the UK.
Croydon names Blue Badge fraudsters in crackdown
Croydon Council has named and shamed Blue Badge fraudsters, with 136 badges seized and 42 vehicles towed in the first year. Offenders face fines up to £1,096.
Rachel Reeves on crying in Parliament: toughest moment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals crying during PMQs was her toughest moment as Chancellor, amid speculation she may be replaced by incoming PM Andy Burnham.
Brooklyn Beckham shares cryptic post as family celebrates England win
Brooklyn Beckham posted a distant snap of the pitch as David and Victoria celebrated England's World Cup quarter-final win with their other children, highlighting the ongoing family rift.
Prince William and Kate's dead fly test for staff
Only one in 10 applicants pass Prince William and Kate Middleton's unusual job interview test involving a dead fly, says head of staff recruitment Tracey Waterman.
Ann Widdecombe murder: What we know so far
Former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Dartmoor home with serious injuries. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Range Rover driver kills delivery driver in 68mph hit and run
Mayan Hirani, 26, killed Mohammed Furuk Ahmed in a 68mph hit and run in Ilford. He was jailed for 10 years and disqualified from driving for five years.
12 types of stupidity: Philosopher reveals we're all guilty
Philosopher Igor Sibaldi identifies 12 ways people can be stupid, rooted in fear, that limit potential and happiness, regardless of intelligence.
Second man arrested over Ann Widdecombe murder
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, found dead at her Dartmoor home. A previous suspect was released.
Daily Horoscope July 12, 2026: Moon in Cancer Brings Emotional Depth
The Moon enters Cancer on July 12, 2026, softening emotions and encouraging reflection. Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Libra may gain deep insights.
Star Trek actress Antoinette Bower dies at 93
German-born British actress Antoinette Bower, known for Star Trek and The Twilight Zone, dies aged 93 in Los Angeles.
Micheal Ward cleared of rape and sexual assault charges
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward, 28, was acquitted of five charges including rape and sexual assault after a 10-day trial at Snaresbrook crown court.
Rubio deports Laotian man pardoned by Minnesota
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the deportation of Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian immigrant pardoned by Minnesota in June for a 2006 sex crime conviction, citing public safety.
King Charles meets Archie and Lilibet at Highgrove
King Charles enjoyed a private reunion with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at Highgrove on Friday, marking the first meeting in four years amid ongoing family tensions.
Missouri declares state of emergency over storms and flooding
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declares state of emergency after severe storms cause flash flooding, with 6-12 inches of rain and multiple swift-water rescues. More heavy rain expected through the weekend.
NAACP demands end of Trump's Memphis task force
The NAACP is calling for the suspension of Donald Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force after the deaths of two Black men in Tennessee, urging a federal investigation.
Corrections and clarifications: crossword, palace, TV
Corrections to quick cryptic crossword No 118, Buckingham Palace history, and TLC channel shows; plus other amended articles.
Graham Platner’s Campaign Collapse: Democrats’ Man Problem
Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations, exposing Democrats' struggle with male candidates accused of misconduct and raising questions about political redemption.
Trump picks climate skeptic to lead US climate report
Matthew Wielicki, a geochemist who calls himself an 'Earth science professor-in-exile' and has criticized established climate science, will lead the US Global Change Research Program and the National Climate Assessment.
Fetterman, McCormick launch joint fundraising committee
Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) launch Common Ground PA, a joint fundraising committee, fueling speculation about Fetterman's party allegiance.
Graham Platner ends Senate campaign in Maine
Graham Platner officially withdrew his US Senate candidacy in Maine on Friday, ending a scandal-ridden Democratic campaign that included sexual assault allegations.
Trump EPA Ends Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
The Trump administration repealed a key Endangered Species Act rule, removing habitat protections for imperiled wildlife and allowing logging, mining, and development in critical areas.
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday, accusing the AI firm of stealing trade secrets to build its own hardware, including by poaching Apple employees.
Man charged with murder of wife and daughters after arrest
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, has been charged with three counts of murder after his wife and two daughters were found dead at their home in Bedfordshire.
Hundreds in Bangkok 'do nothing' for an hour
About 300 people gathered in Lumphini Park, Bangkok to sit still and do nothing for an hour, responding to a Facebook event promising an escape from screens and a protest against capitalism.
Witnesses deny man killed by ICE weaponized vehicle
Three men in van dispute ICE's claim that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo weaponized his vehicle; they say no agent was in front, and shots came from sides. Attorney says clients pressured to self-deport.
NSW Liberal factional war leads to corruption probe
Two Icac hearings probe allegations of corrupt conduct in Hills shire, involving illegal donations and developer links, posing an existential crisis for NSW Liberals.
Dying killer refuses to reveal Falconio body location in new footage
NT police release body-worn camera vision of Bradley John Murdoch denying knowledge of Peter Falconio's body location weeks before his death from throat cancer in July 2025.
Judge dismisses Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case reluctantly
A Trump-appointed judge reluctantly dismissed seditious conspiracy convictions against Proud Boys leaders for the Jan 6 Capitol attack, citing the DOJ's motion based on Trump's clemency.
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