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Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe

Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe

July 11, 2026

A 26-year-old white British man arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released and is no longer part of the investigation.

Village in shock as 'horrific' Ann Widdecombe murder case unfolds

Village in shock as 'horrific' Ann Widdecombe murder case unfolds

July 11, 2026

The residents of a tiny Devon village are left in shock after the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon

Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon

July 11, 2026

Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final.

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68

July 11, 2026

The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.

Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start

Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start

July 11, 2026

The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'

Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'

July 11, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.

Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed

Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed

July 11, 2026

The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed.

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Try our postcode lookup

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Try our postcode lookup

July 11, 2026

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability

Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability

July 11, 2026

Before tonight's quarter-final against Norway, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

July 11, 2026

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner

If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner

July 11, 2026

If the World Cup was a tournament for hearts and minds, the Norwegian striker would certainly win.

Quarter‑final turns into endurance test as England meet heat‑hardened Norway

Quarter‑final turns into endurance test as England meet heat‑hardened Norway

July 11, 2026

Alongside high temperatures as England face Norway in Miami, there is a risk of thunderstorms, especially near the start of their World Cup quarter-final.

Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?

Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?

July 11, 2026

Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else?

Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?

Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?

July 11, 2026

Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation

Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation

July 11, 2026

Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.

All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far

All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far

July 11, 2026

As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.

New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

July 10, 2026

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

July 11, 2026

Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.

England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game

England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game

July 10, 2026

Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.

Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould

Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould

July 10, 2026

The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.

Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell

Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell

July 11, 2026

It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.

Dating can be hard in South Korea - so the monks stepped in

Dating can be hard in South Korea - so the monks stepped in

July 10, 2026

It may sound like the start of a new reality show, but it's actually a real-life dating retreat.

At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation

At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation

July 11, 2026

Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future.

See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test

See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test

July 11, 2026

Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.

Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote

Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote

July 11, 2026

They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.

Iran must pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz, US officials say

Iran must pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz, US officials say

July 11, 2026

US media say Iran has told US officials an attack on ships crossing the strait early this week was "a mistake".

Prince Harry talks grief, stress and loss in final event of UK trip

Prince Harry talks grief, stress and loss in final event of UK trip

July 11, 2026

The Duke of Sussex rounded off his visit by meeting bereaved children and young people - and doing yoga with goats.

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

July 11, 2026

The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.

Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?

Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?

July 11, 2026

Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?

Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport

Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport

July 11, 2026

Police were called to an address in Newport on Friday night following reports of threatening behaviour.

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting

July 11, 2026

The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.

Twenty years of Chasing Cars: 'It's the song that took us to the whole world'

Twenty years of Chasing Cars: 'It's the song that took us to the whole world'

July 11, 2026

Snow Patrol look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - a remake worthy of the wait

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - a remake worthy of the wait

July 11, 2026

The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.

The photo that shows who's really on top in Le Pen's party

The photo that shows who's really on top in Le Pen's party

July 11, 2026

Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer.

China's second typhoon in a week makes landfall

China's second typhoon in a week makes landfall

July 11, 2026

Nearly two million people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.

Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city

Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city

July 11, 2026

In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.

Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler air for some this weekend

Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler air for some this weekend

July 11, 2026

The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.

I asked Bonnie Tyler for an autograph at 15 - then spent Christmas with her for 30 years

I asked Bonnie Tyler for an autograph at 15 - then spent Christmas with her for 30 years

July 10, 2026

Rob Marshall's friendship with Tyler began when he knocked on her door to ask her to sign a tape.

Couple to show England World Cup game at wedding reception

Couple to show England World Cup game at wedding reception

July 10, 2026

Georgia Hallgalley and Jake Hawker are showing the match at their reception on Saturday.

Sensory prom a 'perfect end' for school leavers with SEND

Sensory prom a 'perfect end' for school leavers with SEND

July 06, 2026

With the music not too loud and quiet rooms available, pupils with SEND leave their school days behind.

Teen who helped improve tech for disabled honoured

Teen who helped improve tech for disabled honoured

July 09, 2026

Harchie Sagoo, who had cerebral palsy, was a key product tester for Bristol-based Smartbox.

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Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins

Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins

July 09, 2026

Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

July 03, 2026

Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

Risk of thunderstorms before England face Norway in Miami heat

Risk of thunderstorms before England face Norway in Miami heat

July 11, 2026

Alongside high temperatures as England face Norway in Miami, there is a risk of thunderstorms, especially near the start of their World Cup quarter-final.

Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability

Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability

July 11, 2026

Before tonight's quarter-final against Norway, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.

Women's Test Cricket

Women's Test Cricket

July 11, 2026

Highlights of day two of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.

Eleven-try England thrash sorry Fiji to end losing run

Eleven-try England thrash sorry Fiji to end losing run

July 11, 2026

Henry Pollock scores a hat-trick as England run out convincing winners against a Fiji side reduced to 14 players for the second half in Liverpool.

England toil as India take control on day two

England toil as India take control on day two

July 11, 2026

India take a lead of 269 into day three of the one-off Test match at Lord's, after England are bowled out for just 170 in their first innings.