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July 10, 2026
Man wanted over death of wife and daughters in Britain arrested in South Africa
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, has been arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, police in South Africa said in a statement on Friday.
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July 10, 2026
King meets grandchildren Archie and Lilibet for first time in four years
Archie, seven, and Lili, five, last saw their grandfather in person during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
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July 10, 2026
Everything we know about Ann Widdecombe’s death
Miss Widdecombe was found dead at Dartmoor home on Thursday morning after sustaining ‘serious’ injuries
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July 10, 2026
People urged to take precautions as hot weather advisory extended in Ireland
Highest temperatures during the day will ‘widely exceed’ 25C and into the 30s in places, Met Éireann said.
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July 10, 2026
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of former MP and minister Ann Widdecombe
Police said there was ‘no information’ at this time to suggest it was a ‘politically motivated crime’.
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July 10, 2026
Emma Little-Pengelly: I saw nothing to make me think Donaldson was dangerous
Stormont’s deputy First Minister said Donaldson was a ‘master liar’ who had ‘betrayed’ her and those who worked for him.
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July 10, 2026
2026 first year to hit temperatures of 35C or more on six days
The Met Office made the announcement after temperatures peaked at 35.2C at Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire on Friday.
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July 10, 2026
Count begins as Pitbull aims for record gathering of people wearing bald caps
If the count goes off without issue, the gig will set the record, as one currently does not exist for the feat.
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July 10, 2026
Tennis fans praise ‘amazing’ Arthur Fery after Wimbledon semi-final defeat
Thousands of tennis fans watched the match from Wimbledon’s newly dubbed ‘Arthur’s Seat’.
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July 10, 2026
Could Count Binface really beat Farage in Clacton by-election?
Bookmakers have slashed Count Binface’s odds in recent days
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July 10, 2026
Kate cheers on William in sweltering charity polo match
It was the future king’s 15th appearance at the Guards Polo Club event.
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July 10, 2026
Out of this world: King launches initiative at space hub with astronauts
The King spoke with Major Tim Peake when he viewed models of space technology in Oxfordshire.
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July 10, 2026
RAF serviceman jailed for 11 years after two-decade campaign of abuse
Kenny Ralph Dalgleish, 38, attacked two women in a campaign of abuse from 2006 to 2023.
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July 10, 2026
Murder investigation launched after Ann Widdecombe found dead at Devon home
The former Tory minister, who defected to Reform UK, was found dead at her remote home in Dartmoor, Devon on Thursday
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July 10, 2026
Trump agrees to talks with Iran after latest strikes but says ceasefire ‘over’
Earlier in the week, the US president branded the Tehran regime ‘scum’ and said it was ‘a waste of time’ dealing with it.
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July 10, 2026
Fact check: Lucy Connolly was released from prison after serving about 12 months
The sentencing requires Connolly to remain on licence for the remainder of her sentence.
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July 10, 2026
Anne Widdecombe death investigated by police amid fears she was murdered
The former Tory minister, who defected to Reform UK, was found dead at her remote home in Dartmoor, Devon on Thursday
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July 10, 2026
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward cleared of rape
Ward, 28, denied assaulting a woman in a Mercedes in 2023, saying their encounter had been consensual.
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July 10, 2026
Police investigating death of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe
The former MP and MEP died aged 78.
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July 10, 2026
Fresh hosepipe ban announced as heat puts UK water supplies under pressure
Affinity Water became the latest utility to announce restrictions as the ongoing hot dry weather and higher-than-usual demand hits supplies.
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July 10, 2026
Three major Tube line closed this weekend as Wimbledon and England World Cup fever grips London
Three major Tube lines will face closures this weekend as Londoners flock to watch World Cup and Wimbledon
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July 10, 2026
Chaos at London town hall as new Tory leader quits after just 44 days in charge
Aled Richards-Jones said he could no longer give the role ‘the time and focus it deserves’ alongside his job as a partner in a law firm
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July 10, 2026
Fact check: ‘Fictional’ story on MP’s social media and Labour majorities
Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
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July 10, 2026
Hot weather advisory extended in Ireland
Highest temperatures during the day will ‘widely exceed’ 25C and into the 30s in places, Met Éireann said.
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July 10, 2026
Count Binface v Nigel Farage: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Reform UK leader in Clacton by-election
Mr Farage faces weeks of a ‘farcical’ political showdown with Count Binface
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July 10, 2026
King gets musical welcome as he opens University of Oxford building
Charles toured the university’s Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.
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July 10, 2026
Assembly launches Jeffrey Donaldson review
The Northern Ireland Assembly has begun a review into alleged abuse or inappropriate behaviour associated with Jeffrey Donaldson in Stormont...
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July 10, 2026
King and Queen to officially open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
More than 3,000 athletes will take part in the Games.
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July 10, 2026
UK to regulate cloud service providers to protect financial system
The move is designed to protect the country’s financial system and make sure they have measures in place to support outages or disruption.
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July 10, 2026
Eurostar upgrades trains to withstand extreme heat as European temperatures soar
The cross-Channel travel operator has boosted the specifications of dozens of new double-decker trains to make them resilient to conditions...
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July 10, 2026
Bestselling author attacks ‘confusing’ London street signs in 20mph speeding battle
Writer accused of breaking 20mph speed limit three times in the capital over five months
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July 10, 2026
SNP trust breach claim over donations ‘nigh on irresistible’, says senior lawyer
Wings Over Scotland blogger Stuart Campbell has said he is preparing legal action against the SNP.
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July 10, 2026
Judge says those behind Moygashel bonfire have ‘agenda full of hate and bigotry’
District judge Barney McElholm made the comments as he refused bail to a man charged with incitement to hatred linked to the loyalist bonfir...
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July 10, 2026
Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? Interactive map shows how water restrictions are closing in on London
Several water companies have issued bans for millions, while Londoners have been urged not to use hosepipes during heatwave
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July 10, 2026
Met Police starts planning for England World Cup victory parade through streets of London
England must beat Norway, then possibly Argentina with the World Cup final likely to be against France or Spain - but Met Police ‘getting re...
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July 10, 2026
Tech firms must ‘stamp out’ scam adverts or face fines, under Ofcom proposals
Firms could face fines of up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue, whichever is greater, once the new rules come into effect.
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July 10, 2026
Firefighters leave scene of blaze on Princes Street but road remains closed
The incident is now being investigated by the fire service and Police Scotland.
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July 10, 2026
Harry’s wheelchair rugby skills impress as Invictus Games countdown begins
The Duke of Sussex threw a blind pass into the arms of a teammate as his side ran out 7-1 winners during an exhibition match.
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July 10, 2026
Spain wildfire horror: Four Britons thought to be among 11 dead in blaze in Andalusia
The bodies of four people were found in a burnt-out car which had its steering wheel on fire
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July 10, 2026
Portobello Road stabbing forces closure of world-famous market
Emergency services scrambled to famous London street following stabbing in early hours of Friday
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July 10, 2026
Wimbledon fans fill ‘Arthur’s Seat’ to watch British wildcard Fery in semi-final
Some spent all night in the queue in the hope of a seat on Centre Court on Friday.
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July 10, 2026
Fox cub rescued after almost two days with head trapped in bottle
Wildlife experts are urging people to dispose of litter responsibly to avoid putting creatures at risk.
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July 10, 2026
Police form guard of honour at funeral of young officer fatally injured on duty
Pc Jess Turnbull was responding to a collision in Cramlington, Northumberland, late on June 8 when she was hit by a car.
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July 10, 2026
Met Police investigate £500k Reform UK donation in latest scandal to hit Nigel Farage's party
Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice claimed the allegations were part of a ‘politically motivated smear campaign’
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July 10, 2026
Goodyear Blimp tracker: How to follow the giant airship over London
Here’s how to track the Goodyear Blimp before it finishes its London ‘tour’ on July 14
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July 10, 2026
Starmer to start final week in office with trip to Paris
The Prime Minister will join allies of Ukraine at a coalition of the willing meeting in the French capital.
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July 10, 2026
Tice claims ‘politically motivated smear’ amid scrutiny of Reform UK finances
Richard Tice said he believed reports about the money from Fiona Cottrell, the mother of George Cottrell, were a ‘politically motivated smea...
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July 10, 2026
Harry makes a racket as he tries pickleball at Invictus Games demonstration
Harry was joined by This Morning and Great British Bake Off host Alison Hammond.
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July 10, 2026
Kneecap to headline charity gig in Belfast
The concert will take place as part of Féile an Phobail in August, with Bob Vylan, Miss Kaninna and Liambo Slice also performing.
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July 10, 2026