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July 11, 2026
Widower of murder victim begged Law & Order to change storyline inspired by real-life case, star says
Actor said he ‘felt absolutely useless’ in the moment
The Independent
July 11, 2026
White House denies growing ‘disturbed’ with FBI leader Kash Patel’s actions: report
White House denies growing ‘disturbed’ with FBI leader Kash Patel’s actions: report
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Missouri flooding: Hundreds of children and staff stranded at summer camp airlifted to safety after severe storms and flooding
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the area, which got between 6 and 12 inches (15 and 30 centimeters) of rain
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Critics worried after RFK Jr wants to pay people who claim to have been injured by Covid vaccine
Critics worried after RFK Jr wants to pay people who claim to have been injured by Covid vaccine
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Ann Widdecombe was attacked at home 24 hours before she was found, police believe as manhunt for killer continues
Police release murder suspect and say they believe Ms Widdecombe was killed on Wednesday afternoon, as her last known hours become clearer
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Here’s why Dairy Queen has been quietly closing stores rapidly across US
Here’s why Dairy Queen has been quietly closing stores rapidly across US
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Colombia condemns death threats against Jaminton Campaz after World Cup performance
Colombia condemns death threats against Jaminton Campaz after World Cup performance
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Former Sky News presenter Adam Bolton apologises for ‘insensitive’ Ann Widdecombe comments after backlash
The commentator had initially refused to apologise, saying he ‘sticks to the facts’
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Trump administration issues subpoenas for New York Times journalists over plane report
The subpoenas seek to compel the journalists to testify before a grand jury
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Ann Widdecombe murder: Police share new theory on former MP’s death as investigation continues
Ann Widdecombe murder: Police share new theory on former MP’s death as investigation continues
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Ann Widdecombe’s missing hours revealed that could hold key to finding her killer
A murder investigation has been launched following the shocking death of 78-year-old Ann Widdecombe
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Firefighters drain villa swimming pools to battle deadly wildfires in Almeria
Firefighters in Almeria turned to siphoning water from swimming pools of nearby luxury villas as they battled one of the deadliest wildfire...
The Independent
July 11, 2026
‘Where can I get blonde highlights and where to watch World Cup?: Britons’ bizarre calls for help to UK consulate
Consulate workers have seen a rise in Britons looking to find out where they can watch the football during the World Cup
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Urgent wildfire and heat warnings issued amid soaring heatwave temperatures
Urgent wildfire and heat warnings issued amid soaring heatwave temperatures
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles and drones in overnight attack
Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles and drones in overnight attack
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Inside Nigel Farage’s desperate by-election plan to snatch the political agenda from Burnham
Nigel Farage’s decision to call a by-election was not a spur of the moment decision but a considered plan with an acceptance of even the wor...
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Anne Widdecombe death: Police trying to solve former MP’s missing hours after failing to appear on TV
Anne Widdecombe death: Police trying to solve former MP’s missing hours after failing to appear on TV
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Moment Channel 5 host shares concern after Ann Widdecombe fails to make scheduled live TV appearance
A TV host expressed concern to viewers over Ann Widdecombe’s whereabouts hours before she was found dead at her home. The former Tory minist...
The Independent
July 11, 2026
How a vague clause in Trump’s peace deal led to anarchy in the Strait of Hormuz
The global economy is facing uncertainty after the resumption of hostilities between the US and Iran. Experts tell Maira Butt that negotiato...
The Independent
July 11, 2026
‘Dale!’: Over 22,000 Pitbull fans set bald cap record at BST Hyde Park
Mr Worldwide brought thousands of fans dressed in his likeness to London’s Hyde Park for a gig that set a new Guinness World Record
The Independent
July 11, 2026
‘I was fined more than 120 times after criminals cloned by number plate’
Heather Caddick received up to 12 penalty notices a day for driving in bus lanes, speeding offences and unpaid clean air zone charges for h...
The Independent
July 11, 2026
‘I spent five years battling to bring my disabled son back home – then was banned from telling his story. Now I want answers’
When Grant McPherson, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, temporarily went into care, his father Leonard McPherson had no idea the...
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Iran war latest: US gives Tehran 24 hours to declare Strait of Hormuz open
Iran war latest: US gives Tehran 24 hours to declare Strait of Hormuz open
The Independent
July 11, 2026
What happened to Ann Widdecombe as police launch murder probe and suspect released
Officers were called to Widdecombe's home shortly after midday on Thursday, where she was found dead
The Independent
July 11, 2026
‘I was hacked and my intimate images were posted online’
‘I was hacked and my intimate images were posted online’
The Independent
July 11, 2026
‘This is a sad day’: Strictly’s Anton du Beke ‘devastated’ by death of former partner Ann Widdecombe
Former Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor after sustaining serious injuries
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Putin will never make peace in Ukraine because it will ‘ruin him’
Despite four grinding years and Ukraine now successfully smashing Russia’s energy infrastructure, Vladimir Putin has no interest in trying t...
The Independent
July 11, 2026
British expats feared dead during Spanish wildfires as residents flee popular tourist spot
One British man said he barely escaped the neighbourhood by using back roads to get out
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Inside Ann Widdecombe’s quiet Dartmoor life – a world away from Westminster politics and celebrity culture
Ann Widdecombe moved to Haytor Vale to get away from it all, setting herself up ‘for the rest of my days’. But as an outspoken celebrity pol...
The Independent
July 11, 2026
When will this UK heatwave end and how hot will it get?
Temperatures have already rocketed past 35C this week in UK’s longest heatwave since 1976
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Hosepipe ban map: Where restrictions are in place as UK faces third heatwave
Everyone should be ‘mindful of their water use’ amid the heatwave, an Environment Agency chief has said
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Man arrested on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder released by police
Man arrested on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder released by police
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Nigel Farage latest: Britons back Count Binface in new Clacton by-election poll amid Reform donations row
Mr Farage is facing scrutiny over a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire and a £1m donation from convicted fraudster George Cottrell’s mother
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Ann Widdecombe murder investigation latest: Male suspect, 26, arrested over death of ex-MP released
A white British national remains in police custody after he was arrested this afternoon
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Poll: Should there be a bank holiday if England win the World Cup?
Should England winning the World Cup earn the country a bank holiday — or is it an unnecessary cost, as Kemi Badenoch suggests?
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Lizzo reveals her new album was inspired by former friend who ‘secretly hated me’
Singer recently admitted her album’s failure to chart in the US or the UK was ‘soul-crushing’, amid negative reviews from critics
The Independent
July 11, 2026
Patel cancels flight to visit girlfriend for last-minute White House meeting as frustrations mount: report
The FBI director was reportedly on the tarmac and heading to visit his girlfriend in Chicago when he was called into the White House
The Independent
July 11, 2026
UAE investor who bought half of Trump crypto firm gets green light to buy best US AI chips in ‘corrupt deal’
One expert warned that allowing these items into the UAE is a ‘massive national security risk’ because China could steal the technology
The Independent
July 10, 2026
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UK Politics
The Independent
July 10, 2026
Passengers disrupted after blaze near Stratford station leads to severe delays
Passengers disrupted after blaze near Stratford station leads to severe delays
The Independent
July 10, 2026
Taylor Swift has paid New York City back for her mega MSG wedding, Mamdani says
The mayor says the pop superstar paid over $160,000 for a permit for the event
The Independent
July 10, 2026
Former Sky News presenter slammed for calling Ann Widdecombe ‘spinster’ amid murder probe
Adam Boulton has been urged to retract the ‘vile remarks’ that he made about the former Tory minister
The Independent
July 10, 2026
Trump ‘left instructions’ on what to do if Iran assassinates him: ‘I hope you’ll miss me’
Trump ‘left instructions’ on what to do if Iran assassinates him: ‘I hope you’ll miss me’
The Independent
July 10, 2026
RFK Jr looking to pay people who claim they have side effects from the Covid vaccine
Critics worry Kennedy could base the payouts on his vaccine skepticism, rather than established science
The Independent
July 10, 2026
America’s workforce is high: More employees are testing positive for pot than ever before
Major corporations such as Amazon and Home Depot have dropped screening for non-safety roles
The Independent
July 10, 2026
Graham Platner officially drops from Maine Senate race after sex assault claim setting off mad dash for Democrats
Democrats feel like they have a better shot now that Platner is out of the picture, Eric Garcia writes. But it’s far from a slam dunk
The Independent
July 10, 2026
Ellie Goulding to perform during England v Norway World Cup quarter-final
‘Baby’ singer Justin Bieber, Madonna, Coldplay and Nigerian artist Burna Boy are on the bill for the final half-time performance
The Independent
July 10, 2026
Ohio county pleads for help caring for 16 siblings rescued from house of horrors
The local prosecutor said the cost of medical care required for one of the defendants alone would have bankrupted Vinton County
The Independent
July 10, 2026
Trump launches ‘pathetic power grab’ to derail midterms after firing election commissioners, voting groups say
Officials who run the nation’s elections sound the alarm over the president’s ‘dangerous’ purge of an independent commission
The Independent
July 10, 2026