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Counter-terror police are leading Ann Widdecombe ‘murder’ investigation after ex-MP found dead at her home

  • Police are treating Widdecombe’s death as a targeted attack
  • Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation
  • Detectives are probing possible wider threats to politicians

Police say Ann Widdecombe’s death is being investigated by counter-terror officers, with the case now being treated as a targeted attack rather than an unexplained death. The article says a suspect was arrested by armed police after CCTV footage emerged, and investigators are examining whether the alleged attacker…

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Police took TEN WEEKS to arrest violent fugitive asylum seeker who was moved 138 miles away to another hotel after he punched a woman unconscious outside a nightclub

  • Wanted assault suspect was arrested ten weeks after the attack
  • He had been moved 138 miles to another hotel
  • Case raises concerns over policing and asylum accommodation

A violent asylum seeker who allegedly punched a woman unconscious outside a nightclub was not arrested for ten weeks after the attack and was moved to another hotel 138 miles away during that period, according to the report. The case matters because it raises questions about police response…

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Dire warning businesses will abandon Victoria as it readies to introduce landmark WFH laws that could set a precedent for other states

  • Victoria plans precedent-setting work-from-home laws
  • Businesses warn firms could leave the state
  • Debate centres on flexibility versus employer burden

The article says Victoria is preparing to introduce new work-from-home laws that are being described as a landmark change and could influence policy in other Australian states. According to the report, business groups are warning that the move could make Victoria less attractive for employers, with some claiming…

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ISIS couple who enslaved and raped Yazidi girls aged five and 12 are jailed in Germany

  • German court jailed ISIS couple for enslaving and abusing Yazidi children
  • Husband got life; wife was sentenced to nine and a half years
  • Case centres on genocide, rape, forced labour and religious persecution

A German court has jailed an Iraqi ISIS couple for enslaving and sexually abusing two Yazidi girls aged five and 12, in a case linked to the group’s campaign against the Yazidi minority. The ruling matters because it is another attempt to hold ISIS members accountable in Europe…

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How to get Panthalus in Palworld

  • Panthalus is unlocked through a quest, not a normal encounter
  • You need four Echobones from across the map
  • Defeating the boss guarantees the catch

PC Gamer’s guide explains that catching Panthalus in Palworld requires unlocking a boss encounter through a side quest rather than simply finding the creature in the wild. - Players must visit the Ancient Civilization Researcher on the Deserted Islet, north of the Windswept Hills, to start the quest,…

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Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids

  • EU may restrict children’s access to social media
  • Report links heavy use to mental health harms
  • Any bloc-wide law would need all 27 states’ backing

The European Commission has signalled that it may move towards restricting children’s access to social media after a new expert report linked heavy platform use to mental health and developmental concerns. Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the issue is not simply whether children can use social…

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POLL OF THE DAY: Will you abide by a hosepipe ban in your area?

  • It is a poll about obeying local hosepipe bans.
  • The context is hot weather and water pressure.
  • No detailed reporting or poll results are provided.

The article appears to be a reader poll rather than a reported news story, asking whether people would comply with a hosepipe ban in their area during the current UK heatwave. Its significance lies in the wider issue of water shortages and how authorities rely on public co-operation…

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Spain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses

  • Mapi Leon has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year contract.
  • The signing signals serious WSL and European ambitions.
  • Leon brings elite experience after nine trophy-laden years at Barcelona.

Spain defender Mapi Leon has signed for London City Lionesses on a three-year deal after leaving Barcelona, in a move that underlines the London club’s growing ambitions in the Women’s Super League. The transfer matters because Leon arrives as one of Europe’s most decorated defenders, adding major experience…

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Forget politics. This is what I found helping Venezuelan quake victims

  • Opinion writer says Venezuelan quake relief transcended politics
  • Locals were portrayed as leading much of the response
  • The piece urges compassion and continued humanitarian support

In this opinion piece, Drew Friedrich, president of the humanitarian group Operation Blessing, reflects on travelling to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes and says the experience challenged his assumptions about the country. He argues that, despite Venezuela’s political and economic troubles, the disaster response showed ordinary people acting with…

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Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

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  • Rodri says Spain believe they can beat France
  • He sees Spain and France as two top-form sides
  • Recent wins over France boost Spain’s confidence

Spain captain Rodri says his side are confident they can beat France in their World Cup semi-final, arguing that while France are among the tournament’s strongest teams, Spain are in equally good form. The interview matters because Rodri is both the team’s captain and a key on-field leader,…

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