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Sheffield man threatened to bomb NHS 111 service when they told him they could not hand out medicine

  • Sheffield man threatened to bomb NHS 111 and kill staff when told they could not prescribe medication
  • Also convicted of racial harassment and physical assault against neighbors; received 18-month community order citing mental health issues and no prior convictions
  • Judge found threats 'fairly significant and frightening' but declined immediate custody

‘I’ll f*** you up, everybody is going to die’

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My darling pal Ann Widdecombe: He spoke to her the day before she died. Here, shocked and saddened beyond measure, ANDREW PIERCE recalls their brandy-soaked dinners – and how they pulled a fast one on David Cameron

  • Former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Dartmoor home; police opened a murder investigation and made a swift arrest.
  • She had received threats linked to her pro-life advocacy and Papal Knighthood, though police ruled out political motivation.
  • She was active in Reform politics and planning to advocate for child maintenance policy changes at the party's September conference.

Yesterday afternoon, as I heard the TV news anchor reporting that 'police had launched a murder inquiry', I could hardly believe that they were talking about my treasured friend Ann Widdecombe.

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US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

  • US demands Iran publicly pledge to halt attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz before Saturday negotiations
  • Iran privately told Trump advisers the attacks were a mistake caused by hardline factions, though insists its own shipping corridor is the legitimate safe route
  • Escalating tensions threaten a ceasefire agreement reached in June; high-level US delegation to lead talks in Oman

Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.

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Host claims WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled interview as Caitlin Clark controversy mounts

  • WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled a scheduled interview with sports radio host Dan Patrick at a golf tournament
  • The cancellation occurred amid ongoing controversy over rookie Caitlin Clark's playing time and role in the league
  • Republican lawmakers have publicly questioned the commissioner's handling of the star player

Dan Patrick says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled a scheduled interview after the league's PR staff told her not to appear on his show.

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Prosecutors seeking death penalty for deported illegal alien indicted in murder of sister-in-law

  • Bangladeshi national indicted for murder in Florida; previously deported, allegedly re-entered illegally
  • Prosecutors pursuing death penalty with DNA, ballistic evidence, and internet searches cited
  • Suspect reportedly fled to sanctuary city after alleged shooting of sister-in-law

Bangladeshi national Shahidul Islam, 44, allegedly killed his sister-in-law in Lake County, Florida, then fled to a sanctuary city after re-entering the U.S.

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US cyber agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals

  • CISA lacked a prepared incident response playbook during a May breach where contractor exposed sensitive government access credentials
  • The agency had to develop response procedures in real-time rather than follow an established plan, and has since identified gaps in security researcher communication channels

CISA said it "missed" an opportunity to get ahead of the security incident by not creating a response plan ahead of time.

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3 Classic Rock Songs From 1974 That Sound Like the End of the Party

  • Music retrospective examines three 1974 rock compositions that evoke the atmosphere of social gatherings winding down
  • Features Marc Bolan's glam piece, Elton John's orchestral ballad (a major chart success), and Jackson Browne's soft rock track

Singer and guitarist Marc Bolan (1947 - 1977) performing with British glam rock group T-Rex, at The Apollo, Glasgow, 22nd January 1974. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) Some anthems and slow tunes just have that "end of the night" vibe. These classic rock songs from 1974 definitely sound…

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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria

  • A fabricated government agency operated openly in Nigeria for over a year, securing nearly $1 million in the 2026 national budget with full bureaucratic approval
  • The entire operation was exposed as fraudulent, built on a forged appointment letter with a forged signature from the president's chief of staff

The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.

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Spain defeats Belgium in World Cup quarter-final as substitute goalkeeper’s error proves costly

  • Spain beat Belgium in World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles, with substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens' error leading to Spain's winning goal
  • Lamine Yamal praised as influential player with analysts believing he has more to deliver for Spain
  • Late introduction of Belgium goalkeeper highlighted difficulties in game management and adjustment during knockout-stage football

Spain secured victory over Belgium in their World Cup quarter-final encounter held in Los Angeles, with the decisive goal stemming from a critical mistake by substitute Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The error highlig

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