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Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times

Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times

Joshua Kerry appeared in court charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe after security footage captured him attacking her in her home. The incident is currently under investigation as police look into potential political or terror-related motives.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 18:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada

President Trump has signed proclamations imposing 50 percent duties on a wide range of Canadian imports, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions. The move, invoking the Tariff Act of 1930, affects $20 billion in goods and impacts ongoing USMCA-related discussions.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 16:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

A 60-year-old man was arrested following a knife attack that wounded two tourists near the Acropolis. Authorities confirmed the victims' injuries are not life-threatening.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 15:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Nicaragua's Ortega says country will 'never again' hold elections

Nicaragua's Ortega says country will 'never again' hold elections

President Daniel Ortega stated that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections to prevent opposition forces from challenging his government. This declaration follows constitutional reforms that placed the nation's institutions under direct presidential authority.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 14:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Australian mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets in Brisbane

Australian mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets in Brisbane

A Brisbane family has grown to ten following the arrival of rare identical quadruplets, a medical phenomenon with odds estimated at one in 15 million. Experts confirm this is the first known case of naturally conceived, identical quadruplets born in Australia.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 11:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Russia and occupied Crimea

Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Russia and occupied Crimea

Ukraine has launched a massive drone offensive across Russia and occupied Crimea. The strikes occur as President Zelensky faces domestic political unrest.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid tenth night of US strikes

Iran attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid tenth night of US strikes

Hostilities in the Gulf have escalated as Iranian forces target shipping vessels while the U.S. continues a nightly aerial campaign. The conflict has stalled maritime transit and sent global energy prices to higher levels.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 09:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash

State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash

Following escalating military tensions with Iran, the State Department is urging U.S. citizens abroad to maintain vigilance against potential global threats.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 08:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine launches 400-drone attack on Moscow following Russian missile strikes

Ukraine launches 400-drone attack on Moscow following Russian missile strikes

Ukraine launched a massive drone swarm against Moscow, resulting in injuries and damage to industrial sites, following Russian ballistic missile strikes.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 07:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump vows Iran will 'pay' for killing US soldiers

Trump vows Iran will 'pay' for killing US soldiers

Following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in Jordan, President Trump pledged that Iran will pay for its actions as the U.S. continues air strikes.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 06:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Guyana ferry disaster leaves 27 dead as authorities launch investigation

Guyana ferry disaster leaves 27 dead as authorities launch investigation

Authorities are investigating crew conduct and manifest discrepancies following the sinking of the MV Barima. Rescue efforts are ongoing for the 83 missing.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 05:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump vows retaliation as US launches 10th consecutive strike on Iran

Trump vows retaliation as US launches 10th consecutive strike on Iran

The US has intensified its campaign against Iranian military assets following deadly attacks on service members. The conflict has expanded to include regional infrastructure damage and maritime disruptions.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Syrian intellectuals propose EU-led cultural projects to stabilize Levant

Syrian intellectuals propose EU-led cultural projects to stabilize Levant

Exiled Syrian intellectuals have urged the European Union to lead an effort that marries cultural restoration with infrastructure work to foster stability. The proposal includes projects such as restoring the archaeological site of Palmyra and reviving the historic Damascus–Baalbek railway.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 04:49 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Germany rejects Trump's call for warships to patrol Hormuz Strait

Germany rejects Trump's call for warships to patrol Hormuz Strait

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius rebuffed requests for naval support in the Hormuz Strait, stating that the conflict is not Germany's war.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 22:18 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump vows retaliation as Iran tensions rise following US troop deaths

Trump vows retaliation as Iran tensions rise following US troop deaths

Following the deaths of U.S. troops in Jordan and Iraq, President Trump has directed military leadership to ensure Iran faces consequences for the loss of life.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 21:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that British military infrastructure may now be utilized by the United States to target Iranian missile sites. This policy change follows escalating violence and direct risks to British personnel in the Middle East.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 18:45 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ursula von der Leyen's EU seen as stunned and divided amid Iran‑Israel war

Ursula von der Leyen's EU seen as stunned and divided amid Iran‑Israel war

As conflict escalates in the Middle East, Ursula von der Leyen's foreign policy approach has triggered internal dissent and exposed deep divisions within the EU.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 17:49 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Spain wins World Cup as FIFA hosts first star-studded halftime show

Spain wins World Cup as FIFA hosts first star-studded halftime show

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the tournament. The final match featured a historic halftime musical spectacle at the stadium.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 12:42 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Middle Eastern investment in UK faces scrutiny following recent riots

Middle Eastern investment in UK faces scrutiny following recent riots

Recent far-right riots across the UK have sparked concerns among Gulf sovereign wealth funds regarding the nation's social stability. Analysts warn that these security optics could influence future capital commitments and the success of the upcoming government investment summit.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 10:50 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US soldier killed, another wounded in Iranian attack on Iraq base

US soldier killed, another wounded in Iranian attack on Iraq base

The Pentagon has confirmed one fatality and one injury following an attack by Iranian-linked forces on a US-operated base in Iraq. This incident occurred one day after two other US soldiers were killed in a separate event in Jordan.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 04:13 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read