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Ann Widdecombe’s ‘murder’ now treated as act of terrorism
Latest update after the death of the ex-Tory minister and Strictly star.
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World Israel News
· Jul 1, 2026
NY woman who celebrated Oct 7 attacks sent $30,000 to Islamic Jihad
New York woman faces federal charges after she allegedly funneled tens of thousands of dollars to Islamic terror group; the suspect also called for repetition of October 7 attacks and declared her hatred of Jews. The post NY woman who celebrated Oct 7 attacks sent 30,000 to Islamic Jihad appeared first on World Israel News.
MS NOW
· Jun 26, 2026
Ousted Stars and Stripes ombudsman files key lawsuit against Hegseth’s Pentagon
Jacqueline Smith’s lawyer said the case is in response to “the government’s retaliation against her over the exercise of clearly definable First Amendment rights.” The post Ousted Stars and Stripes ombudsman files key lawsuit against Hegseth’s Pentagon appeared first on MS NOW.
Guido Fawkes
· Jul 10, 2026
WATCH: Starmer Reacts to Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation
WATCH: Starmer Reacts to Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 10, 2026
UK: Reform UK Immigration spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe murdered
A fearless advocate for traditional values, law and order, and unapologetic free expression The post UK: Reform UK Immigration spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe murdered appeared first on ProtoThema English.
India Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Woman, lover smother husband, throw him alive into canal; chats expose murder plot
Woman, lover smother husband, throw him alive into canal; chats expose murder plot
RTÉ News
· Jul 13, 2026
Widdecombe murder being investigated as terrorism
The murder of veteran British politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police in the UK have said.
OneIndia
· Jul 9, 2026
23-Year-Old Daughter Allegedly Planned Mother's Murder, Hired Killers For ₹7 Lakh: Rajasthan's Chilling Murder
Rajasthan's Jaipur unfolded a shocking incident where a 23 year old woman has been accused of planning the murder of her own mother just to gain her family's property and secure a government job. As the police are
National Post
· Jun 30, 2026
FIRST READING: Poilievre described a Canadian who fled to Mexico for safety. Here’s why
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Metro
· Jul 10, 2026
Sky reporter slammed for Ann Widdecombe ‘spinster’ rant after murder investigation launched
His comments were branded 'misogynistic poison'.
The News Letter
· Jul 13, 2026
Counter terrorism police now leading investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe, after “new information and evidence has come to light”
The murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police have said.
The Hill
· Jun 26, 2026
Former Stars and Stripes ombudsman sues Pentagon over firing
Jacqueline Smith, the ombudsman of outlet Stars and Stripes who was ousted in April after she criticized the Pentagon’s new restrictions on the newspaper, is suing the Defense Department. In a complaint filed Thursday in federal court in Washington, D.C., Smith alleges that her firing was retaliatory and violated her First Amendment rights as it happened 10 days after...
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
Meet the Poster Child for Why Birthright Citizenship Is Horrible: Rep. Ramirez – Born to an Illegal and Now Trashes America and Supporters Terrorists – Western Journal
Her family exploited birthright citizenship to raise a pathetic excuse for a public official.... She will blast our history using erroneous conclusions from the present, and as a bonus, she even fawns over terrorists.
KTLA 5
· Jul 6, 2026
Idaho mother charged with murder after blaming twins' deaths on vaccines
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her 18-month-old twins in Idaho. Over a year after their deaths, Shaw had appeared on a Children's Health Defense podcast, an anti-vaccine group, blaming vaccines for her children's demise. Police have not disclosed the cause of death. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Daily Mail
· Jul 11, 2026
Ann Widdecombe's family speak out as police say they don't believe 'killing' was politically motivated: RECAP
Ann Widdecombe's family speak out as police say they don't believe 'killing' was politically motivated: RECAP
Spiked
· Jul 11, 2026
RIP Ann Widdecombe – and shame on her haters
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Powerline
· Jul 12, 2026
Motive unclear [With Comment by John]
From Reuters, No Evidence of Political Motive in Murder of Former UK Minister Widdecombe, Police Say. Ann Widdecombe was a prominent figure on the right in Britain. She served in government under former Prime Minister John Major as a Conservative and member of the U.K. Parliament. Later in life she joined the Reform party as a spokesperson and member of the European Parliament. She also did some reality TV shows.
Nepal News
· Jul 6, 2026
सार्वजनिकस्थलमा महिलालाई गोप्य अंग प्रदर्शन गर्ने सरकारी कर्मचारी पक्राउ
काठमाडाैँ। ललितपुर महालक्ष्मी नगरपालिका २ इमाडोलमा सार्वजनिक स्थलमा महिलालाई आफ्नो गोप्य अंग प्रदर्शन गरेको आरोपमा प्रहरीले एक जनालाई पक्राउ गरेको छ। पक्राउ पर्नेमा बैतडीको पाटन नगरपालिका ७ घर भई अहिले ललितपुरको इमाडोलमा ५५ वर्षीय सुरेन्द्र भट्ट रहेको प्रहरीले जानकारी दिएको छ। पीडित महिलाले उक्त व्यक्तिको भिडियो सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फत सार्वजनिक गरेपछि प्रहरी वृत्त सातदोबाटोको टोलीले भट्टलाई []
Hot Air
· Jul 8, 2026
Megyn Kelly: Gee, I Wish Unnamed People Would Stop Attacking Erika Kirk
Megyn Kelly: Gee, I Wish Unnamed People Would Stop Attacking Erika Kirk
LabourList
· Jul 13, 2026
My political opponent is not my enemy
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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Global News
· Jun 21, 2026
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Al Jazeera English
· Jul 11, 2026
UK murder investigation: Suspect in killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe
Suspicion of murdering former British government minister Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation, police said. This comes as detectives revealed the killing took place a day before Widdecombe’s body was found at her home in rural southwest England on Thursday. Al Jazeera's Camille Nedelec reports from Haytor Vale, Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Irish Mirror
· Jun 24, 2026
Man and woman charged with murder following death of eight-week-old baby
Lauren Murgatroyd, 26, has been charged with murder alongside Liam Neve, 26, following the death of an eight-week-old baby
Loonie Politics
· Jun 21, 2026
Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria
VICTORIA — Muslim groups and Culture Minister Marc Miller are decrying an alleged attack on an imam of a mosque in Victoria on Thursday night. Miller said in a tweet that the reported assault is “appalling and vile” and that such violence and Islamophobia have no place in Canada. The BC Muslim Association said in [] The post Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria appeared first on Loonie Politics.
India TV News
· Jul 9, 2026
Jaipur woman, 23, gets mother killed for her government job, property: Inside story of the sinister plot
What initially appeared to be a routine hit-and-run accident in Jaipur has turned into a shocking murder case. Police investigating the death of a 45-year-old woman in the Pratap Nagar police station area have alleged that the victim was deliberately killed by her own daughter as part of a carefully planned conspiracy.
Us Weekly
· Jul 8, 2026
23 Best Thrillers on HBO Max Right Now (July 2026): ‘How to Make a Killing’ and More
Murder is on the menu for HBO Max in July, as the streamer just added several thrillers that focus on the act of killing. That’s appropriate given the genre, which is all about generating suspense by placing characters in danger. Watch With Us has scoured HBO‘s library and selected only the best films for you []
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· Jul 10, 2026
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DawnNews English
· Jul 9, 2026
US Links Indian Gang Network To Nijjar Killing: What We Know | Dawn News English
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Sweden Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
New arrest in murder of British politician Ann Widdecombe
New arrest in murder of British politician Ann Widdecombe
AllSides
· Jul 13, 2026
UK police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion
The killing of former British politician Ann Widdecombe is being investigated as a terrorist act, police said Monday. A 28-year-old man in custody on suspicion of murder was rearrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East said. Devon and Cornwall Police originally said the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated...
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