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Counter-terrorism police lead Widdecombe murder investigation after ‘new evidence’
Home Affairs Minister Shabana Mahmood confirmed on Monday that there were reasons to believe there was a terrorist motive to the alleged crime.
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
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Who checks the police? Murder case shows why prosecutors' supplementary investig...
DawnNews English
· Jul 9, 2026
US Links Indian Gang Network To Nijjar Killing: What We Know | Dawn News English
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TASS
· Jun 30, 2026
Investigators assume Ukrainian security service behind Monaco blast — Le Figaro
The attack looks more like a 'warning' than a premeditated murder attempt, the newspaper said
Off The Press
· Jun 24, 2026
FBI, NYPD search sites around city amid corruption investigation
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Korea Times News
· Jun 22, 2026
The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics
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SundayTimes
· Jul 13, 2026
Chikunga launches probe into beleaguered NYDA
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Independent Online
· Jul 6, 2026
Culpable homicide probe launched into death of Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba
Culpable homicide probe launched into death of Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba
GB News
· Jul 12, 2026
Detectives say Ann Widdecombe’s alleged murder ‘not politically motivated’ as new details emerge
Police investigating the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe have today said they are working on the basis the incident was not politically motivated following the arrest of a suspect overnight.Devon and Cornwall Police also said that they are not treating her death as being connected to terrorism, while issuing a public address this morning.A 28-year-old white British man was arrested at an address in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on suspicion of murder yesterday evening, with the victim's family informed.The former Conservative MP, aged 78 when she died, was found at her home in Haytor, Devon, at around 11.40am on Thursday, having sustained serious injuries. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the case.At this stage, there is nothing to suggest it was politically motivated, Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman told the media in Exeter.He said officers are open-minded about the motive.MORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Nepal News
· Jul 7, 2026
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विराटनगर। झापाको काँकडभिट्टा नाकामा भइरहेको तस्करीमा सुरक्षाकर्मीकै मिलेमतो रहेको आरोप लागेपछि दुई जना प्रहरी नायब उपरीक्षक (डीएसपी) सहित ११ जना सुरक्षाकर्मीविरुद्ध उच्चस्तरीय अनुसन्धान सुरु भएको छ। गृहमन्त्री सुधन गुरुङको स्थलगत निरीक्षणका क्रममा स्थानीयले तस्करीको ‘लाइन’ बारे सूचना दिएपछि इलाका प्रहरी कार्यालय काँकडभिट्टाका डीएसपी निशेष चापागाईं र सशस्त्र प्रहरी बल (बीओपी) काँकडभिट्टाका डीएसपी विकास थापा अनुसन्धानको []
RAPPLER
· Jul 4, 2026
NBI, House officials to take witness stand first in VP Sara Duterte trial
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Russia Today
· Jul 1, 2026
UK cops face probe over Henry Nowak death
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Irish Mirror
· Jul 11, 2026
Ann Widdecombe cops issue new statement addressing CCTV as hunt for killer goes on
A new statement from Devon and Cornwall Police sheds fresh light on their hunt for Ann Widdecombe's killer
The New European
· Jun 29, 2026
The Sun’s very dodgy social media post
The newspaper interviewed a police digital forensic investigator about his vital work - but X and TikTok posts wrongly suggested something darker
Sweden Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Counter-terror police take over murder probe into death of former minister Ann Widdecombe
Counter-terror police take over murder probe into death of former minister Ann Widdecombe
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 3, 2026
More than three suspects may have been involved in fatal Attack on New Democracy officials, Counter-Terrorism Police believe
Investigators are focusing on evidence recovered from the attack scenes, as well as material already collected, in an effort to identify those involved The post More than three suspects may have been involved in fatal Attack on New Democracy officials, Counter-Terrorism Police believe appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Guinee news
· Jun 23, 2026
Procès du 28 septembre : les parties civiles réclament la requalification des faits reprochés à Bienvenu Lamah en crimes contre l’humanité
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Coffman Chronicle
· Jun 26, 2026
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Guido Fawkes
· Jul 13, 2026
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Counter Terrorism Policing South East have said that “new information and evidence has come to light” and they have taken over the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe. Shabana Mahmood said: “This morning I have spoken to the head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Following new information and evidence, they are now leading on the
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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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...
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 11, 2026
Police continue hunt for killer of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Police in the UK are continuing their investigation into the killing of former government minister Ann Widdecombe after releasing an initial suspect. Tributes have been left by local residents, friends, and political figures. The report examines the latest developments in the investigation as authorities continue searching for the person responsible. The case has prompted an outpouring of condolences from across the political spectrum as the investigation remains ongoing. 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
NDTV
· Jul 1, 2026
Rs 700-Crore Delhi Medical Scam: Two Accused Sent To Judicial Custody
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Guineematin.com
· Jun 30, 2026
« Si vous voulez qu’il y ait une bonne justice, libérez-moi » : les derniers mots du Colonel Bienvenu Lamah au procès du massacre du 28 septembre 2009
Le second volet du procès du massacre du 28 septembre 2009 tend vers son épilogue. La phase des réquisitions et plaidoiries des parties a été bouclée hier, lundi 29 juin 2025, devant le tribunal criminel de Dixinn (délocalisé à la Cour d’appel de Conakry). Avant de mettre le dossier en délibéré pour décision rendue le [] The post « Si vous voulez qu’il y ait une bonne justice, libérez-moi » : les derniers mots du Colonel Bienvenu Lamah au procès du massacre du 28 septembre 2009 first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
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BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 13, 2026
NBI seeks charges against Ateneo coach, 11 others in athletes’ drowning deaths
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting at Pigeon Forge Days Inn
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Times of India
· Jul 12, 2026
Former UK politician Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Police arrest 28-year-old man
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The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
No evidence linking Indian Government to Hardeep Nijjar killing: Canada Police
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 13, 2026
Police rule out political or terrorist motive in Ann Widdecombe’s tragic murder
Reform UK Councillor Darren Grimes discusses the arrest of a suspect in the tragic murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe. “Police do have a man in custody … and the detectives say that they’re actually not looking for anybody else, but they’ve also said that there’s nothing at this stage to indicate a political motive or indeed a terrorist motive,” Mr Grimes told Sky News host Rita Panahi. “I have to admit to being a bit lost here. Why would someone 270 miles away travel to a specific property which had Anne’s name within the name of the property? “It doesn’t pass the smell test for me right now.”
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 6, 2026
Police watchdog sets up command post, seeks witnesses of shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges
The provincial police watchdog is seeking witnesses its probe into last month’s shooting incident in which three people, including a civilian, a police officer and suspect, were killed in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) investigators will set up a mobile command post near the corner of Avenue de Courtrai and Décarie Boulevard [] The post Police watchdog sets up command post, seeks witnesses of shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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· Jun 29, 2026
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MS NOW
· Jun 26, 2026
Lawsuit seeks to uncover information about alleged federal database on protesters
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
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Western Standard
· Jul 7, 2026
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