Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Counter terrorism police now leading investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe, after “new information and evidence has come to light”

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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.

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The Independent

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· Jun 22, 2026

FBI agent claims she was iced out from agency after reporting coworker’s drunken advances: lawsuit

Exclusive: After Special Agent ‘Jane Doe’ reported the situation to FBI management, she ‘hit a brick wall and her calls for justice remained unanswered,” her attorney told The Independent

MS NOW

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· 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.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Queensland mum's accused killer to face court | 9 News Australia

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Irish News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ann Widdecombe’s murder being investigated as terrorism, police say

Counter-terrorism policing said that new information and evidence had come to light during the inquiry into her death.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 22, 2026

Paget Brewster apologises after telling critic to 'work at a shelter'

Paget Brewster, who stars as FBI Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss in the programme, posted on X on Saturday (20.06.26) taking aim at ScreenRant writer Shealyn Scott and her piece titled: Paramount+'s Criminal Minds Format Change Finally ...

Nepal News

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· Jul 8, 2026

बिचौलिया गतिविधिमा संलग्न आरोपमा धरानबाट १० जना पक्राउ

सुनसरी। बीपी कोइराला स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान धरानबाट बिचौलिया गतिविधिमा संलग्न रहेको आरोपमा प्रहरीले १० जनालाई पक्राउ गरेको छ। प्रतिष्ठानमा उपचारका लागि आउने बिरामीलाई विभिन्न निजी मेडिकलबाट सस्तो मूल्यमा औषधि उपलब्ध गराइदिने भन्दै प्रलोभनमा पारी अवैध कमिसनको चलखेल गरेको आरोपमा प्रहरीले उनीहरूलाई नियन्त्रणमा लिएको हो। जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय सुनसरीका प्रहरी प्रमुख केशवकुमार थेबेले गएराति विशेष सूचनाका []

The Hill

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· 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...

Law Enforcement Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Delaware Man Who Stuffed His Own Ex's Corpse In Suitcase Learns His Fate

She disappeared without a trace after failing to show up for work. Days later, detectives made a gruesome discovery inside a suspect's vehicle that led to a guilty plea and a life sentence.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 8, 2026

Woman Tries to Report Neighbor for “Stealing City Water,” but Ends Up Being Arrested Instead

She tried to turn a watering exemption into a criminal investigation, and somehow ended up being the one taken away by police. The post Woman Tries to Report Neighbor for “Stealing City Water,” but Ends Up Being Arrested Instead appeared first on TwistedSifter.

The Standard

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· Jul 1, 2026

Met officer sacked for forging witness's signature on official statement

Her behaviour was ‘fundamentally’ incompatible with that of a serving police officer, finds misconduct panel

Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 13, 2026

Counter-Terrorism Police Take Over Ann Widdecombe Investigation After “New Evidence”

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

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Anastasia fought the justice system twice. Her rapist’s punishment has devastated her

She feels unsafe as her attacker avoided jail. His extensive criminal history can now be revealed.

World Israel News

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· 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.

TASS

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· Jul 4, 2026

Businessman Yermolaev comes out of coma after Monaco explosion — newspaper

As for the main suspect in the attack, 39-year-old Anastasia Berezovskaya, law enforcement has not yet managed to apprehend her

Irish Mirror

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· 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

Knewz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Florida woman accused of killing deputy and injuring others in shootout claims to be Lucifer

A Florida woman, charged with killing a law enforcement officer, made a bizarre claim of how everything was “Lucy’s” or Lucifer’s doing. On Friday, June 26, attorneys from both sides discussed the scope of the case that seemingly hinges on “religious delusion,” as the defense requested the judge to declare the accused incompetent for trial....

Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s nonprofit network faces legal questions amid federal investigation

When Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that federal investigators were targeting his wife as retaliation for his battles with the Trump administration, he offered a familiar defense: Cast the powerful as victims and hope no one looks too closely behind the curtain. His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom — who uses the title “First Partner” — was []...Click to read more

Independent Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Culpable homicide probe launched into death of Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba

Culpable homicide probe launched into death of Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba

Florida Politics

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· Jul 2, 2026

Palm Beach police union offers backup for Belinda Keiser

'In Washington, she will effectively advocate for the needs of law enforcement, defending the rule of law.' The post Palm Beach police union offers backup for Belinda Keiser appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

OneIndia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Jaipur Horror: 23-Year-Old Ayushi, Held For Plotting Mother's Murder, Now Under Scanner In Father's Death

Days back when the devastating case unfolded with the shocking revelation that the 23 year old daughter took the life of her mother in Rajasthan's Jaipur, fresh probe has taken a new turn. The police are now re-examining the death of

Townhall

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· Jul 1, 2026

Here’s What Blanche Has to Say About Those Newsom Investigations

Here’s What Blanche Has to Say About Those Newsom Investigations

DawnNews English

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· Jul 9, 2026

US Links Indian Gang Network To Nijjar Killing: What We Know | Dawn News English

US prosecutors have charged Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi with running a global criminal network from inside prison in India. The indictment accuses the Bishnoi network of political assassinations, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings across North America and Europe, including the 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. #LawrenceBishnoi #Nijjar #India #Canada #USNews #TransnationalCrime #Khalistan #WorldNews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

KTLA 5

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· Jul 1, 2026

10 Days of Terror: The Final Chapter Preview

KTLA's Mary Beth McDade has a preview of the third and final chapter of her KTLA+ original series "10 Days of Terror: The Christopher Dorner Rampage." Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Intercept

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· Jul 7, 2026

FBI Raided Texas Activist’s House — Then Offered Her $200,000 to Become Antifa Informant

Federal agents asked about links between the woman and the Prairieland case — suggesting a sprawling conspiracy that fits with Trump’s attacks on antifa. The post FBI Raided Texas Activist’s House — Then Offered Her 200,000 to Become Antifa Informant appeared first on The Intercept.

Reuters

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· Jul 1, 2026

FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes source

Federal investigators say all three notes linked to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, are fake, raising questions about whether she was abducted for ransom. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #nancyguthrie #savannahguthrie #unitedstates Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wocJ2g 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

India TV News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Sleeper cell network, WhatsApp active in Pakistan: ATS revelations after woman nabbed for Jaish link

Fresh revelations have emerged in a major counter-terror investigation involving a woman from Rajasthan, who is now under scrutiny for alleged links with the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. According to officials from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Babita Dhakad, also known as Khadija, has been arrested over suspected connections with anti-national elements operating across the border. Intelligence inputs reportedly led to her detention, with investigators alleging that she maintained contact with handlers based in Pakistan.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Who is Lilly Gaddis? Influencer at the center of Candace Owens death hoax controversy

Candace Owens’ death hoax brought renewed attention to Lilly Gaddis, a controversial influencer who says her X account was hacked.

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 26, 2026

Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE

A poll worker said two federal officers visited her at a voting location during New York’s primaries to confront her about a social media post she’d written criticizing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. Paigelynne Gonyea said the confrontation happened Tuesday while she was working at a polling place in Syracuse. [] The post Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Sweden Herald

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· 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

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Polis siasat wanita buat laporan palsu dakwa disamun

IPOH: Polis menyiasat seorang wanita yang dipercayai membuat laporan palsu berhubung dakwaan dirinya disamun oleh dua lelaki bermotosikal di kawasan parkir sebuah premis perniagaan di Taman Ros, di sini semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Hilir Perak, Asisten Komisioner Chua Kok Lian berkata, hasil siasatan mendapati kejadian samun yang dilaporkan wanita berusia 48 tahun itu tidak pernah ... Read more The post Polis siasat wanita buat laporan palsu dakwa disamun appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Jazeera English

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· 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

Inside Higher Ed

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· Jun 30, 2026

San José State Prof Sues Over ‘Gross Violation’ of Rights

San José State Prof Sues Over ‘Gross Violation’ of Rights Emma Whitford Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

Eye Radio

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· Jul 2, 2026

National Security Service warns of arrests over misinformation

The National Security Service says experts are using digital forensic technology to track down individuals behind false information and conspiracy theories circulating on social media. The agency warns that those identified will face arrest and prosecution under South Sudan’s new Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act. Speaking early this week at a press conference in Juba, [] The post National Security Service warns of arrests over misinformation appeared first on Eye Radio.

NDTV

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· Jul 1, 2026

No Terror Module In Sikkim: Police After Self-Radicalised Teen Arrested

The arrest followed intelligence inputs from the state Special Branch and Central Intelligence Agencies pointing to suspicious online activity.

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 7, 2026

Man Sues DHS After Agents Tracked Him Down for Sending a Scathing Email to ICE

Federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations tried to track down Rochester resident David Streever last month and give him a warning notice alleging that he had potentially violated the law when he wrote ...

The Root

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· Jul 6, 2026

She Finally Has Her Name Back. Now, Where Is the Justice for Cheryl Lynn Edwards?

Fifty years after the death of a 15-year-old Black girl, investigators have finally identified her and are focused on finding the killer connected to one of the longest Jane Doe cases in Iowa.

Metro

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· Jul 3, 2026

What happened to Nancy Guthrie? Timeline of kidnapping after FBI admission

It's been over five months since she went missing.

Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 9, 2026

FBI Demands Backup As It Tries to Substantiate Trump’s 2020 Delusions

Hello, and welcome back to The Franchise! The FBI is ramping up its probe into the 2020 election in Fulton...

Associated Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Election worker says ICE officers confronted her over social media post

A poll worker said two federal officers visited her polling place during New York's party primaries to confront her about a social media post criticizing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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