Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1913, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, Danish businessman (died 2012) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1934, Gordon Lee, English footballer and manager (died 2022) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1944, Eric Freeman, Australian cricketer (died 2020) was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Man wanted in UK over Bedfordshire triple murder appears in South African court - as cause of death revealed

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Man wanted in UK over Bedfordshire triple murder appears in South African court - as cause of death revealed
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McKoysNews

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· Jul 13, 2026

UK Man Appears in South African Court Over Alleged Murder of Wife and Two Daughters

A British man wanted in connection with the deaths of his wife and two young [] The post UK Man Appears in South African Court Over Alleged Murder of Wife and Two Daughters appeared first on McKoysNews.

BBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters

The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.

The News Letter

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· Jul 8, 2026

North Belfast attack accused told case going to Crown Court

A man accused of attempted murder in North Belfast has been told his case will be going to the Crown Court.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Man who was charged with the murder of his wife and children after being arrested in South Africa 'will be extradited to the UK for trial'

Man who was charged with the murder of his wife and children after being arrested in South Africa 'will be extradited to the UK for trial'

RTÉ News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Belfast attack accused told case going to Crown Court

A man accused of attempted murder in north Belfast has been told his case will be going to the Crown Court.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 29, 2026

Ex Football Player Accused of Killing Girlfriend, Unborn Baby With Cocaine

The double murder trial involving former Arkansas State football player Blaise Taylor is underway in Nashville, Tennessee, where jurors heard testimony last week that alleged he pressured his girlfriend to have an abortion before fatally poisoning her and the couple’s unborn child with cocaine. Taylor, 30, is accused of intentionally giving Jade Benning, who was []

South Africa Today

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· Jul 4, 2026

Murder Arrest: Suspect Charged Following Letlhabile Body Dumping

NORTH WEST — A swift Brits murder arrest has resulted in a 25-year-old man facing charges after the body of a 51-year-old victim was allegedly discarded in Letlhabile. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 6 July 2026, in connection with the fatal shooting. The sequence of events began []

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jun 28, 2026

Police Reject Terror Probe after Somali Man Drives into Crowd, Sparking Outrage 

A 34-year-old Somalia-born British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after driving into pedestrians in west London, injuring five people. Police say the case is not being treated as terrorism, prompting accusations of double standards and renewed claims of two-tier policing. The post Police Reject Terror Probe after Somali Man Drives into Crowd, Sparking Outrage appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

The West Australian

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· Jul 3, 2026

Simon Peter Carman: Tunchanok Donhomla’s tragic final hours before brutal death as police probe alleged murder

The case has made global headlines and has angry Thais demanding the death penalty — as police probe the brutal death of Thai teen Tunchanok Donhomla, a Perth man accused of killing her is facing execution.

Sky News Australia

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· 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.”

Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

UK police release suspect arrested in conservative politician’s murder

The man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody. Devon and Cornwall Police said the 26-year-old man is no longer part of the investigation. The force arrested the man after the shocking death of the prominent Eurosceptic was announced early on Friday morning. She []...Click to read more

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Two men arrested over 2010 Marfin bank firebombing that killed three, third sought in Britain

Third suspect being sought is reportedly in Britain. Lawyer representing victims: It is a vindication. Police reveal how an anonymous email led to suspects being caught The post Two men arrested over 2010 Marfin bank firebombing that killed three, third sought in Britain appeared first on ProtoThema English.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

UK man arrested after woman’s body found in suitcase in Colombia

A British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found inside a suitcase despite him telling The Sun newspaper that he was watching England at the time. Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith is alleged to have caused the death of 36-year-old Natalia Villalba in a flat in the Chico neighbourhood of Bogota, Colombia, on June 18, local authorities said. But the 46-year-old from Bournemouth reportedly rang The Sun a day before his arrest and said: “I was watching England vs Croatia on...

People.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Prince Harry Loses Lawsuit Against U.K. Tabloid as He Kicks Off London Visit

The decision in the Duke of Sussex’s lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited was announced as he returned to the U.K.

Independent Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ndodana Tshuma appears in Johannesburg court as UK extradition looms

Ndodana Tshuma appears in Johannesburg court as UK extradition looms

Western Standard

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· Jul 8, 2026

Belfast beheading attempt suspect remains in custody as case heads to Crown Court

The man accused of attempting to behead a Belfast resident in a daylight knife attack that sparked days of unrest across Northern Ireland has been told his case will proceed to the Crown Court

Fark

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· Jul 4, 2026

Man accused of attempted murder shot by police inside hospital. Which is convenient, really [Scary]

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The Standard

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· Jul 3, 2026

CCTV images released after two women sexually assaulted at London Bridge station

Anyone who recognises the man in the images is asked to contact British Transport Police

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Conakry : un citoyen britannique jugé dans une affaire de 15 kilogrammes de haschich

Jugé pour trafic international de drogue à haut risque, du haschich, des faits prévus et punis par l’article 819 du Code pénal guinéen, Joshua James Royal a comparu devant le tribunal de Mafanco ce vendredi, 3 juillet 2026. À la barre, l’accusé, citoyen Britannique, a reconnu avoir été interpellé avec une valise contenant de la [] The post Conakry : un citoyen britannique jugé dans une affaire de 15 kilogrammes de haschich first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Kathimerini

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· Jul 3, 2026

Cretan convicted of Scottish woman’s murder after 17 years

A court on the southern island of Crete on Friday convicted a local man of murdering his Scottish former partner more than 17 years ago, in a case that had initially been dismissed as a simple accidental drowning.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the murder of a 35-year-old Ghanaian man, Mr. Kwabena Boagen, in Nyanga on Monday, June 29, 2026. Police say the killing occurred at about 15:45 at the Nyanga Terminus, outside NTG Hair Salon and Shoe Repairs. Preliminary findings indicate it was linked to what they describe as The post SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Viral Birmingham Fight Video Triggers ‘Two-Tier Policing’ Debate in UK, West Midlands Police Respond

A video showing a fight between a group of men in Birmingham has become the centre of a wider debate on law and order in the United Kingdom. West Midlands Police have been accused of carrying out 'two-tier' justice after a white man was arrested soon after being assaulted by a group of black men, as per reports.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

UK man who staged estranged wife's murder as suicide found guilty of rape, killing

UK man who staged estranged wife's murder as suicide found guilty of rape, killing

Face2Face Africa

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· Jul 7, 2026

Virginia man sentenced after killing his pregnant cousin and another woman 

A Virginia man accused of killing his pregnant cousin and another woman in 2024 received a mandatory life sentence after he was found guilty of the crimes. Per WUSA9, Edward Jackson Bland was handed the sentence in a Prince William County court on July 2 after a jury in December found him guilty of aggravated...

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

British man guilty in death of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur Sharif Rahman to be sentenced today

A British man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of restaurant owner Sharif Rahman nearly three years ago is expected to be sentenced today in Owen Sound, Ont. Robert Evans Jr. struck Rahman outside The Curry House, a week before he died. His father and uncle, also from England, previously pleaded guilty to being accessories after the fact.

Knewz

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· Jul 10, 2026

Northampton man convicted of murdering estranged wife after staging her death as suicide

A jury has unanimously found a Northampton man guilty of allegedly raping and killing his estranged wife and then staging a suicide. On Wednesday, July 8, after a six-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court in England, 56-year-old Michael Thompson was convicted of murder and sexual assault of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson and two counts of perverting...

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Second suspect wanted after fatal tent fire in Ontario city

Greater Sudbury police are searching for a second man wanted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with a fatal tent fire in June.

Limerick Post Newspaper

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· Jul 2, 2026

Court appearance for man arrested in connection with organised prostitution raid

A MAN is to appear before Limerick District Court this Thursday morning (July 2) in connection with a Garda investigation into organised prostitution and money laundering. The man was arrested following a raid on a home in Limerick City this past Tuesday, in which an estimated 700,000 in cash was seized. Gardaí have confirmed that [] The post Court appearance for man arrested in connection with organised prostitution raid appeared first on Limerick Post.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 2, 2026

South Africa police speak on killing of Ghanaian citizen, says incident linked to extortion

The South African Police Service has confirmed the murder of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town's Nyanga district, sharing some details of the victim

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lelaki maut dipukul, dua ditahan

PETALING JAYA: Dua individu ditahan bagi membantu siasatan berhubung penemuan mayat seorang lelaki di sebuah rumah kedai Jalan PJS 8/2, Bandar Sunway di sini hari ini. Kedua-dua suspek dibawa oleh sepasukan polis ke premis berkenaan bagi membantu siasatan serta proses pengumpulan bukti selepas ditahan kira-kira pukul 8 malam tadi. Menurut sumber, kejadian dipercayai berlaku selepas ... Read more The post Lelaki maut dipukul, dua ditahan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 6, 2026

Prosecutors in US lay out case against alleged killer of Charlie Kirk

Judge to decide whether there's enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial for conservative activist's killing.

AllAfrica

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gambia: Murder Accused Omar Fraser Denies Stabbing Friend, Claiming He Was Not At Scene

[Foroyaa] A man standing trial for murder has told the High Court in Banjul that he was not present when the fatal stabbing of his friend, Kebba Ndoye, occurred and denied any involvement in the incident.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Second Man Arrested in Ann Widdecombe Murder as Police Search Reaches South Yorkshire

British police arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on Saturday in connection with the murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 320 kilometres north of where she was killed in Devon. The arrest comes a day after a first suspect was freed without charge, expanding the investigation's geographic reach.

BNO News

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· Jun 30, 2026

North Carolina man accused of killing his mother after turning himself in

A North Carolina man has been charged with murder after authorities said he walked into a police station and reported that he had committed a crime, leading deputies to find his mother shot to death at a home south of Charlotte. Slava Pak was arrested after deputies found his mother, Larisa Pak, dead inside a [] The post North Carolina man accused of killing his mother after turning himself in appeared first on BNO News.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 10, 2026

[Video] NOW - 26-year-old "white British National"

NOW - 26-year-old white British National male arrested for the murder of former Conservative MP and Reform spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe.MORE - Law enforcement officials say there is no evidence to believe the murder was politically motivated.@disclosetv

Africanews

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· Jul 11, 2026

SA police arrest UK fugitive sought in alleged killings of his wife and 2 daughters

South African police arrested a man wanted by British authorities on suspicion of killing his wife and two young daughters in England after tracing him to Johannesburg, police said Friday.

RTL Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

Public prosecutor's office: Body found in Merl identified as Belgian national

On Thursday, the public prosecutor's office published details surrounding the recent murder of a 27-year-old Belgian man.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 11, 2026

World : UK Police Arrest Suspect After Death Of Ex-Politician Ann Widdecombe

LONDON, July 11 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- A 26-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, reported PA Media/dpa.

Boston.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Brighton man charged in 2025 killing of 15-year-old in Allston

The suspect is being held without bail, court records show. The post Brighton man charged in 2025 killing of 15-year-old in Allston appeared first on Boston.com.

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