Ex-Minister Widdecombe Killed with 21 Hammer Blows
Former British minister Anne Widdecombe was murdered in her home on 8 July. According to Ukrainska Pravda citing the BBC, the 78-year-old suffered 21 hammer blows to the head.
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Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off Plymouth
A Russian warship held a live-fire exercise off the coast of Plymouth on Monday. The Royal Navy monitored the Neustrashimy, the BBC reports.
Hundreds of thousands of victims: Strike against phishing service Kratos
Investigators from Germany and the US have dismantled the infrastructure of the phishing service Kratos. The service enabled thousands of attacks per month and affected hundreds of thousands of victims.
GB News: Ofcom will not investigate Belfast riot claim
UK media regulator Ofcom has decided not to investigate GB News over presenter Bev Turner's claim that there was no riot in Belfast in June, despite receiving 446 complaints.
India: Clashes at Protests of the ‘Cockroach Movement’
In New Delhi, government-critical protests by the 'Cockroach Movement' have led to clashes with police. Officers used tear gas and batons, according to Indian media.
Greece bans e-scooters for under-17s
Greece plans to ban e-scooters for children and teenagers under 17. Deputy Transport Minister Giorgos Kotsiras announced a corresponding tightening of the law.
Wildfires in Southern France: Hundreds of Firefighters Deployed
Several wildfires have broken out in southern France. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the flames, and many people have been evacuated to safety.
Chalil al-Haja becomes new Hamas leader
After an internal election, Chalil al-Haja takes over the leadership of Hamas. He also serves as a negotiator in talks to end the Gaza war.
Andy Burnham appointed new British Prime Minister
King Charles III has officially appointed Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister of Great Britain. The former Mayor of Greater Manchester has been tasked with forming a government.
US Sanctions Bill Against Russia: Trump’s Leeway Grows
A bill on Russia sanctions initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham is expected to pass the US Congress – but in a significantly weakened form, reports 24tv citing political scientist Andriy Horodnytskyi.
US ready for Iran talks despite end of ceasefire
The United States remains open to negotiations with Iran even after the end of the ceasefire, according to Donald Trump. Mediators from Qatar are reportedly en route to Tehran for talks.
Majority of Britons Farage and Reform UK as ‘Very Sleazy’
More than half of British voters consider Farage and his Reform UK party 'very sleazy', according to a new poll.
Kremlin confirms contacts with Turkey over S-400 resale
The Kremlin has confirmed contacts with Turkey regarding a possible resale of the Russian S-400 systems. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the topic extremely sensitive, according to Ukrainska Pravda citing the Russian newspaper Kommersant.
Trump pushes members out of US election commission
Four months before the US midterm elections, Donald Trump has dismantled an independent election commission.
Eight men charged over assassination plot on Trump’s birthday
Eight men have been charged in the United States for allegedly plotting an attack on a martial arts event on Trump's 80th birthday. The US Department of Justice said a grand jury in Columbus indicted them on charges including conspiracy to murder a government official.
Kreml Nervous: Trump Didn’t Call Putin – Podoljak Speaks of ‘Strategy of Indifference’
Donald Trump had announced he would call Vladimir Putin after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit. But the call never happened, causing nervousness in the Kremlin, according to 24tv.ua.
300 million Europeans exposed to harmful ozone levels
According to a report by the non-governmental organization Global Witness, around 300 million people in the EU were exposed to dangerous ozone levels during the heatwave in June.
After Migrant Deaths: Mexico Announces Lawsuits Against US
Following the deaths of several Mexican migrants during operations by the US immigration agency ICE, Mexico plans to take legal action. Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco reported that three Mexicans have died in deportation raids and 14 more in detention centers.
Kazakhstan Rejects Claims of Drone Launch for Omsk Refinery Attack
Kazakhstan's foreign ministry has dismissed Russian media reports alleging that drones used in an attack on the Omsk oil refinery were launched from Kazakh territory, calling the claims unsubstantiated and provocative.
Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Military Solutions Seem Off the Table
Tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are rising as both sides simultaneously wage war and negotiate. A military solution is considered unlikely.
RoguePlanet Zero-Day: Microsoft Revises Patch
Microsoft has released a new patch for the Windows security vulnerability RoguePlanet (CVE-2026-50656). The update fixes a flaw in the Malware Protection Engine that could grant system privileges.
Trump: Spain Shows ‘Great Generosity’ After Trade Threat
US Donald Trump said Spain 'fully capitulated' and showed 'great generosity' after he threatened to end trade relations at the NATO summit. The Spanish government responded calmly, calling ties 'excellent.'
Venezuela demands release of overseas gold after earthquake
After devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, interim President Delcy Rodríguez is demanding the release of blocked overseas assets as disaster relief. She is calling for, among other things, gold reserves from the Bank of England.
Space changes astronauts’ brains
Microgravity causes structural and functional changes in the brain, which could complicate future missions to the Moon and Mars, according to a new meta-analysis.
Erdoğan gifts NATO summit attendees revolvers – Merz hands weapon over
At the conclusion of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented engraved revolvers as gifts. German Friedrich Merz (CDU) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not take the weapons home.
Kazakhstan Tightens Border Controls for Russian Drivers
Kazakhstan has restricted vehicle entry from Russia to once daily and stepped up checks against illegal fuel smuggling, as a fuel crisis deepens in Russia.
Khamenei’s Body in Iraq: A Show of Power Beyond Death
The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being received in Iraq, putting the Iraqi leadership in a dilemma.
UK: Ruth Ellis receives posthumous pardon
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, has been granted a posthumous pardon more than 70 years after her death. The British government acknowledges that she suffered a serious miscarriage of justice.
Kentucky Governor Update on Mitch McConnell’s Health
Kentucky Andy Beshear has written to Republican Mitch McConnell's office requesting a current update on his health condition. McConnell was hospitalized on June 14, and his office has not disclosed details of his treatment.
Spain’s PM Sánchez downplays Trump’s angry speech
After US Donald Trump's harsh criticism, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has reacted in a conciliatory manner. According to the Abendzeitung München, the Socialist remained calm.
Lake Como: Varenna Fines Tourists for Wearing Swimwear in Town
The Italian town of Varenna on Lake Como is fining tourists up to 200 euros for walking through the town in swimwear or with bare chests. According to the Guardian, the resort aims to curb mass tourism with the dress code.
Trump reiterates Greenland interest – Denmark rejects
US Donald Trump has once again expressed interest in Greenland during the NATO summit in Ankara. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen immediately rejected the demand.
Trump threatens Spain with complete trade halt
US Donald Trump has announced he will halt all trade with Spain, calling the NATO member a "terrible partner" and saying he wants "no more business with them."
Brain-Eating Amoeba: Naegleria fowleri Spreads Worldwide
A single jump into warm water was enough: 11-year-old Jordan died from a brain infection caused by the 'brain-eating amoeba.' The pathogen, which enters through the nose and destroys brain tissue, is now spreading to cooler regions due to climate change, according to the BBC.
Hungary: State broadcasters apologize for years of lies
Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat, Hungary's state broadcasters M1 and Kossuth Radio have gone off the air, displaying a black screen with an apology for years of propaganda.
Kuwait activates air defense after US strikes on Iran
Kuwait activated its air defense system on Wednesday following US airstrikes on targets in Iran. Bahrain also reported incoming projectiles.
US military strikes over 80 targets in Iran – Kuwait under fire
The United States has attacked more than 80 targets in Iran, according to its own statements. Tehran has vowed retaliation, and shortly afterward Kuwait reported attacks from the air.
Le Pen defies court ruling: ‘I will campaign without an electronic ankle tag’
Marine Le Pen has vowed to run for president in 2027 despite a court order requiring her to wear an electronic ankle tag, announcing she will appeal and has already launched a campaign website.
British F-35s Scrambled: Russian Patrol Jet Approaches Aircraft Carrier
Royal Navy launched two F-35 fighter jets on July 2 after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft came "unnecessarily close" to the aircraft carrier Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea.
Le Pen sentenced to house arrest with ankle tag but allowed to run in 2027
A French appeals court has sentenced Marine Le Pen to three years in prison, two of them suspended. The remaining year will be served under house arrest with an electronic ankle tag. However, she remains eligible to run in the 2027 presidential election.