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Starmer told me Ann Widdecombe's death was a 'burglary that's gone wrong', claims Farage amid row over politicians' security
Starmer told me Ann Widdecombe's death was a 'burglary that's gone wrong', claims Farage amid row over politicians' securitySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 11:30, 15 July 2026 | Updated: 11:31, 15 July 2026 e-mail
Three killed as Russian bombing of Odesa continues
Three killed as Russian bombing of Odesa continuesImage source, ReutersImage caption, Russian attacks overnight into Wednesday hit a residential building in OdesaByMichael Sheils McNameePublished3 minutes agoThree people have been killed following an overnight Russian attack on the Black Sea port of Odesa, according to a local official. Governor of Odesa region, Oleh Kiper, said the "massive" drone and missile strike marked the fifth day in which Russia has attacked the region. The Russian Minis...
Crowds cross between Spain and Gibraltar following UK-EU treaty
A large crowd crossed between Spain and Gibraltar in the early hours of Wednesday morning, celebrating the UK-EU treaty.
Nigel Farage says Keir Starmer told him Ann Widdecombe's killing was botched robbery
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has claimed the outgoing Prime Minister told him that Ann Widdecombe’s killing was a botched robbery, despite ongoing investigations from Devon and Cornwall Police into a potential murder probe.The Reform UK leader claims to have questioned both Sir Keir Starmer and the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police several times following the announcement of the former MP’s tragic death last week.He told TalkTV: “They both told me it’s a burglary that’s gone wrong. I...
Trump’s pick for attorney-general faces Senate hearing later today – US politics live
Trump’s nominee – his former personal defense lawyer – will face what is expected to be a contentious Senate nomination hearing Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next US attorney general – his former personal defense lawyer Todd Blanche – faces what is expected to be a contentious Senate nomination hearing today.Federal immigration officials have been instructed to stop pulling over vehicles until further notice, according to a homeland securi...
Reform UK will introduce 'round the clock security' for ALL MPs if they win the next general election, Zia Yusuf says
Zia Yusuf has announced a new policy plan to provide “round-the-clock security” for all MPs if Reform UK win the next general election. The Reform Home Affairs spokesman made the pledge while addressing a press conference in the wake of Ann Widdecombe’s death.He said: “I will ensure that all Members of Parliament of all parties are provided with round-the-clock protection.“We will also allocate significant new resources to protect former politicians still active in public life. TRENDING Stories...
‘Fear, intimidation, violence’: calls mount to remove ICE from US streets after agents killed two men
Agents killed Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, even though both were not targets of enforcement actionUS officials are facing mounting calls to remove US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from American streets after federal agents killed two men who were not the target of enforcement action in less than a week.Advocacy groups, including the National Police Accountability Project and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, described the fatal...
Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’
Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorismThe arrest in Ibiza and US justice department extradition request for a wealthy American donor to lefwing causes in connection with alleged material support for Hamas is sending ripples through leftwing circles in Spain and being closely monitored in the US for potential “chilling effects” on support for Palestine.Spanish authorities detained James “Fergie” Chambers Fri...
Todd Blanche to sit for confirmation hearing in bid for attorney general
Trump’s nominee will face tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, Epstein files and moreTodd Blanche will appear in front of the Senate judiciary committee on Wednesday, as one of Donald Trump’s most loyal and powerful enforcers in government aims to be confirmed as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.Few officials have been more instrumental in Trump’s crusade to transform the federal government in his second term than Blanche. Trump tapped Blanche, his former personal attorney...
U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies
U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies July 15, 20265:56 AM ET By NPR Staff Ships are docked along a pier at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on July 14, 2026. AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AFP via Getty Images Iran threatened to block all oil exporting routes in the region on Wednesday in response to the U.S. maritime blockade...
Mock Auschwitz gate at pro-Palestine protest in Sweden sparks outrage
The demonstrators in Stockholm had replaced the gate's infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' ('Work Sets You Free') inscription with the word ' Gaza'.
Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’
Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territoryEurope live – latest updatesSpain and Gibraltar are celebrating the fall of the last frontier fence in western Europe after the signing of a post-Brexit deal that brings an end to border checks for residents, tourists and the thousands of Spanish workers who cross into the British overseas territory every day.The agreement, which was signed in Brussels on Tuesday and came into effect...
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Al Jazeera
A tribute to the late Father Emir from Al Jazeera's Chairman of Board of Directors Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani.
Palestine welcomes India's renewed support for two-state solution and development projects
At TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep...
Big blow to Mamata! Another TMC leader Madan Mitra quits, joins rebel camp
Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has resigned from Mamata Banerjee's faction. He joined the rebel TMC faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee on Wednesday. Mitra accused Abhishek Banerjee of refusing to step aside during the party's crisis. This development follows summons issued to Mitra's family by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED is investigating a municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal.
Iran launches attacks across region as US strikes continue
Iran attacked Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Tuesday night, claiming to destroy the US Fifth Fleet’s command centre.
Inside Iran's high-stakes cyber op to hunt down US troops in the Middle East
International News: Iran allegedly exploited weaknesses in decades-old telecommunications technology to track the mobile phones of US military personnel across the Middle.
UK working to ban goods and services exports to and imports from Israeli settlements
The UK government is working on a ban on imports and exports to illegal Israeli settlements, the trade minister confirmed on Wednesday morning.
You shouldn’t need a permit to pray in your own home — the Supreme Court should agree
A zoning technicality is being used to lock Americans out of court when the government chills their First Amendment rights. The Supreme Court should put a stop to it.When the government threatens you for exercising a constitutional right, can it force you to run a bureaucratic gauntlet before a federal court will even hear your case? On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to answer that question in its next term in Grand v. City of University Heights. It should answer no.A prayer group and...
SEN. BLUMENTHAL, REP. TAKANO: Congress can fund veterans’ care without taking benefits from disabled heroes
This week, the House will vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. This legislation includes nearly 60 bills, including several bipartisan priorities that we have authored and fought to advance as the top Democrats on the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees — most notably the Major Richard Star Act. Unfortunately, Republicans have chosen a partisan path to advance this legislation, and we have a serious problem with how they are proposing to pay for it.To cover the costs of the...