Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

The US military later said it had started the third consecutive night of strikes on Iran.

No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.

Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".

Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.