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Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack

British police now acknowledge that Ann Widdecombe was killed intentionally, but they are for the time being not willing to say what motive the killer may have had. This is a complete reversal from what the police originally said. They then dismissed the possibility that she had been killed for her political opinions and asked the public to refrain from speculating on a connection between politics and murder.

Europe imports massive volumes of Russian LNG before the ban takes effect

In the first half of 2026, European countries – particularly France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands – imported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than ever before from the Russian energy company Novatek’s LNG facility on the Yamal Peninsula in north-western Siberia. From 1 January 2027, such imports will become illegal.

A harrowing inside account of France’s child protection system

After the grotesque murder of 17-year-old Louis in France, the country’s child protection system has come under intense scrutiny. Three of the five young killers were, or had previously been, in the child protection system. A first-hand account from inside the system now paints a harrowing picture of what is happening there. Is the situation any different in Norway?

Man (46) arrested after fatal accident in Spain – two young men wanted

The Guardia Civil in Spain arrested a man in his 40s yesterday following the fatal hit-and-run of Nikoline Piwoni Høie on the Costa del Sol. It is now clear that the police are looking for two young men she took an Uber with and are asking whether “hallucinogenic substances” may have been involved.

Attempted arson at Stensgård Church in Norway – Two arrested

The fire alarm was triggered at Stensgård Church in Nannestad at 3.30 a.m. Someone had attempted to set fire to the church’s entrance door. Not far away, police found two men in their twenties from Østfold. They have been arrested and charged.

US moves to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is strongly critical of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and therefore wants to dismantle it.

Ann Widdecombe murder now being investigated as terrorism

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into the murder of Reform UK politician Ann Widdecombe in Dartmoor on Wednesday, British police have now confirmed. The 28-year-old suspect is being investigated on suspicion of having “committed, prepared or instigated acts of terrorism”. The development casts the police’s initial statements in a poor light.

Former Spanish Prime Minister: France field no French players

Former Spanish Prime Minister claims there are hardly any Frenchmen in France’s national football team. His remarks immediately triggered a fierce backlash. Spain face France in tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final.

Magyar moves to purge Orbán loyalists and remove the president

Peter Magyar is carrying out a purge of Viktor Orbán’s supporters. First the media was cleaned out. Now the president is to be removed from office. Magyar’s methods strongly resemble what he once accused Orbán of — with one key difference: while Orbán’s rule lasted for decades, Magyar’s has only been going for a couple of months.

The Widdecombe case suspect had driven from Rotherham. Her house had been shown on TV

The man suspected of murdering Ann Widdecombe on Wednesday had driven from Rotherham armed with a wooden club. Five days before the killing, her house had been featured on national television.