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Saturday 11 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 13 annotated moments · 25 of 30 min on news stories (82%)
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Devon and Cornwall Police have released a 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former Conservative minister Anne Widdicombe, stating he is no longer part of the investigation. The 78-year-old was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Hayter, Dartmoor, on Thursday morning, with police now believing the attack occurred around 12:30pm on Wednesday 8 July. Officers have said the case is not being treated as terrorism and there is no evidence of a political motive, while appealing for information and asking the public not to speculate on social media. A memorial mass was held at Buckfast Abbey, and the local community has expressed shock and concern that the perpetrator remains at large.
In southeastern Spain, emergency services are battling one of the country's worst wildfires near the village of Beda in Andalusia, which has killed 12 people including four Britons. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed, and more than 6,000 hectares have been burned, with 1,400 people evacuated. Authorities are investigating whether a downed power line caused the fire, though several electricity companies have denied responsibility. Meanwhile, France has activated an extreme heat emergency plan for the first time in all areas, with nine departments on the highest heatwave alert and cooling centres opened for the vulnerable. In Asia, more than 900,000 people have been evacuated in China and Taiwan ahead of Super Typhoon Bavi, which has also hit remote Japanese islands, causing power outages and the closure of schools and businesses.
Former BBC, ITV, and Sky News presenter Dermot Murnahan has died at the age of 68 following a period of illness with prostate cancer, which he had publicly campaigned to raise awareness about. In a BBC interview, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that Andy Burnham must be properly prepared to govern if he becomes Prime Minister next week, stating that he will inherit an economy much stronger than the one she inherited from the Conservatives two years ago. US President Donald Trump has posted on social media that he has ordered the military to be prepared to launch strikes against Iran if the Iranian government attempts to assassinate him, while negotiations continue in Oman between the US vice president and the Iranian foreign minister over issues including navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions.
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Charged quote Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
The body of Anne Widdicombe was found by police with serious injuries at her home on Thursday morning in Hayter, a rural village on Dartmoor in Devon. The killing of Miss Widdicombe caused widespread shock across the political spectrum. Police have previously appealed to anyone who may have information about this incident,
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 1:22-1:27
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Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
Police believe the attack occurred on Wednesday 8 July, the day before her body was found.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 1:43-1:55
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Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
Police are appealing for information from the public.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 2:41-2:56
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Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
Nigel Farage paid tribute to Anne Widdicombe, stating she played a decisive role in getting Brexit over the line.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 3:54-4:04
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
companies have denied it. It comes after repeated extreme heat waves across western Europe including Spain. Nick Beek has the latest from Almeria. An idyllic Spanish holiday landscape has just descended into this hellish vision. Trapped in a rapidly expanding inferno this was the nightmare confronting one British family. Forced to
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 7:35-7:51
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
Europe including Spain. Nick Beek has the latest from Almeria. An idyllic Spanish holiday landscape has just descended into this hellish vision. Trapped in a rapidly expanding inferno this was the nightmare confronting one British family. Forced to turn round with flames now just metres away cutting off their path. 24 hours on
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 7:51-7:56
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
in Andalusia blamed the fire on a power line that came down. Electrical companies denied that was the cause. What is clear, this would have been a terrifying experience for those who made it out alive and those who didn't. Nick Beek, BBC News, in southeastern Spain. Our Spain correspondent Guy Hejko had more from Almeria. We're told that there are 500 firefighters
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 10:06-10:12
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Claim Broadcaster Dermot Murnahan dies at 68 from prostate cancer
He had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 13:29-13:41
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Claim Broadcaster Dermot Murnahan dies at 68 from prostate cancer
He worked for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Sky News over a career spanning more than four decades.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 13:37-13:49
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Claim Broadcaster Dermot Murnahan dies at 68 from prostate cancer
He broke the news of the deaths of Princess Diana in 1997 and Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 13:45-13:53
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Claim Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over lack of policy announcements
Rachel Clarke became the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2024 after Labour's landslide victory, having been Shadow Chancellor since 2021.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 18:49-19:01
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Claim Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over lack of policy announcements
Reeves stated that the economy she is handing over is much stronger than the one she inherited two years ago.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 19:49-20:00
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Claim Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over lack of policy announcements
Reeves described being filmed crying during Prime Minister's questions as the toughest moment of her time in the Treasury.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 11 July 2026, 21:26-21:37
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