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BBC NEWS — BBC News
Sunday 12 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 11 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (79%)
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Police investigating the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe said there was nothing to suggest her suspected murder was politically motivated or terrorism-related, following the arrest of a 28-year-old man in Rotherham. The US military reported hitting around 140 Iranian targets in its latest assault, while Iran responded with attacks on Gulf nations, including a container ship damaged east of Oman and shrapnel injuries in Qatar. US Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 after a brief illness; President Trump called him a true American patriot, and tributes noted his strong support for Ukraine.
England secured a place in the World Cup semifinals by beating Norway 2-1, setting up a match against Argentina. A 24-year-old woman died and a man in his 20s was injured in a double stabbing in Hayes, West London, with a 44-year-old man arrested. In Spain, wildfires in Andalusia killed 12 people, including four Britons, with 23 still unaccounted for; firefighters gained some advantage from calmer conditions. In UK politics, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in what may be her final interview, said incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham would inherit a better economy and defended her record, while Burnham's adviser outlined plans for cost-of-living relief and public ownership reforms.
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- 0:44 Story begins US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71
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Claim US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71
Lindsey Graham died at age 71.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 0:44-0:50
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Claim US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71
President Trump called Graham a true American patriot.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 0:50-0:54
- 0:54 Story begins England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
A murder investigation was launched and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 2:16-2:26
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Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
Anne Widdicombe was due to appear on Channel 5 on Wednesday but did not show up.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 3:32-3:43
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Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
A murder investigation was launched and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 4:18-4:24
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Claim Woman dies, man injured in double stabbing in Hayes, London
A 24-year-old woman died and a man in his 20s was injured in a double stabbing in Hayes, West London; one arrest has been made.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 8:50-9:01
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Claim Woman dies, man injured in double stabbing in Hayes, London
A 24-year-old woman died and a man in his 20s was injured in a double stabbing in Hayes, West London; one arrest has been made.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 8:54-9:01
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Claim Woman dies, man injured in double stabbing in Hayes, London
A 24-year-old woman died and a man in his 20s was injured in a double stabbing in Hayes, West London; one arrest has been made.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 9:04-9:09
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Claim Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over lack of policy announcements
Rachel Reeves said she wants Andy Burnham to be a success.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 16:11-16:14
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Claim Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over lack of policy announcements
Rachel Reeves admitted she made mistakes but did not specify them.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 17:14-17:19
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Claim Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over lack of policy announcements
Rachel Reeves did not accept that taking winter fuel payment away from pensioners was a mistake.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 12 July 2026, 17:19-17:29
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