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Sky News — Sky News Today with Sam Washington
Saturday 11 July 2026 · 10:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 13 annotated moments · 21 of 30 min on news stories (71%)
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Devon and Cornwall Police released a 26-year-old man from custody who had been arrested as part of the murder investigation into former Conservative minister Anne Widdicombe. She was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday with serious injuries. Police stated the investigation is moving at significant pace and appealed for information, while forensic work at the scene is expected to begin shortly. The suspect's release means the inquiry has effectively reset, with detectives now refocusing on identifying the responsible party.
A 45-year-old man, Ndudana Tjuma, was arrested in Johannesburg on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children near Bedford, having fled the UK on 4 July. South African police said they received a tip-off and apprehended him after a delicate operation; he is expected to appear in court on Monday. In Spain, at least 12 people were killed in one of the country's worst wildfires in Andalusia, with more than 20 missing and around 1,000 evacuated. Four Britons are reportedly among the dead, and three days of mourning have been declared. Back in the UK, emergency services warned of wildfire risks during the ongoing heatwave, urging people not to use disposable barbecues, and police also cautioned about open water safety after an 18-year-old man was found dead at a reservoir in Greater Manchester.
England are preparing to face Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal, with head coach Thomas Tuchel urging his team to be brave. The squad received a visit from Sir David Beckham at training in Florida. Norway have reached this stage for the first time, and both teams feature star strikers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Spain secured a semifinal spot by beating Belgium 2-1.
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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.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 1:15-1:24
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Contested quote Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
It was around 6.15 this morning that we then received a note from Devon and Cornwall police confirming, as you say, that that suspect, the only suspect arrested in this ongoing murder investigation had been released and no longer part of the investigation released from custody. So it almost brings us back to square one in terms of who was responsible for this crime and a manhunt still underway here.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 4:04-4:12
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
and officials say the fire has already burnt through more than 6,000 hectares. Our Europe correspondent Alistair Bunkle reports. This is now one of the worst wildfires in Spanish history. More than 150 firefighters and 220 Spanish military personnel have been trying to get it under control. But the fire spread quickly through the forests around the town of Los Galados in south-eastern Spain
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 14:24-14:30
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Contested quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
The foreign officer said that it is in touch with the Spanish government. Unfortunately in this case the decision to take a route other than the evacuation route, the decision to seek their own way out through a dry river bed was a trap chosen by the people who ultimately died. In one instance there was a vehicle where four people died
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 15:07-15:12
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
The area is popular with tourists and many Britons and Belgians have holiday homes in the villages where the fire is at its worst. Around a thousand people were evacuated from campsites. It's a very sad day isn't it? It's not good. It's devastating really. We only just escaped the fires last night. We had to go back on the rural roads and it was quite terrifying really.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 15:35-15:39
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
It's a very sad day isn't it? It's not good. It's devastating really. We only just escaped the fires last night. We had to go back on the rural roads and it was quite terrifying really. It's been reported that the fire was started by a fallen power line, although the local electricity company has disputed that.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 15:43-15:49
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Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
The wildfire was reportedly caused by a downed power line, with some electrical companies denying responsibility.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 15:50-15:57
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Claim Emergency services warn of wildfire risk as UK heatwave continues
UK temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius this weekend.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 16:32-16:37
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Claim Emergency services warn of wildfire risk as UK heatwave continues
This year is the first on record to see six separate days of temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius in the UK.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 16:51-16:57
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Claim Emergency services warn of wildfire risk as UK heatwave continues
An 18-year-old man was found dead at Dovestone Reservoir in Greater Manchester.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 17:13-17:28
- 19:58 Story begins England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Claim England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
England beat Mexico 3-2 in the previous round.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 22:43-22:45
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Claim England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jor-el Quansah received a two-match ban from FIFA after his red card against Mexico, with no appeal possible.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 22:46-22:50
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Claim England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
Erling Haaland is a major threat and leads the golden boot race.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 11 July 2026, 23:38-23:40
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