The Metropolitan Police are investigating at least £500,000 in donations to Reform UK made before the 2024 general election. The inquiry comes as Nigel Farage campaigns to retake his Clacton seat in a by-election he triggered amid scrutiny of his finances.
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A wildfire in Andalusia has killed at least 11 people, with one report putting the toll at 12, and left 19 others missing. Officials said the fast-moving blaze swept through communities near Los Gallardos and Bédar as Spain faces extreme heat.
Jason Turner lost his hand after a device exploded while he was cleaning up fireworks debris on Point St. George Beach in Del Norte County. Authorities have not determined what detonated and are urging the public not to touch suspected explosive devices.
Mexico says it will file criminal complaints with U.S. prosecutors over the deaths of citizens in ICE custody and immigration enforcement operations. The move follows the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston.
Utah prosecutors played recordings of Tyler Robinson’s former romantic partner describing Robinson’s actions after Charlie Kirk was killed. The hearing will determine whether Robinson, charged with aggravated murder, should stand trial.
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to a felony charge alleging he damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a multimillion-dollar renovation. His lawyers say he only touched the water and accuse the administration of making him a scapegoat.
The U.S. struck about 90 targets in Iran as Tehran retaliated against Gulf states, further straining efforts to end the war. In Maine, Democrat Graham Platner ended his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation he denies.
A DEA agent killed a man during a Memphis Safe Task Force operation at a motel Wednesday, the second fatal task force shooting in four days. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the shooting and three other recent deaths involving task force members.