Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with murdering former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe. Counterterrorism police say a possible political motive remains under investigation.
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President Donald Trump signed orders imposing 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy and hockey equipment. The duties take effect Aug. 19, with energy, fish, critical minerals and potash excluded.
Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu “will not be arrested” in the United States, after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was reviewing whether city authorities could detain the Israeli leader under an ICC warrant. Mamdani said Netanyahu “belongs in The Hague,” while Israel rejected the warrant as bogus.
The US military launched a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, saying the attacks were meant to weaken Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned Iran would pay “many times over” for the deaths of US soldiers in Iraq and Jordan.
A federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while 12 states pursue an antitrust challenge. The companies say the $110 billion merger is lawful and pro-competitive.
Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan-born man, died after police restrained him face down during an arrest in Bologna. Prosecutors have opened an inquiry, ordered an autopsy and sought footage as protests and political disputes grow.
Trump said the Qatar-donated Boeing jet used as a new Air Force One will be sent for upgrades to “max it out” after questions about its defensive systems. The aircraft has drawn scrutiny over security capabilities, retrofit costs and ethics concerns tied to accepting a foreign gift.
Andy Burnham has become UK prime minister, replacing Sir Keir Starmer and pledging to end rough sleeping, tackle the cost of living and restore political stability. He is expected to name a new cabinet, with the chancellor appointment among the key decisions.