Police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an old case of attempted burglary from April 2025. The investigation also includes checking whether a counter-terrorism police staff member failed to follow an important lead related to that burglary.
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Ann Widdecombe was found dead on 9 July at her home in Devon with serious injuries.
A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, has been charged with her murder.
Police are also looking into an attempted burglary reported in Greater London in April 2025.
Counter-terrorism police said they found a potential lead in the burglary case that was not previously followed.
The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), is investigating if a police staff member failed to pursue this lead.
The IOPC decided to investigate the conduct of the counter-terrorism police staff after a formal referral.
Another man initially arrested was later released and is no longer part of the murder investigation.
Widdecombe was a former Conservative MP and later involved with the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan made a new agreement saying if one of them is attacked, the others will treat it as an attack on all of them. There were reports about a possible deal between the United States and Iran, but no agreement was announced.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a security agreement similar to NATO’s Article 5.
The agreement means an attack on one country is considered an attack on all three.
This marks a new partnership between countries in the Middle East and South Asia.
There were reports about a potential deal between the United States and Iran.
No formal agreement has been announced between the U.S. and Iran.
The article mentions Nick Schifrin explaining the situation.
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Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, started his term on Friday after winning a close election in June. His victory marks a move away from left-wing politics toward more right-wing policies in Colombia and reflects a trend seen in parts of Latin America.
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Abelardo de la Espriella became Colombia’s president on Friday.
He won the presidential race by a small margin in June.
His election ends a period of leftist political leadership in Colombia.
De la Espriella’s policies lean toward the right side of the political spectrum.
This shift mirrors a right-wing trend in other Latin American countries.
The new president has a close relationship with President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Puerto Rico is experiencing a water shortage because of a severe drought. Many cities are limiting water use, and the island’s old water system is struggling to handle the problem.
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Puerto Rico is facing a drought that is causing a lack of water.
Major cities on the island are rationing water for residents.
The drought reveals problems with Puerto Rico’s aging water infrastructure.
The government has not taken quick action to fix the water issues.
Many people on the island are frustrated by the water situation.
An investigative reporter, Laura Perez Sanchez, has been covering how families are affected and what officials say.
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President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran might happen soon while also warning of more possible military strikes. A retired U.S. Navy vice admiral and professor, Robert Murrett, shared his views on these developments in an interview with CBS News.
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President Trump mentioned a potential deal with Iran that could occur in the near future.
He also threatened additional military strikes against Iran.
Robert Murrett, a retired vice admiral and Syracuse University professor, provided analysis on this situation.
The analysis was presented during a CBS News segment.
The discussion involves U.S. relations and military strategy regarding Iran.
This reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The news segment is available on the CBS News app and website.
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A helicopter fighting a large wildfire in central Utah crashed near Richfield, with no immediate update on the status of the two people on board. The fire, caused by lightning on July 27, has grown to 165 square miles and is about 19% contained.
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The helicopter was a Sikorsky S-64 model.
It was one of seven helicopters working to contain the wildfire in central Utah.
The wildfire started from lightning strikes on July 27.
The fire covers 165 square miles (427 square kilometers).
The fire is currently 19% contained.
The crash happened near Richfield, about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.
Authorities have not yet reported the condition of the two people on the helicopter.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, but access may be limited by ongoing wildfire dangers.
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Spain will start temporary border checks on people coming from Italy from midnight on Saturday until September 7. This is a response to Italy's similar border controls after many people from Morocco crossed into Spain’s territory of Ceuta. Spain and Italy disagree over these controls, which are related to concerns about irregular migration.
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Spain announced temporary border checks on visitors from Italy starting at midnight Saturday until September 7.
Italy imposed border checks on people arriving from Spain for one month after a large group crossed from Morocco to Ceuta.
Spain’s foreign minister called Italy’s border checks unfair and harmful to European unity.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy will keep its checks until at least August 15, due to concerns about new migration waves.
Italy’s border controls apply to third-country nationals arriving by air or sea from Spain.
Spain warned against conflict between the two countries and hopes for cooperation within Europe.
Approximately 72,000 people entered Ceuta during the crisis; 70,000 have returned to Morocco.
Official Spanish figures say 80 people died crossing, but some rights groups estimate over 140 deaths.
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Iran and Oman are still talking about a possibility of making a deal about travel and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This is a key waterway where much of the world’s oil passes. An Iranian prisoner has also shared information about bad treatment in jail.
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Iran and Oman are negotiating a deal about the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for ships, especially oil tankers.
Talks are ongoing and no final agreement has been announced yet.
An Iranian prisoner described poor conditions in Iranian prisons.
The news comes from CBS News and includes commentary from Margaret Brennan.
The details of the potential deal could affect global trade and security in the region.
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A heavy-lift helicopter crashed while fighting a wildfire in Richfield, Utah. Officials have not yet shared the condition of the two people on board, and authorities will investigate the crash when it is safe to access the area.
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The helicopter was a Sikorsky S64 model.
It was one of seven helicopters helping to fight a wildfire in central Utah.
The wildfire began on July 27 due to lightning.
The fire had spread to 165 square miles and was about 19% contained.
No information is available yet about the condition of the two people on the helicopter.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the crash.
Fire officials warned of difficult conditions including erratic winds, dry fuels (flammable material), and hot temperatures.
Red Flag warnings, which alert to high fire danger, were in effect in the area.
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Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Argentina in November, the first papal visit there in nearly 40 years. Many Argentines who are struggling with economic hardship hope the pope’s visit will bring some relief during a time of rising debt and social difficulties caused by the government’s austerity measures.
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Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina will be his first trip to South America.
Argentina is facing economic problems, including falling wages and pensions, and higher costs for transportation, utilities, rent, and food.
Many people in Argentina have gone into debt to pay for basic needs.
The current president, Javier Milei, started an austerity plan to reduce inflation and government deficit but it has led to social challenges.
Catholic communities see the pope’s visit as a hopeful sign during these hard times.
Pilgrims recently gathered to pray to Saint Cajetan, the patron saint of work, in Buenos Aires.
A cardboard display at a church showed the pope alongside vulnerable people affected by budget cuts.
President Milei has said he will not adopt populist policies and will continue his current economic approach.
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A 14-year-old student in Thailand killed eight people, including his grandparents and teachers, before taking his own life at his school near Bangkok. In response, the Thai Prime Minister has promised to introduce stricter gun laws to limit who can carry firearms in public.
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The teenager first killed his 73-year-old grandfather and 74-year-old grandmother at their home.
He then went to his school, Debsirin School, where he shot and killed five teachers before shooting himself.
A student was later reported to have died from injuries, bringing the total dead to eight.
The gun and bullets used belonged to the teen’s grandfather and were legally registered.
Thailand has about 10.3 million civilian-owned firearms, with around four million believed to be illegal.
Current Thai law punishes illegal gun possession with up to 10 years in prison, but enforcement is weak.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said new laws will restrict public gun carrying to government officials on duty only.
Authorities found videos on the teenager’s devices related to school shootings in the United States.
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Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian citizen held in Iran’s Evin Prison, released an audio message describing poor prison conditions and lack of medical care. He and fellow detainee Kamran Hekmati are among several Americans wrongfully held in Iran. The U.S. government is aware and working to secure their release.
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Reza Valizadeh is a dual Iranian-American citizen imprisoned in Iran since 2024.
Kamran Hekmati, another American detainee, was returned to prison after a short medical leave and is believed to have recurring cancer.
Both Valizadeh and Hekmati are considered wrongfully detained by the U.S. State Department.
Valizadeh’s family has been denied visits for five months, which he believes is punishment.
Prisoners in Evin Prison suffer from poor medical care, lack of access to medicine, and illnesses like tuberculosis.
Medical supplies sent by families are reportedly stolen by prison staff.
The Trump administration is aware of these cases and says it is working to secure their release but has not publicly confirmed specific negotiations.
Iran’s U.N. mission declined to comment on the prisoners’ situation.
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People in Seoul, South Korea, took part in a silent disco pool party to stay cool during a very hot heat wave. The event used headphones for music so that dancers could enjoy without making noise for neighbors.
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The event was held in Seoul, South Korea.
It was a silent disco, where participants listen to music through headphones.
The pool party helped people cool down during a heat wave.
Temperatures reached a high of 42.5 degrees Celsius in southern South Korea.
The silent disco format prevented noise disturbance to nearby residents.
The heat wave set record-breaking temperatures in the country.
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A parasitic fly called the New World screwworm has returned to Mexico, causing over 500 cases of human infection since 2025. These infections create wounds by maggots eating living flesh and have resulted in at least six deaths, with one death directly caused by the parasite.
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The New World screwworm fly lays eggs in open wounds of warm-blooded animals, including humans.
Maggots hatch quickly and consume the flesh, causing severe and sometimes life-threatening wounds.
The fly was once eliminated from Mexico and parts of the Americas through sterilized male fly releases.
The parasite reentered Mexico after a barrier was breached in 2022, leading to over 36,000 animal cases and hundreds of human cases.
Human infections, called myiasis, increased from about three cases per week in 2025 to over nine cases per week in early 2026.
Most human cases affect older adults and those with health problems like diabetes and cancer.
The most common infection sites on humans are the legs and feet, but infections can occur on other parts like the head and neck.
Six deaths occurred in people with screwworm infections, with one death directly attributed to the parasite.
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Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun said there was positive progress in talks with Israel about borders, prisoner exchanges, and other issues, despite ongoing Israeli military attacks. The talks took place in Rome and involved the United States, which described the discussions as productive and close to an agreement.
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Lebanon and Israel held talks in Rome this week covering ceasefire, borders, prisoner exchanges, and “pilot zones.”
President Joseph Aoun said the talks showed positive progress and expressed hope for practical steps soon.
The US State Department called the discussions “fruitful” and said both sides are closer to an agreement.
Despite talks, Israeli attacks continued on Lebanese towns, including shelling and drone flights over Beirut.
Lebanese soldiers and civilians were wounded in recent Israeli military actions.
Israel ordered forced displacement of residents in the Lebanese town of al-Mansouri, which locals say is outside the Israeli-occupied zone.
President Aoun met recently with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who understand Lebanon’s situation.
The ongoing violence frustrates displaced Lebanese families who want Israel to follow the June 26 “framework agreement.”
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Police have reopened an investigation into a reported attempted burglary in London from April 2025 as part of the inquiry into former MP Ann Widdecombe’s death. The counter-terrorism police have referred their handling of the original investigation to an independent watchdog for review.
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Counter-terrorism police are investigating an attempted burglary report linked to Ann Widdecombe’s case.
The initial burglary investigation closed in 2025 without arrests.
A new lead in the case was identified that was not followed up previously.
An independent watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), is reviewing how the initial investigation was managed.
Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, was found dead at her home in Devon in July 2026 with serious injuries.
Joshua Kerry was charged with her murder and also with terrorism-related offenses.
Widdecombe was a Conservative MP for 23 years and served in ministerial roles in the 1990s.
The report involved police forces in London and was reopened by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
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Houthi rebels attacked Yemen’s oil-rich Marib province, killing at least 10 people including government soldiers and civilians. These attacks mark an increase in violence after a truce between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government began to break down last month.
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At least 8 Yemeni government soldiers and 2 civilians were killed in recent Houthi attacks in Marib province.
The Houthis shelled residential areas and camps for displaced people in Marib city.
The rebels used missiles and drones in attacks on government military camps.
The Saudi-led coalition supports the Yemeni government and said it will respond to stop the Houthis from capturing Marib.
Marib province is strategically important due to its oil fields and is divided between Houthi and government control.
Fighting had slowed after a 2022 truce but violence resumed recently following a Saudi-backed military build-up.
Yemen’s war has lasted more than 10 years and is connected to a broader US-Iran conflict, with Iran backing the Houthis.
The Houthis claim their attacks are responses to movements of Saudi-backed government forces in the area.
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A Texas police officer, Chad Eberle, was arrested in Mexico after being accused of killing three people and critically injuring the mother of his child in a custody-related dispute. He was caught trying to cross back into the U.S. with his son and is now in custody in Saltillo, Mexico.
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Chad Eberle, 35, a Texas police officer, was arrested in Mexico on charges of femicide and homicide.
The incident happened in July in Saltillo, Mexico, during an argument over custody of his three-year-old son.
Three people—a man and two women—were killed, and the child’s mother was shot and remains in critical condition.
Eberle tried to cross from Mexico into Texas with his son but was arrested at the border.
The child was unharmed and is now in the care of Coahuila’s child welfare agency.
Eberle worked in several law enforcement roles in Texas and is described as an army veteran.
Mexican authorities have placed Eberle in custody while the investigation continues.
The Santa Anna, Texas, police department confirmed Eberle was on personal leave and described him as an unpaid reserve officer.
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A study from Lund University in Sweden found that nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to health risks that people can change, like smoking and high blood pressure. Managing these risks could help slow down different types of brain damage, even in people without memory problems yet.
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The study followed about 500 people aged 65 on average for four years, all without cognitive problems at the start.
Researchers looked at brain changes related to vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high blood lipids were tied to damage in the brain's white matter.
Diabetes was linked to faster buildup of amyloid beta protein, connected to Alzheimer's.
Lower body weight was associated with quicker tau protein accumulation, another Alzheimer's marker.
The study suggests controlling lifestyle risks may reduce several types of brain damage at once.
Age, gender, and genetics also play a big role, but lifestyle changes can influence brain health.
Experts highlight that good heart health supports brain health, as small blood vessels in the brain are affected by cardiovascular risks.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has passed 4,000 confirmed cases and continues to spread quickly. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended testing the existing Ebola vaccine, Ervebo, to see if it can protect people against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which currently has no specific vaccine.
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The DRC has reported 4,053 cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, with 1,850 deaths since May.
The outbreak affects five provinces, with most cases in Ituri province.
This is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record.
Ervebo is the only Ebola vaccine currently approved and is known to work against the Zaire strain.
Early animal studies suggest Ervebo might protect some against the Bundibugyo strain.
WHO experts recommend starting full-scale human trials of Ervebo for this strain.
There are no vaccines specifically for Bundibugyo yet, but three candidates are in development.
Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, holds 500,000 doses of Ervebo and is supporting the trial efforts in DRC.
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