Jan 1 - Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE become BRICS members
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Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.
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Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.
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Watch: 'Shocked' Starmer and Badenoch react to murder investigation
The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.
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- Jan 31 - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and social media companies Discord, TikTok, X and Snap reprimanded before a US congressional hearing for not doing enough to protect children online
- Jan 11 - All-female city council makes history in Minnesota
- Jan 1 - Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE become BRICS members
- Dec 30 - Alabama plans to use nitrogen gas to execute man who once survived botched execution
- Jan 20 - Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
- Jan 17 - Two royal health announcements in one day show different approach since late queen
- Jan 16 - Donald Trump overwhelmingly wins the Iowa Republican Caucuses, first voting in US Presidential primaries, with Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, second and third
- Jan 8 - Francis Urges Ban on Surrogacy, Calling It ‘Despicable’
- Dec 18 - Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples
- Dec 15 - New report reveals homelessness in the US increased by 12%, with more than 650,000 people experiencing homeless one night in January 2023
- Dec 13 - COP28 climate summit signals the end of fossil fuels — but is it enough?
- Dec 12 - First Indigenous Winner of Miss Canada United World
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Revisiting Robin Hood
06 July 2026Robin Hood is one of the most familiar figures in English-speaking culture. The Death of Robin Hood (2026), directed by Michael Sarnoski, revisits the legend from an unexpected angle by focusing on the outlaw’s final years rather than his earlier adventures. The film also provides a useful basis for exploring how myths evolve and how … Continue reading "Revisiting Robin Hood"
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A Long Way Home
16 June 2026Karl Bushby has been walking for a long time: 27 years and counting. He left Ushuaia, at the southern tip of South America in 1998. He has continued, only using his own manpower, ever since. He hopes to make it home to Hull, in England, this autumn. Bushby, a former Paratrooper in the British Army, … Continue reading "A Long Way Home"
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Bad Bunny Flies the Flag for Puerto Rico
16 June 2026Bad Bunny has had an incredible year so far, winning Best Album Grammy and performing a landmark Super Bowl half-time show that celebrated his Puerto Rican identity. The reggaeton star is now on a world tour and will be playing two concerts in Paris on 4 and 5 July. All this exposure has once again … Continue reading "Bad Bunny Flies the Flag for Puerto Rico"