‘Widdecombe murder inquiry’ and ‘Strike Norse’
Murder probe into ex-Tory minister Ann Widdecombe’s death and England v Norway preview leads Saturday’s papers.
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Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple – will the monks help them find love?
Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino’s late winner
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain’s hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
Strangulation survivor urges stricter sentencing as crime reports increase
More than 44,000 reports were made to police in the past year, a report says.
Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question – Chris Mason on Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park show
Mr Worldwide’s fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
‘Good but not good enough’ for ‘blessed and cursed’ Djokovic
Most players would be satisfied with reaching a Wimbledon semi-final and the Australian Open final in the space of six months. Not Novak Djokovic.
Man Utd’s Ederson move in doubt
Manchester United’s attempt to complete a £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder is in doubt
England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss
England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport.
ELECTION CAMPAIGN : Blue wave washes through streets of Gqeberha as DA leads anti-crime march
More than 2,000 people came to hear the DA leadership’s promises to fix law enforcement challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Ecclestone breaks record – in front of those who paved the way
Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord’s, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe
There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.
Football’s best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.
New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
A new species of sea snail has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.
Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack White House UFC event
Thousands of people attended the event last month, including President Trump and Vice-President JD Vance.
UK triple murder suspect arrested in Johannesburg
SAPS has arrested a man wanted in the United Kingdom in connection with the alleged murders of his wife and two young daughters.
Fugitive sought over UK family murders arrested in Johannesburg
Police on Friday arrested an alleged fugitive sought by British police in Kensington, Johannesburg, after an intensive operation involving the police’s Interpol National Central Bureau, crime intelligence and the organised crime investigation unit
‘Really frightening, unbelievably quick’: Witnesses describe fleeing deadly Spain wildfire
Holidaymakers tell the BBC how they grabbed a change of clothes, bundled into cars and fled the flames and smoke.
Women’s Test Cricket
Highlights of day one of the Lord’s Test match between England Women and India Women.