Counter-terror Police Lead Investigation into Ann Widdecombe's Murder after "New Evidence" Found

Jul 13, 2026 | Counter-terror police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe as "new information and evidence have come to light", Counter Terrorism Policing South East said. 

The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, added in a post on X: "Following new information and evidence, they are now leading on the investigation into the horrific murder of Ann Widdecombe.

"The police are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to establish the motivation for this attack. I will be updating the House further this afternoon."


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Horrific Video Shows People Fleeing Deadly Bangkok Bar Blaze

Jul 12, 2026 | At least 27 people have died in a bar fire in Bangkok, the country's prime minister has said.

Video of the blaze shows flames shooting out of a door at the bar in the northern district of the capital.

Sky's Asia correspondent, Cordelia Lynch, said people were standing outside the venue looking "shell shocked".

Thousands May Have Died in UK's Exceptional May and June Heatwaves | BBC News

Jul 13, 2026 | More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during the exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest.

The figure, from a team at Imperial College London, the Met Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is based on what's known about the dangers of extreme heat.

Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, they say - the warmest June on record in England, when temperatures hit 37.7C (99.9F) at Lingwood, Norfolk, smashing the previous high of 35.6C set in 1957.

A rare red health alert was issued for parts of England and Wales at the time, warning even healthy people of the significant risk to life.

The Ultraconservative Pastor behind the US Secretary of War

Jul 13, 2026 | As the Iran war reignites, there's a hidden figure influencing the American side.

In an exclusive interview for The Times, Pete Hegseth’s pastor Doug Wilson says the conflict in Iran is a righteous battle against Muslims, homosexuality is evil and women who dress immodestly are sluts.

How is this ultraconservative influencing US foreign policy? And could we see his brand of Christianity in the UK?

This podcast contains mention of some topics listeners may find offensive.

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.

Guest: George Grylls, Washington correspondent, The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Olivia Case.
Photo: Dominic Gwinn / Zuma Press.


What a retard! What a dickhead! What a fossil! And we are giving this freak the oxygen of publicity? What is wrong with us? And, what is wrong with them? — © Mark Alexander

Wildfires in the UK and Europe as Heatwaves Continue | BBC News

Jul 13, 2026 | Wildfires of 'exceptional scale' have taken force in Paris, as neighbouring Spain still tackles flames across the country following its own devastating fires.

Now the UK is also experiencing wildfires in England and Wales, as its third heatwave of the year is set to intensify again this week.

Here’s what we know so far about the extent of wildfires in Europe and the UK, and how heatwaves are impacting them.

Jared Yates Sexton on the Rise of Authentic Progressive Voices in the Face of Far-right Corruption

July 13, 2026

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Iran Insists It Controls Strait of Hormuz as It Launches New Strikes

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Iranian military said it had fired at U.S. targets across the Persian Gulf as the two sides engaged in another day of hostilities. President Trump on Sunday denied Iran’s claim to have closed the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran insisted on Monday that it controlled the Strait of Hormuz — an assertion the United States has denied — as it launched a fresh barrage of strikes aimed at American military assets throughout the Middle East. The new attacks, following dozens more American strikes overnight, extended a cycle of attacks that is unraveling the U.S.-Iran cease-fire.

Shipping through the strait plummeted over the weekend after Iran attacked a Cypriot-flagged container ship on Saturday, setting off an exchange of hostilities that spilled into Monday. Just 14 ships passed through the waterway on Sunday, the lowest level in a month, according to Kpler, a maritime data firm.

The latest Iranian salvos on Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman were aimed at U.S. targets including ammunition depots and radar facilities, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said in a statement carried by state media. Authorities in Jordan and Kuwait said they were intercepting incoming fire, and air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, hours after U.S. forces said they had struck dozens of military targets in Iran.

The Guards Corps added in its statement that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to vessel traffic only if the United States ceased its military operations and respected “the sovereignty of states over their own coastal waters.” » | Hari Raj, Eric Schmitt and Jenny Gross | Monday, July 13, 2026

Is this evidence of Trump putting his theories as propounded in The Art of the Deal into operation? — © Mark Alexander

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Swedish MEP Files Police Complaint Accusing Danish Colleague of Racist Hate Speech

THE GUARDIAN: Abir Al-Sahlani targeted on social media after condemning anti-immigration chants in European parliament

This screenshot is from this Guardian article. | Abir Al-Sahlani addressing the European parliament last year. Her complaint relates to the aftermath of chants in the parliament of ‘send them back’. Photograph: Martin Bertrand/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty Images
A Swedish MEP has filed a police complaint accusing a fellow MEP of racist hate speech after she was targeted on social media over her condemnation of far-right, anti-immigration chants in the European parliament.

The complaint, which was filed last week with police in Sweden, relates to the aftermath last month of the decision by some rightwing MEPs to erupt in chants of “send them back” following a vote aimed at increasing deportations across the EU.

Soon afterwards, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish MEP with the Centre party, addressed the hemicycle, accusing the “fascists of the far right” of sinking to a “new low” with their chants.

“I have never felt as unsafe in this parliament,” she told the chamber. “The shouting of the far right was not against a political opponent, it was ‘send them back’. It was about ordinary people who did no other ‘crime’ than looking for a better life in Europe.” » | Ashifa Kassam | European community affairs correspondent | Monday, July 13, 2026

Sir Nick Clegg in Conversation with Geordie Greig

Jul 10, 2026 | Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg has given an exclusive Talk Show interview to The Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig.

Sir Nick, deputy prime minister in the 2010-15 Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government, spoke exclusively to The Independent as part of its Europe:

The Way Back campaign marks the tenth anniversary of the UK’s decision to leave the EU. Sir Nick compared Brexit to a “massive cardiac arrest”.

“Much of the rest of the world has had to deal with things like Covid, wars in Ukraine, Iran and so on,” said Sir Nick. “But no other country has punched itself in the face quite so forcefully as we have done over the last 10 to 20 years.


When Nick Clegg joined the Conservatives, I voted for him. That was the very first time that I had ever voted for any party other than the Conservatives. I couldn’t vote for the Conservatives with David Cameron as its leader because he came over as being rather slippery. My misgivings about him proved to be remarkably accurate!

Even though I was raised as a Conservative, I doubt that I shall ever vote Conservative again: the Party can never ever again be trusted after the débâcle of Brexit. The Conservatives also destroyed NHS Dentistry with its never ending, but useless and ineffectual, austerity. I shall never forgive them for that, either.

It is such a pity that the LibDems don’t have a leader as pro-EU as Nick Clegg. If that were the case, I wouldn’t find myself disenfranchised as I now do. Because of David Cameron et al, this country has truly hit rock bottom. — © Mark Alexander

‘News So Good I Want to Read It Twice’: Iran TV Anchor Mocks Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death

Jul 12, 2026 | An extraordinary moment aired on Iranian state television after a live broadcast anchor broke out in smiles while reporting the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. The anchor remarked that the news was "so good" she wanted to read it twice before repeating the segment. The blatant on-air celebration reflects the deep, historical hostility Tehran’s hardline political establishment held toward the veteran Republican senator, who spent decades pioneering aggressive military strategies and sanctions frameworks targeting Iran.

Incendie en Espagne : l’incendie « stabilisé », les 600 personnes évacuées ont pu regagner leur domicile

LE FIGARO : Les autorités maintiennent le bilan à 12 morts, pris par les flammes alors qu’ils tentaient de fuir et restent prudentes quant au nombre de disparus tant que les autopsies et l’identification des corps retrouvés ne seront pas achevées.

Après une journée de conditions favorables, qui a permis de combattre le feu, le responsable régional des services d'urgence Antonio Sanz a annoncé dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche que 600 des quelque 1500 personnes qui avaient été évacuées dans cette zone de la province d'Almería pouvaient regagner leurs foyers. Le feu est désormais « stabilisé », a annoncé dimanche le président de la région d’Andalousie Juan Manuel Moreno. « La stabilisation d'une grande partie du périmètre a permis d'adopter ces mesures et de continuer à avancer, toujours avec la plus grande prudence, vers un retour à la normale », a-t-il indiqué dans un communiqué publié par le gouvernement de la région d'Andalousie.

Le président du gouvernement, Pedro Sánchez, se rendra lundi dans cette zone dévastée par les flammes, où vivent de nombreux étrangers, notamment britanniques, et où l'on peut encore voir sur les routes les carcasses calcinées des voitures piégées par ce feu fulgurant qui a avancé jusqu'à 100 mètres par minute. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | dimanche 12 juillet 2026

Waleed Asadi: The Dish That Raised Me | Molokhia | ملوخية

July 12, 2026 | There's a handful of foods that I can never forget because they don't just taste amazing but because they bring back a special feeling. Molokhia is one of those dishes for me. It's a dish that I don't think I can ever live without, I'll always crave it because it takes me home.

This week I'm sharing the molokhia recipe I was raised with, and I hope it can be one you share and pass along as well.


Click here for the full recipe.

Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Cocktail of the Week: Empire Empire’s Cardamom and Lemon (or Lime) Gimlet – Recipe

THE GUARDIAN: This spicy gin and citrus combo has a kick that belies its modest size

Screenshot taken from this article | Empire Empire’s cardamom and lemon gimlet. Photograph: Rob Lawson/The Guardian. Drink styling: Seb Davis.
Gimlets may be on the small side, but they tend to make up for that by packing a pretty decent punch. This gently spiced, citrus-forward example is no exception, and makes for a gloriously summery aperitif. » | Harneet Baweja | Friday, July 10, 2026

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With many thanks to grill dad on Pinterest for this wonderful image.

US-Senator Lindsey Graham ist tot: Trump-Vertrauter verstirbt unerwartet mit 71 Jahren

BERLINER ZEITUNG: „Senator Grahams Familie ist dankbar für die Gebete und bittet in dieser überaus schwierigen Zeit um Privatsphäre“, heißt es in einer Mitteilung seines Büros.

Dieser Screenshot stammt aus diesem Artikel der Berliner Zeitung. | US-Senator Lindsey Graham. Er starb nach plötzlicher Krankheit mit 71 Jahren. | © Michael Santiago/AFP
BERLINER ZEITUNG: „Senator Grahams Familie ist dankbar für die Gebete und bittet in dieser überaus schwierigen Zeit um Privatsphäre“, heißt es in einer Mitteilung seines Büros.

Der republikanische US-Senator Lindsey Graham ist tot. Der langjährige Unterstützer von Präsident Donald Trump starb im Alter von 71 Jahren nach einer kurzen Erkrankung, wie sein Büro am Samstag mitteilte.

Graham sei am Abend des 11. Juli nach einer „kurzen und plötzlichen Krankheit“ gestorben, heißt es in einer Erklärung, die sein Büro auf der Plattform X veröffentlichte. „Senator Grahams Familie ist dankbar für die Gebete und bittet in dieser überaus schwierigen Zeit um Privatsphäre“, teilte das Büro des Senators aus South Carolina weiter mit. Nähere Angaben zu den Umständen des Todes machte es zunächst nicht.

Graham war laut NBC News erst kürzlich von einer Reise in die Ukraine zurückgekehrt, wo er am Freitag den ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj getroffen hatte. Für Sonntag war ein Auftritt in der Sendung „Meet the Press“ des Senders geplant. » | Sophie Barkey | Sonntag, 12. Juli 2026

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Das habe ich an Deutsch völlig unterschätz

Jul 1, 2026 | Hallo und Willkommen! Ich bin Benjamin, komme ursprünglich aus England und lebe seit über 15 Jahren zusammen mit meinem Partner hier in Deutschland.

Auf diesem Kanal geht es um die deutsche Sprache, Kultur und den Alltag aus der Perspektive eines Engländers, der Deutschland mit der Zeit immer mehr schätzen gelernt hat.

In diesem Video geht es um etwas, das ich an der deutschen Sprache jahrelang völlig unterschätzt habe. Was schätzt ihr an der deutschen Sprache besonders?


Bereits abonniert! Ich bin sehr beeindruckt von Deinem Mut! Natürlich wünsche ich Dir mit diesem neuen Kanal viel Glück und viel Freude. Vielleicht sollte ich Dir einmal als Waliser, der Deutsch kann, beschreiben, wie es mir beim Hochdeutsch lernen in der Schweiz gegangen ist! Ja! Das hast Du richtig verstanden! 😊 In dieser Welt gibt es nichts, dass es nicht gibt! 😊 — © Mark Alexander

The Best Atheist Takedowns of Religion Ever Recorded

Jul 11, 2026 | A powerful 1-hour compilation featuring some of the world’s most famous atheist/agnostic thinkers, speakers, and critics of religion.

From sharp arguments against faith and organized religion to unforgettable takedowns of religious claims, this video brings together some of the clearest, boldest, and most thought-provoking moments in modern atheism.


NB: I am posting this very interesting video as food for thought. My intent for posting it should not be misconstrued. Although I do find atheist and/or agnostic viewpoints often very convincing, I have not stepped over from belief to disbelief. Not yet at least. Who knows what ‘tomorrow’ might bring? What I can say with certainty is that I have, throughout my life, endeavoured to live by Christian principles. I am not, however, a very religious being. Spiritual, yes; religious, no. I observe religion rather than participate in it. — © Mark Alexander

Real Doctor Explains 4 Reasons Why Villains Live So Long | I Have Bad News about Trump

Jul 9, 2026 | Ever wonder why the world’s most ruthless figures, like Donald Trump, seem to outlive everyone else?

In this video, we break down the four psychological and systemic reasons why rich villains frequently live well past their 80s and 90s. By examining real-world examples like William Randolph Hearst, Leona Helmsley, and Silvio Berlusconi, we explore how extreme wealth, a dark sense of purpose, and a total lack of empathy shield these figures from life-shortening chronic stress. We also look closely at how these exact behavioral traits map onto Donald Trump and what this psychological durability means for the future of our democracy.

David Benjamin has been an M.D. for the past 18 years specializing in internal medicine and geriatrics, with a focus on mental health.

Un quotidien iranien place Donald Trump et des dirigeants européens sur une liste pour venger Khamenei

Cette photo provient de cet article du Figaro. | Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump, Giorgia Meloni et Friedrich Merz, le 18 août 2025. WIN MCNAMEE / Getty Images via AFP
LE FIGARO : Une infographie publiée par le quotidien iranien Hamshahri désigne treize responsables occidentaux, dont Emmanuel Macron, quelques heures après un message de Mojtaba Khamenei promettant une riposte.

Le journal iranien Hamshahri, quotidien au ton résolument ultraconservateur et provocateur de la municipalité de Téhéran, a publié une liste de personnalités devant payer pour la mort de l'ayatollah Ali Khamenei sur laquelle figurent notamment Donald Trump, Benyamin Netanyahou et Emmanuel Macron.

Le guide suprême iranien, Mojtaba Khamenei, a affirmé samedi dans un message écrit que la « vengeance » était « inévitable » après les funérailles de son père, tué dans une attaque israélo-américaine le 28 février, au premier jour de la guerre. « Cette vengeance est la volonté de notre nation et elle doit être accomplie, inévitablement. Ces criminels, dont les noms figurent sur une liste, emporteront dans leur tombe le souhait d'une mort paisible dans leur lit », a affirmé Mojtaba Khamenei, qui a succédé à son père à la fonction de guide suprême, dans un texte qui lui est attribué. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | dimanche 12 juillet 2026

Why Fleeing a Wildfire Can Be Deadly | DW News

Jul 12, 2026 | In Spain, a fast-moving wildfire killed at least 12 people — several of them apparently while trying to escape.

Authorities say some victims left their cars or ignored shelter instructions as flames raced through southern Andalusia.

So, when a wildfire closes in, what is safer: run, drive, or stay put?

DW speaks to Dr. Anabela Bonada, Managing Director, Climate Science at Intact Centre

Chris Hedges: Trump Ripped the Mask Off of US Imperialism

Jul 9, 2026 | Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges traces America's history of military interventions and argues that, unlike past administrations, Washington's imperial project now operates with no self-reflection, no accountability, and no ability to read its adversaries or its allies.

Giovanni Siracusa: Peperonata

Jul 11, 2026 | The Southern Italian way to make potatoes and peppers. This is a rustic Italian recipe called peperonata, made with sweet peppers, potatoes, and an agrodolce (sweet-and-sour) sauce.

I filmed this while traveling through Southern Italy, where this style of peperonata is still made at home.

Peperonata usually just means peppers and onions, but this version from Southern Italy also includes potatoes and a sweet-and-sour agrodolce sauce.

This is a simple, budget-friendly recipe that works as a side dish, a topping for crusty bread, tossed with pasta, or served alongside grilled meat or fish.

If you're looking for an authentic Southern Italian recipe that celebrates fresh summer vegetables, this one is hard to beat.


Click here for the full recipe. Then click on ‘more’.

News Presenter Dermot Murnaghan Has Died

Jul 11, 2026 | Dermot Murnaghan, former TV presenter and long-time Sky News anchor, has died.

Murnaghan, 68, was a lead anchor for Sky News for 15 years until 2023.

Before that, he presented the news for Channel 4, ITV and the BBC, and was also known and loved for hosting the popular quiz show Eggheads.



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Warum leidet besonders Europa unter der Hitze? | Hintergrund | ARTE Info

Jul 11, 2026 | Ende Juni 2026 wurden in vielen europäischen Städten historische Temperaturrekorde gebrochen. Die Hitzewelle konfrontiert Europa mit seiner mangelnden Anpassungsfähigkeit, obwohl Wissenschaftler schon seit langem Alarm schlagen. Woran hakt es?

Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, Dies at 71

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Mr. Graham died of a “brief and sudden” illness on Saturday evening, his office said. He served in the Senate for more than two decades.

Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | Senator Lindsey Graham speaking in Spartanburg, S.C., on June 30. Credit: Will Crooks for The New York Times
Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and stalwart Trump ally who was elected to the Senate four times, has died, his office announced early Sunday. He was 71.

He died of a “brief and sudden” illness on Saturday evening, his office said in a statement. The office did not immediately respond to an inquiry on the cause of death..

Mr. Graham was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, before being elected to the Senate in 2002. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2008, 2014 and 2020.

Last month, Mr. Graham won the South Carolina Republican primary in a bid to serve a fifth term in the Senate, fending off five challengers.

“Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” his office said in a statement. » | Robert Jimison | Sunday, July 12, 2026

‘Politicians Have Always Been Schemers’: Upheld Conviction Fails to Dent Le Pen’s Popularity

THE GUARDIAN: Presidential bid by leader of far-right National Rally has no shortage of supporters in scenic Montargis

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Marine Le Pen in Paris on Wednesday when she announced her latest presidential campaign. Photograph: Jeanne Accorsini/Sipa/Shutterstock
In the small French town of Montargis, Jean-Antoine, a retired decorator, was pleased Marine Le Pen had again shaken up French politics by launching a bid for the presidency, despite her legal woes.

“Even the judges said she didn’t personally profit from the money, it was for her party,” he said of Le Pen’s newly upheld conviction for embezzlement. “All politicians in France have always been schemers, it’s just a fact of life.”

Jean-Antoine, 76, who once painted luxury fashion stores, felt voters for the figurehead of France’s far-right, anti-immigration party National Rally (RN) wouldn’t care about this week’s appeal court decision over Le Pen’s misuse of European parliament funds.

Jean-Antoine’s late father fled to France from Spain during its civil war in the 1930s and became part of the French resistance standing up to occupation by Hitler’s Germany. “But now immigration has to stop,” he said.

Le Pen’s conviction last year had meant she was barred from running for office until the 2030s, but that restriction was shortened by appeal judges this week. This allowed her to declare a phoenix-like return to the presidential race, which will be voted on next year. » | Angelique Chrisafis in Montargis | Saturday, July 11, 2026

US Iran Talks Face Persistent Impasse

July 11, 2026 | Bloomberg Economics analysts Becca Wasser and Dina Esfandiary say the US and Iran remain far apart on key issues, with intermittent strikes and negotiations likely to define the conflict for the foreseeable future. They say technical talks on Iran's nuclear program are a constructive step, but disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and implementation of the memorandum of understanding continue to hinder progress.

Wildfires in Andalucía

MARK ALEXANDER: Naturally, I am very distressed by ALL the wildfires in Europe at this time. But in the last couple of days, I have been particularly concerned about, and distressed by, the wildfires in southern Spain, in Andalucía, in and around Granada and Almería. I get several very loyal visitors from this area of Spain, and I have done for a very long time, so I am particularly concerned about their welfare at this extremely dangerous time.

I don’t know these people—I wish I did—, but to care about them and their welfare, I don’t have to.

I keep looking on the map to see if they have visited me, and when I see that they have at this extremely dangerous time for them, I am greatly relieved. Then, I know that at least they are still alive!

Mark Alexander

Un incendie a consumé 4 hectares en forêt de Fontainebleau, un hélicoptère bombardier d’eau engagé par les pompiers

Cette photo provient de cet article du Figaro. | Un incendie a consumé 4 hectares en forêt de Fontainebleau. SDIS 77
LE FIGARO : Le feu s’est déclenché pendant la nuit, alors que les pompiers étaient venus à bout d’un premier incendie la veille. Une centaine de pompiers de Seine-et-Marne et de l’Essonne ont été déployés.

Un feu de forêt est en cours ce samedi dans les gorges d’Apremont, dans l’un des endroits les plus prisés des randonneurs au cœur de la forêt de Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne). Une petite centaine de pompiers sont mobilisés depuis cette nuit pour l’éteindre. « On est maîtres du feu à présent, mais les effectifs sur place procèdent au noyage de l’incendie, pour éteindre tous les points chauds, ce qui va prendre jusqu’à demain », précise au Figaro le commandant Laurain, responsable de la communication du SDIS 77. Déjà 4 hectares de forêt sont partis en fumée : « Nous avons régulièrement des départs de feu dans le secteur, et nous en avons eu plusieurs depuis le début du printemps, mais cette fois le sinistre est d’une ampleur rare » s’inquiètent les pompiers.

Un premier feu avait démarré vendredi, rapidement maîtrisé par une quarantaine de pompiers du département. Puis vers 2 heures du matin dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi, les pompiers restés sur place pour surveiller les alentours de ce premier feu ont constaté un second départ de feu dans une parcelle voisine, mais trop écartée du premier foyer pour que l’hypothèse d’une propagation par la tourbe soit plausible. Du reste le vent soufflait dans une direction contraire, rendant impossible également la propagation par l’envol d’une braise. L’origine du second incendie est donc pour l’heure inconnue. » | Par Paul Sugy | samedi 11 juillet 2026

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There Is Something Indescribably Beautiful and Inspiring Seeing Two Men Lovingly Holding Hands

With many thanks to Ronald De Roeck on Pinterest for this meaningful and exquisite image.

HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: My Favorite Flatbread for Kebabs - Soft and Leavened Lavash

July 21, 2021 | Lavash is one of my favorite breads because it's so easy to make with just a large pan and staple ingredients. It's great for breakfasts, for quick sandwiches, wraps but most importantly for kebabs.

I've made video for a no yeast, easy version of lavash [unleavened] (pls see the link to the video below) and today we are making the leavened version which is soft, chewy, little bit fluffy and absolutely perfect for making a wrap with your favorite kebabs.


Click here for a full list of the ingredients. Then click on 'more'.

To watch the video on how to make the unleavened version of lavash, please click here.

HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN can be supported on Patreon here.

Tourists among Several Killed in 'Terrifying' Wildfire in Southern Spain | ABC NEWS

July 11, 2026 | At least 12 people have been killed in Spain's south-east with several more missing after a fast-spreading wildfire near Los Gallardos.

Authorities believe most of the victims were tourists and that many died after ignoring shelter-in-place instructions.

Hundreds of firefighters worked to bring the flames fanned by strong winds under control.

The Trillionaire Is Here: What Happens Next?

Jul 11, 2026 | Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, creating a fortune unlike anything seen in modern history.

Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman and Yale economist Natasha Sarin argue the milestone is about far more than one entrepreneur’s wealth—it reflects how today’s economy rewards ownership of rapidly-appreciating assets, and exposes the limits of a tax system designed more than a century ago.

Bloomberg wealth reporter Ben Steverman notes that while America has seen fortunes of comparable economic influence before, the concentration of wealth in today’s technology sector has reignited debates over taxation, political influence, inequality, and whether capitalism can continue rewarding innovation without widening the gap between the very richest Americans and everyone else.

Americans Are NOT Wealthy: The Truth about the US Economy

Juyl 11, 2026 | Many western economists and media outlets claim that Americans are wealthier than Europeans, but this is not true; it's based on a misunderstanding of the difference between average wealth and median wealth.

Ben Norton explains how the extreme inequality in the US make its average wealth misleadingly look high, and why GDP per capita is not a good measurement. He debunks the myth of "Europoors", which is often spread by Donald Trump supporters.

The West Has Sleepwalked into Its Downfall | Kishore Mahbubani

July 9, 2026 | Kishore Mahbubani discusses how years of Western hypocrisy and violence has caused its downfall.

What can the West do to recover its political dominance, or has that ship now sailed?

Zweiter Stromausfall in einer Woche legt Kuba lahm

FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE: Kuba kämpft seit Jahren mit einer schweren Energiekrise. Das US-Ölembargo und die zunehmend marode Infrastruktur verschärfen die Lage.

Zum zweiten Mal innerhalb von nur vier Tagen ist es auf Kuba zu einem erneuten inselweiten Blackout gekommen. Wie das Energieministerium mitteilte, wurden die Notfallprotokolle zur Wiederherstellung der Stromversorgung aktiviert. Aufgrund der maroden Infrastruktur und eines von den USA seit Monaten verhängten Ölembargos leidet die sozialistische Karibikinsel unter einer schweren Energiekrise. » | Quelle: dpa | Samstag, 11. Juli 2026

Les fortes chaleurs peuvent empirer ces 6 troubles de santé

MADAME FIGARO : La canicule fait bien plus de dégâts qu’un simple coup de chaud. Kévin Jean, épidémiologiste en santé environnementale à l’ENS Paris, revient sur tout ce qu’on sous-estime encore.

Trois canicules en deux mois, et un bilan de juin qui donne déjà le vertige. Selon Santé publique France, la seule semaine caniculaire du 22 au 28 juin a enregistré 2025 décès de plus que la semaine précédente, avec une hausse particulièrement marquée à domicile de 91%. Et ce vendredi 10 juillet, 72 départements sont à nouveau en vigilance orange, avec des températures prévues entre 36°C et 41°C. Kévin Jean, épidémiologiste en santé environnementale à l’École normale supérieure de Paris, et auteur de À notre santé ! (1), détaille ce que ces épisodes répétés provoquent vraiment dans le corps, à court, moyen et long terme.

Le corps en surchauffe

Pour comprendre ce que la canicule fait directement au corps, il faut regarder la température interne autour de laquelle le corps humain est calibré pour fonctionner, qui avoisine les 37°C. Quand la chaleur extérieure monte, l’organisme tente de la réguler mais au prix d’un certain coût. « Le corps met en place des mécanismes de thermorégulation. D’abord la vasodilatation, c’est-à-dire que le cœur envoie plus de sang vers la surface de la peau pour assurer plus d’échanges thermiques. Cela a une influence sur l’activité cardiaque : le cœur doit pomper plus parce qu’il envoie du sang dans des vaisseaux plus larges. Et la sudation, qui s’ajoute à ce phénomène : elle peut contribuer à une déshydratation qui rend le sang plus visqueux, encore plus dur à pomper », explique l’épidémiologiste. » | Par Tiphaine Honnet | samedi 11 juillet 2026

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Guerre au Moyen-Orient : le guide suprême iranien promet de venger son père, Ali Khamenei

Cette image provient du Figaro. | Une femme tient une photo de Mojtaba Khamenei alors que des personnes en deuil se rassemblent le jour d’une cérémonie publique d’adieu pour rendre hommage au défunt dirigeant suprême iranien l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei, qui a été tué le 28 février lors de frappes aériennes israéliennes et américaines. Majid Asgaripour / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : Mojtaba Khamenei, a déclaré samedi que venger son prédécesseur et père assassiné était « une exigence de la nation » et que cela « devra assurément » avoir lieu, selon un message écrit publié sur sa chaîne Telegram. EN DIRECT » | Par Ségolène Forgar et Aldric Meeschaert | samedii 11 juillet 2026

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Putin Will Never Make Peace in Ukraine. Bill Browder Explains Why | World of Trouble

Jul 11, 2026 | Vladimir Putin’s growing unpopularity in Russia means he cannot afford to end the war with Ukraine as he will be lynched by his own people, the president’s greatest personal enemy in the West has warned.

Sir Bill Browder told the Independent’s World of Trouble podcast: “If he does a peace deal, he’ll lose power. If he loses power, then he’ll get strung up from a lamppost.”

The anti-corruption campaigner, who once ran the biggest investment fund in Russia, has fought against Putin for nearly two decades. His latest intervention comes days after NATO leaders met in Turkey and agreed to allow Kyiv to produce its own Patriot air defence missiles, vital in withstanding the onslaught from Moscow.

Putin has variously claimed that he ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2014 to see off a potential threat of NATO membership for Kyiv, to save Russian speaking peoples in the east of the country, or as part of a patriotic duty to return Ukraine to Russia’s empire.

Trump’s ‘Dramatic’ Words for Iran Put the War ‘Right Back Where We Began’ | Harriet Alexander

Jul 11, 2026 | “Donald Trump is frustrated because he wanted this to be done and dusted months ago.”

Relations between the US and Iran just “keep getting worse” as the regime realises “what a strong hand it has” and Trump becomes increasingly frustrated with the duration of the conflict, says US reporter Harriet Alexander.

Rob Groves: Farage's Runaway Gravy Train Derails

July 11, 2026 | Nigel Farage built his entire brand on being the one honest man taking on a corrupt establishment.

This week, the facts underneath Reform UK's accounts tell a very different story: an undisclosed £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, a convicted fraudster acting as the party's unofficial treasurer, money routed through a renamed company and an Australian currency exchange nobody can trace, deputy leader Richard Tice's murky Dubai property deal, and Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick under active Metropolitan Police investigation over an allegedly illegal foreign donation.

Meanwhile Farage has triggered a pointless by-election in Clacton, running unopposed against novelty candidate Count Binface, in a transparent bid to dodge the scrutiny closing in from the parliamentary standards commissioner, the Met, the National Crime Agency and his own furious donors.

Spain Battles to Contain One of Its Deadliest Wildfires as At Least 12 Killed | BBC News

July 11, 2026 | Hundreds of firefighters in Spain are still battling to contain pockets of flames in the south east after one of the country's worst-ever wildfires.

Emergency services have been deployed around the village of Bédar where 12 people have been killed - among them four Britons, according to Spanish authorities. Another 23 people are still missing.

Local officials in the Los Gallardos area of Almería have warned the number of dead could rise, with fears that more Britons are among those killed.

A sustained heatwave with temperatures of around 40C (104F) has caused wildfires across Southern Europe this summer, particularly in France, Portugal and Spain.

‘I Had an Incredible Escape’: British Woman Tells of Close Encounter with Spanish Wildfire

THE GUARDIAN: Jeanne Henny, 74, put her friend, a wheelchair and two dogs into the car and drove away, only to meet fire surging on to the road

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Jeanne Henny: ‘You thought the fire was miles away and then suddenly it was in front of you on the road.’ Photograph: Handout
The speed, scale and ferocity of the wildfire in and around the Bédar municipality of Almería took everyone by surprise.

Jeanne Henny, an English woman who has had a house in the tiny hamlet of Los Pinos for 33 years, initially took Thursday afternoon’s yellow skies as proof that a calima wind from the Sahara was showering desert dust on the area. Then she noticed the smoke and saw from a fire-alert app that a blaze had broken out.

“There was a lot of smoke, but it was far away,” said Henny, 74. “We get fires and there’s some kind of scare most years. The police will come to each house and tell us to get out and there will be sirens going. But this time it didn’t happen like that.”

The gravity of the situation became apparent when a neighbour knocked on her door at 5.30pm and told her it was time that she and her friend, who uses a wheelchair, abandoned their house.

It took Henny almost half an hour to get her friend and two dogs into the car. She had to leave her five cats behind. » | Sam Jones in Madrid | Friday, July 10, 2026

Man Arrested On Suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s Murder Is Released

THE GUARDIAN: Devon and Cornwall police say 26-year-old man no longer part of investigation after former MP found dead at home in Haytor

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | The body of Ann Widdecombe was found with serious injuries at her home in Devon. Photograph: Thomas Krych/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock
A 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of the former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, Devon and Cornwall police said early on Saturday.

In a statement, assistant chief constable Matt Longman said: “Our priority remains identifying those responsible and ensuring that all available evidence is thoroughly examined.

“Detectives continue to carry out numerous enquiries as part of the ongoing investigation and we remain committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”

Widdecombe’s body was found with “serious injuries” by the ambulance service at her home in Haytor, Devon, at 11.40am on Thursday, police said. » | PA Media | Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Jul 10, 2026 | The police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death has moved incredibly fast.

Police tonight confirmed that a 26-year-old white British man is in custody, while detectives urged members of the public to come forward with any relevant information.

The death of the former Tory MP has been greeted with widespread shock among her political colleagues, who called it incredibly distressing and disturbing.


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Pour la première fois depuis 2022, le roi Charles a reçu le prince Harry, Meghan et leurs enfants

Cette capture d'écran provient de cet article de Madame Figaro. | Meghan, le roi Charles, le prince William et le prince Harry lors de la cérémonie du Commonwealth Day à l’abbaye de Westminster, à Londres, le 11 mars 2019. RICHARD POHLE / AFP
MADAME FIGARO : Harry, Meghan, Archie et Lilibet ont été accueillis par Charles III et la reine Camilla à Londres, rapportent plusieurs médias britanniques. Une réunion inédite depuis le départ du couple de la famille royale.

Le roi Charles III et son épouse Camilla ont reçu vendredi à Londres le prince Harry, son épouse Meghan et leurs deux enfants, une première en quatre ans, ont rapporté plusieurs médias britanniques citant le palais de Buckingham. Le prince Harry est arrivé seul lundi en Angleterre dans le cadre des préparatifs des Invictus Games prévus en 2027 à Birmingham (centre de l’Angleterre), évènement sportif international qu’il a créé pour les anciens combattants blessés ou malades.

Selon l’agence de presse britannique PA et plusieurs autres médias, Meghan et leurs enfants Archie et Lilibet ont fait le déplacement au Royaume-Uni à partir d’une destination inconnue en Europe et ont été reçus vendredi après-midi par le souverain de 77 ans et son épouse à Highgrove, la résidence personnelle de Charles, dans le sud-ouest de l’Angleterre. Contacté par l’AFP, le palais de Buckingham n’a pas réagi dans l’immédiat » | Par AFP agence | vendredi 10 juillet 2026

These Two Handsome Men Are in Seventh Heaven…

…if the Catholic Church is to be believed, they’ll end up in Purgatory! Just for enjoying a little lip-pleasure and exchange of saliva. 😊 The Catholic Church has clearly not been kissed by the Enlightenment! By the way, for this excellent image, I should like to thank Lars Thomas on Pinterest