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Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in rural southwest England with serious injuries.
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UK counter-terror cops take over probe into Widdecombe death

British counter-terrorism police officers are ‌now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of ‌the former British government minister.

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Danish ‌Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Denmark will ‘defend every inch’ of Greenland.

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Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez has asked King Charles to release Venezuelan gold frozen under UK sanctions.

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Danish ‌Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Denmark will ‘defend every inch’ of Greenland.

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The US Navy has revealed when it will begin enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump declares the US will carry out more strikes.

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