Friday

The people of 10 July

3 people in 3 stories, 27 deaths recorded, 2026

Ann Widdecombe

British politician and media personality (1947–2026)

  1. A murder investigation is launched into the death of British politician Ann Widdecombe yesterday. Police say they have arrested a British man in connection with her death.

    Crime & Justice · 10 Jul

Bola Tinubu

President of Nigeria since 2023

  1. Nigerian president Bola Tinubu says military, police, and intelligence personnel have rescued all 46 students and staff abducted in May from schools in Oyo State, arresting eight suspects and killing some abductors during the operation.

    Conflict · 10 Jul

Emmanuel Wanyonyi

Kenyan middle-distance runner (born 2004)

  1. Kenyan middle-distance runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the men's 1,000 metres ​world record in two minutes ‌and 11.83 seconds at the Herculis in Monaco.

    Sport · 10 Jul

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