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Several arrests were made during a pro-Palestine protest in London, following allegations of damage to a war memorial. Protesters gathered for the National March for Palestine, organised by the Palestine Coalition, with clashes reported between demonstrators and counter-protesters. The Metropolitan Police had imposed restrictions to manage the event.

Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe and preparation of terrorist acts. The court heard he held extreme left-wing views and conducted nearly two years of research into political figures before allegedly attacking Widdecombe in her home on July 8, 2026.

A vessel, reportedly unlit and travelling at high speed, was observed on the River Thames near Isle of Dogs on Tuesday night. Emanuele Biasiol filmed the unidentified object creating a significant wash before contacting police. The Met’s terrorism squad has since sought further information.

Two Latvian men, aged 36 and 32, were arrested at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire on suspicion of entering a prohibited area for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. The arrests follow a perimeter breach discovered during Ministry of Defence Police patrols. Both men remain in custody while investigations continue.

Reform UK has released a 27-page report denying any breach of electoral law following a controversy over proposed foreign donations. The investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing but acknowledged inappropriate remarks by senior figures. The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating the allegations.

A British Airways flight from Heathrow to Chicago was forced to return due to a technical issue shortly after take-off. The Boeing 777, which reached 36,000ft, declared a general emergency and circled above the Bristol Channel for fuel reduction before landing back at Heathrow around 4pm.