Daily Digest
Today's top stories — synthesised across global news outlets.
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former Conservative minister and prominent Brexit supporter, was found with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday at 11:40 am.
US expands military strikes on Iran after Trump’s threat
US forces expanded military strikes on Iran for a second day, hitting approximately 90 targets including air defense systems and missile sites along Iran's coastline.
Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan, Taiwan; landslides kill 15 Philippines
On Friday (July 10, 2026), 15 people were killed in landslides in the Philippines.
Former US envoy discusses Iran strikes and NATO summit
The US carried out sweeping air strikes in Iran on Tuesday night after three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane window
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen was forced to return to Thessaloniki shortly after take-off due to a dislodged passenger window.
Housing bill to become law despite Trump's refusal to sign
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, passed by both houses of Congress, will automatically become law on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, without President Trump's signature.
China Recovers Rocket Booster in Reusable Launch Breakthrough
China on Friday successfully recovered the booster of an orbital-class rocket for the first time.
Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park
Pitbull and his fans set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps, with 22,141 participants.
Trump death threats at Khamenei funeral procession
Banners with the message 'We will kill Trump' were displayed at the funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran.
Man charged with murder of wife and daughters
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, has been charged with three counts of murder.