The Papers: 'New twist in killer hunt' and 'One of a kind Ann'

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: 'New twist in killer hunt' and 'One of a kind Ann'Published2 minutes agoImage caption, The majority of the papers are dominated by the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, which is now being led by counter terrorism police. The Metro calls the shift a "new twist" in the hunt for the person who killed the former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman. Image caption, "Terror cops now leading Ann death probe" declares the Daily Express, reporting that the "dramatic development" on Monday occurred after new information and evidence came to light.

The front page is one of several that feature a photo of footballer Jude Bellingham, ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina. Image caption, According to the Guardian, the decision to treat the Widdecombe inquiry as a terror case meant that the man currently in custody on suspicion of her murder had to be re-arrested - this time, on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. The paper also carries a photograph of actor Sam Neill, famed for his starring role in Jurassic Park, following his unexpected death on Monday at the age of 78.

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Image caption, The Daily Mail says treating the murder of Widdecombe as a politically motivated terrorist attack was a "dramatic escalation", and marked a significant U-turn from the statements put out by Devon and Cornwall Police. The paper says the change came after police discovered "items of political ideology" in their key suspect's home. Image caption, "Terror police take over Widdecombe murder inquiry" reads the headline on the Independent, which notes it comes only 24 hours after police told the public that there was "no sign" of a political motive.

Image caption, The Daily Telegraph suggests that Devon and Cornwall Police are now "under fire" for their repeated insistence that Widdecombe's murder was not politically motivated. It includes remarks from Jonathan Hall KC, the government's independent reviewer of terrorism, who said the rhetoric from the force had "broken one of the golden rules of investigations". Image caption, In their story on Widdecombe's death, the Times has broken down all the key developments in the case to date.

The paper's list includes confirmation from Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, that the suspect was not known to the Prevent anti-extremism programme, and the revelation that Widdecombe's home had been shown on television "in extensive detail" just days before she was found dead. Image caption, The i Paper considers the impact of the case on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's own security arrangements, reporting he has turned down a state security offer of a bodyguard, car and trained driver, as he believed it to be "downgraded and inadequate". The paper says that the state's offer would give Farage a similar level of security as that provided for Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

The story has become one of the most prominent items on the global agenda.