'New twist in killer hunt' and 'One of a kind Ann'
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.
"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.
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.
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.
"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.
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".
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.
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 front page of the Mirror is dominated by a pixellated CCTV image of what the paper says is the key suspect in Widdecombe's murder being arrested. "Terror probe" reads the paper's headline.
"Ann cops' terror probe" reads the headline of the Sun.
One of the few papers not focusing on the Widdecombe inquiry, the Financial Times instead reports on the aftermath of Iran's formal closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The paper says that a Dubai-based port operator is now planning to build a new terminal on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, cutting Dubai's dependence on its flagship Jebel Ali hub and allowing ships to bypass the strait entirely.
"There's only one No 10" declares the Star, calling on England to "back Jude and the lads" in the semi-final on Wednesday. Bellingham wears the No 10 shirt for the England national team.
