Day: 29 March 2024

The Premier League returns this Easter weekend following the international break as the title race heats up. Man City will be without key defenders John Stone and Kyle Walker who both picked up injuries during the break, for their match with Arsenal – a game that could help define the race. 

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has announced he will remain in his role next season despite heavy interest from his former club Liverpool as well as Bayern Munich. 

Why are women being punched in the face at random while walking streets of New York City? Multiple women – including a former Real Housewives…

Teenager charged with attempted murder over Beckenham train stabbing A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing on a train in south…

Two killed when van drove wrong way down M25 after police chase On the day she was died, mum Zoe Hawes was on her way…

Fighter jets scrambled after Putin’s missiles fire dangerously close to Nato border Vladimir Putin’s barbaric bombardments on Ukraine came alarmingly close to Nato borders on…

Mark Lawrenson tips ‘hard-working’ England star to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson feels England and West Ham star Jarrod Bowen could…

Roy Keane adamant Arsenal will lose at Manchester City – but Ian Wright disagrees with Manchester United legend Roy Keane is adamant Arsenal will suffer…

Bayern Munich considering Manchester United flop Ralf Rangnick as alternative to Xabi Alonso Bayern Munich have identified former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick as…

Man arrested after Gogglebox star George Gilbey fell ’80ft through a skylight’ to his death A man has been arrested in connection to the death…

Troubling clips of Diddy with 15-year-old Justin Bieber and on kids’ TV show resurface Troubling video footage of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has resurfaced amid federal…

Hugh Grant’s co-star jokes he was ‘horrible’ while filming new Netflix movie Unfrosted Jerry Seinfeld has opened up about working with Hugh Grant on Unfrosted:…

Hollywood star feared she was ‘biggest loser’ being a virgin until 35 Actress and Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson has revealed that she didn’t lose…

Front page summary The Guardian – ‘Famine is setting in’: UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza aidThe Guardian reports the UN’s top court has…

Front page summary The Independent – Angela Rayner tax row: Show me yours and I’ll show you mine The Independent says Angela  Rayer has challenged Tory…

Front page summary Daily Star – Storm brings snow, sleet, rain: The full Nelson The Daily Star leads on Storm Nelson, which is set to bring…

Front page summary Daily Express – ‘Disgrace’ fat cat water bosses under fire The Daily Express calls brands “fat cat water bosses” as disgraceful after Thames…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Arena victims legacy: Save lives for Martyn The Daily Mirror says a new law to protect entertainment venues from terrorists…

Front page summary The Sun – Gogglebox George death arrest The Sun leads on the arrest of a man in connection to the death of Gogglebox…

Several of Friday’s front pages lead on the mess of Thames Water – Britain’s largest water provider. Lawmakers across the political spectrum have criticised the company’s bosses for the financial mess it is in amid talks that the company could be nationalised.

Several papers lead on UK political news, with PM Rishi Sunak and Labour’s Angela Rayner both reportedly ‘coming under fire’ recently, Sunak for honouring a top Tory donor and Rayner for her controversial property dealings. There’s also a look ahead to the upcoming general election. 

Russia has terminated a United Nations expert panel responsible for overseeing sanctions against North Korea, a group that has operated for several years. Last week, the panel announced an investigation into allegations that Russia violated regulations by procuring North Korean weaponry, including ballistic missiles, for deployment in Ukraine.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest judicial body, has ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-ravaged enclave.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding customers and investors of his now-defunct firm. The once-billionaire was a prominent face of cryptocurrency until the company’s sudden collapse in 2022.

Israeli strikes have killed at least 36 people near the Syrian city of Aleppo, reports say. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) says the targets were weapons stores used by Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. 

Maryland’s governor has unveiled early plans to address the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, which saw a cargo ship collide with the bridge and collapse, resulting in the deaths of six people. In support of these efforts, the Biden administration has greenlit emergency funding totalling $60 million (£47 million), as requested by Maryland.