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Month: April 2024
Front page summary The Independent – Scandal of care home sex predators free to prey on the vulnerable Predatory staff who target vulnerable adults in care…
Front page summary Metro – Deluged in Dubai Metro reports that thousands of British travellers have been stranded in Dubai after “apocalyptic” flooding. It adds that…
Front page summary The Guardian – Brexit blamed as UK drug shortages put lives at risk The Guardian says drug shortages are Britain’s “new normal” and…
Front page summary Daily Express – Lords defy will of the people over Rwanda bill “Meddling Lords” are criticised by the Daily Express after blocking the…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Shameless to the very end The Daily Mirror reports on the death of the man who plotted the fake kidnap…
Front page summary The Sun – American Idle Harry The Sun says Prince Harry has officially registered himself as an American resident, cutting ties with the…
Thursday’s front pages lead on a variety of stories, with mostly domestic political news being splashed.
The government’s Rwanda plans, the latest political polling, Angela Rayner’s tax scandal and Brexit are among the headlines. Several papers cover international news, including flash flooding in the Gulf states, Prince Harry is a hot topic for a couple of the tabloids, as the prince lists the USA as his main residence.
The papers also pick up on both Manchester City and Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League.
Joe Biden has said he “strongly supports” a new $61bn (£49bn) aid bill for Ukraine, arguing it will “send a message to the world”.The aid package is to be voted on this Saturday. The long-stalled measure is one of four that the House of Representatives will vote on.
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, the Australian bishop who was stabbed at a Sydney church on Monday, has said he forgives the attacker. In an audio message, the bishop said he was “recovering quickly” and urged the community to remain calm.
Several Gulf states are being hit by heavy rain, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to flooding.
Qatar’s prime minister has said the country is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has been trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages.
Swedes can change their legal gender from the age of 16, after the Swedish parliament passed a law lowering the age. The law passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 against in Sweden’s parliament. Sweden was the first country to make gender transition legal – in 1972. But the new law has sparked a debate. For some, lowering the age from 18 to 16 will make an “important difference” but critics say more research is needed.
The EU will expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Iran’s attack on Israel. More than 300 missiles were launched from Iran, with 99% of them shot down or intercepted by Israel and its allies. Iran launched its attack after an Israeli strike on its consulate building in Syria killed 13 people.
Bitcoin hits new record highs as institutional interest grows Bitcoin has soared to new record levels this year, driven primarily by increased interest from investors,…
The recent attack on the World Central Kitchen in Gaza has sparked outrage and raised questions about the role of Western aid organizations in the…
Severe weather struck the Chicago area on Tuesday night, with thunderstorms and strong winds causing havoc across the region. A hazardous weather outlook was issued…
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) has negotiated two new pay agreements for employees at Eir and An Post, with significant boosts to their salaries on…
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has heaped praise on his young teammate Conor Bradley following the Reds’ thrilling Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea. The 19-year-old…
The former head of the Scottish Police Authority’s (SPA) Conduct, Assurance and Professionalism Department (CAPD), Les Brown, has raised concerns about the presence of police…
Los barones del Partido Popular han desembarcado en la campaña del País Vasco para apoyar al candidato Javier de Andrés en la recta final hacia…
The weather forecast for Wednesday may be looking bright and sunny, but in Dubai, it’s a completely different story. The United Arab Emirates recently experienced…
The NFL world was rocked today with the shocking revelation that Patriots owner Robert Kraft may have played a role in the Falcons’ decision not…
The city of San Francisco is facing a surge in tax disputes with companies following the approval of several new business tax measures by voters.…
California residents are up in arms over a new fixed monthly fee set to be added to their electricity bills, sparking a heated debate over…