Day: 20 May 2024

‘Blood infected inquiry’ & ‘City win the Premier League’ – Paper Talk 

News Briefing

Monday’s front pages are dominated by the imminent findings of the infected blood inquiry and Manchester City winning their fourth consecutive Premier League title. 

On the international front, the Cannes Film Festival and the helicopter crash that killed the Iranian president also make several leads. Many of the papers went to print before it was confirmed the president had been killed in the crash. 

On the back pages, Manchester City’s Premier League title win- as well as Pep Guardiola’s hint that he could leave at the end of the next season lead the papers. Many of the newspapers feature special pullouts bidding farewell to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen

EU

The announcement comes amidst escalating trade tensions between China, the US, and the EU. Just last week, Washington significantly increased tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and computer chips.

Diddy apologises after video shows attack on ex-girlfriend

Entertainment

“I went and I sought out professional help. I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry.” But lawyers for Cassie told CBS News that Diddy’s statement was “more about himself than the many people he has hurt”.