Year: 2024

Much of the UK news is dominated by the news Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use American weapons to attack Russia. It leaves many of the UK media speculating if the UK and France might soon follow suit.

England’s 5-0 victory over Ireland at Wembley last night is a huge talking point this morning as the Lee Carsely era has come to an end. The next England international camp will see new boss Thomas Tuchel at the helm. The last win ensures England returns to the top tier of the Nations League.

Ongoing reports on inheritance tax on UK farms, with many papers – online and in print – reporting on the planned protest outside Westminster on Tuesday.

Several publications report on the upcoming G20 summit as the UK prime minister is reportedly planning to meet with the Chinese president, leading to widespread backlash. Many have accused Keir Starmer of choosing the economy over human rights. The story will likely continue unfolding as the G20 summit starts.

A mix of sunshine and wintry showers today across northern Scotland. Otherwise, bright spells across northern and eastern areas, but rain in the south and west will gradually spread northeastwards, turning to snow over northern hills. Feeling cold for many. Tonight: Wet and windy across the south, with rain turning to sleet and snow across central areas. Clear spells developing further north, leading to a risk of icy patches.

Much of Monday’s front pages cover international news with Joe Biden’s green light for strikes in Russia using American weapons a lead story for many of the newspapers. The move by the US president could open the door for the UK and other European nations to follow suit.

A dash of domestic politics makes the splashes as the prime minister is set to build better relations with China at this week’s G20 summit. There are several reports that the prime minister will be looking to move the UK closer to the EU after being urged by business bosses following the economic damage from Brexit.

Donald Trump attending a UFC match with Elon Musk is pictured on several of the broadsheets, whilst the tabloids lead with showbiz stories and images from England’s 5-0 win over Ireland.

The White House taking pointers from the NYPD with a Good cop, bad cop at the White House, which is designed to allow ‘the next’ to negotiate an opportunity to bring an end to the war.

Sir Keir Starmer in a power play at the G20. Staying with the Ukraine war the British prime minister, will urge G20 leaders to “double down” on their support for Ukraine, he needs this for his political future to be taken seriously on the world stage.

Viktor Orban is defiant to show the EU, he can lift Hungary out of a near recession and will not be a puppet. This is despite the financial sanctions imposed by the EU. Even against the backdrop of his rule of law dispute with Brussels, Orbán has exacerbated tensions with other EU capitals by maintaining strong diplomatic ties with both Beijing and Moscow.

Israel continues to pound Lebanon, killing eight more paramedics as the US envoy arrives to discuss its truce plan.
In Gaza the Red Cross is evacuating its hospital and it fears Israel will flatten the building this week. In a damning report for the Israelis according to a Human Rights Watch report emphatically reports Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza.

Russian Ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies at 39 after balcony fall Art

The ballet community is grieving the loss of Vladimir Shklyarov, a principal dancer with Russia’s prestigious Mariinsky Theatre, who passed away at age 39. Shklyarov’s death, confirmed by the Mariinsky on Saturday, is under investigation by Russian authorities. Reports suggest he fell from the fifth floor of a building in St. Petersburg while on painkillers.