Month: March 2025

Monday’s headlines are heavily dominated by politics with planned changes to the UK’s welfare system expected to be unveiled later this week. 

Many publications offer their assessment of the planned changes as Labour’s left prepares to mount a rebellion, and Conservative and Tory-supporting media praise the Labour government’s move. The exact details of the changes will be set out by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz on Tuesday.

Newcastle’s emphatic 2-1 win over Liverpool leads much of the English news as the Toons see their first silverware in 70 years and Eddie Howe becomes the first English manager to win an English cup since 2008.

Cliff Notes Following extreme violence in early March, checkpoints have proliferated across Syria, with every vehicle being inspected amidst heightened security concerns. Cities such as…

Cliff Notes – UK weather The UK is forecasted to experience temperatures reaching 19C (66F) on Thursday, surpassing Ibiza (17C) and Corfu (16C). These unseasonably…

Pope Francis has been photographed for the first time since his hospitalisation over a month ago, celebrating mass in a wheelchair.

Nottingham attacks wouldn’t have happened if authorities if had listened. The NHS trust that failed to stop the killer behind the Nottingham attacks in June 2023 has been accused of failing other victims. In August 2022, Brenton Marriott was stabbed to death by his son Rudi at their home in Nottingham.

Eddie Howe, who became the first English manager to win a domestic trophy since Harry Redknapp in 2008 in front of a crowd of 88,513, told Sky Sports he was “very emotional”.

Cliff Notes At least 36 fatalities have been reported across seven states in the US due to severe tornadoes and high winds, with Missouri experiencing…

Cliff Notes – Trump admin vows unrelenting strikes on Houthis in Yemen The US Defence Secretary announced a continued military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels…

Cliff Notes – North Sea ship crash Crew of US oil tanker praised as ‘heroic’ | UK News The crew of a US oil tanker…

Cliff Notes Labour backbenchers are expressing strong opposition to proposed welfare reforms aimed at restricting sickness and disability benefits, particularly concerning the personal independence payment…

The US deported over 200 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador by invoking the rarely used wartime Alien Enemies Act, despite a temporary federal court ruling against the expulsions.

Cliff Notes – Will Trump’s gamble pay off Donald Trump has hinted at a potential end to the Ukraine war following “productive” discussions with Vladimir…

An under-construction road in Bangkok collapsed early Saturday, resulting in at least five fatalities, including four workers and an engineer, and injuring 24 others.

Lord Peter Ricketts forecasts that the fighting in Ukraine may persist for another year amid protracted peace negotiations.

Blue Ghost spacecraft, operated by Firefly Aerospace, captured images of a solar eclipse from the lunar surface for the first time in history.

Cliff Notes Six fatalities have been reported due to severe storms sweeping across the US, with three deaths in Missouri and three others in Texas…

Cliff Notes – Ukraine war latest: The Kursk region remains a focal point in the Ukraine conflict, with Russian claims of encircled Ukrainian troops disputed…

A fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, resulted in at least 51 fatalities, with the blaze reportedly ignited by fireworks during a performance.

A double stabbing in Coventry resulted in one man dead and another, both in their 50s, suffering serious injuries, including potentially life-changing facial damage.

Cliff Notes – Tens of thousands rally against Serbian government Tens of thousands participated in a significant anti-government rally in Belgrade, led primarily by students,…

Cliff Notes Military chiefs from 26 nations will convene to plan the “operational phase” for securing Ukraine following a proposed 30-day ceasefire, amid ongoing discussions…

Cliff Notes – Why did Trump launch strikes against Yemen President Donald Trump has authorised US strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, citing their…

Cliff Notes Donald Trump has restricted retired general Keith Kellogg’s role to only engaging with Ukraine, following Kremlin objections to his participation in peace talks.…

Cliff Notes France triumphed at the Six Nations, defeating Scotland 35-16 in Paris, securing their first title since 2022. England’s record 68-14 victory over Wales…

Cliff Notes – 26 killed as tornadoes rip through parts of US Over 26 fatalities have been reported across the US due to severe weather,…