Day: 23 April 2025
Cliff Notes – How VAR decisions affect each Premier League club in 2024-25 The total number of VAR overturns in the Premier League this season…
The ongoing choas from Trump’s tariffs are back on the UK front pages as the IMF cuts global growth rates and confirms the UK is set to be amongst the hardest countries hit. The US has received the biggest downgrade amongst advanced economies as anxiety drives gold up amid Trump’s constant attacks on the Federal Reserve boss Jay Powell. There are concerns over how independent the central bank is and general worries over the state of the US economy.
Ukraine peace talks are back on the UK front pages this morning as plans for talks in London are set to take place. Many of the papers report that the meeting has been ‘downgraded’ after US Secretary of State Mario Marco Rubio pulled out of the talks, followed by his counterparts.
Instead, London will host diplomats from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US aimed at securing a ceasefire in the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia.
Cliff Notes Global stock markets, including the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, surged by over 2% following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding potential…
Wednesday’s headlines reflect the busyness of the world with stories from Europe, the US and the Middle East flooding into the UK headlines.
A little closer to home and there’s some rumblings about the prime minister saying trans women are not real women – a u-turn after the Supreme Court ruled that legally the term “woman” means a biological woman. The right wing are suggesting the prime minister should issue an apology after only coming to this conclusion after the ruling, the left wing are disappointed the prime minister has not stood by his original belief that trans women are women.
Cliff Notes – Carlos Santana rushed to hospital after backstage medical emergency cancels show Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana was hospitalised in Texas due to dehydration,…
The interregnum, or “empty chair,” involves a structured transition between popes, encompassing a period of mourning and preparation for the conclave.
Cliff Notes – Barcelona fine with narrow win after record 40-shot night Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Mallorca featured a record 40 shots, equalling Real Madrid’s…
Jelly Roll, the country music star, is applying for a pardon to clear his criminal record, which includes a robbery and drug charges.
A mass grave in Rafah revealed the bodies of 15 aid workers, including paramedics and a UN employee.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a restructuring plan to cut 15% of the State Department’s workforce by closing and consolidating over 100 offices globally.
Keith Stackpole, a former Australian cricketer, passed away at the age of 84, having played 43 Tests and scored seven centuries during his career.
Asian markets experienced a significant uptick as President Donald Trump declared his intention not to dismiss U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comment has eased investor concerns around monetary policy continuity amid previous threats to replace Powell.
Russian hackers targeted a Dutch public facility’s digital control system in a thwarted attack, marking the first known assault on the Netherlands’ critical infrastructure.
Laheq Island, unveiled by Red Sea Global, marks a shift in Saudi development by prioritising residential living over traditional tourism, offering an opportunity for ownership in a luxury island setting.
The Elder Scrolls series has evolved significantly since its inception in 1994, with each entry contributing to its status as a leading RPG franchise.
Hangzhou is emerging as a major tech hub in China, often referred to as the country’s ‘Silicon Valley’, with significant companies like Alibaba and DeepSeek leading the charge.
Pep Guardiola expressed disappointment with Manchester City’s season, stating that success in the Premier League is the true measure of a good campaign, not Champions League qualification or FA Cup progress.
Elon Musk plans to reduce his time in Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus more on Tesla, amidst a 71% drop in the company’s first-quarter profits and ongoing sales challenges influenced by tariffs.
The remaster of Oblivion has garnered positive feedback for its significant graphical upgrades and modernised gameplay mechanics, reminiscent of the Metroid Prime remaster in terms of quality.
Rishabh Pant batted at No. 7 for the first time in his IPL career, What were Lucknow Supergiants thinking?
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Dean Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth and Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, both valued at €60m.
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to “biological woman and biological sex,” sparking protests from the trans community.