Month: April 2025

A week after Donald Trump unleashed his destructive and ill-thought-out tariffs on the world, US politics has stopped dominating the front splashes in the UK. 

Monday’s headlines lead with domestic news such as the race to save British steel, the Army being sent in to deal with the Birmingham bin strikes and reports on the Manchester bomber plotter attacking three prison guards with boiling oil and a homemade knife. 

Liverpool and Newcastle’s weekend Premier League wins dominate the sports pages.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family evacuated during Passover after an alleged arson attack on their Harrisburg residence, with police alerting them at 2am.

Tim David, a T20 finisher, has played 247 matches in five years, facing limited balls while maintaining high performance, including hitting five sixes from just 27 balls in IPL 2025.

Laura Adlington, known for her appearance on The Great British Bake Off, has announced her pregnancy after nearly a decade of infertility struggles, revealing she is expecting her first child in October.

Merz’s CDU and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) have struck a coalition deal with the SPD to form a new government. The coalition agreement came after the CDU came in first place in snap German elections in February.   

Friedrich Merz, likely Germany’s next chancellor, condemned the recent Russian missile strike in Sumy that killed at least 34, labelling it a “deliberate and calculated war crime.”

Xi Jinping’s Diplomatic Mission: Chinese President Xi Jinping has commenced a pivotal week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia, beginning his visit in Vietnam. This trip serves to reinforce China’s image as a responsible global player in contrast to the United States’ recent trade policies under President Donald Trump, particularly as the US maintains high tariffs on Chinese goods.

Brice Oligui Nguema, head of Gabon’s military junta, won 90.35% of the vote in the first election not under the Bongo family’s influence in 50 years, with a notably high turnout of 70.40%.

The UK government has mobilised military planners to assist Birmingham City Council in addressing the sanitation crisis due to an ongoing strike by bin workers, posing a public health risk.

The anticipated price for GTA 6 is expected to start at £100, reflecting a trend in the gaming industry where major titles are increasingly priced higher due to rising development costs.

British Steel is urgently working to secure raw materials like coking coal amid a crisis that threatens the future of the Scunthorpe plant, with government officials involved in negotiations.

Kylian Mbappé apologised for his straight red card received for a reckless challenge during Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Alavés, acknowledging his mistake.

Rory McIlroy.completed a career grand slam by winning the US Masters, the final major tournament he needed for this achievement.

Mickey Rourke has been photographed for the first time since his exit from Celebrity Big Brother, following multiple incidents of inappropriate behaviour and language.

FIA Explains Lack of Penalty for George Russell in Bahrain Grand Prix The FIA has clarified its decision not to penalise Mercedes driver George Russell…

Cliff Notes – Actress Jean Marsh dies Jean Marsh, renowned for her role as Rose in Upstairs, Downstairs, has passed away at the age of…

TV presenter Gloria Hunniford exited the Celebrity Bake Off competition after feeling unwell just after the showstopper challenge, with co-presenter Noel Fielding stepping in to receive feedback on her cake.

Cliff Notes Russia’s recent missile strikes in Sumy, targeting civilians and resulting in at least 34 fatalities, have drawn severe condemnation from US officials, including…

Cliff Notes – Bird flies back to Tasmania to continue Shield career Jackson Bird, 38, returns to Tasmania for one final Sheffield Shield season, having…

Cliff Notes – Wolves 4-2 Spurs Game Analysis Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive errors led to a 4-2 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers, marking their fourth loss in…

Cliff Notes The Prison Officers Association reported that three officers were attacked by Hashem Abedi at Frankland prison, resulting in serious injuries, including one officer…

Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house after repeated warnings regarding his inappropriate and aggressive behaviour, including offensive language directed at fellow housemates.

Cliff Notes – Chelsea 2-2 Ipswich Game Analysis Ipswich Town took a surprising 2-0 lead in the first half, with goals from Julio Enciso and…

Cliff Notes A body was discovered in the River Thames, potentially linked to 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa, who went missing after falling into the water in…

Cliff Notes – John Turner joins Lancashire from Hampshire on short-term loan John Turner has joined Lancashire on a 14-day loan to cover for injured…