Azerbaijani police raided the offices of Sputnik, citing illegal financing despite the agency’s accreditation being revoked in February 2025.
Day: 1 July 2025
Cliff Notes Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended following a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, sparking public protests and…
Netanyahu said “many opportunities have opened up” following Israel’s military operations in Iran, including the possibility of bringing home the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a five-nation tour on Tuesday covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia, marking an important push to strengthen India’s ties with Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Syria is set to have some US sanctions lifted after the White House said it was a move to support the country’s “path to stability and peace.” The sanctions included blocking foreign financing, were imposed on the government of Bashir al-Assad, who was overthrown by rebels in December.
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It’s set to be a busy week for the United States with Donald Trump’s contentious tax and spend bill expected to be voted on before the 4 July deadline. The bill has proven unpopular with the public, Democrats and even some Republicans, with a possible 3 trillion USD being added to the USA’s debt. Elon Musk isn’t happy with it either, leading to another online spat with Donald Trump!
US media is reporting the man accused of murdering four Idaho students in 2022 is set to accept a guilty plea deal, which will see the death penalty off the table.
The 20-year-old man who lured two firefighters to their deaths has been publicly named. The motive for his murders remains unknown.
Cliff Notes The government has performed a U-turn on welfare reforms after pressure from 126 Labour backbenchers, who signed an amendment to stall the bill.…
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It’s a huge week for the US president as his “One Big Beautiful Bill” is to be voted on in the Senate (4 July deadline). There has been backlash towards the bill, which could possibly add 3 trillion USD to the American debt.
Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by the proposed welfare bill that MPs will vote on this Tuesday. It’s set to be a tough day for the prime minister as Labour MPs are still considering rebelling over the bill, despite the PM making huge concessions and watering down his controversial plans to trim the ballooning benefits cost.
Several papers continue their coverage of the Glastonbury row after police announced they would open an inquiry into Bob Vylan and Kneecap performances, with punk duo Bob Vylan chanting “death to IDF” and Kneecap calling for a riot. There are further calls for the BBC boss to be punished for streaming the controversial Bob Vylan set despite the chants.
There are a handful of standalone stories, including reports that British doctors and nurses will be prioritised as part of a 10-year plan to curb the number of international hires. The death of Vivienne leads one of the newspapers after new details have emerged, and another paper leads with a report into the treatment of those in care homes during the pandemic.
Many of the newspapers feature images of yesterday’s Wimbledon action, including British tennis star Emma Raducanu’s win. The ongoing UK heatwave finds plenty of space on the front pages, as the country continues to sweat and more health warnings are issued.
Cliff Notes Forecasters predict continued hot and humid conditions across southern England, with temperatures potentially reaching 34°C today. The UK experienced its warmest Wimbledon tournament…
Tuesday’s headlines look ahead to the Commons vote on the government’s welfare bill, set to take place later today. It’s set to be a busy day for the prime minister, who could still face a rebellion of sorts with some Labour rebels suggesting they want more concessions on the plans before they cast their vote. The Tories have already announced they’ll be voting against the government’s bill.
Energy prices will fall from Tuesday for 21 million households in England, Scotland and Wales, but uncertainty remains over whether costs will stay down for winter.
The ongoing heatwave sweeping the UK and Europe continues to dominate the headlines as Brits rush out to enjoy some glorious sunshine! (Stay safe!!)
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Cliff Notes – Glastonbury headliner used cheat sheet on stage to remember his own lyrics Neil Young, 79, performed at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, using a…
In the first half of 2025, the US dollar has suffered its worst decline since 1973, plunging roughly 10.8% against a basket of major currencies.
Palestine Action is challenging the UK government’s decision to proscribe it as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Despite its U-turn on its controversial welfare reforms last week, the prime minister will still face a test to his leadership when MPs vote today on his welfare reform bill.
Cliff Notes The UK is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures possibly reaching 34C, following a record high of 33.1C recorded at Heathrow yesterday. Most of…
Cliff Notes – Harmanpreet to be assessed and monitored ahead of the Bristol T20I India captain Harmanpreet Kaur returned to training after missing the first…
Norris Clinches Crucial Win at Austrian Grand Prix After Riveting Duel with Piastri Lando Norris secured a pivotal victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, showcasing…
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, a step that follows the Baltic nations and Poland’s move to boost their defence as the war rages on in Ukraine.
It’s crunch day for the British prime minister as MPs are set to vote on the government’s planned reforms to welfare, with dozens of rebel Labour MPs still planning to vote against them, despite the prime minister backing down on most of the reforms last week, due to the planned rebellion.
President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle US sanctions on Syria, aiming to integrate the country into the international financial system.