Cliff Notes Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Ian Blair has died at the age of 72, having led the force from 2005 to 2008 during…
Day: 11 July 2025
Cliff Notes – Gareth Bale backs Xabi Alonso to make big changes at Real Madrid Gareth Bale expresses confidence in Xabi Alonso’s ability to implement…
Cliff Notes – Kelly Osbourne hits out at reports Sharon and Ozzy have ‘suicide pact’ Kelly Osbourne has vehemently denied claims of a ‘suicide pact’…
Cliff Notes Unite, the largest union donor to Labour, has suspended Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and other Labour councillors for “bringing the union into…
Cliff Notes – Finland 1-1 Switzerland Game Analysis Switzerland’s Riola Xhemaili scored a dramatic equaliser in the 92nd minute, securing a 1-1 draw and advancing…
Cliff Notes – Legendary 00s band announce huge tour after cancelling Glastonbury slot Deftones will embark on a UK and EU tour from February 12…
Cliff Notes The devastating flash floods in Texas have resulted in at least 104 confirmed deaths, with over a dozen still missing, including children from…
Belgian Grand Prix Set to Enthrall F1 Fans at Spa-Francorchamps The anticipation is building for this year’s Belgian Grand Prix at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit,…
Cliff Notes Two elderly women died following a crash involving a stolen BMW at the Highcliffe Care Home during a police pursuit. Eight residents sustained…
Cliff Notes – Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Lookman after Williams snub Barcelona is reportedly interested in Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, exploring alternatives after Nico…
Cliff Notes – Music festival cancelled after huge outcry over Kanye West headlining Rubicon Festival in Bratislava has been cancelled due to backlash over Kanye…
Cliff Notes Police believe aerial search efforts are crucial for locating German backpacker Carolina Wilga, who has been missing in the Karroun Hill Nature Reserve…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence motion in the European Parliament on 10 July, with only 175 MEPs in support, compared to 360 against and 18 abstaining.
A Dhaka international crimes tribunal has formally charged ex‑Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia with five counts of crimes against humanity, citing her alleged role in the violent suppression of student‑led protests in July-August 2024, which resulted in up to 1,400 deaths.
President Trump has confirmed a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, set to take effect on 1 August, citing Canada’s failure to curb fentanyl smuggling and persistent trade imbalances.
Most of Friday’s front pages lead with the new migrant agreement between France and the UK. The deal will see a “one in, one out” process. Many of the right-leaning papers pick up on French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments that Brexit was in part to blame for Britain’s spiralling illegal immigration crisis.
The papers feature images of Starmer and Macron, and images of yesterday’s illegal boat crossings.
A few papers find space to report on the BBC’s sacking of presenter Greg Wallace. The former Masterchef host faced allegations of sexual assault, bullying and inappropriate behaviour. He denies the allegations.
Cliff Notes – Fans thrilled as ‘one of the best shows of the 2000s’ gets reboot Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff, and Donald Faison are confirmed…
Cliff Notes The UK Economy contracted by 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% contraction in April, surprising economists who anticipated a 0.1% growth. Manufacturing and…
Friday is heating up across the UK, with a new heatwave in full swing, temperatures are set to creep into the 30s this weekend. Health alerts have been issued for many parts of the country, with the sweltering conditions expected to linger into the start of next week.
The week ends with a big political win for the prime minister after getting his migrant deal with France over the line. The one in, one out deal, though criticised by the opposition parties, will reduce illegal crossings to the UK. The deal is set to come into effect within weeks, and is a nice distraction for Starmer after weeks of chaos over policy.
In some tough news for the chancellor, the UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May, according to the latest official figures, contracting for the second month in a row. It’s a blow for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with the government having made boosting economic growth its key priority.
Wimbledon and the Lionesses dominate the sports pages, with all Brits out of the Championship and the Lionesses set to face Wales in a must-win match on Sunday!
England is facing its third official heatwave of the summer, with a yellow heat-health alert extended across all regions.
Civilians, many queuing for nutritional supplements and medical care at a clinic in Deir al-Balah, were struck by an Israeli airstrike.
Cliff Notes Donald Trump announced a proposed 35% tariff on goods imported from Canada, citing fentanyl smuggling as a major concern. Canadian Prime Minister Mark…
Britain and France unveiled a pilot “one in, one out” scheme under which migrants arriving via small boats to the UK will be detained, returned to France and, in exchange, an equivalent number of asylum seekers with UK family ties will be admitted each week, potentially limited to around 50 people.
Tottenham are pursuing Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, with a transfer fee expected to exceed £60m, following their £55m deal for Mohammed Kudus.
Young protesters in Kenya, driven by anger over police brutality and government failures, participate in rallies despite fear of violence and arrest, with multiple casualties reported.