- U.S. and Iran hold first talks since June amid ongoing conflict and school closures
- Father of suicide victim warns of ongoing risks from poison sellers
- United Nations General Assembly: ‘Iran has been the subject of terrorism’
- Elderly woman dies after monkey attacks her outside her home in Karnataka
- Russia strikes Kyiv and Odesa with drones, causing civilian casualties
- EU Commission proposes unlocking €4.2 billion for Hungary amid reforms.
- UN General Assembly quiz tests knowledge of famous quotes from leaders
- Bennett Bridge crash causes traffic standstill in Central Okanagan
Brazil-linked Jorge Jesus leaves Saudi Pro League Al Hilal
Cliff Notes – Brazil-linked Jorge Jesus leaves Saudi Pro League Al Hilal Al Hilal has mutually terminated the contract of head coach Jorge Jesus following their recent elimination from the Asian Champions League semifinals. Jesus is reportedly a candidate for the vacant Brazil national team position amid ongoing negotiations regarding Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid. With five matches remaining in the Pro League, Al Hilal sits second in the table, six points behind leaders Al Ittihad, and will participate in the upcoming Club World Cup in June. Brazil-linked Jorge Jesus leaves Saudi Pro League’s Al Hilal Al Hilal and Jorge Jesus have mutually agreed to terminate their contract. Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have parted ways with head coach Jorge Jesus, the club announced on Friday. The departure of the Portuguese coach comes few days after Al-Hilal were eliminated from the Asian Champions League Elite semifinals after a 3-1 defeat to Al Ahli. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Sources have told ESPN that Jesus is considered as an alternative candidate

Brazil-linked Jorge Jesus leaves Saudi Pro League Al Hilal
Cliff Notes – Brazil-linked Jorge Jesus leaves Saudi Pro League Al Hilal Al Hilal has mutually terminated the contract of head coach Jorge Jesus following their recent elimination from the Asian Champions League semifinals. Jesus is reportedly a candidate for the vacant Brazil national team position amid ongoing negotiations regarding Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid. With five matches remaining in the Pro League, Al Hilal sits second in the table, six points behind leaders Al Ittihad, and will participate in the upcoming Club World Cup in June. Brazil-linked Jorge Jesus leaves Saudi Pro League’s Al Hilal Al Hilal and Jorge Jesus have mutually agreed to terminate their contract. Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have parted ways with head coach Jorge Jesus, the club announced on Friday. The departure of the Portuguese coach comes few days after Al-Hilal were eliminated from the Asian Champions League Elite semifinals after a 3-1 defeat to Al Ahli. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Sources have told ESPN that Jesus is considered as an alternative candidate
UK hottest day of the year (so far!!!)

UK hottest day of the year – England local election – US economy shrinks
The UK is set for the hottest day of the year (so far) today — and the sun is already shining across the capital. With temperatures soaring, it’s not just the weather that’s heating up — the news cycle is packed, too.

UK weather: Today set to be hottest day of the year so far
Thursday could be the hottest day of the year so far and the warmest start to May on record.
Tony Blair says net zero will fail

Net Zero doomed says Tony Blair | Paper Talk
Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair is dominating much of the UK newspaper front pages this morning after his institute released a report arguing for a major rethink of net zero policies saying that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is “doomed to fail.”

UK joins US in striking Houthi targets – Tony Blair calls for rethink of net zero – UK temperatures soar
Wednesday is set to be another scorcher with the sun already blaring across the capital the soaring heat is expected all week across the UK. Most of us have our fingers crossed that the heat will last all weekend too – but until then let’s get down to business! <br
Canada elects Mark Carney

Mark Carney styled himself as the man to take on Trump but another challenge looms
Mark Carney successfully framed himself as a strong opponent to Donald Trump’s policies, capturing Canadian trust amidst significant political challenges.

Canada’s PM Carney on course to win election
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal party is projected to win Canada’s federal election, though a majority of 172 seats remains uncertain.

Canada’s PM Carney projected to win election — reports
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal party is projected to secure victory, currently leading with 133 of the needed 172 seats for a majority in Canada’s federal election.

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canada election according to Canadian broadcasters
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the Canadian election, but forming a majority government remains uncertain; projections suggest they may fall short.
Mark Carney says Trump key issue in Canada’s election
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasised that the pivotal issue in the upcoming Canadian election is determining who is best equipped to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that his experience is crucial amidst rising Canadian nationalism driven by Trump’s trade policies.
UK politics latest - Sugar tax, immigration, trade deals

Milkshake tax looms – Calls for Kneecap to be dropped – Sex criminals banned from asylum
Tuesday’s newspaper front pages are heavily dominated by the Spain and Portugal power outages but there are some domestic stories too! Several papers report a milkshake tax looms as the PM tries to tackle UK obesity while a handful of headlines report that sex criminals will be banned from asylum

Sex offenders to be denied refugee status under plans to improve women’s safety
Foreign nationals added to the Sex Offenders’ Register will be ineligible for asylum under new UK government proposals aimed at enhancing border security.

UK-US trade talks ‘moving in a very positive way’, says White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt
The White House reports that UK-US trade talks are progressing positively, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, though specifics on negotiations are not disclosed.

Spain & Portugal blackouts

Huge power blackout plunges Spain and Portugal into chaos
Huge power blackout plunges Spain and Portugal into chaos Travel chaos has continued into Tuesday in Spain and Portugal, after one of Europe’s most severe blackouts plunged the Iberian peninsula into darkness. Around 500 flights were cancelled due to the blackout, according to an estimate by The Independent’s travel correspondent

Spain declares state of emergency after power blackout causes chaos
Spain declares state of emergency after power blackout causes chaos Tens of millions of people across Spain and Portugal have been plunged into a huge power blackout blamed by the Portuguese operator on extreme temperature variations, leaving them without trains, metros, traffic lights, ATMs, phone connections and internet access. People were trapped

Spain and Portugal power outage – Net Zero blamed for blackouts
Almost all of Tuesday’s front pages in the UK cover the Spain and Portugal blackouts – with some right-leaning publications blaming net zero and others looking at the chaos caused by the blackouts. Much of the power has since been restored – although that’s not reflected on the front pages

Spain and Portugal power outage CHAOS – Canada elects Mark Carney as prime minister
You might as well get used to it – the sun is out and it’s here to stay (for at least a week). As the sun rolls out across the UK today, it’s already clear blue skies across the capital. So, let’s grab a coffee and have a run-through of
Liverpool win the Premier League

How Arne Slot Liverpool won the Premier League in 2024-25
Arne Slot’s debut season at Liverpool saw him transform the team’s performance, leading them to their 20th league title despite initial scepticism about his ability to follow Jürgen Klopp.

Liverpool win the Premier League
One of the biggest stories dominating the UK newspapers this morning – front and back pages – is of course Liverpool’s record-equalling title. They now are equal on 20 titles with Manchester United.

Liverpool win the EPL title – UK heatwave this week – 11 dead in Vancouver car attack
The sun is blaring across the capital this morning, as the UK is set for high temperatures and clear skies this week.
So grab yourself a coffee and let’s have a look at the headlines this Monday morning.

Liverpool waited 35 years to party as Premier League champs
Liverpool’s 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur confirmed their Premier League title, crowning them as Premier League champs for the second time in 5 years
England local elections could see Reform surge


England local elections shakeup – PM plans migrant cut to fight Reform – Chancellor under pressure
Monday’s front pages feature a real variety of stories – mostly domestic. There’s a little bit of coverage of the Vancouver car attack, which was largely overshadowed in print media by the funeral of Pope Francis. Online, the story dominates most international broadcasters.
Closer to home,
Canada car ramming attack

Man charged with murder after 11 killed in Vancouver vehicle attack
A 30-year-old man, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, faces eight counts of second-degree murder following a vehicle attack that killed 11 individuals, including a five-year-old child, in Vancouver.

Several killed after vehicle drives into crowd at street festival, police in Vancouver say
A 30-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle struck a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Recording reveals details about IDF arrest of Gaza paramedic after aid attack
Cliff Notes Asaad Al Nsasrah was reunited with his father after over five weeks in Israeli custody, following his survival of an attack on an aid convoy that killed 15 workers. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) stated his arrest was
Doctor Who’s unexpected best episode yet exposes the show’s biggest problem
Cliff Notes – Doctor Who’s unexpected best episode yet exposes the show’s biggest problem The episode showcases Ruby Sunday’s character development, revealing her trauma and resilience after her time with the Doctor, but raises concerns about the timing of this
Woman dies in Greece after bomb explodes in her hands
Cliff Notes A 38-year-old woman died in Thessaloniki, Greece, after a bomb she was carrying exploded unexpectedly in her hands while she intended to place it outside a bank. The explosion, occurring at around 5 am, caused damage to several
Tories lose all their councils up for election as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK wins big
Cliff Notes Pat McFadden acknowledges Labour’s “poor” local election results, emphasising the need for the government to accept this outcome and respond effectively. He recognises public “anger and frustration,” noting the impatience for change and the importance of improving living
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