Author: News Desk

Monday’s front pages continue the coverage of ongoing riots sweeping across the UK as far-right protesters take to the streets in reaction to the killing of three young girls in Southport. 

The protesters have destroyed buildings, fought with police, set cars on fire and looted stores. 

Most of the papers feature dramatic images of the damage from the rioters. There is also front-page coverage of the Olympics – but the detailed coverage of Day 9 covers the back pages.

Bangladesh clashes: 90 killed in anti-government protests At least 90 people were killed in Bangladesh on Sunday during escalating clashes between police and anti-government protesters. The violence follows a campaign of civil disobedience led by student leaders demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest, initially sparked by a call to abolish quotas in civil service jobs, has evolved into a broader anti-government movement. In one of the deadliest incidents, 13 police officers were killed when thousands attacked a police station in Sirajganj district. Both police and some government supporters were reported to have used live ammunition against…

IDF failures led to aid workers’ deaths – Australia An Australian government review has concluded that “serious failures” by the Israeli military led to a deadly drone strike on an aid convoy in Gaza on April 1, which killed seven workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK). The victims included aid workers from Australia, Canada, Poland, the UK, the US, and a Palestinian colleague. The review found that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not follow proper procedures and made critical errors in identifying the convoy, mistakenly believing it to be carrying Hamas gunmen. This incident occurred in the city…

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets from the US Ukraine has received its first American-made F-16 fighter jets, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced during a ceremony at an undisclosed airbase. Standing beside two of the jets, Zelensky expressed gratitude to allies for providing the aircraft, which they had initially been reluctant to send. He emphasised that while these jets significantly enhance Ukraine’s air force, which mostly uses outdated Soviet-era planes, more F-16s are still needed.  Zelensky did not reveal the exact number of jets that had arrived or the contributing countries, although he thanked Denmark, the Netherlands, and the U.S. for…

At least 30 dead in third Israeli strike on a school in a week Dozens of people have reportedly been killed in Israeli air strikes on two schools in Gaza, according to Palestinian rescuers and news outlets. Many of the victims were displaced individuals seeking shelter at these schools. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strikes, stating they targeted Hamas “command and control centres” located within the schools in Gaza City. This incident marks the third time in a week that schools in Gaza have been struck. The IDF claimed that the schools were used by Hamas’s al-Furqan Battalion…

Calls for foreigners to leave Lebanon as war fears grow Several nations have advised their citizens to leave Lebanon, fearing a broader Middle Eastern conflict. This comes after Iran threatened severe retaliation against Israel, blaming it for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Israel has not commented on the incident, which occurred just hours after Israeli forces killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut. Western officials are concerned that Hezbollah, supported by Iran, could escalate tensions, potentially provoking a strong Israeli response. As a result, the US, UK, Australia, France, Canada, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Turkey,…

Asia stock markets plunge after US shares tumbled Asian markets took a major hit on Monday, mirroring sharp declines seen worldwide last week. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indexes dropped nearly 13% as weak US jobs data fueled worries about the global economy. The yen’s recent 9% rise against the US dollar, following the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike, has made Japanese stocks more costly for foreign investors, particularly hurting exporters. In other Asian markets, Taiwan’s index and South Korea’s Kospi both fell over 8%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined by 3.6%, India’s NSE Nifty 50 was down 1.8%, and…

UK forecast: Another week of clouds after short burst of summer weather | UK News The UK is facing grey clouds again as the Met Office predicts ‘sunshine and showers’ over the next few days. Brits enjoyed a few days of scorching summer sun this week before the UK is expected to be plunged back into rainy days, the Met Office reports. Parts of the UK face a Yellow weather warning today, with heavy rain predicted to disrupt travel across western Scotland. Northern Ireland is also expected to see a humid start to Monday, with outbreaks of heavy rain. London is…

Former President Trump introduced Michaelah Montgomery at Atlanta rally A Georgia activist stole the show after being introduced by former President Trump at his rally in Atlanta Saturday. Trump invited Michaelah Montgomery up on stage toward the end of his speech at the Georgia State University Convocation Center. He introduced Montgomery by explaining he met her at a restaurant this year. Trump said Montgomery, who attended Clark Atlanta University, had recognized him in public and commended him for funding historically Black colleges and universities. “She looks at me, says ‘It’s President Trump. You saved my college.’ And I said, ‘How…

Girl, 9, fighting for life after she and little brother hit by bus A nine-year-old girl is fighting for her life after she and her little brother were hit by a bus in southeast London today. The two siblings were struck on Watling Street in Bexleyheath just after 9am while out with a family member. The young girl was rushed to hospital and her injuries are being treated as life-threatening. Her younger brother, aged five, was also taken to hospital as a precaution. The driver of the bus was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. A Met…