Author: News Desk

Tuesday’s front pages lead heavily with two stories: the ongoing riots and violence across towns and cities in the UK and Team GB athlete Keely Hodgkison winning Gold at the Olympics. 

Several of the papers cover the backlash facing American billionaire Elon Musk for his ‘reckless’ comments claiming that a civil war was ‘inevitable’ in the UK – even though it’s a small minority of far-right thugs and the majority of violence, racism and looting from them has been widely condemned across the political spectrum and the nation. Musk is among several online celebrities that have been accused of whipping up fear. 

The back pages continue the Paris 2024 coverage.

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Bangladesh celebrates after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stepped down following weeks of violent anti-government protests, ending her over two-decade-long dominance in the country’s politics. The 76-year-old leader reportedly fled to India on Monday. Celebrations erupted in the streets, with some protesters storming the prime ministerial palace and causing damage. In the wake of Hasina’s resignation, President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and students detained during recent demonstrations against a government job quota system. President Shahabuddin announced plans to form an interim government, call new elections, and lift…

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Google’s online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules In a significant ruling, a US judge determined that Google acted illegally to stifle competition and maintain its monopoly on online search and related advertising. This decision marks a major setback for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and may significantly impact how tech giants operate. The lawsuit, initiated by the US Department of Justice in 2020, accused Google of controlling roughly 90% of the online search market. This case is among several legal actions targeting big tech companies as US antitrust authorities push for greater competition in the industry. The case has…

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Mexican journalist killed while under police protection Alejandro Martínez, a Mexican journalist known for reporting on violent crime, was killed while under police protection in Guanajuato. Martínez, also known as “The Son of the Lone Ranger,” was shot by unknown gunmen while travelling with two security guards. He succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, with over 150 media workers killed since 1994, according to Reporters Without Borders. Martínez, in his 50s, operated a popular news outlet on Facebook with over 340,000 followers and had been under protection since surviving…

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UN staff fired over possible links to 7 October attack The United Nations announced that nine staff members from the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) may have been involved in the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel. UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq confirmed that these individuals would be terminated following an investigation prompted by Israeli allegations. The attack resulted in around 1,200 Israeli deaths and 251 people being taken as hostages to Gaza. In the aftermath, the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza have reportedly led to over 38,400 Palestinian deaths, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. While Haq did…

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