Author: News Desk

Just one day until the election, the front pages continue to be dominated by domestic politics.

Wednesday’s newspapers report on the late intervention in the election campaign by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The right-leaning newspapers that traditionally back the Conservative Party have welcomed the intervention of Boris Johnson – believing he can help stop the Tories from being completely wiped out. 

The left-leaning newspapers are fully behind Labour’s final push, reporting that the 14 years of economic austerity and Tory failures are almost over.

Away from the election, there’s room on the front pages for pictures of Andy Murray after news came he had pulled out of his last-ever Wimbledon Singles. The back pages continue their Wimbledon coverage, and there’s room to report on the latest from the Euros.

President Joe Biden blames jet lag and travel for poor debate performance President Joe Biden said his lacklustre debate performance last week was due to jet lag, admitting he “wasn’t very smart” for travelling extensively before the event. He acknowledged nearly falling asleep on stage and not heeding his staff’s advice to rest. Biden’s comments come amid concerns about his mental fitness within his party, following his debate with former President Donald Trump. Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett, the first Democratic lawmaker to call for Biden to step aside, expressed hopes that Biden would withdraw from the race, citing the debate…

Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated at a ceremony in the capital, Freetown. The event, organised by First Lady Fatima Bio, featured President Julius Maada Bio signing the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law, witnessed by dignitaries including first ladies from Cape Verde and Namibia. The new law imposes severe penalties on anyone involved in marrying a girl under 18, with a minimum of 15 years in jail, a fine of about $4,000 (£3,200), or both. This is a significant change in a patriarchal society where forced…

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Beryl as storm thrashes Caribbean and targets US Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, is heading towards Jamaica after causing devastation in Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm, which briefly reached Category 5 status, has already destroyed buildings and claimed at least seven lives. According to Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, Beryl hit the Windward Islands on Monday, severely damaging Carriacou Island in just 30 minutes. The hurricane has resulted in three deaths in Grenada, three in northern Venezuela, and one in St Vincent and the Grenadines. One…

French election candidates withdraw in bid to block far right As the deadline for candidate declarations in the French elections passed on Tuesday, numerous left and centre candidates withdrew from the race to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from winning. The withdrawals mean around 108 three-way races will occur instead of over 300, with the rest being two-way run-offs. In the first round of voting, Marine Le Pen’s party and its allies secured around 33% of the vote. However, the chances of the RN winning an outright majority in the National Assembly have been reduced by strategic withdrawals from…

Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey Turkey’s government is calling for calm after violence against Syrian refugees broke out in Melikgazi and spread to other areas. The unrest began after a Syrian man was arrested for allegedly abusing a seven-year-old Syrian girl in Kayseri, sparking outrage among Turkish residents. In response, locals flipped cars and set Syrian-run shops on fire, demanding the expulsion of Syrians from the country. The violence spread to Hatay, where a Syrian grocery store was set ablaze. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, condemned the riots, stating they “damaged houses, workplaces, and vehicles belonging to…

More than 120 killed in crush at India religious event A devastating crush at a religious gathering in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, has claimed the lives of at least 121 people. The incident occurred during a satsang, a Hindu religious event, in Phulrai village. Many of the victims were women and children. Survivors recount the chaos as they attempted to exit the event. Witnesses described a narrow exit compounded by a sudden dust storm, which led to confusion and panic, causing many to be trampled. Images and videos from the site are circulating online, showing the injured being transported to…

The Counter Soho restaurant review: ‘legendary Mediterranean food’ Notting Hill’s upmarket Turkish grill, The Counter, has reached something of a mythical status – whispers of a promised land filled with white chocolate babaganoush and almond-flaked lamb chops. Now Kemal Demirasal, one of Turkey’s most aclaimed chefs, has opened his second London restaurant right in the middle of Soho. But does the new venture measure up to its West London predecessor? The Verdict: 8/10 AMBIENCE: ★★★★★ PRICE: £££ QUALITY: ★★★★☆ BOTTOM LINE: Some people have had very bad things to say about The Counter. I’m not one of those people. It’s a sophisticated restaurant with some…

Dame Judi Dench just broke a 193-year tradition aged 89 Dame Judi Dench and Dame Siân Phillips have just become the first women to join The Garrick Club in its 193-year history, it has been reported. In May, around 60% of members of the London private members club voted to admit women in a move that was reportedly previously blocked. The Covent Garden’s closely-guarded members list has been a point of contention over the years, with many criticising those involved in an institution that until recently barred women. Until now, no woman had been allowed into the Garrick unless invited…

Audi driver speeds wrong way on M4 motorway in west London | UK News A dangerous driver was spotted in the fast lane of a motorway in London – on the wrong side of the road. The driver of a white Audi caused panic on the M4 after travelling in the wrong direction of the major carriageway near Heston in Hounslow. A video shows the Audi A3 suddenly appear on the motorway at around 9.18pm on Friday, June 27. The illegal move was caught on camera by a passenger in an oncoming Tesla whose driver luckily spotted the car in…