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Front page summary The Sunday Telegraph – UK failing to prepare for war, says ex-ministersEx-ministers have told The Sunday Telegraph that the UK is failing to prepare itself for war.James Heappey and Ben Wallace, have delivered a “stark wake up call” to the government by warning the UK is “failing to prepare for war”. Mr Heappey, who was the armed forces minister until last month, says he does not think we’re on the cusp of another world war but we are in a new era since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago. He also says ministers need to consider…

Front page summary The Observer – Cameron warns of Gaza famine as navy sent to aid the starving The Observer reports that Lord David Cameron ordered the Royal Navy to deliver aid to Gaza, where he said the “prospect of a famine is real”.He announces the emergency deployment of a Royal Navy vessel and £9.7m in aid.Also on the front is a dramatic picture of a wave striking the shore at Porthcawl, Wales, as Storm Kathleen hit the UK on Saturday.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here UK given legal advice that Israel is flouting law in GazaBy WTX NewsMarch…

Sunday’s newspapers – front and inside pages – lead on the war in Gaza on the sixth month anniversary of the start of the conflict.

Is England vs Sweden on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Lionesses tonight The Lionesses are back in action tonight as they host Sweden at Wembley – kicking off their defence of their European crown.  It’s England’s first game of the Euro 2025 qualifiers.  Sarina Weigman’s England lifted their first major title when they won the Euros in 2022 at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, beating Germany. Since then they’ve reached plenty of other milestones, including making it to a World Cup final – beaten 1-0 by Spain. England have been placed in the ‘group of death’ for the…

Two sons of Man Utd icon sign first pro deals and impress Erik ten Hag Darren Fletcher’s two sons have signed their first professional contracts at Manchester United, with one being fast-tracked after impressing Erik ten Hag. Jack Fletcher and his twin brother Tyler Fletcher spent nine years at Manchester City before moving across to their dad’s former club in the summer. The two 17-year-olds have both been handed pro deals after doing well for United U18s – with Jack in particular catching the eye of first-team boss Ten Hag. He’s featured eight times for United U18s, scoring once and…

Carlos Alcaraz lucky to beat Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final, suggests coach Novak Djokovic’s former coach Goran Ivanisevic has appeared to suggest that Carlos Alcaraz was lucky to win the Wimbledon final in 2023. The young Spaniard toppled Djokovic in a five-set thriller in the Championship match at SW19 last year to register his second Grand Slam men’s singles title. The clash was packed with controversial moments with Djokovic cupping his ear and goading the crowd on Centre Court after facing loud boos at various points. The 24-time major champion also blew sarcastic kisses to the crowd, shouted at the…

Lando Norris aims dig at George Russell over Fernando Alonso crash at Australian Grand Prix Lando Norris reckons George Russell could have avoided crashing out of the Australian Grand Prix and that Fernando Alonso was not to blame for the incident. Russell crashed on the last lap in Melbourne, with his Mercedes hitting the barriers before ending up on its side in the middle of the track, leaving the British driver screaming in terror. The British driver was chasing Alonso at the time, and the Spaniard was subsequently penalised for causing the crash as it was judged that he brake-tested…

Joseph Parker calls out Dillian Whyte with brilliant Take That ‘Back For Good’ video Joseph Parker has called out Dillian Whyte with the help of Take That’s 1995 hit ‘Back for Good’. The 32-year-old lost a thrilling fight against Whyte at the O2 Arena in 2018 in what was only the second defeat of his career after he was beaten by Anthony Joshua earlier that year. Parker is currently the mandatory challenger for the WBO heavyweight title after he beat Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia last month. A rematch clause was included as part of the agreement with Zhang, however,…

Israel killed aid workers after mistaking volunteer carrying a bag for gunman Israel has admitted it made a ‘grave mistake’ after killing seven humanitarian aid workers in a drone strike on Monday. Britons James Henderson, James Kirby and John Chapman were among the World Central Kitchen (WCK) volunteers killed by Israel while trying to deliver food to Palestinians in a clearly marked charity vehicle. Following an investigation, Israel says its drone operators mistook an aid worker carrying a bag for a gunman, and subsequently targeted one of the WCK vehicles with a missile. The inquiry was led by Yoav Har-Even,…

Death row killer’s flippant last three words before execution ‘Nah, I’m good.’ This is all Michael Dewayne Smith had to say when asked if he had any last words before his execution in Oklahoma on Thursday. The 41-year-old double murderer’s response was so nonchalant that the official record states he didn’t give a final statement. Only yesterday he had already bucked the trend by refusing a last meal of his choice in favour of polishing off some of his remaining canteen items. Smith was convicted of fatally shooting Janet Moore, 41, and Sharath Pulluru, 22, in 2002, when he was…