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Iranian journalist ‘targeted by Tehran’ posts update after stabbing outside London home An Iranian journalist who was stabbed outside his home by suspected Tehranian agents has posted an update from hospital. Pouria Zeraati was ambushed by knife-wielding assailants on Friday, who ‘laughed’ as they left the scene and entered a nearby car, according to an eyewitness. Mr Zeraati works for Iran International, a London-based dissident channel which aims to provide independent coverage of Iran and has been declared a terrorist organisation by the Iranian regime. The attack is thought to have been orchestrated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, although Tehran has…

Conwoman left NHS worker jobless and homeless after promising new life in Dubai A conwoman who left an NHS worker homeless after she promised him a new life in Dubai has been spared jail. Sian White, 26, pretended to be a wealthy medical lawyer to convince a man the job and accommodation he was offered in the Emirates was legit. But the ‘exciting opportunity’ never existed, and the flights and hotel he forked out for were never reimbursed. Instead White used the victim’s personal details to apply for 22 loans, credit cards and bank accounts.

Grandad, 86, killed in e-bike crash as police arrest man, 18 The family of an 86-year-old grandad have paid tribute to him after he was killed by an e-bike. Bart O’Hare died in hospital after being struck by an e-bike while walking on Accrington Road in Burnley. His family have now paid loving tribute to the much-loved grandad, saying: ‘Bart was such a kind and loveable dad, brother and grandad who has been taken away from family and friends in such a tragic manner. ‘As a family we would like to thank all the emergency services involved for all their…

The Inbetweeners star left his testicle hanging out during filming as he was ‘so broken’ One of the stars of The Inbetweeners has harked back to one of his most iconic scenes on the TV show, when he strutted his stuff on a catwalk with his testicle on full display. What makes the memory of the episode even more hilarious is the new revelation that he didn’t even try to conceal his genital area when the cameras stopped rolling, as he was ‘so broken’ by the end of the day. In a new episode of Rob Beckett’s Smart TV, actor…

Human bones found on popular UK beach Bones found on a popular beach in the north east have been confirmed to be human remains. Remains were discovered on Seaburn beach near Queen’s Parade in Sunderland on Good Friday, the start of the Easter long weekend. The previous month, on February 13, more suspected human remains were found on Marine Walk, near Roker Beach. A spokesperson for Northumbria Police told ITV: ‘We have received reports of bones or suspected body parts being found at Seaburn and Roker beaches in Sunderland over recent weeks. ‘We have now confirmed that some of these…

The World Central Kitchen (WCK) and another US charity it works with, ANERA, have announced they are pausing operations in Gaza following the strike on an aid convoy that killed seven workers – including three British nationals. 

Front page summary The Guardian – Charities halt Gaza aid after drone attack kills seven staff The Guardian reports that charities are suspending operations in Gaza in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike that killed seven aid workers. The paper warns that the humanitarian crisis gripping the territory could worsen after aid organisations paused operations there following the World Central Kitchen (WCK) staff’s deaths.Elsewhere, the front page says doctors say children have been targetted by Israeli snipers.  The Guardian – Tories accused of zero progress on half of levelling up goals laid bare By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like…

Front page summary The I – UK demands answers after Israeli strike kills seven aid workersThe i reports that the UK is demanding answers after an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers – including three Britons. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s call on Israel to “urgently explain” the circumstances of the fatal strike.Elsewhere, the front page also reports on cricketer Ben Stokes.  The i – Economy will not be enough to save Sunak, Tories warned By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your…

Front page summary Metro – I’m a bid of an idiot ‘I’m a bid of an idiot’ goes the Metro headline for the sorry tale of Craig Stephens, who lost £1,000 after repeatedly bidding against himself to buy a painting at auction. The paper says Stephens later admitted he did not know how an auction worked – nor realised he was bound to buy the artwork afterwards.The entire front page is dedicated to the story.  Metro – Record migrant arrivals already By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click…

Front page summary Daily Express – Three Britons killed on Gaza mercy mission Three British people were among seven aid workers killed in an Israeli drone strike on a food convoy in Gaza, the Daily Express writes. The newspaper also looks at JK Rowling’s challenge to Scotland’s new hate crime law and hails the Harry Potter author’s “defiant…victory”. Daily Express – 10m junk food addicts costing Britain billions By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand