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The Sun On Sunday – I broke Strictly Ellie’s heart The Sun On Sunday – I broke Strictly Ellie’s heart The Sun On Sunday – I broke Strictly Ellie’s heart Elementor #582891 January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun On Sunday – I broke Strictly Ellie’s heart The Sun On Sunday reports on the ex of Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach, saying he “broke her heart” and is “not proud of it”.  Meanwhile, Traitors winner Harry Clarke has said he will take Mollie on holiday after winning the top prize on the…

Elementor #582884January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Sunday Mirror – Tories are rigging rules on election The Conservatives have been accused by an independent watchdog of “rigging the rules” to help their cause at the general election, the Sunday Mirror writes. It reports the government is moving to set out “priorities” for the Electoral Commission, which oversees election law in the UK. Elsewhere, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex make the front as the paper reports they have been warned to be on their guard following a burglary spree in Montecito, California. Today’s top…

The Sunday Telegraph – UK warships lack missiles to take out Houthi bases Elementor #582878 January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Telegraph – UK warships lack missiles to take out Houthi bases The UK’s warships are unable to fire at Houthi land targets as they are underequipped, leaving the US to carry out the missile strikes instead, says the Sunday Telegraph.  The Telegraph also reports that the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis is set to demand slavery reparations from the brewing firm Greene King. The islands were once the home of 231…

The Sunday Times – Exposed: foreign students get secret route to top universities The Sunday Times – Exposed: foreign students get secret route to top universities Elementor #582872 January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Times – Exposed: foreign students get secret route to top universities The Sunday Times has exposed “backdoor” routes offered to wealthy overseas students by top UK universities, which require lower grades than those demanded for British students. The universities are paying a substantial amount of money to recruit these students as they pay a greater annual tuition fee…

Elementor #582866January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Observer – Rwandans get asylum in UK over their fear of persecution An investigation by The Observer has revealed four Rwandans were granted refugee status in the UK amid claims they were at risk from the country’s regime, raising concerns about the nation’s safety for asylum seekers should they be sent there from Britain.  The front page leaves room to report on news the UK has joined a host of other countries freezing aid to Gaza. The move has been condemned and Today’s top stories Like…

John Lewis planning major job cuts over five years John Lewis has announced plans for additional workforce reductions over the next five years, confirming potential job cuts of up to 11,000 within the retail partnership.  This figure represents 10% of the current workforce, as reported by the Guardian.  The job losses are expected to include redundancies and a decision not to fill vacant positions. John Lewis says the cuts are part of a strategy to return the business to profitability. The group, owned by its workers, known as Partners, employs 76,000 people across supermarkets, department stores, and its head office.

Biden vows border ‘shut down’ if Congress passes deal US President Joe Biden has expressed support for a bipartisan Senate border deal that grants him the authority to close the southern border “when it becomes overwhelmed.”  In a statement on Friday, Biden said that if given this authority, he would use it immediately upon signing the bill into law. Describing the deal as the “toughest and fairest” set of reforms to date, he called on lawmakers to pass it, even as objections arise from both the right and left. Former President Donald Trump has also sought to undermine the deal,…

North Korea fires cruise missiles off east coast, Seoul reports North Korea has reportedly launched multiple cruise missiles in waters off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military.  The nuclear-armed state has been conducting frequent missile tests in recent months, heightening regional tensions. The latest launch occurred near the port of Sinpo, with the exact number and type of missiles yet to be confirmed. Just days earlier, North Korea test-fired a new strategic cruise missile named Pulhwasal-3-31, as reported by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.  The Sunday launch took place at 08:00 local time (23:00 GMT Saturday), prompting South…

Kerem Shalom crossing: Israeli protesters hold up aid trucks to Gaza Israeli protesters, including families of hostages in Gaza, have obstructed humanitarian aid trucks from entering Gaza for a third consecutive day.  At the Kerem Shalom border crossing, they waved Israeli flags and chanted against “aiding the enemy,” demanding no aid for Gaza until all hostages are released. Despite a US call for uninterrupted aid to civilians in Gaza, the protest has caused delays at the crossing. On the first day of protests, only nine trucks managed to cross at Kerem Shalom, with 114 redirected to the Rafah crossing in…

Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season Barcelona manager Xavi has announced his decision to step down at the end of the season. The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder, who took charge in November 2021, led Barca to the Spanish title in the 2022-23 season.  However, a recent 5-3 home defeat by Villarreal has left them trailing La Liga leaders Real Madrid by 10 points.  Xavi, a 2010 World Cup winner, expressed his commitment to the club, stating, “I’ve given everything I have, and I will continue to do so to make the fans feel proud.” Despite having…