Author: News Desk

Cliff Notes The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, has resigned amid findings from a safeguarding review highlighting "blurred sexual boundaries" at Bangor Cathedral. The review reported a culture of inappropriate behaviour, including promiscuity, alcohol misuse, and hurtful gossip, though there is no allegation of wrongdoing against Mr John. His resignation follows the recent departure of Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, as the Church addresses serious safeguarding issues. Archbishop of Wales retires after safeguarding review revealed ‘blurred sexual boundaries’ | UK News . The Archbishop of Wales has resigned with immediate effect after a safeguarding review revealed “blurred sexual…

Cliff Notes – Fixing welfare a ‘moral imperative’ Sir Keir Starmer emphasised that reforming the UK’s welfare system is a “moral imperative”, following a government U-turn on proposed cuts to sickness and disability benefits. The Prime Minister faced a rebellion within his own party. He had to make concessions such as exempting current Personal Independence Payment claimants from stricter criteria. Starmer deflecting internal unrest; warning of potential political alliances among Conservatives, Reform UK, and Plaid Cymru ahead of the Senedd elections. Fixing welfare a ‘moral imperative’, Starmer says, after government U-turn | UK News Sir Keir Starmer has said fixing…

Cliff Notes – Your favourite shows like Squid Game The 8 Show: This K-drama features eight financially troubled strangers who join a dark reality show, drawing comparisons to Squid Game for its suspense and social commentary. The Glory: A revenge thriller about a teacher seeking justice against her high school bullies, praised for its visual storytelling and emotional depth. Alice in Borderland: A Japanese series where players must survive sadistic games in a parallel Tokyo, noted for its engaging plot and higher audience ratings than Squid Game. Bargain: Bargain is set in a remote hotel in Korea where human organs…

Cliff Notes Authorities seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately £96m at London Gateway port, marking the sixth-largest cocaine seizure in UK history. The drugs were discovered during an intelligence-led operation, with Border Force stating that container ships remain a primary method for smuggling Class A drugs into the UK. A separate operation at Dover Port led to the discovery of 170 kilos of ketamine, 4,000 MDMA pills, and 20 firearms, highlighting ongoing drug smuggling concerns. Cocaine haul worth nearly £100m seized in one of UK’s biggest-ever drugs busts | UK News . A haul of cocaine worth nearly…

Cliff Notes – Holly Valance splits from billionaire husband after 13 years of marriage Former Australian soap star Holly Valance has reportedly separated from billionaire husband Nick Candy after 13 years of marriage, prioritising their two daughters amidst the split. The couple, who became prominent figures in right-wing politics, have faced challenges balancing family life with public commitments, leading to their decision to part ways. Holly Valance splits from billionaire husband after 13 years of marriage Actress and musician Holly Valance married billionaire Nick Candy in 2012 (Picture: Getty Images) Former Australian soap star Holly Valance has reportedly split from…

Cliff Notes – Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez marry in Venice. Jeff Bezos married Lauren Sanchez in a lavish ceremony on San Giorgio Maggiore island, Venice, featuring high-profile guests like Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey. Amidst celebrations, protesters highlighted issues like taxes, affordable housing, and the environmental impact of the event, coining the slogan “No space for Bezos.” The wedding festivities, lasting three days and featuring around 27 outfits for Sanchez, reportedly cost between €40 and €48 million, significantly exceeding average wedding expenses. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez marry in Venice Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos married Lauren Sanchez in a lavish…

Cliff Notes Families of the 29 victims of the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash are pursuing a judicial review after the Ministry of Defence declined their request for a public inquiry. Andy Tobias, son of a deceased pilot, expressed outrage over the sealing of key documents for 100 years, fearing a lack of transparency regarding the crash. The Ministry of Defence has stated that multiple inquiries have addressed the incident, asserting that a new public inquiry is unnecessary. Son of 1994 Chinook helicopter crash victim ‘furious’ as documents ‘sealed for 100 years’ | UK News . The son of a victim…

Cliff Notes – Scorching heat grips the European continent How Athens is preparing for wildfires — Focus on Europe Extreme heat is being felt across Europe with more in store over the coming days.  Though the Wimbledon tennis tournament says, it is bracing for its hottest-ever start with temperatures expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), southern countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece look set to see temperatures far higher still. In all, high temperatures are expected to affect the entire Mediterranean, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Balkans. In Andalusia, in southern Spain, temperatures are set…

Cliff Notes – Robbie Williams addresses Glastonbury rumours Robbie Williams has sparked speculation about a potential surprise performance at Glastonbury after sharing nostalgic social media posts referencing his 1995 appearance. Shortly after fuelling the rumours, he clarified that he will not be performing and recommended other artists at the festival instead. Secret sets have become a significant tradition at Glastonbury, with various artists, including Pulp, rumoured to perform this year amidst ongoing speculation. Robbie Williams addresses Glastonbury rumours – as excitement builds for ‘secret’ sets Pulp tried to quash the rumours, Robbie Williams was happy to fuel them – sharing…

As for the weather today, well, it’s expected to be a hot one with highs of 24–25°C. So with that in mind, bring your bucket hat, some suncream, and maybe a waterproof, just in case (you never know with British summers), but one thing is for sure, it’s going to be banging.