Author: News Desk

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence motion in the European Parliament on 10 July, with only 175 MEPs in support, compared to 360 against and 18 abstaining.

A Dhaka international crimes tribunal has formally charged ex‑Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia with five counts of crimes against humanity, citing her alleged role in the violent suppression of student‑led protests in July-August 2024, which resulted in up to 1,400 deaths.

President Trump has confirmed a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, set to take effect on 1 August, citing Canada’s failure to curb fentanyl smuggling and persistent trade imbalances.

Most of Friday’s front pages lead with the new migrant agreement between France and the UK. The deal will see a “one in, one out” process. Many of the right-leaning papers pick up on French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments that Brexit was in part to blame for Britain’s spiralling illegal immigration crisis.

The papers feature images of Starmer and Macron, and images of yesterday’s illegal boat crossings.

A few papers find space to report on the BBC’s sacking of presenter Greg Wallace. The former Masterchef host faced allegations of sexual assault, bullying and inappropriate behaviour. He denies the allegations.

Cliff Notes – Fans thrilled as ‘one of the best shows of the 2000s’ gets reboot Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff, and Donald Faison are confirmed to return for a revival of Scrubs, with other original characters expected to join. The reboot will explore the enduring bromance between JD and Turk, while introducing new and returning characters navigating life at Sacred Heart hospital. Fans express excitement for the revival, emphasising the need for key original cast members like Dr. Cox and the Janitor to ensure the show’s authentic spirit is maintained. Fans thrilled as ‘one of the best shows of the…

Cliff Notes The UK Economy contracted by 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% contraction in April, surprising economists who anticipated a 0.1% growth. Manufacturing and construction faced declines, primarily due to reduced car production and lower oil and gas extraction, despite positive growth in the services sector. The Chancellor expressed disappointment while noting a revised growth figure of 0.4% for March, indicating potential recovery and prompting expectations of an interest rate cut. UK economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month in a row | Money News . The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in May, even after the worst of Donald Trump’s…

Friday is heating up across the UK, with a new heatwave in full swing, temperatures are set to creep into the 30s this weekend. Health alerts have been issued for many parts of the country, with the sweltering conditions expected to linger into the start of next week.

The week ends with a big political win for the prime minister after getting his migrant deal with France over the line. The one in, one out deal, though criticised by the opposition parties, will reduce illegal crossings to the UK. The deal is set to come into effect within weeks, and is a nice distraction for Starmer after weeks of chaos over policy.


In some tough news for the chancellor, the UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May, according to the latest official figures, contracting for the second month in a row. It’s a blow for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with the government having made boosting economic growth its key priority.

Wimbledon and the Lionesses dominate the sports pages, with all Brits out of the Championship and the Lionesses set to face Wales in a must-win match on Sunday!

England is facing its third official heatwave of the summer, with a yellow heat-health alert extended across all regions.

Civilians, many queuing for nutritional supplements and medical care at a clinic in Deir al-Balah, were struck by an Israeli airstrike.

Cliff Notes Donald Trump announced a proposed 35% tariff on goods imported from Canada, citing fentanyl smuggling as a major concern. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney affirmed his government’s commitment to defending Canadian workers and addressing the opioid crisis in collaboration with the US. In addition to Canada, Trump indicated plans for blanket tariffs of 15-20% on most other countries, with the increased rates set to take effect on 1 August. Donald Trump plans to hit Canada with new tariff – while warning of blanket hike for other countries | US News . Donald Trump has said he plans to…