Author: News Desk

Tuesday’s UK newspaper front pages heavily focus on the release of the report into grooming gangs. An audit by Baroness Louise Casey revealed shocking details that included officials ‘covering up the race of the perpetrators due to fears of flaming tensions – despite evidence showing an overwhelming number of perpetrators were from a Pakistani/ Asian background.

Cliff Notes An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled without an official explanation, but reports suggest "technical issues" as a possible reason. This cancellation follows a recent catastrophic crash of an Air India flight shortly after take-off, which resulted in 241 fatalities, including several British nationals. The cancelled flight was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the same model involved in the recent tragedy, raising concerns about the airline’s operational safety. Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London cancelled days after fatal crash | World News . An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London has been cancelled.No explanation…

Tuesday’s newspaper front pages report on the Middle East crisis – there have been plenty of overnight updates since the newspapers went to print, but the front page news remains relevant.

Tuesday’s newspaper front pages are dominated by the newly released audit led by Baroness Louise Casey into grooming gangs. The papers react to the details within the report especially focusing on the fact that authorities “shied away from the ethnicity” of the perpetrators over fears of raising racial tensions. 

The front pages leave space to report on the G7 summit, including the UK and US signing a trade deal and Donald Trump leaving the G7 early as the Middle East crisis escalates and commentators speculate if the US military is about to enter the crisis. 

Cliff Notes – Buttler: Gill’s captaincy ‘a mix of Kohli and Rohit’ Jos Buttler describes Shubman Gill’s leadership style as a blend of Virat Kohli’s intensity and Rohit Sharma’s laid-back approach, highlighting his ability to be "his own man." Buttler emphasises the importance of Gill compartmentalising his roles as captain and batsman to maintain his performance, drawing from his own experiences in England’s white-ball captaincy. The pressure of captaining the Indian Test team is immense, with Gill stepping into significant shoes left by legends like Kohli and Tendulkar, as he prepares for his first series against England. Buttler: Gill’s captaincy…

Tuesday’s UK headlines are dominated by the ongoing backlash after a report into grooming gangs in the UK was released. The media is reading through the 197-page audit, and reacting to the details. The UK government has announced a full national inquiry to begin soon.

Global news takes centre-stage in the UK this morning, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the UK-US trade deal with Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Canada. The agreement removes tariffs on UK aerospace exports and cuts tariffs on British cars from 25% to 10%. The US president said the UK is ‘protected’ because he likes them.

There’s good news for British Steel which has secured a five-year contract worth £500m to supply train tracks for Network Rail.

MPs are debating on a law change aimed at decriminalising abortion in the House of Commons today. MPs are usually given a free vote on abortion, meaning they do not have to follow any party line on the subject.

Donald Trump has left the G7 summit early as the cross-border attacks between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. Israel is targeting Iran’s energy sector, which Iran says is a war crime. Trump leaving the Middle East so abruptly has global commentators suggesting that US troops could be preparing to enter the war.

Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv killed 14 individuals, including a 62-year-old US citizen, and injured at least 44 others, resulting in significant destruction of residential buildings.

Cliff Notes – Drogheda banned from Conference League for multi-club ownership Drogheda United’s appeal against removal from the Conference League was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport due to breaches of UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules. The club will forfeit approximately €350,000 in prize money and expressed regret over the situation, citing "great heartbreak and disbelief" among fans. UEFA prioritised Silkeborg for the Conference League spot as they finished higher in their league, while Drogheda failed to meet a crucial deadline for ownership changes. Drogheda banned from Conference League for multi-club ownership Irish Cup winner Drogheda lost their appeal…

Cliff Notes – Lilo & Stitch actor dies weeks after film’s release as family pays tribute David Hekili Kenui Bell, known for his role in the live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, passed away on June 12 at the age of 46; the cause of death is currently under investigation. His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, describing him as a talented and generous individual who loved acting and the arts. Bell’s notable career included appearances in Magnum PI and Hawaii Five-O, and he was set to feature in the upcoming film The Wrecking Crew, which…

Israeli airstrikes are entering their fifth day, after targeting military and nuclear sites across Iran—including Tehran—while simultaneously striking Iran’s oil and gas facilities and even its state broadcaster, which Tehran condemned as a “war crime”.