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Cliff Notes – ECB consider ‘de-coupling’ Women’s Hundred in bid for standalone sell-outs Richard Gould, ECB chief executive, aims to sell out women’s matches in the Hundred, contemplating the separation of double-headers from 2026 to enhance ticket revenue. The current model, which pairs women’s and men’s matches on the same day, has been successful, with record attendance of 320,000 at women’s matches last season. ECB consider ‘de-coupling’ Women’s Hundred in bid for standalone sell-outs The Hundred’s existing double-header model sees midweek women’s fixtures played during working hours, with tickets valid for both games on a single day. There are no…

Spain has a tourism problem one that it must deal with now What’s happening The weekend saw citizens across Spain are preparing coordinated protests—using water pistols, smoke bombs, banners and stickers against “touristification” in major cities such as Barcelona, Palma, Ibiza, Malaga, San Sebastián, Granada, and Mallorca. Planned water‑pistol stunts at airports and tourist zones; localised events include “Your holidays, my misery” slogans and to curb tourism. Protesters insist they’re targeting the tourism system, not individual travellers. They demand stricter limits on short‑term rentals, airport expansion, and tourist traffic Why now Overcrowding, skyrocketing rents, loss of local heritage and city…

Monday’s front pages are dominated by the latest from the crisis in the Middle East as Iran and Israel enter the fourth day of cross-border strikes after Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran.

The G7 summit starts today and the current crisis will be at the top of the agenda. There are reports on the front pages that the USA is prepared to join the attacks if Americans are targeted but otherwise, neither the US, UK or any other major Western nation is joining Israel in its attack.

The tabloids use sensationalised reporting, prompting fears that an all-out war is on the brink, whilst the broadsheets have a much more measured tone in their reporting.

Cliff Notes Forensic excavation begins at the former ‘mother and baby home’ in County Galway, where the remains of nearly 800 children are believed to be buried, following revelations from historian Catherine Corless’s research. The excavation aims to identify remains through DNA testing, with the eventual goal of providing a dignified reburial for the deceased children, many of whom were dumped in a former sewage tank. This investigation symbolises a turning point in acknowledging the grim history of mid-20th century Ireland, where societal and institutional neglect contributed to high infant mortality and inhumane treatment of vulnerable women and children. Dig…

Monday’s front pages report on the prime minister’s announcement of an inquiry into grooming gangs – after previously ruling out such a move.

It’s a hot topic for the UK tabloids who have been demanding a national inquiry for months and months.

Sir Keir Starmer said he had accepted the recommendations of an audit by Baroness Louise Casey into the data and evidence on the nature and scale of group-based child sexual abuse.

Baroness Casey has recommended a national inquiry is required, he said. The inquiry will cover England and Wales.
For months, Sir Keir has faced criticism for not being willing to set one up.

Cliff Notes – BBC drops brand new season of The Traitors and you can binge all 12 episodes The latest season of The Traitors NZ is now available on iPlayer, featuring 12 episodes of strategic gameplay among 22 contestants vying for a cash prize of up to $100,000. Hosted by Paul Henry, the show introduces a unique twist with contestants who are often familiar with each other, differentiating it from other international versions. The upcoming Celebrity Traitors will feature a star-studded cast, including Stephen Fry and Tom Daley, set to premiere this autumn. BBC drops brand new season of The…

Monday’s news is dominated by the latest in the Middle East and the upcoming G7 summit. The G7 summit is to start today, with world leaders arriving in Canada at a time of high tension and political chaos. The summit will focus on de-escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the US tariff war and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Tehran perceives its recent rocket strikes on Israel as “effective”, resulting in at least five fatalities in central Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak.

President Trump has rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—a proposal reportedly vetoed after he asked, “Have the Iranians killed an American yet?”.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a diplomatic campaign in Canada ahead of the G7 summit, urging global leaders—including Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron—to defuse rising tensions between Israel and Iran.