Author: News Desk

Grab your coffee —it’s time to dive into what’s lighting up the UK news (and beyond) this Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
This morning in London the grey skies are putting in an appearance —and with rain on the way, if you head out, don’t forget your brolly!

The UK news is dominated by the Spending Review which Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out later today. Several big announcements have already been leaked to the press – including billions being spent on a science and tech package.

Elsewhere, the ongoing chaos in LA has a prominent place on news websites and the front pages. The LA major has issued a curfew in a bid to quell the growing violence – which has grown rapidly since Trump sent in the National Guard to deal with what was essentially small protests against immigration raids.

The sports papers react to England’s 3-1 loss to Senegal – with pundits already panicking ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Cliff Notes – Borussia Dortmund reject Chelsea’s €50m offer for Jamie Gittens Chelsea’s €50 million bid for winger Jamie Gittens has been rejected by Borussia Dortmund, following an earlier offer of €35.5 million. The 20-year-old is eager to join Chelsea, who must act swiftly to register him for the Club World Cup by Tuesday. Borussia Dortmund reject Chelsea’s €50m offer for Jamie Gittens – sources Chelsea have had a €50 million ($57.1m) follow-up offer for winger Jamie Gittens rejected by Borussia Dortmund winger, sources told ESPN, with the Premier League club also walking away from negotiations to sign AC Milan…

Cliff Notes – Ed Sheeran reveals intense safety measures taken to protect family after attempted break-in Ed Sheeran has implemented 24-hour security at his Suffolk residence following an attempted break-in, highlighting the risks associated with fame. The singer expressed concerns over his children’s privacy, stating they have not "signed up" for public scrutiny and lamenting the loss of normal family activities. Ed Sheeran reveals intense safety measures taken to protect family after attempted break-in Ed Sheeran has spoken about the security measures needed to keep his family safe (Picture: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Ed Sheeran has revealed that he has 24-hour security…

Protests in Los Angeles triggered by intensified ICE immigration raids have entered their fifth day, prompting President Trump to deploy around 700 active-duty Marines alongside 4,000 National Guard troops—despite California officials condemning the move as “illegal” and “authoritarian”.

On June 10, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway imposed targeted sanctions—asset freezes and travel bans—on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for “inciting extremist violence” in the West Bank and making inflammatory Gaza-related remarks.

Cliff Notes Over 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles have been sold globally in just four days, marking Nintendo’s most successful launch to date. The console boasts a larger screen, new magnetic controllers, enhanced processing, and a GameChat feature for online communication. Limited stock availability in the UK has led to quick sell-outs at retailers, and consumers are cautioned about potential scams when purchasing online. Nintendo reveals how many Switch 2 consoles were sold in the first four days – as stock remains low on UK shelves . Nintendo has revealed how many Switch 2 consoles have been sold in the…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will introduce a £39 billion, 10‑year investment in social and affordable housing as the centrepiece of a multi‑year spending review, nearly doubling current levels to meet a target of 1.5 million homes.

Jimin and Jung Kook received a hero’s welcome after their discharge from South Korea’s military, marking a step towards BTS’s anticipated reunion.

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for aiding the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, with a jury concluding they supplied materials for the car bomb.

At least two fatalities and 36 injuries reported following coordinated bomb explosions targeting police posts in Cali, Colombia.