Author: News Desk

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.

The 51st G7 Summit kicked off on 16–17 June 2025 in Alberta, hosted by Canadian PM Mark Carney, marking Canada’s second summit here since 2002. 

Monday’s front pages are dominated by several stories – all political. The papers report on the announcement that an inquiry into grooming gangs will be launched. It comes after the prime minister had originally ruled out an inquiry. The papers call for him to apologise. Elsewhere, the G7 summit in Canada and the cross-border strikes between Israel and Iran dominate the headlines – in print and online.

The G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, is primarily focused on the Israel-Iran conflict, with leaders seeking de-escalation amidst ongoing global crises.

Lewis Hamilton’s aspiration for a strong finish at the Canadian Grand Prix was abruptly halted after a bizarre collision with a groundhog left him grappling with significant car damage.

G Flip shared that Chrishell Stause was initially unfamiliar with queer terminology, including terms like “scissoring,” but has since become knowledgeable and is now educating others.

Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first woman to lead MI6, succeeding Sir Richard Moore in the autumn.

Tottenham Hotspur has secured Mathys Tel on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich for a fee of €40 million, including bonuses.