Author: News Desk

Almost all of Thursday’s UK newspaper front pages feature an image of Chancellor Rachel Reeves crying during Prime Minister’s Questions. The cause of the tears is the subject of much speculation this morning as some papers expect the chancellor to be sacked, whilst other front pages look at the reaction the markets had to the tearful episode. 

The Portuguese Football Federation has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, in a car accident in Spain.

Peter Moores has extended his contract as head coach of the Melbourne Stars for two years after leading the team to a finals appearance following a five-match winning streak.

Liverpool star Diogo Jota, 28, has died in a car crash.

Bayern Munich are intensifying their pursuit of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, following a loan spell at Aston Villa.

The second season of The Sandman continues to explore profound themes, despite the overshadowing allegations against co-creator Neil Gaiman, who denies the accusations of sexual misconduct.

Thursday’s headlines are dominated by analysis over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s tearful appearance at yesterday’s Prime Minister’s Questions. As the PM faced questions at the dispatch box, he was asked if the Chancellor would remain in post and appeared to avoid answering. The Chancellor was seen crying behind him. Starmer has since said he backs the chancellor completely and she will not be replaced.

The chancellor’s tears caused some panic in the market, leading to a multi-billion-pound sell-off. There is further analysis of Starmer’s grip on his party, as some Labour MPs want a cabinet reshuffle.

The prime minister will set out a 10-year plan for a “neighbourhood health service” in England this morning, in a move he’ll surely be hoping will deflect attention from his chancellor.

Four people have been charged by counter-terrorism police over a break-in at RAF Brize Norton last month, during which military planes were damaged. It comes as MPs voted to ban Palestine Action under anti-terror laws.

In sports news, Emma Raducanu is having a great time at Wimbledon, and the Lionesses and the Welsh women’s team are preparing for their opening Euro 2025 matches.

Emergency services, including police, fire and rescue, and coastguard, were involved in the search operation that led to the recovery.

The House of Commons voted 385 to 26 to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000.

A Manhattan federal jury delivered a split verdict in the high-profile trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.