Author: News Desk

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Rome over the weekend, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israeli military operations.

Poland claims (unverified independently) that Russian military jets briefly violated its airspace during a bombing run near Ukraine’s western border.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out introducing a wealth tax under a Labour government, despite growing pressure from trade unions and party members.

Monday’s newspaper headlines are dominated by a few stories: Government policy, in particular, the upcoming Spending Review, which is set to be released on Wednesday and the clashes between protests and the National Guard in the USA. 

A handful of front pages lead with the NHS’s call for more blood donors, whilst the back pages report on football transfer gossip ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, Portugal winning the Nations League and Spain’s Alcaraz winning the French Open.

Good Morning! It’s a cloudy start this morning in the capital, but don’t despair – the heat is expected to return later this week.

It’s all pretty glum news leading the UK media this moring, with most of it focused on the international chaos from across the USA and the war in Gaza.

Closer to home, NHS nurses are to vote on a pay deal today, there’s coverage of the upcoming Spending Review – set to be released on Wednesday and Premier League transfer gossip dominates the back pages.

Cliff Notes Donald Trump’s new travel ban restricts entry to the US from 12 countries, citing security threats and allowing flexibility for additions or removals from the list. Afghan nationals with special immigrant visas are exempt from the ban; however, the inclusion of Afghanistan has drawn significant criticism as morally objectionable. Critics argue the ban is less about national security and more about fostering hostility towards immigrant communities. Trump’s new travel ban: The notable countries omitted – amid anger over ‘moral disgrace’ | US News . Donald Trump has banned people from 12 countries entering the US, in a move…

An aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other pro-Palestinian campaigners has been diverted by Israel’s military. The yacht Madleen, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), was sailing under a British flag with a mission to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza when it was intercepted and redirected to Ashdod port.

Nearly 350,000 NHS nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being asked to vote on a 3.6% pay rise from Monday. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has slammed the offer as “grotesque” and warned it could trigger a fresh strike ballot.

Downtown Los Angeles saw chaos as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown escalated. With over 300 National Guard troops deployed—without the governor’s request—clashes broke out, self-driving cars were torched, and police used rubber bullets and tear gas.

Cliff Notes – Portugal’s Mendes says he ‘cancelled out’ Yamal in final win Nuno Mendes praised Ousmane Dembélé for the Ballon d’Or, citing his performance in the UEFA Nations League final against Spain. Mendes highlighted his successful defensive duel with Lamine Yamal, contributing to Portugal’s victory in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. He acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo’s ongoing influence and leadership within the team, despite the veteran forward’s injury during the match. Portugal’s Mendes says he ‘cancelled out’ Yamal in final win Nuno Mendes backed Paris Saint-Germain teammate Ousmane Dembélé for this year’s Ballon d’Or after saying he “cancelled…