Author: News Desk

Sunday Times – Mordaunt’s gender claims undermined by leaked papers  The Sunday Times reports that leaked documents prompt fresh scrutiny of Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt’s claims that she has never supported gender self-identification. The paper also looks ahead to predicted record-breaking temperatures. It is expected the county could see temps of 40C next week – and a red alert has been issued for Monday and Tuesday.

Sunday Mirror – Boris Heatwave  The Sunday Mirror combines politics and weather with its headline “Boris’ heat rave”. The outgoing prime minister’s no-show at the latest COBRA –  meeting apparently in favour of a party – has been christened “Boris’ Heatrave” by the paper. They report that the PM is hosting a farewell party at Chequers tomorrow, and missed an emergency meeting about the hot weather.

President Biden’s embarrassing trip to Saudi Arabia, Jlo’s wedding and US accused of being ‘maker of security risks.’

Should Shinzo Abe have a state funeral? As the government pushes forward with plans for such a funeral to honour Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, opposition grows over costs amid reminders that Abe was a divisive figure in the country.

Defending champion Dina Asher Smith claims 200m bronze at the World Championships.

Sri Lanka security forces have carried out a violent early morning raid on the main anti-government protest camp in Colombo, beating protesters, destroying tents and arresting nine people.

House panel says Trump ‘chose not to act’ during attack on US Capitol The Guardian: House panel says Trump refused for hours to call off the deadly attack perpetrated by a group of his supporters at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021, the House select committee investigating the insurrection declared in its primetime hearing on Thursday. The committee shared testimony from former White House aides indicating that Trump repeatedly rejected pleas from his senior advisers and even his own family members – including his eldest daughter and adviser, Ivanka Trump – to immediately issue a statement calling off the…

Italy’s president has announced the country will hold early elections in September following Mario Draghi’s resignation as prime minister from the country. 

In Liz Truss Campaign a kid left Liz a little red-faced yesterday when a he told her ‘Larry [the cat] should be prime minister’.

Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry wins bid and he is taking legal action over decision not to allow him to pay for police protection for himself and his family when visiting from north America