Author: News Desk

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…

Cliff Notes – Tearful Nicole Scherzinger finally wins first Tony Award after 15 years in theatre Nicole Scherzinger won her first Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd., marking a significant milestone in her theatre career. In her emotional acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to God, her fiancé Thom Evans, and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, while encouraging others to pursue their dreams. Sunset Blvd. also received accolades for Best Revival of a Musical, highlighting the show’s successful reimagining and the impact of love in the arts. Tearful Nicole Scherzinger…

The National Assembly voted to withdraw the controversial retirement age reform, but the decision lacks legal impact amid political gridlock since last summer’s elections.

Making sure the pair were sitting down before she delivered the news, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles reportedly told the Trump boys Friday that their Uncle Elon had been blown up in a rocket accident.

Cliff Notes Protests in Downtown Los Angeles escalated from peaceful demonstrations to violent clashes as tensions rose following President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops without state consultation. The National Guard was ordered to guard federal buildings amidst ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, leading to significant unrest in the area. Responding to the chaos, local law enforcement used tear gas and rubber bullets, while critics accused Trump of provoking the violence to stoke further division. Downtown LA is a scene of pandemonium and lawlessness | US News . A shirtless man waving a Mexican flag stands…