Author: News Desk

The body of a woman was discovered near the former Burnage Cricket Club in Burnage, Greater Manchester, on 5 May.

Investigating Trump and Scotland The front page of The National 06/05/2025: The story of Donald Trump’s connections to Scotland, his businesses here and those looking to hold him to account via an unexplained wealth order. We hope this series will inform those in Scotland, the UK and further afield on how Trump’s authoritarian agenda doesn’t stop at the American border, and offers a glimpse into how we can respond to that as a country. 

As Gazans starve, Israel plans on capturing their land The front page of The Irish News 06/05/2025: Israel’s security cabinet has unanimously approved a plan to expand military operations in Gaza and to call up tens of thousands of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservists. The expanded military campaign will entail seizing territory in Gaza and remaining there; moving the Gazan population south, denying Hamas the ability to distribute humanitarian supplies and carrying out powerful strikes against militants. ‘I feared mum would die in a ditch waiting for ambulance’ Kerry’s focus on blocking two-pointers says Clifford Co Armagh endurance athlete on…

Care homes under threat from family visa crackdown The front page of The Independent 06/05/2025: A government crackdown on visas for overseas workers could put overstretched care homes under threat of closure, with tens of thousands fewer staff coming to the UK, The Independent can reveal. Applications for Britain’s health and care worker visa are at a record low after care workers were prevented from bringing children and other dependants with them in a bid to curb climbing migration numbers. The royals are pictured on the front marking VE Day celebrations in London. Care homes under threat from family visa…

Eternal gratitude to those who, in Winston Churchill’s words, ‘drew the sword against tyranny’.

PRINCE George has met veterans alongside Princess Kate and Prince William after joining Charlotte, Louis, and the King for a stunning VE Day flypast.

VE Day celebrations dominate many newspapers today, with the front pages featuring images from yesterday’s fly-over and celebrations. The royals were in attendance for yesterday’s London events and pictures of the family on the Buckingham Palace balcony are featured. 

The tabloids fawn over the royals and pay tribute to the veterans whilst also looking ahead to what the rest of the week’s commemorations will look like.

Cliff Notes – Kohli: ‘Boucher had the biggest impact on me as a young kid’ Virat Kohli credited Mark Boucher as having the most significant influence on his early career, highlighting Boucher’s proactive approach in identifying and addressing his weaknesses. Kohli recalled Boucher’s intense training sessions, particularly focusing on improving his ability to handle short balls, which he deemed essential for succeeding at the international level. Kohli: ‘Boucher had the biggest impact on me as a young kid’ When a young Virat Kohli first came to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2008, in a dressing room filled with the Indian…

Cliff Notes – Car smashes into Jennifer Aniston’s mansion with man held at gunpoint A man in his 70s was arrested after driving through the gates of Jennifer Aniston’s Bel-Air mansion while she was home; he was apprehended by her security team. The suspect was held at gunpoint until the LAPD arrived, and he faces charges for felony damage; police are investigating whether the incident was accidental or intentional. Aniston’s property, valued at $21 million, features extensive amenities and was purchased in 2011; she did not encounter the suspect during the incident. Car smashes into Jennifer Aniston’s mansion with man…

Today’s news is dominated by yesterday’s commemoration of VE Day – as Europe marks 80 years of the end of WW2. There’s plenty of coverage of the royals – and their role in the celebrations and a look ahead at what other events are taking place across the country this week.