Author: News Desk

The Daily Mirror’s front page is dedicated to the Dominic Cummings allegations and picks up on the comment ‘tens of thousands of people died who didn’t need to’ comment from the PM’s former adviser.  Online, the Mirror reports three men have been arrested for the Italy cable car disaster that killed 14 people as investigators say the car had been tampered with.  Other news reported in the Mirror today includes Prince William’s Scotland visit and why a pub was forced to apologise for hosting him.  The rules around furlough which is set to change in July and Man United’s defeat…

The front page of the Metro claims ‘DOMSHELL’ saying Cummings “savaged” his former boss but saved his harshest words for health secretary Matt Hancock.  Online the paper reports no human remains have been found in the cafe dug up by the police as they search for Mary Bastholm who went missing in 1968 at age 15. They believe Mary was a victim of serial killer Fred West.  The paper reports on lockdown 4 for Victoria, Australia as 7 million people are under a 7 day lockdown as the Indian variant spreads.  Dominic Cummings: DOMSHELL  The Metro labels the claims made…

The Guardian’s front page picks up on the claims that ‘tens of thousands of people died needlessly due to the government’s poor handling of the pandemic – claims made by Dominic Cummings.  The paper says Cummings painted a picture of a prime minister ‘obsessed with media’ and constantly making ‘U-turns’.  Online, the Guardian reports on football star Marcus Rashford’s claims he’s been subjected to ‘at least 70 racial slurs’ online following Manchester United’s Europa League loss.  Dominic Cummings: ‘Tens of thousands died needlessly’  The Guardian leads with the claims that ‘tens of thousands of people died needlessly. The paper says…

The Daily Express makes its position on the Cummings evidence, clear as the front page says “Yes, mistakes were made but this is pure revenge.”   The paper and its online edition report on Matt Hancock’s ‘blasting’ of the claims as the paper says Cummings has been branded “vengeful and embittered.”  Online, the Express reports on the latest traffic updates after a ‘horrific’ pileup on the M62.  The paper covers the latest celebrity news including Graham Norton opening up about a terrifying attack in 1989, in which he was stabbed and thought he was going to die.  Dominic Cummings committee: Yes,…

The Times leads with Dominic Cummings and the ‘fire’ he unleashed on No 10. The paper speaks to an unnamed cabinet minister who said Cummings was just after “revenge.”  Online, the paper covers the Friends reunion, giving it a less-than-favourable review.  Also on the Times Online, the heavy coverage of Dominic Cummings accusations continues as ministers come to PM Boris Johnson’s defence and questions rise around Dominic Cummings claims that the PM’s fiancee Carrie Symonds tried to illegally employ friends in key influential government roles.  Dominic Cummings accusations rain fire on No 10 The Times spoke to an unnamed cabinet…

The Daily Telegraph’s front page is dominated by the explosive claims made by former PM adviser Dominic Cummings during his committee meeting on the government’s handling of the pandemic.  Sharing the front page is the news that France is toughening its travel rules on British tourists over fears of spreading the variant first identified in India.  Online, the coverage of Dominic Cummings’ 7 -hour committee meeting dominates. The Telegraph Online looks into the contradictions the former adviser made and the relationship between Cummings and Health Secretary Matt Hancock.  Cummings takes his revenge as he lays blame on Johnson and Hancock …

California Mass shooting: Gunman kills 8 plus himself in San Jose shooting Sam Cassidy, 57, has been identified by police as the shooter who opened fire at a California light-rail maintenance facility Wednesday, before turning the gun on himself.  Cassidy worked at the Valley Transportation Authority facility in San Jose. Police confirmed he took his own life as police closed in on him. No motive for the shooting or information of the type of gun used has been released by authorities.  One person was wounded in the shooting and is in critical condition at a local hospital.  President Joe Biden…

At least 46 politicians murdered by Mexican gangs  Authorities are recording record levels of violence against candidates as gangs push to control more territory, making the June 6 election campaign one of Mexico’s bloodiest in recent history.  The most recent murder was of mayoral candidate Alma Barragan – who was shot dead on Tuesday, bringing the total number of candidates murdered nationwide to 34.  Mexico has a dark history of election violence, but the campaigning for the June election has become one of the bloodiest in recent history as gangs have kidnapped and murdered dozens of politicians to strengthen their…

Australia: 7-day Victoria lockdown ordered, amid fresh Covid-19 outbreak and slow vaccine rollout  Australia’s second-most populous state Victoria will see nearly seven million people start a snap lockdown on Thursday night as a fresh outbreak doubled overnight.  Officials are blaming the slow vaccine rollout and hotel quarantine failures for the outbreak and emergency measures.  The snap lockdown will be in place for seven days, and people are only allowed to leave their homes for essential work, healthcare, grocery shopping and exercise.  “In the last day, we’ve seen more evidence we’re dealing with a highly infectious strain of the virus, a…

Hamas won’t touch aid for Gaza, after US pledge $40m  Hamas has promised not to touch “a single cent” of international aid to help rebuild the Gaza Strip after the 11-day bombardment on the region for 11 days – one of the worst outbreaks of violence between Israel and Hamas in many years.  The head of the group’s political wing in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, promised the “transparent and impartial” distribution of aid. “We welcome any international or Arab effort to rebuild the Gaza Strip,” Sinwar said. “I affirm our commitment not to take a single cent intended for reconstruction and…