Author: News Desk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has confirmed “progress” in contract negotiations, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season.

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Tuesday’s newspapers are, unsurprisingly, focused on the market chaos caused by last week’s US tariffs. Several headlines look at the growing trade war between the two largest economies in the world as China retaliated with their own tariffs on the US – which led to Donald Trump telling them to back down from their tariffs or face a further 50% tariff on Wednesday. China has said it won’t back down. 

The UK government is under scrutiny for not implementing Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs), despite evidence from Canada showing an 83% reduction in deaths among young drivers after their introduction.

King Charles and Camilla have touched down in Italy, starting a four-day state visit aimed at improving Britain’s relationship with its European allies. The trip also coincides with the couple’s 20th wedding anniversary – with new images of the pair released to mark the occasion. 

In other royal news, the King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, has touched down in Britain today as he prepares for a two-day court case where he will challenge the decision over his – and his family’s – security when they are in Britain. Harry says he can’t bring his wife or children to the UK due to the row over security and says the threat to him and his family remains high.

Several of the UK newspapers reported on the story of a British woman who gave birth to a baby girl after a womb transplant. Grace Davidson, 36, was born without a functioning uterus and received her sister’s womb in 2023. It marks the UK’s first successful womb transplant. 

Season three of Channel 4’s The Piano features a new judge, Jon Batiste, replacing Lang Lang, who is currently on tour; both Mika and Winkleman express excitement about the change in energy.

Trading has just restarted in Europe and all the main stock markets are showing a slight rebound from the previous falls.