Author: News Desk

Will Smith’s new album, Based on a True Story, is his first musical project since 2005 and will be released in three parts throughout 2025, starting with Rave in A Wasteland.

Chancellor rejects poverty fears – Chancellor Rachel Reeves has rejected claims that her welfare strategy will push children and families into poverty. It comes after analysis has started on her Spring Statement – and what it means for both the poorest and wealthiest in Britain.

King in hospital for cancer side effects – King Charles was forced to pull out of his engagements and take a brief trip to the hospital on Thursday after suffering from some side effects from his cancer treatment. The 76-year-old has pulled out of his engagements on Friday as well. The palace has said it is a minor setback and nothing to worry about.

Cliff Notes – The team with the most Women’s Champions League titles is Olympique Lyonnais, having won the tournament multiple times. The Women’s Champions League quarterfinals are underway, featuring traditional powerhouses like Chelsea, Lyon, and Barcelona, alongside challengers such as Real Madrid and Arsenal. The tournament has evolved since its inception in 2001-02, transitioning from the UEFA Women’s Cup to the Women’s Champions League, with significant format changes including the introduction of a group stage in 2021-22. Lyon holds the record for the most titles, having won the competition eight times, while Arsenal remains the only English team to have…

King Charles in hospital – Much of Friday’s headlines in the UK are reporting on the latest update in King Charles’s health. The 76-year-old has been admitted to the hospital due to side effects from his treatment. 

There are ongoing discussions over Wednesday’s Spring Statement, with disability payments and potential future tax raids being two of the most popular talking points. 

On the international front, there’s more coverage of Donald Trump and his administration as they continue to push to take over Greenland and the Germany’s reaction to the latest tariff announcements. 

Dame Harriet Harman suggests that government whips may be overestimating the number of Labour MPs rebelling against welfare cuts as a tactic for “expectation management”.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s ban on transgender military personnel, citing potential “irreparable harm” to service members.

Cliff Notes – "Half of comedians aren’t actually funny – and I’m one of them" Phil Wang, a new contestant on Celebrity Bake Off, claims that half of comedians, including himself, are not naturally funny but rely on their intelligence to craft humour. He believes comedians can be categorised into two types: those who are inherently funny and those who are funny due to their analytical approach to comedy. Half of comedians aren’t actually funny – and I’m one of them Phil Wang is going on Bake Off – and no, he’s never baked. (Picture: Channel 4) Half of comedians…

Cliff Notes – US revoked around 300 visas in crackdown on students — Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration has revoked visas for over 300 individuals linked to pro-Palestinian protests at universities. The government argues that non-US citizens do not have First Amendment protections in deportation cases, a claim that has faced significant legal scrutiny. US revoked around 300 visas in crackdown on students — Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration has revoked the visas of “maybe more than 300” people allegedly tied to pro-Palestinian university protests. “We do…

King Charles III has cancelled engagements for Thursday and Friday due to health concerns, acting on medical advice. The palace confirmed that his diary programme will also be rescheduled as a precautionary measure.