Dalai Lama says successor will be chosen outside China The 14th Dalai Lama, speaking ahead of his 90th birthday in Dharamsala, affirmed that the centuries‑old tradition of finding a successor will continue after his death. He announced that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which he founded, will solely oversee the recognition of the next Dalai Lama, emphasising that no other authority, including the Chinese government, has a say. He added that the next incarnation is expected…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Hungarian authorities to reverse the ban on Saturday’s Budapest Pride.
An Air India Flight 171 crash on 12 June killed all 241 on board and 28 on the ground after the plane hit a hostel near Ahmedabad’s B. J. Medical College. The sole survivor, British–Indian passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh (40), is stable in hospital.
London – It’s been a busy week of politics, policy and political spats but with the weekend it sight, it’s time to get out and about.
There’s plenty to do this weekend across the UK – wherever you are, just don’t forget your brolly!
The Labour government’s U-turn on their deeply unpopular cuts to the winter fuel payments leads much of the newspapers. The government has said more pensioners will now be in line to receive the payment again but stopped short of explaining the new eligibility criteria. The chancellor did confirm those who will be eligible will receive their payment by this winter.
Our best picks for this week’s best of British TV – from documentaries to reality TV, there’s a lot to keep you busy as the wet weather keeps us indoors! Here’s our what to watch this week on TV guide – including international football fixtures …
The UK government’s proposed Data (Use and Access) Bill has faced its fourth defeat in the House of Lords. Peers voted 242 to 116 in favour of an amendment that would require greater transparency from tech companies using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence models.
Wednesday’s headlines highlight Britain’s media divide: on the left, you’ll see reports of the government’s new approach to Israel, highlighting the strong condemnation of Israel used by the government.
Whilst the right-leaning press have largely left the story off the front splashes altogether and instead have chosen to focus on domestic political stories.
This could have something to do with the Israeli event, the night before, that Farage and Kemi attended and their respective media friends attended.
Friday’s UK headlines continued to be dominated by the deal struck between the US and the UK yesterday – though nothing has been signed and it was incredibly light on details.
The prime minister is facing so internal turmoil over his proposed welfare cuts with Labour MPs preparing a rebellion. The government won’t be at risk of defeat due to their large majority, but a rebellion could highlight the levels of discontent within the party.
A new Pope has been chosen and it’s a US-born pontiff who will use the name Pope Leo XIV. Donald Trump’s hard-right supporters are having a meltdown of what they see as a ‘lefty looney’ being appointed.
In sports, both Manchester United and Spurs are through to the final of the Europa League meaning we’ll have an all-English final – both clubs desperately need to win in order to salvage a very poor season for both.
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You might as well get used to it – the sun is out and it’s here to stay (for at least a week). As the sun rolls out across the UK today, it’s already clear blue skies across the capital. So, let’s grab a coffee and have a run-through of today’s news bulletins.
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Tuesday’s headlines are a sombre affair with most global coverage – online and in print – paying tribute to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday morning after suffering with poor health in recent months including double pneumonia. It has since been confirmed that Pope Francis died from a stroke and heart failure.
Despite the sadness of the pope’s death – which is being felt around the world. There is a sense of celebration as well, with many reports emerging of the pope’s kindness – including calling Gaza’s only church everyday since the Israeli ground invasion, his role in bringing Muslims and Christian’s together across Africa and shunning much of the privileges that come with being the pope. He attempted to make the Catholic Church more inclusive and less judgemental.
Online, many headlines are discussing funeral plans, noting his refusal for any of the pomp and ceremony associated with a pope’s death, and there is speculation over who might be in line to become the next pope.
The sun is shyly brreaking through the sky this week as spring sweeps across Europe, the daffodils are giving way to the joy of tulips — which were once traded like gold, with all the chaos of Trump, we can sense you are already reaching for your spade. Moving on, this week’s briefing spans power struggles in Europe, Middle Eastern diplomacy, and a tech-driven twist in US politics — all layered with media spin. In…
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Can Madrid beat Arsenal? It’s the question every football fan will be asking tonight, as holding Champions Real Madrid face the North London club at the Bernabeu with a 3-goal deficit to overturn.
This week kicks off with politics – as Britain braces for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement. We’ve be told to prepare for cuts to public spending – leading to concerns of more Tory austerity.
The chancellor is set to axe 10,000 civil service jobs and ministers have told departments to be prepared to trim the fat. Department’s such as education are worried that it could be the worst cuts in a generation!!
Reeves will dish all on Wednesday, when she officially delivered her Spring Statement.
Monday’s headlines are heavily dominated by politics with planned changes to the UK’s welfare system expected to be unveiled later this week.
Many publications offer their assessment of the planned changes as Labour’s left prepares to mount a rebellion, and Conservative and Tory-supporting media praise the Labour government’s move. The exact details of the changes will be set out by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz on Tuesday.
Newcastle’s emphatic 2-1 win over Liverpool leads much of the English news as the Toons see their first silverware in 70 years and Eddie Howe becomes the first English manager to win an English cup since 2008.
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Philippines ex-leader on plane to the Hague as the former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has left Manila after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs”. He was taken into police custody shortly after his arrival at the capital’s international airport from Hong Kong on Tuesday morning. Philippines ex-leader on plane to the Hague The former Philippine President has faced international…
Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire offer to Russia proposed by the US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would present the offer to Russia and that “the ball is in their court” – Moscow is yet to publicly comment on the issue. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia…