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Muslims around the world are gearing up to celebrate Eid al-Fitr this week, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This year, a rare occurrence will see almost all Muslims united in their celebrations, with Saudi Arabia and several other countries announcing that Eid al-Fitr will fall on April 10th. Typically, differences in moon sightings have led to Sunni and Shia Muslims celebrating Eid on different days, with variations even among Sunni countries. However, this year, the majority of countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Australia, have confirmed the date for Eid. Eid Al-Fitr is a…

Front page summary The Guardian – Starmer told to resurrect Sure Start to help poorest The Guardian says Labour grandees want Keir Starmer to put a new Sure Start-style programme at the heart of the party’s manifesto. It says new research has shown the scheme had a “transformational impact” on the academic success of children from poor backgrounds.The former prime minister, Gordon Brown, and three former education secretaries including David Blunkett are quoted. He tells the paper reinventing the policy would be crucial to the well-being of many young people for years to come.The front page has a picture of eclipse…

Front page summary Metro – Forever toxins in our fruit and vegMetro says toxins that take centuries to break down have been found in fruit, veg and spices in UK stores. The environmental department found residue on more than half of the samples it tested, so the report says, but the levels of chemicals in all were within the amount deemed safe by law.Celebrity news also makes the front page. Metro – Punishment isn’t working By WTX NewsApril 8, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Labour’s £5bn pledge: We’ll punish tax dodgers The Daily Mirror says shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning to crack down on tax evasion and use the money to fund the NHS if Labour gets into power. It says Reeves, has shown “imaginative thinking” to set a “realistic goal”; it describes the tax plan as a “winner”.Above, the paper features paparazzi snaps of boxer Ricky Hatton with his arm around Coronation Street’s Claire Sweeney. Daily Mirror – Turkey vet and a nose job package By WTX NewsApril 8, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t…

Front page summary Daily Express – NHS must end long cruel journeys for cancer care The Daily Express says campaigners want to end the long journeys that some cancer patients have to take by funding more radiotherapy centres. It cites figures from a campaign group which highlighted that 7.4 million people would have to travel further than 45 minutes to reach treatment if they were diagnosed.The ongoing Post Office scandal and the new Amy Winehouse movie are pictured on the front page.  Daily Express – Care home crisis putting Britain to shame By WTX NewsApril 8, 2024 The main stories Like this…

Front page summary The Sun – Ricky and Claire hit it off The Sun leads on celebrity gossip. Former boxer Ricky Hatton and actress Claire Sweeney have been dating, the front page says. The ex-world champ, 45, and Claire, 52, met on Dancing On Ice. The paper leads with exclusive photos showing the loved-up pair enjoying a night out at the weekend.They walked between bars in Manchester with Claire putting her arm around the ex-welterweight’s shoulder.Elsewhere, the paper reports hotels that have been ‘earmarked’ for England fans ahead of the Euros in Germany are in ‘lawless’ areas.  The Sun – Deadly…

Three soldiers from a southern African military force have been killed in a mortar attack in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. All three soldiers were from Tanzania. Three others were hurt.

Nicaragua has asked the UN’s highest court to halt German weapons sales to Israel at the start of a landmark case. Germany faces accusations of breaching the UN genocide convention by sending military hardware to Israel and stopping funding of the UN’s aid agency.

As rivers swell, many citizens in the Russian city of Orenburg are bracing for widespread flooding. The seasonal floods have been far worse than usual, caused by melting snow from the Ural Mountains, triggering evacuations throughout the area.

Front page summary The Independent – Why Monday’s are the deadliest day to go to A&E The Independent says new data shows more people die at the start of the week as hospitals are stretched to the limit after failing to discharge patients at the weekend. Figures uncovered by The Independent show an average of 126 patients died every Monday between 2020-2023 – 25 per cent higher than any other day. On a Saturday, the average number of deaths drops as low as 90.Elsewhere a large image from Gaza makes the front page as it says Gazans return to the south…

Front page summary Metro – Punishment isn’t working Thousands of criminals ordered to do unpaid work such as clean graffiti are getting away without finishing it, says Metro. “Punishment isn’t working” headlines the paper as it reports on 280,000 hours of community service being written off, according to the Labour Party. Also on the front is Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, pictured as he crosses the finish line in Tunisia after running the full length of Africa. Metro – Tied up and trapped in the river By WTX NewsApril 5, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…

Front page summary The Guardian – Carers taken to court over heartrending minor errors The Guardian reports thousands of people who claim a carer’s allowance for looking after relatives are being forced to repay “huge sums” after breaching rules by a few pounds a week. It says carers claiming £81.90 a week for carer’s allowance while working part-time are being forced to pay sums overpaid to them, in some cases running to more than £20,000.Russell Cook also appears on the front where he is quoted as saying “I’m a little tired”. The Guardian – Biden demands Gaza ceasefire in strongest rebuke…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Turkey vet and a nose job package The Daily Mirror reports that Turkish clinics are offering plastic surgery and pet care “package deals” that work out significantly cheaper than in the UK. It observes this comes as vet costs sore in the UK. One clinic offers cat care and a nose job for £4,500. Also pictured is TV personality Gemma Collins and her new fiance. She tells the paper she wants three weddings. Daily Mirror – PC Sharon Beshenivsky: Justice in the name of Sharon By UK NewsApril 5, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why…

The National Center of Meteorology has released the weather forecast for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday period, and it looks like residents and visitors in the UAE can expect a mix of warm days and cool nights.

The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing on Saturday for a high-level visit. She began her trip on Thursday in Guangzhou, to meet with Vice Premier Hu Chunhua, who is also the key Chinese official responsible for economic and trade affairs between China and the United States. Yellen’s visit aims to discuss balanced growth for the United States and China, financial stability, sustainable financing, and the issue of the so-called “excessive capacity of the Chinese green energy sector.” US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing for serious meetings Prior to her trip to China, US Treasury Secretary…

Front page summary Daily Express – Care home crisis putting Britain to shame One in five care homes have been rated as substandard and “inadequate”, according to figures quoted in the Daily Express.Elsewhere, the paper also asks: “Is this the best-ever Premier League title race?” Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are set for a three-way battle for the title. Daily Express – Make no mistake! Migrant flights to take off soon By WTX NewsApril 5, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand

Israel has announced the entry of more than 300 aid trucks into Gaza, marking the highest daily volume since the start of its war on the besieged territory six months ago. However, this delivery still falls far short of the minimum requirement set by the United Nations to stave off the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Według informacji przekazanych przez “The Washington Post”, byłemu prezydentowi Donaldowi Trumpowi została złożona propozycja w przypadku jego ewentualnego zwycięstwa w listopadowych wyborach. Źródła donoszą, że oferta ta została przedstawiona przez tajemnicze osoby z bliskiego otoczenia Trumpa. Oficjalnie jednak ludzie z otoczenia byłego prezydenta bagatelizują te doniesienia, nazywając je jedynie “spekulacjami”. Nie ujawniono żadnych szczegółów dotyczących samej propozycji ani tego, kto mógłby być za nią odpowiedzialny. Propozycja ta budzi wiele spekulacji i zainteresowania wśród obserwatorów polityki. Czy byłemu prezydentowi rzeczywiście złożono jakąś atrakcyjną ofertę? Czy może jest to jedynie plotka mająca na celu zaszkodzenie reputacji Trumpa? Na razie pozostaje nam jedynie…

Scholastique Mukasonga’s powerful and heartbreaking debut book “Inyenzi or Kackerlackorna” has been released in Sweden, shedding light on the tragic events of the Rwandan genocide. The term “Inyenzi” or “Kackerlackorna” (Cockroaches) was used by the Hutu majority to dehumanize the Tutsi minority, setting the stage for the atrocities that followed.

French President Emmanuel Macron and president of France’s Assemblée Nationale Yael Braun-Pivet paid a moving tribute at the Maison d’Izieu memorial to the deported Jewish children in Izieu, France on April 7, 2024. This visit marked the beginning of the second act of Macron’s commemorations of the 80th anniversary of WWII, focusing on “the Liberation as the rebirth of the country.” The president first honored the resistance fighters of the Plateau des Glières, who were eliminated by the German army in March 1944, before traveling to Izieu to remember the 44 Jewish children who were deported and murdered at Auschwitz…

AIB Cuts Interest Rates on ‘Green Mortgages’ as Competition Heats Up AIB has announced a significant cut to its interest rates on ‘green mortgages’ across all its brands, including EBS and Green Haven. The move comes as competition in the mortgage market heats up, with other lenders also making changes to attract environmentally conscious customers. Starting from April 9, AIB will reduce green mortgage fixed rates by 0.2%, making the new rate available to both new and existing customers. To qualify for this product, mortgage customers must own a home with an energy rating of B3 or higher. According to…

Officials in Nampula have confirmed that more than 90 people have died after a ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique. Around 130 people are believed to have been on board, and only five people have been rescued, officials added.

On Sunday, Israel’s military said that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza.

New Zealand authorities have announced a tightening of work visa regulations in response to what they describe as “unsustainable” levels of migration. Applicants for low-skilled positions are now required to meet English-language proficiency standards and their permitted stay has been reduced from five years to three.

Israel has said its military is prepared for any Iranian threat, following Monday’s attack on an Iranian consulate in Damascus. Iran says seven Revolutionary Guard officers were killed in the attack, which Israel is largely believed to be behind.