Wes aide flashed girl, 13 The Sun newspaper leads on a standalone story reporting that a former aide of the current Health Secretary Wes Streeting was arrested for flashing a 13-year-old girl. The senior aide had also followed the child home. Sam Gould, who represents Hainault ward on Redbridge Council, pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent exposure over February and March in east London on Monday.
Two stories dominate Wednesday’s front pages: the latest from Ukraine and the sentencing of Kyle Clifford.
Many of the tabloids choose to focus on Clifford, who was handed three life sentences with whole orders for the murder of his ex-partner, her sister and her mother. He was also found guilty of raping his ex-partner. The sentence means he’ll never be released from prison. The women were the wives and daughters of BBC horse racing commentator John Hunt, whose victim impact statement is quoted in many headlines this morning.
Manchester United’s new £2bn stadium is discussed on the front and back pages, as is Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League.
On the international front, a Ukraine- Russia ceasefire is on the table, awaiting Russia’s agreement, after peace talks involving the US in Saudi Arabia.
Trump’s ongoing tariff war with Canada also makes the front pages after he announced a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium. Trump’s announcements, which he’s since backtracked on, saw metal prices rise and the stock markets fall.
Security forces rescue 155 passengers and kill 27 terrorist in an ongoing terror situation in Pakistan. The Pakistani security forces have rescued at least 155 passengers and killed 27 terrorists in a rescue operation continues into its second day after terrorists hijacked the Jaffar Express train near Balochistan’s Bolan district. Security forces rescue 155 passengers and kill 27 terrorist The unprecedented hostage situation began on Tuesday near the Mashkaf Tunnel, about 157 kilometers from Quetta, when terrorists attacked the…
A Train hijacked in Quetta carrying 400 passengers has been hijacked by separatist fighters in the southwest of Pakistan, while the government said an operation was underway to rescue the hostages, and neutralize the threat. Live Terror Operation in Pakistan A group of terrorists launched the attack on the Peshawar-Quetta Jaffar Express, leaving the driver with severe injuries in the Bolan Pass area of Balochistan, targeting innocent civilians. The militants detonated a bomb on the…
Cliff Notes North Sea ship collision: Key Developments: Vessels Involved: What Happened? Rescue & Response: North Sea ship collision: Oil tanker and cargo vessel crash
North Sea disaster: hellfire The Sun uses the headline “Hellfire” to describe the collision, reporting cyanide was onboard when the collision happened. The paper says the US tanker was full of fuel for the American military. Princess Kate features on the front page after attending an event yesterday.
Found… but is UK stuck with him? The Daily Mail leads with a report that a migrant who said ‘death to Jews’ has been arrested – but the Conservatives fear the UK will be stuck with him. The paper questions how the vessels collided “in broad daylight,” accompanying the article with striking images of the flames over the North Sea. The paper reports that the collision occurred around 10 a.m. local time in foggy conditions near…
Number of jobless indefensible says PM amid criticism over cuts The Guardian reports on Sir Keir Starmer’s remarks to Labour MPs regarding the “indefensible” number of jobless individuals in the UK, ahead of the Department for Work and Pensions’ Green Paper on sickness and disability benefit reform. Elsewhere, the paper notes one person is still missing from the collision. The paper notes that the Solong was carrying toxic sodium cyanide, adding to the environmental concerns. It…
New threat from criminals using AI to extort children The Independent reports the NSPCC boss has issued a warning that emerging AI technology is “just the start” and could pose greater danger than social media to the next generation. Childline records a surge in cases of abuse, which include using fake AI-generated images. The front page features an image of Zelenskyy arriving in Saudi Arabia for talks with the US.
North Sea inferno: catastrophe The Daily Mirror leads with the headline “Catastrophe”, saying the “North Sea inferno” saw a US-flagged oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, and the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong. The paper highlights the dramatic rescue of 32 crew members and expresses concerns over the potential impact on wildlife.
Fireball as chemical cargo ship hits tank: Catastrophic The Metro features images of billowing smoke and flames from the collision off the northern coast of England, echoing fears of an impending “environmental disaster.” The paper notes that the Stena Immaculate was carrying 18,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 fuel for the U.S. Navy, while the Solong was transporting sodium cyanide, raising significant environmental concerns.
Tuesday’s headlines are dominated by the catastrophic collision in the North Sea, with detailed reports on the incident, rescue operation and environmental concerns.
As of this morning, fires are still burning, and one person remains missing.
Elsewhere, there’s coverage of other ongoing domestic stories, including the farmers’ protests and civil service cuts. Threats over AI and images of the Princess of Wales make several front pages.
The UK back pages cover last night’s Premier League match as Newcastle snagged all three points against West Ham.
The business newspapers focus on the stock markets as US recession fears sparked a market run-off.
Several papers report on the upcoming US- Ukraine talks being held in Saudi Arabia.
Cliff notes Moscow and Region Targeted in Unprecedented Drone Assault
Cliff notes Global Stock Markets Slide as Trump’s Tariff Threats Shake Investor Confidence
Cliff Notes – Start of NFL Free Agency The Philadelphia Eagles are set to lose key defensive players, with defensive tackle Milton Williams signing a lucrative deal with the New England Patriots worth $26 million annually, while edge rusher Josh Sweat is joining the Arizona Cardinals on a four-year contract valued at $76.4 million. The NFL’s legal tampering period has commenced, leading to significant contract extensions and trades involving star players. The quarterback landscape continues…
Cliff Notes Disney didn’t copy Moana from a man’s story of a surfer boy, a jury says A jury on Monday quickly and completely rejected a man’s claim that Disney’s “Moana” was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii. The Los Angeles federal jury deliberated for only about 2 ½ hours before deciding that the creators of “Moana” never had access to writer and animator Buck Woodall’s outlines and script for “Bucky…
Cliff Notes Confirmation Vote and Background: The Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labour secretary with a 67-32 vote. Key Responsibilities and Challenges: As head of the Department of Labour, Chavez-DeRemer will oversee enforcement of worker rights and protections while managing a budget of $13.9 billion and a workforce of nearly 16,000 employees. Political Balancing Act: During her confirmation hearing, Chavez-DeRemer faced scrutiny for her previous support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court could soon rule on whether to dismiss or reinstate impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol. That doesn’t mean the political crisis caused by Yoon’s short-lived imposition of martial law is over. President Yoon Suk Yeol Fate to be determined today South Korea’s already-severe political divide between conservatives and liberals will likely intensify as Seoul grapples with major foreign policy challenges like U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy platform and…
Buffalo Bills Quarterback Allen agrees record contract worth £255m that will make him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history. Buffalo Bills Quarterback Allen agrees record contract Josh Allen, the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024 season, will receive a guaranteed $250m (£193m), according to reports. Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a $450m (£349m) 10-year deal with the club in 2020. The largest guaranteed figure in NFL history But the reported…
Week 11 – What happened this week in history – 10th March to 16th March. A rare astronomical event and Alexander Graham Bell made the first successful telephone call, and the first ever Crufts dog show in 1886. Wow! This Day in History: March 10 1982 all nine planets aligned All nine planets in the solar system aligned on the same side of the Sun, a rare astronomical event known as a syzygy. 1876 Liquid transmitter Alexander…
After a week of glorious sunshine across the UK, this mornings skies are grey and overcast but there’s no need to have a glum start to your week. Grab yourself a coffee, there’s a lot happening across the UK today from politics to the Premier League.
Upskirting plague is increasing The Metro front page reports that hundreds of women have reported being ‘upskirted’ while on public transport since 2021. More than 200 incidents of upskirting, which is where a secret photograph is taken under someone’s clothing without their knowledge, have been recorded in British trains since 2021, according to Freedom of Information request seen by Metro.
Ukrainians blame US betrayal for battlefield horrors The Independent reports Ukrainians are blaming the United States’s ‘betrayal’ for the current bloodshed on the battlefield. The paper says ordinary citizens are pointing the finger at Donald Trump and his decision to cut aid and stop sharing military intelligence for the mounting casualties their country has been suffering in recent days. Britain’s 20-degree weather is set to end this week as colder temperatures are to return.
Prisons to get hundreds more cells in case summer riots happen again The Guardian reveals in an exclusive report that hundreds of new prison cells are set to be added in response to fears of a repeat of last summer’s riots. The paper says these “makeshift and newly refurbished” cells will be ready for use by the end of 2025. Israel is set to cut off all electricity in Gaza as humanitarian officials say the…
Remember the sacrifice of our family of nations The Daily Express covers King Charles’s Commonwealth Day message, in which he honoured the soldiers who fought in World War II. Ahead of the 80th anniversary of Hitler’s defeat, the King praised their “untold sacrifice and selflessness” in the fight against the Nazis. A one-year-old whippet-saluki-collie has claimed the top award at Crufts.
