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Cliff Notes The Southport attack, a violent incident involving 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana, resulted in the tragic deaths of three young girls and injuries to others, prompting a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the attack. Family members of survivors shared moving accounts of their children’s bravery during the incident, highlighting their resilience despite facing severe trauma and physical injuries. The inquiry is examining whether the attack could have been prevented, scrutinising Rudakubana’s prior interactions with…

Cliff Notes Michael Madsen, known for roles in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma & Louise, passed away at 67 from heart failure, with heart disease and alcoholism cited as contributing factors. His death, deemed due to natural causes with no suspicious circumstances, has been confirmed by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Madsen’s career spanned over 40 years, featuring collaborations with Quentin Tarantino and a forthcoming book titled Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts And Poems. Reservoir…

Cliff Notes: UK’s biggest house builders guilty CMA investigation The UK’s leading house builders will contribute £100m to affordable housing following a CMA investigation into sensitive information sharing practices among the firms. The payment will assist low-income households and first-time buyers across the UK, with no admission of wrongdoing from the companies involved. The house builders have proposed new guidelines to limit information sharing, aimed at enhancing competition and preventing future concerns. UK’s biggest housebuilders…

Russia executed its largest drone strike on Ukraine, with Ukraine’s air defence intercepting 718 of the 728 drones launched.

Many migrants from conflict-affected regions, such as South Sudan and Gaza, view Britain as a land of opportunity and safety, despite its increasing hostility towards asylum seekers.

Over 110 individuals sustained minor injuries due to wildfires near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, with no reported fatalities as firefighting efforts continue.

Cliff Notes IDF presence in Gaza ‘only issue’ still to be resolved in push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Sky News understands Only one issue remains unresolved in the push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, according to Sky sources who have managed to speak to Hamas. Intense negotiations are taking place in Qatar in parallel with key talks in Washington between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Two sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations have…

Raynor Winn defends her memoir The Salt Path, stating that claims she “lied” are misleading and affirms the book is based on her and her husband’s real-life journey after significant personal loss.

Cliff Notes Emmanuel Macron emphasised the need for UK-France cooperation to address the “burden” of illegal migration ahead of an upcoming summit. He stated that both nations share a responsibility to manage irregular migration humanely while combatting exploitative criminal networks. The summit aims to achieve “best ever cooperation” in handling the small boats crisis, with proposals for a potential “one in, one out” migrant returns agreement. UK and France have ‘shared responsibility’ to tackle illegal…

Cliff Notes The public inquiry into the Post Office scandal revealed that at least 13 individuals may have died by suicide following wrongful accusations, with 59 others considering self-harm. Chair Sir Wyn Williams stated Post Office officials were aware that the Horizon IT system could yield erroneous data, yet they continued to maintain its accuracy during prosecutions. The inquiry highlights severe mental and emotional distress experienced by the victims and their families, with calls for…

Cliff Notes Gregg Wallace, former MasterChef host, is reportedly sacked by the BBC following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour, including sexual comments directed at staff and guests over 17 years. While Wallace has been “cleared of the most serious accusations,” he admits to being found “primarily guilty of inappropriate language” from 2005 to 2018 and has apologised for his remarks. The ongoing situation sees increased scrutiny, with over 50 new allegations against Wallace, including…

A wildfire is nearing Marseille, prompting the mayor to advise residents to remain confined as firefighters continue to battle the blaze near Les Pennes-Mirabeau.

Cliff Notes – Cyber attack on M&S latest Marks & Spencer’s chairman, Archie Norman, stated the company remains in “rebuild mode” following a cyber attack that caused empty shelves and disrupted online operations for months. Norman declined to disclose if a ransom was paid, citing business confidentiality and law enforcement discussions with the National Crime Agency. M&S has increased its cybersecurity workforce and spending, anticipating a significant insurance claim linked to the £300m loss expected…

On Monday, the European Commissioner was fighting for her political career as she appeared before MEPs ahead of her facing a no-confidence vote on Thursday.

Israel’s Netanyahu is visiting the US, with a ceasefire in Gaza at the top of the agenda. Trump has also confirmed the US will be sending more weapons to Ukraine.

The prime minister welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron for a three-day state visit where the PM is set to push for a deal between the UK and France on the migrant crossings. The PM wants a ‘one in, one out’ policy.

The public inquiry has revealed that at least 13 postmasters may have taken their own lives due to wrongful accusations linked to the Horizon IT system, which the Post Office and Fujitsu knew could produce false data.

(Friday 11 July 2025) – At the start of the week, much of the global news was dominated by the flash floods in Texas. Israel’s Netanyahu suggested Trump should win a Nobel Peace Prize this week, just ahead of his arrival in Washington for a meeting aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel’s defence minister says he has instructed its military to prepare a plan to move all Palestinians in Gaza into a camp in the south of the territory, according to reports from Israeli media. It comes as reports emerge of more Israeli attacks on Palestinians waiting for food.


In Europe, the ongoing heatwave leads the news, with wildfires and health warnings sweeping the continent. The UK is set for its third heatwave of the summer from this weekend.

French President Macron is on a three-day state visit to the UK, marking the first from an EU leader since Brexit. He is set to meet with politicians and the royals.

There’s a lot of sports action this week, with the Euro 2025 group stages in full swing, and the final of the Club World Cup set for Sunday. Both are available to watch online!

New World Bank data shows India’s Gini Index, a key measure of income inequality, improved from 28.8 in 2011–12 to 25.5 in 2022–23, ranking India fourth globally for income equality, ahead of the US and China.

China has strongly denounced President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs of up to 70 per cent on imports from key East Asian nations, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia.

On Sunday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier, the Magic Seas, in the Red Sea using grenade fire and bomb-carrying drones, forcing its crew to abandon ship.

Camp Mystic, a prestigious summer camp in Texas, has hosted daughters of political and business elites for nearly a century, including members of the Johnson family and First Lady Laura Bush.

Tuesday’s newspapers offer a variety of stories with no one story dominating all the front pages. A handful of papers cover French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain, marking the first EU leader’s state visit since Brexit. There’s a handful of other UK political stories on the front pages.

A few other papers focus on Jeffrey Epstein and the FBI confirming that there was no Epstein client list, and their investigation into Prince Andrew’s links to Epstein being closed.

Erin Patterson is splashed across some of the UK front pages as the Australian woman was found guilty of murdering her in-laws by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a family meal. She will be sentenced next week, bringing closure to a case that has gripped millions around the world.

The front pages have further coverage of the Texas flooding as the death toll hits more than 100, and many remain missing, and new weather warnings are issued. More rain is expected, set to make rescue operations even more difficult.

Tuesday’s headlines feature a variety of domestic and international news, with French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK leading the way. It marks the first time an EU leader has had a full state visit to the UK since Brexit. Macron and his wife Brigitte will be welcomed by the King and Camilla for a state banquet. The three-day state visit will see discussions regarding illegal crossings of the channel.

The public inquiry into the Southport murders is set to begin, with the families of the three murdered schoolgirls demanding “real change”.

Tuesday will also mark a major milestone in the long road to justice for the victims of the Post Office IT scandal following a far-reaching inquiry. Part of a final report is set to be published and will focus on compensation and the human impact of the scandal.

There’s good news for local Premier League fans, as MPs could be set to vote on a plan to make at least 10 Premier League matches available on free-to-air television each season.

It’s heating up across the UK again this Tuesday, with temperatures creeping up to the 30s by the end of the week, with a third UK heatwave of the summer on the way.