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David McCallum, NCIS and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. star, dies aged 90 The Independent says David McCallum, one of the original cast members on NCIS and the 1960s hit spy drama The Man From U.N.C.L.E., has died aged 90. His son Peter announced on Monday (25 September) that his father had died of natural causes in New York City. He said in a statement on behalf of the family: “He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father. He always put family before self. He looked forward to any chance to connect with his grandchildren, and had a unique…

David McCallum of The Man from UNCLE and NCIS fame dies aged 90 The Guardian says Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series The Man from UNCLE in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular television show NCIS 40 years later, has died. He was 90. McCallum died on Monday of natural causes, surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said in a statement. “David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world. He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live…

Suella Braverman asks if UN refugee rules are fit for modern age Suella Braverman is expected to say in a speech that politicians need to question if the UN’s 1951 Refugee Convention is “fit for our modern age.” The home secretary will be addressing a think tank in Washington DC where she will describe the convention as an “incredible achievement of its age”. She will argue that shifts in interpretation has led to increased numbers being defined as refugees. Labour has accused Braverment of having “given up on fixing” the asylum system. “Now she’s resorting to grandstanding abroad and looking…

Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss Spotify’s boss Daniel Ek has said the company will not completely ban content created by artificial intelligence from the music streaming platform. Earlier in the year Spotify had pulled a track with AI-cloned voices of Drake and The Weekend. But Ek, speaking to the BBC, said whilst there are valid uses of AI in music, it shouldn’t be used to impersonate human artists without consent.  He added that using AI in music will likely be debated for “many, many years.” Ek said he saw three “buckets” of AI use: “It is going…

Nagorno-Karabakh: Fuel depot blast kills 20 as refugee count doubles At least 20 people have been killed, and hundreds injured, after an explosion at a fuel depot in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh, local Armenian authorities say. Nearly 300 people were admitted to hospital with dozens in a critical condition. The news comes as the Armenian government said 13,350 refugees crossed into the country from the enclave. The disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region is home to a majority of some 120,000 ethnic Armenians. It is not yet clear what caused the explosion on Monday evening. Human Rights Ombudsman Gegham Stepanyan wrote on social media: “As…

Justin Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran ‘deeply embarrassing’ Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said an invitation to parliament extended to a Ukrainian man who fought for a Nazi unit in WW2, is “deeply embarrassing” to the country. Yaroslav Hunka, 98, got a standing ovation after House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota called him a “hero” during a Friday visit by Ukraine’s president. Rota has said he did not know of Hunka’s Nazi ties and made a mistake in inviting him to the event. Many are calling on him to resign from his role as Commons Speaker. The prime…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Paper Talk: Met Police probe new Russell Brand allegations Many of Tuesday’s front pages carry the news that the Met Police has confirmed it is investigating new allegations of sexual offences following media reports about Russell Brand. The continued speculation over HS2 also makes several papers. Russell Brand allegations The Sun says the force has received “a number of non-recent allegations”. The Metro carries a picture of Brand taken from a video he posted online on Monday denying the allegations. The paper describes the video as a “rant” in which Brand “alleged a government…

Elementor #552072 September 26, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Financial Times – Scrapping HS2 will hurt trust in UK, warns Birmingham City’s US owners  Birmingham City football club’s US owners have warned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak he will damage trust in Britain if he aborts the HS2 high-speed rail project, the Financial Times reports. The paper says club chair Tom Wagner has written to the prime minister saying that the current HS2 plans were a factor in the decision of US hedge fund Knighthead Capital Management, where he is co-chair, to invest in the club.…

Elementor #552066 September 26, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Brand: Police probe more sex claims  The Metro carries a picture of Brand taken from a video he posted online on Monday denying the allegations. The paper describes the video as a “rant” in which Brand “alleged a government plot to stop him speaking on social media”. Taylor Swift’s dating life makes the front page. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Elementor #552058 September 26, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Shocking state of prisons means ‘one in 10 should be closed’  The Guardian says one in 10 prisons in England and Wales are barely fit for purpose. Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor has said that one in 10 prisons in England and Wales are barely fit for purpose and should be closed if alternative buildings can be found, the paper reports. Mr Taylor has told the paper that 14 Victorian prisons – including HMPs Wandsworth, Pentonville, Liverpool, Leicester, Lewes, Exeter, Bristol, and…

Elementor #552052 September 26, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Cops probe Brand ‘sex assaults’  The Sun says police have confirmed they are investigating fresh claims of sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand. The force said it has received “a number of non-recent allegations”. In earlier reports published by the Sunday Times, Times, and Channel 4, four women accused Brand of offences ranging from sexual assault to rape, dating from between 2006 and 2013. Brand has strongly denied any wrongdoing. The front page features a large image of Taylor Swift attending an NFL…

Elementor #552046 September 26, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Brand: Sex assault claims grow The Metropolitan Police has opened an investigation into several claims of sexual assault against Russell Brand – saying it has received a “number of allegations” from London and across the UK, the Daily Mirror reports. The paper notes that no arrests have been made. The front page reports on Bruce Willis’ dementia. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Elementor #552040 September 26, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Suella urges reform of absurd migrant system  The Daily Express reports that Home Secretary Suella Braverman is set to deliver a speech in which she will brand the current asylum system “absurd and unsustainable” and argue that people entering the UK via Channel crossings should not be considered refugees. The front page reports on new allegations against Russell Brand after more sex assault claims. The Met police have begun to probe some of the claims – which were not featured in the documentary.…

Western media exposes itself in its coverage of Libya floods The floods in Libya have so far killed 11,300 people, according to the UN, and more than 10,000 remain missing. The media’s response to the devastation caused by the floods has seen words like “chaos”, “unstable”, “lawless” and “fractured,” as an attempt to explain why Libya seemed so unprepared for the storm, the floods and everything that came after it. But the media isn’t telling the whole truth. They’re not explaining why Libya was in such a dire situation before the storm. Nothing highlights the heavily edited version of the…

Messina Denaro: Notorious Italian Mafia boss dies Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has died at the age of 61. He was one of Italy’s most wanted men until his capture earlier this year. Denaro is believed to be a boss of the notorious Cosa Nostra Mafia and spent 30 years on the run before he was detained in January. He was being treated for cancer at the time of his arrest and was moved from prison to hospital last month. He is believed to have been responsible for numerous murders. In 2002, he was tried and sentenced to life…

Star Sports – Don’t call us Spursy The back page of the Daily Star reports on the thrilling North London derby that saw Tottenham fight back to see a 2-2 draw against Arsenal. The back page says star Spurs player Maddison has insisted the north London club has ‘bottle’ and has shrugged off its ‘Spursy’ tagline.  The back page also leaves space to report on the eight goals Newcastle netted against Sheffield United. 

Elementor #551937 September 25, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Financial Times – Russia Gains From Oil’s Surge After Dodging G7 Prices Cap  The Financial Times reports that Russia has managed to circumvent G7 sanctions by building up a fleet of oil tankers which are able to operate without Western insurance. It says this will result in an increase in revenue for the Kremlin’s war chest. The front page also has a picture of refugees, as it says a wave of refugees is set to grow after the Azerbaijani assault on separatists. Today’s top stories Like…

Elementor #551931 September 25, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – 24 Hours In A&E Now A Reality  The Metro says that almost 400,000 patients who go to A&E in England end up waiting 24 hours or longer to be seen. The paper highlights figures for 2022-23 from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and a doctor’s comments that longer A&E waits are harmful and increase mortality. The front page reports on a nurse’s story as she diagnosed her own Alzheimer’s. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy ……

Elementor #551922 September 25, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Met Police Request Support From SAS After Officers Down Firearms  The Guardian reports that the Met Police have called on the SAS to give counter-terrorism support after firearms officers downed weapons in protest at the charging of a colleague with murder. The paper says that the “scale and speed” of the protest of Met officers led the Home Secretary to order an emergency review of armed policing as fears grew that the rebellion could spread “further within the Met and around the country”.…

Elementor #551916 September 25, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Star – Storm Agnes Blasts In Storm Agnes is set to hit the UK will winds of up to 80mph, according to the Daily Star. The paper bids goodbye to the Indian summer as the storm is set to bring heavy rain and “travel hell”. The front page features images from the weekend’s Premier League action after Newcastle put 8 past Sheffield United, and Arsenal saw a draw against Tottenham in a thrilling North London derby. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you…

Elementor #551910 September 25, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Rebellion By Gun Cops Forces Soldiers To Step In The Daily Express reports that soldiers are on standby to cover for armed officers who are refusing to carry guns after a colleague was charged with murder. The front page carries a photo of a soldier assisting police on previous occasions – and the headline “Rebellion by gun cops forces soldiers to step in”. The front page also reports on the government’s plan to scrap part of the northern link of the HS2. There’s…

Elementor #551904 September 25, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Crash Rash In Rush To Help  According to the Daily Mirror, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford jumped out of his car after a crash to check if anyone had been hurt. The Manchester United footballer was involved in a crash – with his £700,000 Rolls Royce, following a football match 0n Saturday. The front page reports on its own campaign against shoplifting and a report about the murdered TV presenter Jill Dando – ahead of a Netflix documentary exploring her death. Today’s top stories…

Two Palestinians killed in Israeli attack of bomb storage centre The Metro Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in an attack on a bomb storage centre in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, officials and emergency workers said. According to the Israeli military, soldiers raided a refugee camp on the northern side of the West Bank to destroy a militant command centre. Bombs were detonated and explosives were reportedly hurled at Israeli forces by militants at Nour Shams camp, about two miles to the east of Tulkarem. Dozens of explosives and bomb-making components were uncovered, the military said. ‘During the activity,…

Elementor #551825 September 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Observer – Sunak pushes to axe HS2 link ahead of Tory conference  The Observer says Rishi Sunak is facing a huge backlash from senior Tories amid signs he is ready to scrap the northern section of HS2. The paper says there are strong rumours at least one “middle-ranking” minister could resign if the route is cut back. The paper looks at the timing of any announcements, with a source saying the plan is to do it before the Conservative party conference due to get under…

Elementor #551819 September 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – Now Tory big beasts turn on PM’s ‘insane’ plan to scrap HS2 The Independent says senior Tories have turned on the prime minister’s “insane” plan to scrap HS2. The paper says former Conservative prime ministers Boris Johnson and David Cameron have joined the ‘outcry’ against scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester rail line. The front page features a large image of anti-Brexit protesters who took to the streets of London yesterday, demanding Britain rejoin the EU. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t…