Israel has opted to cancel a scheduled meeting in Washington following the United States’ decision not to veto a UN Security Council resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Japan’s cabinet has given its nod for the export of newly developed fighter jets, a joint endeavour with the UK and Italy, signalling a departure from its longstanding pacifist stance.
The EU will launch an investigation into three of the biggest tech firms in the world over uncompetitive practices – Meta, Apple and Alphabet (which owns Google).
On Pakistan Day the Pakistani Ambassador demonises PTI party in Washington for all the recent disruptions to Pakistani politics. All the discussions at the Pakistan Day reception at the Pakistani embassy in Washington underscored the importance of political unity in Pakistan, while the PTI’s protests dominated conversations among the guests. Pakistani Ambassador demonises PTI party in Washington Need for political cohesion stressed at Pakistan Day reception in Washington was on top of the agenda as the Pakistani diplomacy team are hurrying to quash all PTI claims to ensure the flow of aid. Ambassador Khan assured the audience both sides were…
Front page summary The Independent – Thousands trapped in Grenfell-style flats ‘scammed’ by insurersThe Independent leads on its own exclusive: Residents unable to sell homes in blocks built with cladding deemed ‘safe’ seven years after Grenfell fire disaster – as insurance companies accused of profiteering by hiking premiums by up to 1,000%.One woman, whose one-bed flat where she lives with her baby was declared safe, saw her annual insurance bill soar from £247 to £2,626 in just two years – a tenfold increase. She told The Independent: “How far does this go before I literally can’t beg, borrow, pay it…
Front page summary Metro – £14bn United KINDdom The Metro reports that Britons donated almost £14bn to charity last year. The paper says that despite the rising cost of living, the UK donated a record £13.98bn to charity last year, with the paper playfully calling the country ‘United Kinddom’. The paper says the county’s poorest areas were amongst the most generous. Catch up on all of Monday’s front pages here. Metro – £35bn Waspi sting By WTX NewsMarch 22, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper…
Front page summary The Guardian – Suspects appear in court accused of Moscow attack that left 137 dead Suspects accused of carrying out the Moscow terror attack appeared in court on Sunday, The Guardian reports. They are accused of killing at least 137 people after shooting at crowds of concertgoers at Crocus City Hall. The front page has photos of two of the suspects. Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev and Saidakrami Murodali Rachabalizoda have been charged with committing an act of terrorism, the paper says. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility. Russian officials have claimed, without evidence, Ukrainian involvement – which Kyiv denies.Catch…
Front page summary The Sun – China hack attack The Sun reported that Chinese hackers accessed the personal information of around 40 million Britons in a 2021 attack. The UK government will officially blame China today, and the paper suggests some 43 individuals, including MPs and peers, were also targeted. Elsewhere, the paper for the third day running, features a photo of Catherine taken from her video message.Catch up on all of Monday’s front pages here. The Sun – Kit hits the fan By WTX NewsMarch 22, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy ……
Front page summary Daily Express – King’s Easter message of unity and hope to nation The Daily Express says the King will release a “powerful” Easter message this week to “provide reassurance” to the nation. The paper says he will seek to “provide reassurance” to people after Catherine publicly announced she was undergoing chemotherapy for cancer on Friday.Catch up on all of Monday’s front pages here. Daily Express – Pay Up! Millions of women owed pension payoutsBy WTX NewsMarch 22, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Pubs call time at 8pm The Daily Mirror reports that a third of pub landlords are closing their doors early over higher costs and smaller crowds. The paper calls it the “battle for the boozer”, with some pubs now closing at 20:00 due to costs and a lack of customers. Greg Kirk, the landlord of The Hawke in east London, says he does not open at all on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Campaign for Real Ale has described the revelations in the Mirror as a “harsh wake up call” for the government. Ministers say measures to…
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has said that Israel had definitively barred it from delivering aid to northern Gaza, where the threat of famine is highest.
Ukraine claims to have targeted two landing ships, a communications centre, and other infrastructure utilised by Russia’s Black Sea fleet near annexed Crimea. The Ukrainian general staff announced the destruction of the Yamal and Azov ships.
The UK government is set to link cyber-attacks – in which personal details of millions of voters were accessed – to China. The attacks on the Electoral Commission took place in August 2021 but were only revealed last year.
Four men have been charged in Russia for the deadly Moscow concert attack, where 137 people were killed. Three men were marched into a Moscow court while the fourth was in a wheelchair. All were charged with committing an act of terrorism.
Front page summary Sunday Express -A Nation touched by Kate’s courageThe Sunday Express says leads on Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis. The paper says Kate has won worldwide admiration for her poignant video in which she explained her absence over the past few months following her major surgery.Elsewhere, a young cancer survivor sends a message to Kate – her ‘special friend.’Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here Sunday Express – Farage plots Sunak’s demise By WTX NewsMarch 17, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say…
Front page summary Sunday Mirror – Thank you for your warmth and support … we are both so touchedThe Sunday Mirror leads on William and Kate’s message of thanks following the princess’s announcement she had started preventative chemotherapy. Her cancer battle news came as a shock, she had undergone major surgery in January.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here Sunday Mirror – Gio breaks silence: I’m gutted Amanda left … I thought we’d win By WTX NewsMarch 17, 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 The Sun on Sunday – Kate had ’emotional’ lunch with KingThe Sun on Sunday leads on Princess Kate saying she had an emotional lunch with the King at Windsor Castle a day before her video announcement was made.The “cancer battling pair” had a “heart to heart”, it says, referring to the King’s cancer diagnosis last month. Insiders have told the paper that the King left the meeting at Windsor Castle feeling “emotional”.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here The Sun on Sunday – Strictly stars in summit on GioBy WTX NewsMarch 17, 2024 The main stories…
Front page summary The Sunday Telegraph – Prince’s pride at courage of his wifeThe Sunday Telegraph focuses on the royal couple, quoting the Prince of Wales as saying he is “extremely proud” of his wife’s “courage and strength”.The paper also reports the Moscow attack but chooses to lead on a warning to the Kremlin from an unnamed “senior Whitehall security source” that it should not use the event as an “excuse” to “intensify its war on Ukraine”.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here The Sunday Telegraph – Mordaunt is ‘stalking horse for right-wing Tory rival’By WTX NewsMarch 17, 2024…
Front page summary The Sunday Times – Kate wrote every word to ‘reassure’ the nationThe Sunday Times leads on Princess Kate saying the royal wrote every word to reassure the nation. She chose to film her announcement to deliver the news because she felt it was more compassionate.Details of the attack on a concert hall in Russia’s capital city, which left at least 133 people dead and 140 injured, also make the page under the headline “‘Murderous stroll’ of Moscow terrorists”.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here The Sunday Times – Russian missile threat to Shapps on Ukraine visitBy…
Front page summary The Observer – The deadly tactics used to keep migrants from our shoresThe Observer leads on an allegation that French maritime police funded by the UK government are using “deadly tactics” to keep migrants from reaching Britain. The paper points to “shocking new evidence” including a video said to show French police ramming a small boat.Elsewhere, Vladimir Putin claims that the gunmen – who carried out a mass shooting in Russia, were heading to Ukraine.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here The Observer – Tories slam bonkers plot to topple Sunak as chaos mountBy WTX NewsMarch…
Front page summary The Independent – Pensions fiasco could cost taxpayer £10.5bn – or moreThe Independent says a damning watchdog report tells the government it must compensate women who were not warned that their pensionable age was changing from 60 to 65 – but No 10 refuses to confirm payouts.A damning report has said that the affected women, born in the 1950s, should be offered an apology and payouts of between £1,000 and £2,950, after changes to the age at which they would be eligible to draw a state pension were not communicated properly, plunging their retirement plans into chaos.The…
Front page summary Metro – £35bn Waspi sting Millions of women could get £10,000 each because successive governments “failed to tell them about pension changes that left them in crisis”, the Metro reports.A landmark report has called for women impacted by pension changes to receive payments and follows a campaign by so-called Waspi women – named after the group Women Against State Pension Inequality. It’s a “£35bn Waspi sting”, says the Metro’s headline.The front page also reports on Elon Musk’s brain chip. Metro – First cyber flasher jailed By WTX NewsMarch 20, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you…
Front page summary The Guardian – US toughens stance on call for immediate Gaza ceasefire The US has drafted a new UN security council resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” and hostage deal in Gaza, as Israel faces mounting pressure to stop its military campaign and allow “substantial amounts of humanitarian aid” into the territory, The Guardian reports.Elsewhere, the paper continues its coverage of the men’s-only Garrick Club as lawyers across England and Wales call for judges to give up their membership. Daily Express – Pay Up! Millions of women owed pension payoutsBy WTX NewsMarch 22, 2024 The main stories Like…
Front page summary Daily Express – Pay Up! Millions of women owed pension payoutsThe Daily Express reports that millions of women should be compensated as a “matter of urgency” over state pension age changes. The paper’s headline says “pay up” – the Waspi women are “owed pension payouts”. Elsewhere, Camilla’s Belfast visit is pictured on the front page. Daily Express – Princes focuses on driving forwards and not Kate rumours By WTX NewsMarch 20, 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
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Pay them what they are owed Millions of women born in the 1950s are due up to £2,950 each because they were not informed about the change to their retirement age, the Daily Mirror reports. The paper says the Waspi women should be paid “what they are owed”. Elsewhere, the paper has a story about lions being transferred from war-torn Donetsk in eastern Ukraine to Doncaster. Daily Mirror – Kate’s medical records breach By WTX NewsMarch 20, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:)…
