Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester on suspicion of grievous bodily harm related to an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in February 2023.
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Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal for “return hubs” aims to facilitate the deportation of migrants who have exhausted all options to stay in the UK, though Albania has expressed reluctance to participate.
A senior Hamas official disclosed ongoing direct peace talks with the United States, expressing optimism that former President Donald Trump could facilitate a resolution for Gaza.
Victims’ watchdog Baroness Newlove expresses serious concerns regarding the government’s changes to prisoner recall release policy, questioning the early release of certain sexual and violent offenders.
Cliff Notes Cassie Ventura testified about multiple incidents of alleged violence by Sean "Diddy" Combs during their on-and-off relationship from 2007 to 2018. She reported a shocking early incident in 2007 where Combs hit her in the head, causing her to fall and suffer confusion over his anger. Ventura described a later incident where Combs confronted her at a hotel, leading to a physical altercation resulting in bruising. Diddy trial live updates: Cassie to be…
Warning exodus of migrant nurses could be devastating for Wales Wales Online says new UK immigration measures could accelerate “an exodus of internationally educated nurses”, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. The body said it could have “potentially devastating consequences” for health and social care services in Wales. There’s coverage of Welsh rugby at a time of many changes.
Trump praises tough guy ex-terrorist as he lifts sanctions on Syria The Independent says Donald Trump shook hands with Syria’s Islamist ruler on Wednesday – the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years and a potential turning point for Damascus as it struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation. The US president warmly greeted former al-Qaeda fighter Ahmed al-Sharaa in a historic meeting unthinkable only a few months ago.
End the Nakba: Workers unite in call for end to 77 years of Gaza catastrophe Daily Star reports workers across Britain are taking part in a day of action for Palestine tomorrow, demanding an end to 77 years of the Nakba or ”catastrophe” that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians expelled from their homes during the founding of the state of Israel. They also joined the growing calls for the British government and institutions to end…
Death Toll Rises: At least 60 people were killed in overnight airstrikes across Gaza, with heavy bombing reported for a second consecutive night.
Megxit pair’s Montecito invite: BECKXIT The Sun says Harry and Meghan are secretly supporting Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz amid their family row — and had them over for dinner last week. There’s coverage of the UK government’s plans to reduce jail time for some offenders to free up some space in prisons in England and Wales. The paper says prisons will run out of space by November.
Yet another Labour plan to go soft on criminals Daily Mail reports that despite promising to build three new prisons the Justice Secretary said it was not possible to ‘build our way out of the crisis’ and unveiled new rules that will see offenders serving sentences of between one and four years only returned to prison for a fixed 28-day period. Tom Cruise on the Cannes red carpet makes the front splash – as does coverage of…
UK government lawyers deny Gaza genocide The National says evidence “does not support” conclusions that a genocide has happened or is happening in Gaza, UK Government lawyers have reportedly argued – despite Labour Minister’s claims that any determination of genocide is for judges to decide. SNP MP Brendan O’Hara quoted the Labour Government’s lawyers in parliament, highlighting how they had undermined previous statements from the UK administration.
Bias Exposure Several of Thursday’s newspaper front pages lead on various stories regarding the latest in Gaza – most of the papers had gone to print before news of Israel’s overnight air strikes, which killed at least 50 people. Online, the coverage is much more thorough, with the latest from the strip. Daily Star End the Nakba: Workers unite in call for end to 77 years of Gaza catastrophe What the newspaper said Daily Star…
Several of Thursday’s newspaper front pages lead on the new government plans to address overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales. Yesterday, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans including early release and building new prisons.
Police are intensifying efforts to locate the mother of three abandoned babies found in east London, appealing for public DNA samples and focusing on 400 targeted homes.
Thursday’s headlines see coverage of the government’s plans to ease the pressure on prisons across England and Wales, as a report says prisons will run out of space by November. The government has announced a series of measures which include early release for some offenders as part of the plans to tackle the overcrowding. The government also announced they will build three new prisons – but despite the dire state of the prison system, the plans still might not be enough to tackle the problem.
The UK economy grew unexpectedly in the first three months of 2025 – a major win for the government, especially the chancellor, who’s been under increasing pressure over the state of the economy and the government fiscal plans. The ONS said the growth was driven by the service sector and production. But the joy might be short-lived, the figures mark the period just before the US imposed tariffs.
More than 40 people have been killed in a wave of intensified Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials. At least 36 bodies were taken to medical facilities in the south, including 26 killed overnight in Khan Younis, amid continued bombardments.
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of the year, outpacing expectations and marking a stronger start to 2025 than analysts had predicted. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that growth was primarily driven by a resilient services sector, alongside significant gains in industrial production.
Sir Keir Starmer is in Albania to strengthen measures against migrant smuggling gangs, aiming to reduce both legal and illegal migration levels.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced emergency measures to limit how long certain offenders can be recalled to prison, as the government faces projections that England and Wales will run out of prison space by November.
A safety report details how guests aboard the Bayesian superyacht resorted to using furniture as an “improvised ladder” to escape during its capsizing off Sicily last August.
Cassie Ventura testified about her “personal shame” and alleged rape by Sean Combs, describing violent incidents and blackmail during their relationship.
Vladimir Putin is absent from the Russian delegation attending ceasefire talks in Turkey, with junior officials representing Russia instead of top negotiators.
A body has been recovered in the search for 16-year-old Athrun, who went missing at West Shore Beach in Llandudno, North Wales, while on holiday from South Gloucestershire.
An 18-year-old British teenager was arrested at Tbilisi international airport in Georgia, allegedly attempting to smuggle 12kg of cannabis and 2kg of hashish into the country.