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Front page summary The Sun – Kit hits the fan The Sun reports that labour leader Sir Keir Starmer joined the “revolt” against the FA and Nike after the colours of the St George’s flag were changed on England football shirts. He’s called for Nike to recall the shirts and replace the changed flag. He made the comments on the Sun’s new online politics programme. The paper refers to the “updated” St George’s Cross as “woke”. There have also been fan complaints about the prices of the shirts. The paper’s entire front page is dedicated to the story.   The Sun – I saw…

Canada is planning to impose limits on the number of temporary residents it lets into the country for the first time. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced on Thursday plans to gradually decrease the number of temporary residents admitted over the next three years, starting with an initial cap set for September. These limits will affect international students, foreign workers, and asylum seekers.

After eight years since formally applying to join the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a Balkan nation, is set to commence negotiations for EU membership. Last week, the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, recommended initiating talks, a proposal that has now received approval from EU leaders.

According to Ukraine’s air force, 31 missiles launched by Russia were intercepted over Kyiv overnight. The attack resulted in at least 17 injuries, including one child, with four individuals currently hospitalised due to falling debris, as reported by authorities.

Thursday’s front pages feature various leads but politics seems to be the hot topic with the government suffering a series of defeats over its Rwanda asylum plan in the Lords last night, UK inflation and the economic outlook making several splashes. The shock resignation of Ireland’s PM is pictured on a couple of front pages. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East discussing post-war plans to govern and secure Gaza. His talks with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia and then Egypt will focus on what the US calls “an architecture for lasting peace”.

Leo Varadkar, the Irish prime minister, has announced his immediate resignation as party leader and plans to step down as taoiseach once his successor from Fine Gael is appointed.

Portugal set for centre-right minority government The President of Portugal has extended an invitation to centre-right politician Luís Montenegro to establish a minority government. Following snap elections held this month, the Democratic Alliance (AD) emerged victorious but failed to secure an outright majority in parliament. Despite their win, the party declined to cooperate with the far-right Chega party, which attained a record number of seats. Portugal, under Socialist governance since 2015, now faces its most fragmented parliament since the conclusion of its dictatorship fifty years ago. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa formally invited Montenegro to assume the role of prime…

The Brazilian government has announced the recovery of numerous furniture pieces that were previously reported missing from the official presidential residence when President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva assumed office in January of the previous year.

Front page summary Metro – First cyber flasher jailed The Metro leads on a man who has been jailed for sending explicit photos of himself to a teenager and a woman – making him the first person to be sentenced for cyber flashing in England.Nicholas Hawkes, 39, sent unsolicited photos of himself to a 15-year-old girl and a 60-year-old woman. The paper says the ‘pervert’ is behind bars thanks to a new law. There’s some celebrity news on the front page, including interviews with actor Ray Winstone & former BBC Radio One presenter Nicholas Grimshaw.  Metro – Celebrity 16:8 fast doubles the…

Front page summary The Guardian – Social media blamed for surge in young people hit by midlife crisis The Guardian leads with a survey that has found young people are becoming less happy than older generations as they suffer “the equivalent of a midlife crisis”. The global wellbeing survey, suggests young people are less happy than older generations because of social media.The US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, tells the paper the findings are a “red flag that young people are really struggling in the US and now increasingly around the world”.Elsewhere, Sunak’s asylum plans ‘cost more than hotels’ according to a…

Front page summary Daily Express – Princes focuses on driving forwards and not Kate rumours The Daily Express reports Prince William is focused on “driving forwards” and not the conspiracy theories surrounding Kate. The paper says William visited a shelter in Sheffield on Tuesday as part of his anti-homelessness initiative.Elsewhere, the paper reports the home secretary has pleaded to let the Rwanda plan pass so ‘we can stop the boats and save lives.’  Daily Express – Migrants chosen for first flight to Rwanda in Spring By WTX NewsMarch 19, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy…

Front page summary The Sun – I saw kate with my own eyes … when will the trolls lay off? The Sun reports that the dad who filmed Kate and William shopping in Windsor told trolls and conspiracy theorists to “lay off” the princess. He told the paper: “I saw Kate with my own eyes.” Nelson says his meat-section encounter with the Princess of Wales should end wild rumours about her health.But yesterday trolls were still pushing their bizarre claims — despite The Sun releasing Nelson’s exclusive video of her at Windsor Farm Shop on Saturday lunchtime. The paper says “Incredibly,…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Kate’s medical records breach The Daily Mirror reports on allegations that unauthorised staff tried to access Kate’s medical records in the hospital where she had surgery earlier this year. The London Clinic has not confirmed any investigation but said it takes the privacy of all its patients very seriously. Kensington Palace has also refused to be drawn on the allegations.Elsewhere, the paper reports England football manager Gareth Southgate is being targetted by Man Utd to replace Erik ten Hag  – who faces the sack. But who will replace Southgate?  Daily Mirror – Exclusive Keir Starmer: I…

In Haiti, police have fatally shot at least three individuals while stopping an assault on the nation’s central bank. An employee informed AFP that a “group of criminals” targeted the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) on Monday, resulting in up to four casualties and one guard being wounded.

In France’s largest cyberbullying case yet, 28 people have been sent to jail for up to 18 months for harassing an influencer. The judges found them guilty of harassing Magali Berdah, prompted by a campaign led by the French rapper Booba against “thieving influencers.”

A South Korean-flagged tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, has capsized off the west coast of Japan, leading to the rescue of at least eight sailors, while three remain missing.

Scientists say they have, using Crispr gene-editing technology, been able to eliminate HIV from infected cells. The Nobel Prize-winning technology works like scissors, but at the molecular level, cutting DNA so “bad” bits can be removed or inactivated. 

In a recent talk with the BBC, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Gaza’s two million people are experiencing “severe levels of acute food insecurity.” 

Front page summary The Independent – Exposed: Secret NHS report that shames the ambulance service The Independent says a secret report has warned the NHS is failing to protect trainee paramedics from widespread sexual harassment and racism at work.The paper’s exclusive says: Confidential review obtained by The Independent reveals trainee paramedics subjected to widespread sexual harassment and racist abuse by staff – with students reluctant to call out ‘extremely alarming’ behaviour for fear of being labelled ‘snowflakes’Elsewhere, a large image of Banksy’s latest work features on the front page.  The Independent – Treated in hospital – then dumped on the street…

Front page summary The Guardian – Garrick membership list reveals roll call of British establishment The Guardian reports on an exclusive: Details made public for first time prompt anger over how many influential figures belong to club that bars women. Made public for the first time by the Guardian, the club’s closely guarded membership book lists a supreme court judge, five court of appeal judges, eight high court judges, about 150 KCs, dozens of members of the House of Lords and 10 MPs, plus heads of influential thinktanks, law firms, private equity companies, academics, prominent actors, rock stars and senior journalists.The front…

Front page summary Metro – Celebrity 16:8 fast doubles the risk of dying A study has found a fasting regime popular with celebrities can increase people’s risk of dying from heart disease, Metro reports. The study claims intermittent fasting – an eating regime where adherents restrict food intake to limited hours in the day – almost doubles the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.The paper also pokes fun at Rishi Sunak with its reference to Barack Obama’s visit to Downing Street on Monday – “Popular leader inside No 10”. Metro – Hester la Vista Rishi? No way! By WTX NewsMarch 18, 2024…

Front page summary The Sun – Great to see you again Kate! The Sun reports the Princess of Wales has been pictured out in public with her husband Prince William for the first time since she had abdominal surgery in January. Kate was spotted by a member of the public with Prince William at a farm shop in Windsor after “weeks of wild conspiracy theories and online bullying”, says the paper – a reference to gossip and rumours which have swirled on social media.Elsewhere, the paper speculates that British actor Aaron Taylor Johnson is being lined up as the next James…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Exclusive Keir Starmer: I will not let you down The Daily Mirror says that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to repair the damage caused by years of Tory neglect as he demanded Rishi Sunak call a general election. Starmer tells the paper’s readers that he will not let them down. The UK will likely see its next general election in the second half of 2024. An election has to be called legally before January 2025. Labour is widely expected to win the next election and take office. Like other front pages, the paper also reports…

Front page summary Daily Express – Migrants chosen for first flight to Rwanda in Spring Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed he expects the first migrants will be deported from Britain to Rwanda this spring, reports the Daily Express, which also says that up to 200 have already been selected.Elsewhere, the front page also reports on Princess Kate asking why have ‘sane people’ turned to conspiracy.  Daily Express – Tory MPs’ plot to topple Rishi is self-indulgence By WTX NewsMarch 18, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have…