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Monday’s newspaper headlines are dominated by the controversial Glastonbury performance from punk duo Bob Vylan, who chanted “death, death to the IDF.” Several headlines criticised the BBC for not pulling the performance off live TV, whilst other headlines looked at the reaction to the chant, including the prime minister’s condemnation of the performance. 

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Cliff Notes Five children were taken to hospital following a tree fall at Chalkwell Park in Southend, Essex. Three children sustained minor injuries, with two initially transported to Southend University Hospital, followed by three more. Essex Police and emergency services remain on site as they manage the aftermath of the incident, urging the public to avoid the area. Five children in hospital after tree falls in park | UK News . Five children have been…

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Cliff Notes The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, has resigned amid findings from a safeguarding review highlighting "blurred sexual boundaries" at Bangor Cathedral. The review reported a culture of inappropriate behaviour, including promiscuity, alcohol misuse, and hurtful gossip, though there is no allegation of wrongdoing against Mr John. His resignation follows the recent departure of Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, as the Church addresses serious safeguarding issues. Archbishop of Wales retires after safeguarding…

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Cliff Notes – Fixing welfare a ‘moral imperative’ Sir Keir Starmer emphasised that reforming the UK’s welfare system is a “moral imperative”, following a government U-turn on proposed cuts to sickness and disability benefits. The Prime Minister faced a rebellion within his own party. He had to make concessions such as exempting current Personal Independence Payment claimants from stricter criteria. Starmer deflecting internal unrest; warning of potential political alliances among Conservatives, Reform UK, and Plaid…

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Cliff Notes Authorities seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately £96m at London Gateway port, marking the sixth-largest cocaine seizure in UK history. The drugs were discovered during an intelligence-led operation, with Border Force stating that container ships remain a primary method for smuggling Class A drugs into the UK. A separate operation at Dover Port led to the discovery of 170 kilos of ketamine, 4,000 MDMA pills, and 20 firearms, highlighting ongoing drug…

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Cliff Notes Families of the 29 victims of the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash are pursuing a judicial review after the Ministry of Defence declined their request for a public inquiry. Andy Tobias, son of a deceased pilot, expressed outrage over the sealing of key documents for 100 years, fearing a lack of transparency regarding the crash. The Ministry of Defence has stated that multiple inquiries have addressed the incident, asserting that a new public inquiry…

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Cliff Notes – Robbie Williams addresses Glastonbury rumours Robbie Williams has sparked speculation about a potential surprise performance at Glastonbury after sharing nostalgic social media posts referencing his 1995 appearance. Shortly after fuelling the rumours, he clarified that he will not be performing and recommended other artists at the festival instead. Secret sets have become a significant tradition at Glastonbury, with various artists, including Pulp, rumoured to perform this year amidst ongoing speculation. Robbie Williams…

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Cliff Notes The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal judges have overreached by blocking presidential executive orders, strengthening President Trump’s authority. Trump labelled this decision as a “giant” win, asserting it restores power to the presidency and Congress, while critics see it as a step toward authoritarianism. The ruling allows the administration to pursue its policy agenda with reduced judicial constraints, particularly in immigration-related matters. Trump’s ‘giant win’ frees him up to push on…

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