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The Friday letters page thinks everything is going Microsoft’s way in terms of Activision Blizzard, as one reader looks forward to Clock Tower.
GameCentral takes a look at the month’s best smartphone games, including a classic Tower Defense and an impressive sci-fi noir.
Time to make those moves.
The Hungarian government claims the popular LGBT+ series violates its ‘child protection’ laws.
‘I just cried. Everything in my life had gone up in smoke and I’m now living out of a suitcase and sleeping on a sofa.’
Italian social media users are expressing outrage after judges said groping had to last 10 seconds to be considered sexual assault.
Germany’s transport minister slammed the “criminal activity” of ‘Last Generation’ activists who gained access to airports in Hamburg and D?sseldorf, leaving holidaymakers facing lengthy delays
France celebrates its f?te nationale every year with fireworks, concerts and an extravagant military parade down the Champs-?lys?es in the presence of the president, a bevy of politicians and often a foreign head of state as an honoured guest. The July 14 date of the f?te commemorates two important events in French history. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the holiday’s origins and what to expect on the day.
Financial Times – Big drop in US inflation raise hope the fever is breaking after rates rise Summary of the front page US inflation rates dropping sharply in the last month is on the front of the Financial Times – and it reports there’s hope the “fever is breaking” after interest rate rises. The paper says the figure indicates “a relative success” in the Federal Reserve bearing down on price pressures. It also says the…
Metro – It is Huw Edwards Summary of the front page The “shock statement” that Huw Edwards is the BBC presenter suspended over claims made in The Sun is on the front of Metro. The front page notes the BBC presenter is receiving in-patient hospital care but he plans to address the allegations as soon as he is able to. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
The Guardian – Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter at centre of allegations Summary of the front page The Guardian also focuses on the naming of Huw Edwards as the high-profile presenter accused of paying £35,000 to a teenager in exchange for sexually explicit photographs. The paper’s coverage focuses on questions facing the Sun after it suggested Edwards had paid a 17-year-old for explicit photos. Police said they had found no criminal wrongdoing relating to…
Daily Express – Huw Edwards’s wife names him as star in BBC scandal Summary of the front page The Daily Express dedicates the entirety of its front page to the story, carrying the headline “Huw Edwards’ wife names him as star in BBC scandal”. The paper says Huw Edwards is “deeply sorry” after he was named by his wife as the BBC presenter who has been suspended. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…
Daily Mirror – BBC star Huw’s in hospital after scandal Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says there is a “crisis at the Beeb” – reporting presenter Huw Edwards is being treated in hospital for his mental health. The entire front page is dedicated to the BBC crisis. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
The Sun – Wife: It’s Huw Summary of the front page The Sun, which broke the story about the BBC presenter scandal, says “It’s Huw” after his wife revealed he was the subject of recent allegations. The front page reports the Met decided no crime was committed but more allegations are continuing to come out. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…
Ukraine war: More than 20 drones shot down in latest attack An overnight Russian drone attack has injured at least two people in Kyiv, authorities say. The Ukrainian airforce says around 20 Iran-made drones were shot down over the city’s airspace. It marks the third night of attacks in a row on the Ukrainian capital, and came just hours after the end of the Nato summit in Lithuania. The two injured are in hospital with…
Cerberus heatwave: Deadly hot weather sweeps across Southern Europe Southern Europe and north-west Africa are being smothered by a current heatwave sweeping the area – and potential record-breaking temperatures are expected in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey. In Italy, temperatures could hit 48.8C. A red alert warning has been issued for 10 cities, including Rome, Bologna and Florence. On Tuesday, a man…
Microsoft accuses China of hacking US government emails US software giant Microsoft has said China-based hackers have gained access to the email accounts of around 25 organisations, including US government agencies. Microsoft has not given any details of where the government agencies are based. US media is reporting that the State Department was targeted and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was among the individuals impacted by the breach. China’s embassy in London told the Reuters…
Thailand’s reformist leader faces uncertain PM vote Reformist leader Pita Limjaroenrat has been nominated for prime minister at the opening of parliament. The leader of the progressive Move Forward party won in May as voters rejected the conservative military rule that had been in place in Thailand since a coup in 2014. But he needs the support of lawmakers appointed by the same military leaders to secure a majority. He also faces last-minute legal challenges…
Newcastle and Aston Villa have also made contact.
Recent riots have cast a shadow over France’s beloved Bastille Day national holiday, which marks the start of the French revolution, with fireworks displays called off around the country, outraging some conservatives.
The infamous eruption on New Zealand’s Whakaari White Island killed 22 people.
Yes, seriously.
‘They are more focused on looking good than enjoying themselves.’
Go slow and be sure to communicate.