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Cardiff: Two teenage boys killed in crash before Ely riot Following a tragic crash that claimed the lives of two teenage boys, a riot erupted in Cardiff, resulting in several injured police officers. Approximately 100-150 individuals gathered at the scene in Ely, where cars were set on fire and fireworks were hurled at the police. South Wales Police clarified that social media rumours suggesting police involvement in the crash were not true, affirming that officers arrived at the scene after the accident occurred. The connection between the crash and the ensuing disorder remains unclear, according to Alun Michael, South Wales’…

Ivory ban to extend to hippos and killer whales The government is set to expand the ban on the sale of ivory from the tusks and teeth of five other species. Following the previous ban on the import, export, and trading of elephant ivory in the UK, new measures are being considered to include ivory from killer whales, hippos, walruses, narwhals, and sperm whales. These animals are hunted and killed for their valuable ivory, which is commonly used in ornamental carvings. The government intends to extend the existing Ivory Act of 2018 to encompass these species as well. Anyone found…

Dominic Raab to stand down as MP at next election Dominic Raab, former deputy PM, has announced he will not seek re-election as an MP in the upcoming election. The decision comes a month after he resigned as a minister following a bullying inquiry which found that he had acted in an “intimidating” manner towards officials. According to the Telegraph, Raab expressed concerns about the impact the job was having on his young family as reason for not seeking re-election. Raab has been MP for Esher and Walton since 2010, winning a majority of 2,743 votes in 2019. His departure…

Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found Brazil has declared a six-month animal health emergency after the discovery of avian flu cases in wild birds. Seven cases have been reported in Espirito Santo state – with another case found in Rio de Janeiro. The declaration enables the government to implement measures to prevent the highly contagious H5N1 virus from spreading. Brazil, known as the world’s largest exporter of chicken meat with annual sales of nearly $10 billion (£8 billion), aims to contain the outbreak swiftly. The reported cases were found far from the country’s primary production areas in…

Officer who Tasered 95-year-old Australian woman suspended The officer who Tasered a 95-year-old woman at an Australian care home has been suspended from duty. Police attended the care home after reports of Clare Nowland wandering around with a steak knife. Nowland was walking “at a slow pace,” and with a “walking frame” but was still Tasered by police. “She had a walking frame. But she had a knife,” Assistant Police Commissioner Peter Cotter told media on Friday. The response from the police has faced widespread criticism with many feeling it was disproportionate. There is currently an ongoing investigation.  Ms Nowland…

The Guardian – Pressure on PM to launch inquiry into Braverman’s speeding row Summary of the front page The Guardian says the prime minister is under pressure to launch an investigation into whether the home secretary broke the ministerial code over a speeding row. Braverman requested a private speed awareness course, the paper says. The PM is to consult his ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus on the matter, it adds. The front page features a large image of Manchester City after they won the Premier League for a third time in a row. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

Metro – Suella in fast chance saloon Summary of the front page The Metro reports that Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s job is at risk after claims she tried to get special treatment over a speeding fine. The front page also features a large image of Jennifer Lawrence and Leo DiCaprio who both attended the Cannes Film Festival. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Star – Hotter than Morocco: It’s bake Britain Summary of the front page The Daily Star leads with news of warm weather coming this week. The paper says the UK will be “hotter than Morocco” this week reaching 24C, adding that “glorious” weather is set to last for the next 42 days. “Treble in sight,” is the paper’s take on City’s Premier League win. No team has won the treble since Man United in 1998/99 under Sir Alex Ferguson. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Mirror – Fast-track her out Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror said it was told by Suella Braverman’s team six weeks ago that she had not received a speeding ticket, as calls grow for an investigation into claims that she tried to get special treatment over the fine. The paper also quotes Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner saying that “there are serious questions to answer” over the row. The front page features an image of Man City lifting the trophy and notes the treble is on the table. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

The Sun – Phil: I’m completely broken Summary of the front page The Sun continues its coverage of the Phil and Holly row. The paper says he feels like he’s been “knifed” by ITV bosses and is “completely broken”. They add the star will receive six months wages to “soften the blow” of his departure from the popular daytime show. The Sun also writes that his former co-host Holly Willoughby is taking a two week break. The front page also notes City’s Premier League win, and suggests the team are now gunning for the treble. Today’s top stories Like this…

Pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital amid rising tensions with Russia More than 75,000 people poured onto the streets of Moldova’s capital to show their support for the country’s efforts to join the European Union. The pro-EU demonstration was organised by President Maia Sandu and comes amid rising tensions with Russia. President Sandu’s pro-Western government has accused Russia of fueling tensions by endorsing the pro-Russian opposition Sor party in Moldova. Moscow vehemently denies any interference in the country’s internal affairs. Speaking at the rally, President Sandu pledged that Moldova will be an EU member state by 2030, stating, “We don’t want…

Greek election: Mitsotakis celebrates big win but wants majority, second election hinted Kyriakos Mitsotakis has emerged victorious in the national elections, with a significant win for his party, which he described as a “political earthquake.” Mitsotakis, the conservative PM, saw his centre-right party, New Democracy, secure nearly 41% of the vote, just five seats short of a majority. Mitsotakis believes the outcome is the Greek people giving his government a mandate for a four-year government, led solely by New Democracy, without the need for coalition partners. With 146 seats won, just shy of the 151 required for a majority, Mitsotakis…

The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – Phil quits This Morning & Braverman fine ‘coverup’ There are various stories dominating Sunday’s papers, from UK politics to the latest from showbiz. News that Philip Schofield has quit the popular daytime show This Morning, dominates Sunday’s tabloids. The Sunday Telegraph has an interview with the government’s migration tsar, Professor Brian Bell, who suggests reducing the number of foreign students allowed to stay in the UK after graduation, as their visas could provide a “backdoor route” for low-skilled workers. The Independent spoke to Tory sources who have warned of a potential backbench rebellion against Rishi Sunak unless…

The Observer – Top Tory donor faces probe over multimillion fraud claim Summary of the front page The Observer says a top Tory donor who has given more than £220,000 to the party is facing an investigation over allegations of “fraud and money laundering”. The paper reports that Karan Chanana is facing a probe in India surrounding claims that tens of millions of pounds of bank loans were sent to shell entities. The front page features an image of author Martin Amis – who died aged 73 after a battle with cancer. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Sunday Mirror – They think it’s all sofa Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror also leads with Phillip Schofield quitting This Morning. The headline adapts a famous line of commentary about the 1966 World Cup final to sum up Phillip Schofield’s resignation from This Morning with the headline “They think it’s all sofa… It is now!”. The front page also reports on Chris Eubank’s court battle over the death of his son, and Manchester City winning the Premier League. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Sunday People – We’ve had our Phil Summary of the front page The Sunday People reports that Phillip Schofield has resigned from This Morning after “crunch talks”. The paper writes that Phillip Schofield decided to resign after ITV bosses told him “it was time to go”. The paper quotes him saying he wanted to “protect the show” – explaining that the presenter quit after a rift with fellow host Holly Willoughby. The front page features an image of supermodel Naomi Campbell who attended the Cannes film festival. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

The Sunday Telegraph – Migration tsar backs student visa curbs Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph reports the government’s migration tsar has backed plans to crack down on foreign graduate visas. The paper has an interview with the government’s migration tsar, Professor Brian Bell, who suggests reducing the number of foreign students allowed to stay in the UK after graduation, as their visas could provide a “backdoor route” for low-skilled workers. The paper also reports highlights Conservative discontent over the government’s decision to weaken plans to repeal over 8,000 EU laws. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans to…

The Sunday Times – Braverman asked civil servants to help her avoid speeding fine Summary of the front page The Sunday Times leads with claims that the home secretary asked civil servants to help her avoid a speeding fine. The paper also reports on Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has told the paper that the prime minister must drop what he called his “dogmatic” opposition to building houses on the green belt. He says that the party must show young people that it can produce the homes that they need. Rishi Sunak says he is committed to…

The Harry and Meghan car chase shows why King Charles needs an ‘exit strategy’ for unhappy royals The i says Whatever Plan A was for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return from a Manhattan gala to a friend’s home on Tuesday night, it is fairly certain not to have included a pit-stop at the 19th precinct building of the New York Police Department. Dubbed the Big Apple’s most beautiful police station, the Victorian palazzo and its officers hosted Prince Harry and Meghan for 15 minutes while they sheltered from pursuing paparazzi. Debate continued to rage on Thursday about whether…

Photo agency denies Prince Harry, Meghan Markle were in ‘danger’ in car chase The Metro says A photo agency denied Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s claim that the couple were in a “near-catastrophic car chase” with its paparazzi Tuesday night in New York City. “According to the photographers present, there were no near-collisions or near-crashes during this incident,” Backgrid USA tells Page Six in a statement Wednesday. “The photographers have reported feeling that the couple was not in immediate danger at any point.” The company also shot down the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s claim that they were followed by…

Did Harry and Meghan exaggerate their ‘catastrophic’ chase? It’s complicated The Guardian says They nearly died! They made the whole thing up! The royal family was trying to Diana them! They’re incorrigible attention-seekers who exaggerated to try and get British taxpayers to pay for their security costs! Public reaction to news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the duchess’s mother had been in a “near catastrophic” car chase with paparazzi in New York on Tuesday evening has been divided, to say the least. Some people seem to think that the severity of the incident has been inflated in…

The Guardian – Fresh sanctions against Russia as PM seeks to rally support for Kyiv Summary of the front page The Guardian says a raft of new UK sanctions on Russia have been unveiled as the prime minister arrived in Japan for a G7 summit. They include a ban on imports of Russian diamonds, copper, nickel and aluminium. The front page also reports on the BT job losses and features a picture of the PM and his wife travelling to the G7 summit. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Metro – £10 billion dirty trick Summary of the front page The Metro leads on water companies reportedly telling customers to shoulder the cost of solving the problem of sewage dumping in rivers, a move the paper brands a “£10bn dirty trick”. Companies say that “modest increments” to water bills for “decades ahead” are the only way to halve the 824 spills a day by 2030, the newspaper reports. Anglian Water customers will have around £90 added to their annual bill. The front page reports on Ant and Dec quitting the Saturday Night Takeaway. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

Daily Mirror – Mummy, am I dying? Summary of the front page The Mirror has an interview with the mother of a boy attacked by a dog they bought online. The paper calls the exclusive a “horror” dog attack. Six-year-old Vick Zidko was “lucky to escape with his life” when the family Staffordshire bull terrier “ripped his scalp off”, the newspaper reports. It warns of a “dangerous dogs epidemic”, asking the government to “finally act” and clamp down on dangerous dog attacks. The front page also reports on Ant and Dec stepping down from Saturday Night Takeaway show. Today’s top…

Daily Express – Confident Rishi: I’ll be PM for years Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the prime minister is confident he’ll buck the predictions of many commentators and win the next general election. The front page reports on the prime minister’s G7 visit, reporting that “confident” Rishi Sunak says he will be “PM for years”. Speaking in Hiroshima, Mr Sunak reportedly said he backed his party to win the next general election, and secure a Conservative majority. The newspaper also reports on the late Queen’s funeral costs, which totalled £162m. Today’s top stories Like this article?…