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EU leaders set out hopes for post-Brexit relations with Britain The Guardian says EU leaders have signalled their desire to reset relations with the UK, seven turbulent years on from the seismic Brexit vote. Representatives from all 27 member states said on Monday that they wanted to “develop further ties between the EU and the UK” after a deal sealed on Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. A little more than two months after the Windsor framework was agreed between Rishi Sunak and the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, they stressed the value of being “valuable partners with…

First there was Brexit. Now there is Ukraine. The war has helped Britain and the EU find each other again The Guardian says On 9 May, the European Union celebrates Europe Day. On this same day in 1950, in the aftermath of the devastating second world war, Robert Schuman, the foreign minister of France, proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community. His goal was to build a Europe free from conflict, based on economic cooperation and integration. This, he knew, had to be done step by step. Moving well beyond coal and steel, those old engines of…

EU leaders hold out post Brexit olive branch EUROWEEKLY SAYS After seven years EU leaders have indicated they want cordial relations with Great Britain. Representatives from all member states (27 in total) said on Monday (8 May) that they wanted to “develop further ties between the EU and the UK” which came after a deal was agreed on Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. The Windsor framework was agreed at a meeting in London in March, and it appears that since then Rishi Sunak and the European Commission Chief, Ursula von der Leyen want to confirm the value of being…

EU Leaders Willing To Build Post-Brexit Relations With Britain REPUBLIC WORLD SAYS EU leaders have hinted that they wish to build relations with the UK after seven turbulent years from the seismic Brexit vote, reported The Guardian. On Monday, representatives from all 27 member states said that they have been waiting to “develop further ties between the EU and the UK”. This comes after a deal was sealed on Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. It is to be noted that the Windsor framework has been agreed between Rishi Sunak and the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen. In…

Ukraine says it downed Russian cruise missiles aimed at Kyiv Ukrainian officials reported that 15 Russian cruise missiles were downed by air defenses overnight in an attack against the country’s capital, Kyiv. The missiles were believed to have been launched from four bombers flying from the Caspian Sea region. There were no casualties from the attack, which occurred hours before Russia’s Victory Day celebration, a holiday commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of attempting “to kill as many civilians as possible on this day” and said that it was…

Serbia: Tens of thousands join protests after two deadly mass shootings Tens of thousands of Serbs are protesting in Belgrade and another city against gun violence following two mass shootings that killed 17 people last week, including eight children in a primary school. Protesters are demanding top government officials resign and want newspapers and TV stations promoting violence to be shut down. Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vucic, condemned the protests and accused the opposition of capitalising on the tragedy to promote their interests. However, he has announced a one-month amnesty for surrendering illegal weapons, with people able to drop off their…

New Zealand: Auckland declares flood emergency as student goes missing in cave Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, has declared a state of emergency after torrential rain caused widespread flooding. Heavy rainfall on Tuesday caused basements to fill, stranded cars, toppled trees, and disrupted rail services. Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson called the flooding an “evolving emergency situation” and declared the state of emergency as a precaution. Disaster response services have been mobilised. The torrential rains are expected to last until Wednesday evening local time.  Rescue teams are searching for a high school student missing in a flooded cave about 2.5…

Israeli strikes kill Islamic Jihad commanders in Gaza Israel launched air strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 12 Palestinians, including three commanders of the militant group Islamic Jihad, according to Palestinian health officials. Among the dead were three women and three children, and another 20 people were injured. Israel said it launched the operation to target militants who posed an imminent threat to its citizens. Islamic Jihad has vowed to take revenge, and Gaza-based militants are expected to respond with rocket fire into Israel. Hamas, which controls the Strip, could also play a significant role. Israel officials are…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages still heavily feature the coronation but there is a little more variety than the weekend’s coverage. Many of the papers feature one of the official portraits released by Buckingham Palace. Coronation coverage The newly crowned King’s message of thanks after the Coronation weekend, accompanied by his first official photograph, dominates the front pages of The Times and other papers. The Sun’s headline reads “Our Noble King”. BoJo squared up to Charles Meanwhile, The Daily Mail reports on a “bust up” between Boris Johnson and the then Prince of Wales last summer,…

The Tuesday letters page is worried about ads in full price games becoming standard, as one reader reveals Zelda’s maths-breaking attach rate record.

The force arrested six people from anti-monarchy campaign group Republic on Saturday.

India Kerala: At least 22 dead as boat capsizes A double-decker tourist boat carrying around 50 passengers, twice its capacity, capsized in the southern Indian state of Kerala on May 8, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 people, including women and children. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Overcrowding caused the boat to capsize, according to local authorities, and many passengers were trapped under the boat in the dark. Several people are reported to be in critical condition in hospital. The cause of the incident is under investigation, and survivors have stated that…

The Observer – Labour winning back swathes of Brexit voters, data reveals Summary of the front page The Observer calls the King’s Coronation his “crowning moment” as the paper features a large image of the monarch. However, its front page story looks at data from last week’s local elections in England which show Labour may be winning back pro-Brexit voters. The paper says leading academics believe the results are evidence that the link between voting for Brexit and voting for the Conservatives is weakening – giving Labour further encouragement that it can take back seats across the so-called “red wall”…

The Sun on Sunday – Crowning Glory Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday fills its front page with a picture of King Charles III wearing his crown, regal robes and holding the orb and sceptre. The paper’s editorial says yesterday was “the greatest royal spectacle that most of us have ever seen”, despite the rain. It describes the ceremony as a “blockbuster of historic richness unmatched anywhere else on Earth” – with the number of world leaders present “testament to the monarchy’s global importance”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

Sunday Telegraph Summary of the front page Sunday Telegraph’s front page features a full-page image of the King and Camilla as they beam with happiness following the Coronation as they stand together. The paper reports that “the day unfurled in three stunning acts”; the Coronation service, the military procession through London, and the appearance of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. It was here, says the paper, that the King and Queen “truly connected with the gathered throng” as they waved at those below. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

The Guardian – UK and US in challenge to tech firms over growing power of AI Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on a story about the UK and US intervening in the race to develop ever more powerful artificial intelligence technology. It notes that the launch came on the same day that the US government published a statement saying that the firms had a “fundamental responsibility to make sure their products are safe before they are deployed or made public”. The front page also reports on plans for Belize to become a republic. Today’s top stories Like…

Metro – The man who would be king … send his HICtorious Summary of the front page The Metro splashes on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ visit to a pub in London ahead of the coronation this weekend. The paper says the prince “pulled a rather foamy pint” of ale and “hinted at more boozy celebrations” to come. “I love a cocktail!” it quotes him as saying, “[But] best not to do it before the Coronation.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Energy fatcat scandal: Obscene Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on a story about fatcat energy firms facing fresh fury after Shell posted record profits of £7.6bn in three months. The paper brands the profits “obscene” and says the government’s decision not to increase windfall taxes further is to blame. The front page features a large image of the Princess of Wales. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – Huge burden but King relaxed Summary of the front page King Charles remains “relaxed and very gracious” despite the “huge burden” of the coronation, the Daily Express writes quoting the Dean of Westminster. “Whilst… there’s a lot for him to do, he doesn’t give the sense of a man who’s really anxious,” the dean said. The front page also features an image of Prince William taking pictures with members of the public. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Cheers! Wills & Kate toast King in pub Summary of the front page Cheers! That’s the Sun’s take on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ trip to a pub in Soho on Thursday two days before the coronation. The visit came the same day it was revealed that 400,000 frontline workers – including from the emergency services, Armed Forces and royal staff – would receive a “thank you” medal from the King to mark the Coronation. The front page also brings the news that Strictly’s Kim is to divorce again. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

Suspect arrested after second mass shooting in Serbia Serbia has experienced two mass shootings in the same week, leaving a total of 17 people dead and 14 injured. The second shooting took place on Thursday evening when a gunman fired an automatic weapon from a car, killing eight people and injuring others. The suspect, identified only by his initials UB, was arrested on Friday after an extensive manhunt that involved over 600 police officers.  An earlier mass shooting on Wednesday was the country’s worst in years, in which a 13-year-old boy shot dead eight fellow pupils and a security guard…

Ukraine shoots down own drone over central Kyiv Ukraine’s air force has shot down one of its own drones that had lost control over central Kyiv. There were explosions for around 15 to 20 minutes as air defence attempted to shoot it down in an area near the president’s office. Initially, Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff said it was an enemy drone that had been shot down. However, the air force later admitted it was Ukrainian and had been destroyed to avoid “undesirable circumstances”. There were no casualties or injuries from the falling drone. The incident comes after Russia accused…

Financial Times – LSE chief seeks higher pay for bosses to stem listings exodus Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads with the head of the London Stock Exchange saying that executives should be paid more if the UK wants to deter companies from moving overseas. The paper quotes Julia Hoggett saying the UK needs to encourage companies to “compete for talent on a global basis” or watch as “our biggest exports become skills, talent, tax revenue, and the companies that generate it”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Revealed: The scale of elite school links to slave trade Summary of the front page The Guardian says some of Britain’s most elite schools have benefitted from the slave trade through donations and endowments worth the equivalent of tens of millions of pounds. A study by Durham and Cambridge universities has found that some of the UK’s most elite private schools benefited from the slave trade through donations and endowments worth tens of millions of pounds in today’s money, according to the Guardian. The paper says there are 29 schools still operating that have documented links to donations…

Metro – Ring of steel throne around Charles Summary of the front page The Metro says more than 11,500 police officers will work the three-day coronation, with around 10,000 military personnel forming the “ring of steel” around the King. The front page also reports a Madonna biopic. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next