Kim Yo Jong is said to want to succeed her brother as North Korea’s supreme leader.
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The Sun – No entry! Small boats banned from today Summary of the front page The Sun reports on the government’s plans to ban Channel migrants from entering the UK, with Rishi Sunak promising in the paper that his new Illegal Migration Bill will “take back control of our borders, once and for all.” The front page features an image and news from Love Island, as well as reports Harry Kane could make a summer transfer to Manchester United. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
UK weather: Snow and ice warnings as Britain braces for coldest night of the year The Independent says Britain is bracing for the coldest night of the year as the Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK, with more areas on alert. The lowest temperature recorded so far this year is -10.4C in Scotland. However, the mercury could drop to -15C in some sheltered Scottish glens. The Met Office has already issued a yellow warning for snow and ice, with more areas in the Midlands, much of Wales and the southeast, including London, under…
Snow blankets parts of UK as Britons brace for coldest night of 2023 The Guardian says From Tyneside to Buckinghamshire, snow fell across the much of the country on Tuesday as forecasters warned temperatures could plunge to a 2023 record low of -15C in some parts. The Met Office says the mercury could dip to the lowest of the year so far in some sheltered Scottish glens, especially where there is fresh snow cover. Warnings for snow and ice are in place across the UK and more are expected to be issued as Arctic air sweeps through the country. The…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages splash on the government’s plans to stop migrants illegally crossing the channel from claiming asylum. There’s also reaction from the papers over Boris Johson nominating his father for a knighthood – ‘outrageous’ says the left-wing papers. The Home Office is reportedly purchasing two former RAF bases in Lincolnshire and Essex to house detained migrants before their removal, according to the Times. However, government sources have admitted that they are uncertain whether the proposals comply with the European Convention on Human Rights, and expect a legal challenge. The Daily Telegraph suggests that…
Japan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launch Japan’s efforts to compete in the commercial rocket market suffered a setback on Tuesday when the country’s space agency was forced to destroy its H3 rocket during a failed launch. The rocket’s second-stage engine failed minutes after lift-off, leading to a self-destruct command from Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The H3 rocket is Japan’s first medium-lift rocket in 30 years and was developed as a cheaper alternative to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for launching satellites into Earth’s orbit. The H3 rocket is run on a lower-cost engine with 3D-printed parts. The…
France braces for strikes as 1 million expected to protest pension reform bill Unions in France are protesting against the government’s plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64, resulting in transport and public service disruptions. Most train and metro services are cancelled on Tuesday, and many schools are closed, making it the sixth day of strikes and the most significant demonstration yet, with over one million people expected in Paris and other cities. Unions are calling for escalation and “bringing the country to its knees” as the government shows no sign of backing down on its pension plan. …
Australia’s east gripped by heatwave as bushfires continue to rage Warnings have been issued over bushfires raging across Australia’s east coast, as fire services fear the fires could worsen as a severe heatwave continues. The heatwave comes after two years of relentless rain and floods for New South Wales state – which is now experiencing its worst fires since the 2019-2020 Black Summer. A fire 155 miles northwest of Sydney has led to the region’s first emergency fire warning in two years, as firefighters battle flames as high as 15 metres. Residents in affected areas across New South Wales -…
Alligator stolen from zoo 20 years ago returned After two decades, an alligator believed to have been stolen from a Texas zoo was recently recovered when it was found at a nearby residence. The 8-foot (2.5-meter) reptile, named Tewa, was likely taken by a former Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo volunteer, authorities said. The Texas Game Warden located it close to Austin on Friday and brought it back to the New Braunfels zoo on Monday. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the alligator was taken when it was an egg or a hatchling and kept in a…
Children with migrant backgrounds, refugees, asylum-seekers, undocumented and unaccompanied children are among the hardest hit.
The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – Tories turn on BoJo over response to Partygate probe The newspapers on Sunday cover a range of stories. The front pages cover a variety of political stories, with Boris Johnson’s reaction to the partygate probe, PM Rishi Sunak’s pledge to tackle illegal crossings and the Rwanda plan being splashed on several papers. Some of the tabloid papers make space for news on Prince Harry – who sat down to discuss his book, opening up about his former drug use. The Mail on Sunday focuses on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to tackle illegal Channel migrants, with…
Eighteen children and one adult have been treated for injuries.
The Observer – ‘He’s gone full Trump’ Tories turn on Johnson over Partygate Summary of the front page The Observer has run with news of senior Tory MPs blasting ex-prime minister Boris Johnson, quoting one describing him as going “full Trump”. The paper claims that support for the embattled ex-leader is draining away in the wake of his response to the probe into whether he misled MPs over parties at No 10. It reports that several Conservative grandees reacted with ‘disbelief’ as Mr Johnson questioned the work of a cross-party Commons committee investigating the issue. Allies of the former Prime…
The Independent – So why are you funding courses for top executives on £100,000 a year Summary of the front page The Independent reports that millions of pounds of taxpayers money is being used to part fund university qualifications for high-flying executives. Experts say the money for MBAs is being taken from the apprenticeship levy, which was instead designed to help entry-level recruits. Labour says the scheme introduced by David Cameron is in freefall, but the government says it’s taken steps to stop this abuse. The front page pictures Ukrainian fighters in battle. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…
Sunday Telegraph – Hancock’s plan to ‘frighten the pants off’ the public Summary of the front page Fallout from the former health secretary Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages leak carries on. The Sunday Telegraph claims that one message from Mr Hancock appeared to suggest that he wanted to use the emergence of a then new strain of Covid to scare the public into complying with lockdown measures. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Sunday Express – Rishi: I’ll stop migrant boats Summary of the front page The Sunday Express is also leading with migrant boats. The paper reports that the Conservative Party leader has said he will not flinch from taking necessary measures to stop people from crossing the Channel on small boats. “Make no mistake, if you come here illegally, you will not be able to stay” the prime minister is quoted as saying. The front page also features an image of Prince Harry. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
‘You do need to have patience.’
A mayor said the beachcombers come in 4x4s wearing head torches.
Russia has abducted thousands of Ukrainian children since the war began, which is considered genocide under international law.
Piers is at it again… is he too opinionated or just trying to stay relevant?
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Metro – Sickened by Hancock’s messages Summary of the front page The Metro leads with reaction to allegations that Matt Hancock ignored care home test advice when he was health secretary during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper carries reaction to texts published by the Telegraph on Wednesday that appeared to show former health secretary Matt Hancock declined to follow a recommendation that everyone entering a care home at the start of the pandemic be tested for Covid, an accusation he has denied. One campaigner whose father died in April 2020 tells the paper she is “sickened” by…
The Guardian – Confidence in inquiry hit after leak of Hancock messages Summary of the front page The Guardian reports confidence in the official COVID-19 inquiry has been hit by the leaking of thousands of WhatsApp messages sent by Matt Hancock, who was health secretary in the early part of the pandemic. The paper notes that Isabel Oakeshott, the journalist to whom Hancock gave access to his texts while they were co-authoring a book, was an outspoken critic of lockdowns, and says bereaved families groups are now calling for the public inquiry into the pandemic to be given more teeth and…
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab died in March 2020 aged 13.