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Rishi Sunak confident of overturning Rwanda migrant plan verdict Telegraph says Downing Street is confident that it will be able to deport migrants to Rwanda despite the Court of Appeal blocking the plan on Thursday, The Telegraph understands. Rishi Sunak is said to be “positive” about the prospect of overturning the judgment after declaring that the Government would seek permission to appeal against the decision in the Supreme Court. The Prime Minister said he “fundamentally…

Government plans to send migrants to Rwanda ruled unlawful by Court of Appeal ITV says The Court of Appeal has ruled government plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as unlawful, with judges reaching the verdict it is not a safe third country. Judges overruled a previous High Court decision that declared the Home Office’s controversial deportation scheme lawful, with the government confirming it will now appeal to the Supreme Court to fight for the…

France shooting: Cop charged over teen’s shooting death following another night of unrest  The policeman who shot dead 17-year-old Nahel M during a traffic stop near Paris on Tuesday has been charged with homicide and is now in custody.  Nahel M was shot at point-blank range as he drove off and crashed soon afterwards. There has been mass protesting across the country in response to the teens killing.  The country has deployed more than 40,000…

Pakistan strikes $3bn IMF bailout deal Pakistan has struck a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for $3bn of funding. The deal still needs to be approved by the global lender’s board.  Pakistan is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947. The country’s economy has been struggling after years of mismanagement and then the global energy crisis and the deadly flooding that hit the country last year. To help secure…

‘Having two kids around is like trying to have sex at your parents’ house’

Destiny and Brianna say tiny life comes with a big bill.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages report on a variety of stories. Several papers lead on the government’s planned shake-up of the NHS. There are also reports on the Rwanda plan being deemed unlawful by the courts. NHS shakeup PM Rishi Sunak will unveil the “most radical” reform in NHS history – including measures to create an army of junior and apprentice roles and speed up clinical training, according to the Daily…

‘I’m so sorry for this stupid foolishness of mine.’

It is thought the triangular blue tablets can contain up to 2.5 times more MDMA than standard ecstasy pills.

Police are considering if ‘criminal, federal, or provincial laws’ were broken.

The death of 17-year-old Nahel, shot by a police officer on Tuesday in the Paris suburb of Nanterre, is not the first of its kind. Fatal shootings by police officers during traffic stops are on the rise in France. While police say it’s due to a spike in public non-compliance and dangerous behaviour, experts say this is not the only explanation.

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi spoke to FRANCE 24 from Vienna and stated that his teams had not observed any Russian military deployment inside the Zaporijjia nuclear power plant, despite Ukrainians authorities claiming that Moscow was preparing to attack the plant.

Its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin moved across the border from Russia as part of a deal to end the militia’s mutiny which rocked the Kremlin.

Photos from DC show the city’s many monuments and landmarks enveloped in thick plumes of smoke, including the White House and the Capitol Building.

Dr Ravi Jayaram told the court he walked in on Lucy Letby ‘mid-attack’.

The group has been charged with aggravated trespass, which maximum penalty of three months in jail.

I came out as Bi, then realised how little I knew.

You probably need a pretty robust lower back too…

Tear gas fired at people protesting over the police shooting of a teenager in France

Financial Times – Threat to Thames Water’s survival spurs interim nationalisation plans Summary of the front page Work is being done to prepare for an interim nationalisation of Thames Water, says the Financial Times. The paper says that, amid the turmoil, the price of a 2026 bond sold by Thames Water’s parent company, Kemble Water Holdings, has plunged by 35p to 50p. It also quotes Cathryn Ross, interim co-chief executive, saying earlier this month that…

The Guardian – Crisis talks as Thames Water faces £10bn deficit Summary of the front page The government has “no true grasp on the costs” involved in preventing a collapse of Thames Water, which is facing a £10bn deficit, according to The Guardian. Rescue measures under discussion among ministers and regulators include placing Thames Water into temporary national ownership in order to secure a refinancing package. The paper says the package would need public funds…

Metro – Thames on the brink Summary of the front page Metro splashes on the crisis at Britain’s biggest water firm, Thames Water – with ministers drawing up a bail-out plan amid growing concerns about its financial stability. The paper says the company has £14bn in debts and is believed to be trying to raise £1bn from its shareholders as part of a bailout. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

Daily Express – Don’t you dare block boats bill Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on House of Lords peers being warned they face a “showdown” if they attempt to block new laws stopping small boats. The government has pledged to fight any attempts in the House of Lords to “water down” legislation under which migrants entering the UK illegally would be sent to Rwanda. A government source tells the paper: “We…

The Sun – Madonna intensive care dash Summary of the front page The Sun newspaper reports on the Queen of Pop Madonna putting her tour on hold after being admitted to an intensive care unit. The paper says the 64-year-old was diagnosed with a bacterial infection after being found unresponsive and that eldest daughter Lourdes, 26, is believed to have been with her throughout. The front page also pictures Kim Kardashian. Today’s top stories Like…

Daily Mirror – ISIS plots major UK attack Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror reports that Iraq’s top counter-terror officer, General Abdul Wahab el-Saadi, has warned that an Islamic State cell in Britain is planning to carry out a terror attack. Speaking in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, el-Saadi said the cell’s plot had been uncovered by his troops and that it intended to target a public gathering. The front page also reports on…