Spanish lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a law granting paid medical leave to women suffering severe period pain, becoming the first European country to advance such legislation.
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The Guardian – Sturgeon quits citing brutality in politics Summary of the front page The Guardian splashes on Nicola Sturgeon resigning as Scotland’s first minister. It is a fairly straight headline from the Guardian, which reports that Sturgeon quit because of “brutality in politics”. The top of the front page also previews an investigation the paper has conducted into an “election hacking and propaganda unit” around the world. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Herald – First Minister stands down after 8 years Summary of the front page Scottish paper the Herald reports on Sturgeon’s “candid, at times tearful, but generally upbeat” resignation speech. The paper’s front page also previews a flurry of analysis inside, with the paper’s political editor saying her speech was a “shock” to politics – in Scotland and beyond. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Record – I want my independence Summary of the front page I want my independence” is the headline in Scotland’s Daily Record as it reports the resignation of Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon. It shows an image of the First Minister waving to members of the public from Edinburgh’s Bute House. The paper also promises analytical pieces including one that calls her a champion of feminism. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – ‘High-risk’ Nicola had issue with alcohol Summary of the front page The Express writes about the police revealing missing Nicola Bulley suffered “significant issues with alcohol brought on by ongoing struggles with the menopause”. The paper also previews an analysis inside its pages which asks if the British union is safer after the departure of Nicola Sturgeon. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Mirror – Missing mum anguish – Nicola’s turmoil Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror’s front page leads on missing mother Nicola Bulley after a surprise police press conference yesterday, giving some insight into the investigation into her disappearance. She has been missing since late January when she was last seen walking her dog by the riverside. The reports on the remarks made by police that she was experiencing “significant issues with alcohol”, and was identified as a “high-risk” missing person because of “specific vulnerabilities”. The paper also previews a tribute to “screen goddess” Raquel Welch. Today’s top…
The Sun – Cops: Nicola’s alcohol issues Summary of the front page The Sun says police visited Nicola Bulley for a welfare check two weeks before she disappeared. It comes after detectives revealed she had been struggling with alcohol problems brought on by going through the menopause. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
SNP has ‘no obvious successor’ to Nicola Sturgeon as support for independence hovers around 50% Daily Record says Scotland’s top polling expert has said the future success of the independence campaign will depend on who the SNP chooses as its next leader. Professor John Curtice told the Record there were “obvious downsides” for Yes campaigners as a result of Nicola Sturgeon’s dramatic resignation yesterday. The Strathclyde University academic, who is a regular analyst on BBC political shows, said it was not obvious the Nationalists had a replacement who could match the communication skills of the out-going First Minister. Sturgeon became…
Nicola Sturgeon was Scottish politics – her departure will leave the country in a very strange place The Metro says ‘Is anyone else sad enough to go to this Nicola Sturgeon event in the Town Hall tonight?’ In 2014, at the height of Scotland’s referendum campaign, I’d posted this to Facebook, looking for company at a talk being hosted by the then-deputy first minister to try and boost the Yes vote – and one comment stood out. ‘Eh, what’s sad about it?’ Awkward. I’d forgotten that Ms Sturgeon and I were friends on the site. ‘You’re everywhere!’ I replied, trying…
The end of Nicola Sturgeon’s dream for Scotland? SNP leadership contenders plan to ‘quietly drop’ trans rights law battle in the wake of her shock resignation as First Minister – while unionists hail ‘generational setback’ for independence movement The Daily Mail says Nicola Sturgeon’s political dream appears to be dying less than 24 hours after her shock resignation as First Minister and Scottish National Party leader. Senior SNP figures have revealed they plan to ditch her flagship Gender Recognition Reform Bill that would allow teenagers to transition from the age of 16. The highly controversial Holyrood law was vetoed by…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk The majority of Thursday’s front pages offer up their take on the shock resignation of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Her resignation marked the end of eight years in power, Sturgeon cited physical and mental demands of the job – echoing Jacinda Ardern’s surprise resignation citing ‘burnout’. The police press conference into missing mum Nicola Bulley also makes several of the front pages. Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation shock The Times says Strugeon’s resignation is a “huge boost to unionism”. The paper says senior Tories and Labour figures reacted with jubilation at her resignation. The paper…
Spanish women who suffer from painful periods are set to be given the right to paid leave from work. The parliament in Madrid is expected to approve a proposal that would mean the state would pay 100% of menstrual leave, a measure that is a first in Europe. In Spain, some schemes already allowed time off for sufferers. FRANCE 24’s Sarah Morris, Armelle Exposito and C?line Schmitt report.
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Missing Nicola Bulley had alcohol issues says police Missing Nicola Bulley had “significant issues” with alcohol brought on by her ongoing struggles with menopause, police have said. Bulley, 45, went missing whilst walking her dog in St Michael’s on Wyre. She had dropped her daughters off at school before heading to her usual dog walking spot, along a riverside. Police gave an update on the case yesterday, saying their working hypothesis remains that she fell into the river. During the press conference, police say Nicola had been considered a high-risk missing person from the start of the investigation. They said…
Women and children rescued from Turkey earthquake debris nine days after disaster Three women and two children have been found alive, and pulled from the debris, nine days on from the devastating earthquake disaster. Forty-two-year-old Melike Imamoglu and 74-year-old Cemile Kekec were pulled from the rubble by rescuers in the Turkish town of Kahramanmaras. The rescue comes as workers move towards a clean-up operation following the collapse of thousands of buildings across Turkey and Syria. Most rescue operations will start winding down now as attention is turned to providing shelter, food and water to the survivors. View this post on…
Man lunges at Buffalo shooter before sentencing Payton Gendron, 19 – the white supremacist who shot dead 10 black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York last year – has been sentenced to life in prison. He pleaded guilty to 25 counts, including first-degree murder and terrorism motivated by hate. Relatives of Buffalo shooting victims’ impact statements The relatives of the victims shared emotional impact statements. Barbara Massey, whose sister Katherine was killed, told Payton: “You are going to come to our city and decide you don’t like black people. Man, you don’t know a damn thing about black…
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China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday at the start of his trip to Europe, amid renewed tensions between China and the United States. Advertising Macron met with Wang, the director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, behind closed doors at the Elys?e Palace on Wednesday. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is expected to meet Wang in Paris later in the day. The French capital is the first stop on Wang’s tour of Europe. In the coming days, he will also travel to Italy, Hungary, Russia and Germany. He…
Metro – Brianna Ghey murder: Was it a hate crime? Summary of the front page The Metro leads on detectives who say they are investigating whether the murder of 16-year-old transgender girl Brianna Ghey was a hate crime. Previously, police said there was “no evidence” to suggest the circumstances surrounding Brianna’s death were “hate-related”. The paper’s main image shows the reunited pop band S-Club 7, who have announced they will tour this year to mark their 25th anniversary. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
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The Guardian – Beijing could use police cameras to spy on Britian, warns watchdog Summary of the front page Concerns around “Chinese-made cameras” is also the main story on the front page of the Guardian, which says British police are “leaving themselves open to spying by Beijing”. The paper’s main image shows a vigil in Liverpool for Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl who was stabbed to death over the weekend in a park in Cheshire. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Independent – Revealed: the real cost of NHS strikes Summary of the front page The Independent says Thousands of patients are being forced to wait more than 18 months for treatments such as knee and brain surgery as the health service is set to miss its flagship target because of NHS strikes. NHS England last week claimed it was “on track” to hit the mandated target, but senior sources have warned that the impact of prolonged walkouts combined with unprecedented demand for emergency care means that this is now unlikely. The front page also reports on big business’s positive view…
The Sun – Nicola: Stained glove found Summary of the front page The Sun writes that cops searching for Nicola Bulley were handed a mystery “stained” glove found in the field where the mother-of-two was last seen. The paper includes a picture of the blue right-hand glove, which it says was found on a fallen tree branch. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – Defiant army chief says we can stand up to Putin Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports British troops insist they are ready and able to lead the response if Russia attacks any NATO ally. The paper also reports on the news that the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond will be not be used in the crowning of the Queen Consort, Camilla, during the coronation. She will instead be granted a crown that belonged to Queen Mary. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next