All 172 passengers and six crew members safely evacuated after American Airlines jet caught fire. The FAA is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU if they don’t immediately remove the whiskey tariff in the latest escalation in the trade war.
Pakistan army says 300 hostages rescued after passenger train was hijacked by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants. The attack targeted a train carrying around 440 passengers, and before the military operation began, the militants killed 21 civilians and four soldiers. During the rescue, 33 militants were killed, but the total number of unaccounted passengers remains unclear. The army continues search operations in the area to eliminate any remaining threats. Cliff notes Pakistan army says 300…
EU and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs after Donald Trump moved forward with plans to widen US tariffs on Steel and aluminium.
Aston Villa 3 Brugge 0 – Villa’s Brugge cruise The back page of the Mirror leads on Aston Villa beating Brugge 3-0 in last night’s Champions League last-16 second leg match. They won 6-1 on agg and will face PSG – who knocked out Liverpool on penalties – next.
City watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion drive after firms’ backlash The FT says Britain’s top two financial regulators have axed plans to impose stricter rules for diversity and inclusion, in the latest sign that government pressure on watchdogs to support economic growth is forcing a rethink of many policies. The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority said on Wednesday that they would not proceed with plans requiring companies to disclose more about their…
Watchdog drop woke regulation CITY AM says the UK’s two main financial watchdogs have ditched plans to impose diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) targets on City institutions amid a government push to put Britain’s regulators on a growth footing. The Cheltenham Festival makes the front splash.
The Independent says the prime minister says the UK will keep its options open after Europe and Canada retaliate over the US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports with levies of their own.
Donald Trump has accused Ireland of taking advantage of the United States and says the trade relationship between the two should be focused on fairness.
The Herald bids farewell to former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.
The Times says Donald Trump has issued a warning to Russia, telling them to accept the US-proposed ceasefire or he’ll ruin them.
The Guardian warns that Starmer could be facing “his biggest rebellion so far” as dozens of MPs push back against the proposed welfare changes.
The Daily Mail reports a record 5 million people are now in the higher tax bracket.
Thursday’s newspapers are heavily dominated by the latest from politics. Several lead on the proposed welfare reforms and changes to the civil service that are expected to be announced in a speech today.
The reaction to Donald Trump’s steel tariffs also make several front pages with reports that the prime minister is trying to avoid reacting to the tariffs like our fellow European counterparts.
The Scottish newspapers are heavily dominated by the news that Nicola Sturgeon will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year. Many papers sum it up as an end of an era.
The back pages sum up the English clubs in the Champions League last night as PSG knocked out Liverpool on penalties and Aston Villa sailed through to the quarter-finals.
Researchers had a long hard think while mulling over the data and they’ve come up with a system, that defines if you are a shower or grower!
Cliff notes Kyle Clifford has been sentenced to three life sentences with whole orders, meaning he’ll never be released from prison. He raped and then shot his ex-girlfriend Louise with a crossbow after she ended their relationship. He also murdered her sister with the crossbow and stabbed their mother to death with a knife. The case received international coverage and shocked the nation. It’s a stark reminder of the growing violence facing women and why…
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1. Georgescu’s Electoral SetbackCalin Georgescu’s presidential candidacy has been annulled by the election bureau after intelligence reports revealed Russian interference through the establishment of numerous TikTok accounts supporting him. Though Georgescu previously won the initial round of elections, the ruling claimed he failed to uphold democratic principles. He has appealed this decision and is encouraging supporters to back another candidate for the forthcoming re-run in May, emphasizing the need for peaceful democracy amidst ongoing protests…
Summary of the US Secretary of State’s Statement: Following extensive discussions in Jeddah, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that “the ball is now in Russia’s court,” emphasizing Russia’s role in determining future peace in Ukraine. A joint U.S.-Ukrainian statement stresses that Moscow’s reciprocity is crucial for peace, marking a shift in focus towards Russian intentions. Despite recent tensions, the resumption of U.S. support for Ukraine suggests pressure on Russia to respond positively to…
Four more arrests in fatal shooting probe Western Mail reports that four more people have been arrested following the fatal shooting of a woman in Talbot Green, police have confirmed. Joanne Penney, 40, died after being shot in the chest at an address in the Llys Illtyd area of the town on Sunday. It is believed she may have been the victim of mistaken identity. The front page has a picture of Dafydd Jenkins, who…
Devastating cuts as one in five staff axed at university The Scotsman reports on Dundee University’s decision to axe 632 jobs – which has been branded “devastating” as the institution’s interim principal admitted inadequate financial controls and “poor investment decisions” had contributed to the cuts. Zara Tindall is pictured on the front on day one of Cheltenham Festival.
US says ball in Russia’s court as Ukraine agrees 30-day ceasefire The Guardian’s front page highlights that the ball is in Russia’s court, according to the US, and that they now decide if the 30-day ceasefire will go ahead. Elsewhere, John Hunt’s tribute to his daughter Lousie – who had dated killer Kyle Clifford – saying he hopes her bravery is treated “as a shining beacon” for other women wanting to leave certain relationships. Man Utd’s…
I am so proud of all my girls “I am so proud of all my girls” says BBC racing commentator John Hunt as killer and rapist Kyle Clifford is sentenced to three life terms. The Daily Express quotes Mr Hunt as saying the screams of hell await the cowardly killer. Clifford’s sentence means he will never be released from jail.
Ukraine agrees ceasefire deal The front page of the Daily Mail reports on Ukraine agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as the US president says he’ll talk Putin into accepting the deal as it ‘takes two to tango.’ The paper also reports on the life sentenced handed to triple killer and rapist Kyle Clifford. The headline quotes the victim impact statement from the husband and father of the three victims, John Hunt.