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The January 6 committee disclosed an interview about Trump acknowledging his loss on Thursday and is expected to release its full report.
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Beth Mead wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year after Euro 2022 success Daily Mirror says Legendary Lioness Beth Mead has been named 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year after her hand in leading England to the Euro 2022 crown. The 27-year-old SPOTY favourite was named Player of the Tournament at this year’s European Championship after her six goals and five assists saw England ‘bring it home’. The Lionesses earned England’s first major trophy since the men’s team won the World Cup in 1966, finally ending the nation’s 56 years of hurt. Mead beat a heady field of competition…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Thursday’s front pages report on the fallout of the NHS strikes. Most of the papers run a picture of Ukraine’s president Zelenksy meeting US president Joe Biden in Washington. NHS strike action The Daily Mirror accuses the government of “crippling” the health service by responding to demands for pay negotiations with “deadly silence.” The Daily Star features a picture of the PM under the headline: “missing.” The paper says “As the whole country goes on strike and our NHS crumbles before our very eyes, we seem to have lost our prime minister.” The Guardian’s…
He was flown on a US Boeing C-40 Clipper across the Atlantic – in a journey shrouded in secrecy to avoid any Russian sabotage.
Ambulance strike: Warning of very challenging days ahead BBC News says Hospitals were quieter than normal during Wednesday’s ambulance strikes, but Thursday is likely to be “very challenging” with lots of patients turning up, health bosses say. Only the most serious 999 calls were responded to. But there was no evidence of people going to A&E in taxis or their own cars, NHS Providers told the BBC. Thousands of paramedics, call handlers and technicians took action in England and Wales on Wednesday. Saffron Cordery, interim chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents hospital trusts, mental-health trusts and ambulance services in…
French serial killer Charles ‘The Serpent’ Sobhraj to be freed from Nepalese jail France24 says Nepal’s top court ordered on Wednesday the release of Charles Sobhraj, the French serial killer portrayed in the Netflix series “The Serpent” who was responsible for a string of murders across Asia in the 1970s. Nepal’s top court ordered on Wednesday the release and deportation of Charles Sobhraj, the French serial killer portrayed in the Netflix series “The Serpent” who was responsible for a string of murders across Asia in the 1970s. The Supreme Court ruled Sobhraj, 78, who has been in prison in the…
WHO chief ‘very concerned’ over COVID situation in China Can health care withstand a new COVID-19 variant? WHO fearful as China sees cases soar Global News says There are still “huge weaknesses” in the world’s health-care system that could be exposed if a new COVID variant takes dominance, a WHO official said Wednesday. Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, told reporters during a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, that he doesn’t think the world is ready to “take the hit” of another wave of a new COVID variant, amid concerns in China over rapidly growing…
Zelensky to US Congress: ‘Your money is not charity, it’s investment in global security’ The Kyiv Independent says President Volodymyr Zelensky received a lasting standing ovation as he delivered a historic address before U.S. Congress late on Dec. 21. “It is too much for me,” he said with a smile before proceeding with his remarks. Zelensky spoke in English for roughly 25 minutes and reminded the American lawmakers that mere hours before his U.S. trip — the first overseas one since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24 — he was at the front line in Donetsk Oblast’s Bakhmut. The…
FTX co-founder and ex-chief of hedge fund Alameda Research each pleaded guilty to multiple charges, are cooperating with feds CNN Business says Two senior executives associated with collapsed crypto exchange FTX have pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges and are cooperating with federal prosecutors, according to unsealed court records. Additionally, the pair face civil fraud charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission that were announced Wednesday night. Gary Wang, the co-founder of FTX, and Caroline Ellison, who served as CEO of the hedge fund Alameda Research, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of conspiracy and fraud for their roles in the…
The Independent – Public told to avoid risks during ambulance strikes Summary of the front page The Independent says Britons have been warned not to take risks – including drinking, driving or playing certain sports – as ambulance services descended into chaos hours before a planned strike. At least seven of 10 ambulance trusts declared “critical incidents” amid “unprecedented” pressure on services, while NHS leaders warned they could not guarantee patient safety during Wednesday’s walkout in England and Wales. The front page features a picture of striking NHS nurses. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…
Metro – You’d better watch out … Summary of the front page The Metro says Health minister Will Quince has warned people to avoid getting injured or ill as ambulance staff go on strike. “You’d better watch out” is the headline. The paper reports Mr Quince encouraged people to avoid “risky activity” such as contact sport or running if it is icy. It comes as 750 troops try to fill the gap left by 10,000 emergency workers, the Metro says. The front page pays tribute to Terry Hall. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…
The Guardian – NHS bosses urge PM to intervene to avoid war of attrition on strikes Summary of the front page The Guardian writes NHS leaders have warned the public to avoid “risky activity” for fear of being left “helpless and unable to reach A&E during the ambulance strike today”. The front page also reports on Germany returning artefacts to Nigeria – the precious bronzes were first looted by Britain over 125 years ago. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Mirror – PPE scandal ‘sickening’ Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror has said it is “sickening” that “PPE scandal peer” Michelle Mone is on a luxury break at a £6k-a-night hotel in the Alps as nurses and 999 crews fight to earn enough to pay their bills. PPE Medpro, which won contracts after being recommended by Baroness Mone, said it would “rigorously” defend the claim. The peer is taking a leave of absence from the House of Lords and says she wants to clear her name amid allegations she benefitted from the contracts. Her lawyers previously said…
Daily Express – Royal fail! Xmas post disaster Summary of the front page The Daily Express has said its investigation has exposed the “true, shocking failure” of Royal Mail to deliver Christmas post on time. The paper claims six in 10 letters have still not been delivered after almost two weeks. It says its investigation showed just one of 120 first class letters posted by the paper across England arrived at its destination the next working day. It comes as Royal Mail worker strikes continue later this week. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…
The Sun – As unions cripple NHS ,strike-hit Britons told: Don’t have fun Summary of the front page The Sun says Britons have been warned not to play sport, go for a drive or drink too much ahead of the ambulance strike. The front page reports on the Crown’s next season – including filming Princess Diana’s funeral scene. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The NHS strikes dominate the UK news today and depending on which paper you buy, you’ll get a very different take on the strikes.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Today’s strikes dominate most of the papers. “Safety at risk as A&E units declare crisis,” says the front page of the i newspaper. Whilst the Independent reports that urgent care services have experienced their highest-ever demand. The Times claims paramedics believe “the entire system has collapsed” with patients already seeing long wait times for ambulances. UK strikes – Govt to blame if anyone dies The Guardian reports on the pay dispute between health unions and the government, saying it “looks poised to descend into a bitter and disruptive war of attrition that could go…
UK govt refuses to give way on pay as nurses, medics strike The Independent says The British government said Tuesday it will not offer more money to nurses and ambulance crews to end strikes that are piling pressure on an already overstretched health system. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative administration is under pressure to increase its pay offer to health care staff who are seeking big raises in the face of decades-high inflation that was running at 10.7% in November. Thousands of nurses walked off the job Tuesday in their second 24-hour strike this month. Ambulance drivers, paramedics and dispatchers…
Minister refuses to deny Rishi Sunak blocked path to break deadlock on nurses strike Daily Express says Health minister Will Quince refused to deny Rishi Sunak had blocked a proposed solution to the NHS strikes, with the Government digging in over the row. The Prime Minister has been accused of overruling Health Secretary Steve Barclay on plans to give nurses a one-off payment to help manage the cost of living. It had been hoped the extra money for this year only would have helped put an end to the industrial action that many fear will put lives at risk in…
Nurses warn ‘there’ll be no-one left’ as they’re forced to do overtime to pay bus fare Daily Mirror says Rishi Sunak was urged to end nurses’ strikes by talking pay as tens of thousands staged a second walkout. Nurses warned the Prime Minister that there will soon be nobody left to help care for patients, and that they’re even far too drained to speak to their family after a long day at work. Royal College of Nursing chief Pat Cullen called on the Prime Minister to come to the negotiating table after Health Secretary Steve Barclay twice refused to discuss…