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Iran carries out its second protester execution Iran has executed a second man linked with the mass anti-government protests that have swept the nation. Majid Reza Rahnavard, 23, was hanged in a public execution in the city of Mashhad. He was convicted of stabbing and killing two members of the security forces. On Thursday, Iran executed Mohsen Shekari – his hanging was condemned by the west. UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly warned at the time that the world could not “turn a blind eye to the abhorrent violence committed by the Iranian regime against its own people.” Death of Mahsa…

School’s out for winter!

Authorities continue to search lake, after being informed that up to six children were playing at the time of the incident

Public workers in several sectors are threatening to strike.

There were reports of up to six people falling into the lake, however only four children were rescued in what police described as a “serious incident”.

The Observer – We’ll suspend strikes if you talk about pay: health unions Summary of the front page The Observer reports health unions the Royal College of Nursing and Unison have offered to suspend strikes “that threaten to cripple the NHS” over the Christmas period if ministers agree to enter “serious discussions” over pay. The paper has been told unions would seriously consider deals similar to those struck in Scotland, where NHS walkouts were scrapped after workers were offered 5% and 11% pay rises depending on grade by the Scottish government. The front page features an image of Harry Kane…

Sunday Mirror – Lion hearts broken Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror’s headline reads: “World cup agony for England” – the paper pictures a devastated England captain Harry Kane who failed to equalise when he missed a penalty in their quarter-final World Cup match against France. The final score was 2-1. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment Sunday Papers Previous Next

Sunday Express – Xmas strikes cost £4bn Summary of the front page The Sunday Express says union chiefs have been warned strikes could cost the UK economy £4bn, as well as ruin Labour’s chances of re-election. It reports senior party figures fear mass walkouts could turn voters against Labour. The front page leads on an image of the England players after losing to France last night, in a truly excellent game. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment Sunday Papers Previous Next

The Sun on Sunday – Harry’s pain Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday reports on Harry Kane’s missed penalty. The paper says the brave skipper had to fight back the tears after England crashed out of the World Cup against France. And after the whistle, he slumped to the turf in a crouched position and brought a hand over his face as he struggled to get to grips with England’s exit. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment Sunday Papers Previous Next

The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – England out of World Cup despite excellent performance Most Sunday’s papers lead with an image of Captain Harry Kane. “Harry’s Pain” is the Sun on Sunday’s headline, while the Observer describes it as “heartbreak for Harry.” For the Sunday People the England team are “Qatar heroes,” whilst the Sunday Express describes the defeat to France as the “end of the world.” “Lion hearts” have been “broken” according to the Sunday Mirror’s front page, whilst the Daily Star Sunday says England have been “French fried.” The Sunday Times describes last night’s game as an honourable…

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Breaking – Brittney Griner lands in US US basketball player Brittney Griner has touched down in her home state of Texas – 10 months after she left the US to play basketball in Russia.  Griner was jailed for carrying cannabis oil at a Moscow airport in February, many believe her arrest was politically motivated – she was detained just days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  She has since been returned to the US after Washington and Moscow agreed on a prisoner swap – the US sent back Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout who had been imprisoned for 12 years…

The Independent – Strep A fears grow as death toll climbs to 15 Summary of the front page The Independent reports on fears amongst parents over strep A as the number of kids admitted to A&E has doubled in a week. The front page features a previously unseen picture of Harry and Meghan – released in their Netflix documentary. The paper gives the Netflix show four out of five stars. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Iranian forces shooting at faces and genitals of female protesters Summary of the front page The Guardian says Iranian forces are targeting women at anti-regime protests by shooting at their “faces and genitals”. Medics, treating demonstrators in secret, have noticed that women commonly arrived with different wounds to men who often have shotgun wounds in their backs, legs and buttocks, the paper reports. The front page features an image of Harry and Meghan from their Netflix show. The paper provides a frank review of the Harry and Meghan documentary with TV critic Lucy Mangan writing the series…

The Metro – Royals don’t marry for love Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on the Lucy Letby trial, saying the court heard the nurse murdered seven babies over a year-long hospital poisoning spree. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Royal Family are “deeply upset” by slurs made by Prince Harry in the new series, reports the Daily Express. The paper says Harry and Meghan also provoked a row with Buckingham Palace over whether they gave members of the Royal Family a right to reply to the documentary. “Prince Harry fired a fresh salvo in his war on the monarchy,” the paper reports alongside an emotional close-up of King Charles. The front page reports on the sentencing of the killer of Harry Dunn. Royal Family are “deeply upset” by slurs made by Prince Harry in the new series, reports the…

The Sun – Harry the nasty Summary of the front page The Sun describes the documentary as a betrayal and labels Harry as ‘nasty’. The paper says the couple have branded Britain and the royal family as racists and trashed the Queen’s legacy. The paper notes King Charles and Prince William are reportedly saddened by the series. The headline is an apparent reference to a 2005 front page in which the paper called him “Harry the Nazi”. It says Prince William feels “betrayed” by Harry’s decision to allow criticism of his brother and wife Kate. The paper features a still…

Daily Mirror – Stop this royal circus Summary of the front page “Stop this royal circus” – that’s the Daily Mirror’s take on Harry and Meghan’s documentary. The paper reports Prince William was said it to be “utterly furious” at claims in the series about poor treatment. The paper says as the brothers continue their squabble, ordinary people are worried about paying their bills. The front page features pictures of Prince William and Princess Kate as well as Harry and Meghan. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Friday’s newspapers react to Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary on their front pages. The right-wing papers frame the series as an attack on the royal family by Harry and Meghan, whilst the left-wing papers remain fairly neutral on the series – instead pointing out there were really no new claims in the series but a rehashing of what Harry and Meghan have already expressed. The upcoming winter strikes dominate the papers inside and news Harry Dunn’s killer has received a suspended sentence is also heavily reported on inside the papers and online…

Today’s Daily News | Winter strikes begin, Brittney Griner released and reaction to Harry documentary  The Royal Mail’s first winter walk-out has begun, as the country prepares for a wave of strikes this Christmas across many different public service sectors.  Elsewhere: US basketball star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian jail, the UK is to announce a partnership with Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet – a project that will bring thousands of jobs to the UK and France is to increase rescue boats to deal with small boat crossings to the UK. The newspapers…

Royal Mail workers walk-out as wave of winter strikes start Winter strikes at Royal Mail have begun today, as postal workers walk-out in a row over pay and conditions. The walkouts involve 1115,000 workers and will hit deliveries across the UK, the Royal Mail have said. Mail has been pilling up ahead of the action, the CWU union says as negotiations between the union and the Royal Mail break down.  There will be a wave of strikes sweeping Britain this winter across many public services. For postal workers, the CWU union are set to strike on 9, 11, 14, 15,…

Thousands of striking staff head to Westminster for protest outside parliament over conditions and pay More than 100,000 postal workers have begun the first of a series of days of strike action that threaten to disrupt deliveries across the country in the run-up to Christmas, after the failure of 11th hour talks to resolve a protracted and bitter dispute over pay and conditions. The Communications Workers Union (CWU), which has planned six days of strikes on 9,11, 14, 15, 23 and 24 December, has organised a protest by workers at the Houses of Parliament on Friday as the row with…

UK, Italy and Japan team up to build new fighter jet A collaboration between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a new fighter jet that uses artificial intelligence, is to be announced by PM Rishi Sunak.  The collaboration will aim to create thousands of UK jobs and strengthen security ties. The three countries will work together to develop the new jet which would likely enter service in the mid-2030s. The fighter will eventually replace the Typhoon jet.   Next-generation Tempest jet Work has already begun on the new jet, which aims to provide speed stealth, use advanced sensors and even…

Brittney Griner released in Russian prison swap The US and Russia have swapped prisoners – US basketball player Brittney Griner who was being held in a Russian prison, and Viktor Bout, who had been held in an American prison for 12 years. US president Joe Biden said Griner was safe and en route home. “I’m glad to say Brittney’s in good spirits… she needs time and space to recover,” he said at the White House. Viktor Bout – widely known as the “merchant of death” has arrived back in Moscow, Russia according to media reports. “In the middle of the…

France increases rescue boats in Channel to deal with crossings France will increase the number of rescue boats in the English Channel to deal with the growing number of migrants trying to reach the UK. The French have faced criticism for the incident in November 2021 in which 27 people drowned trying to reach the UK in a dinghy. There has been a record number of crossings this year, and the two extra boats will help the French strengthen the coastguard’s rescue capabilities in the Channel-North Sea sector. The Lapérouse survey vessel arrived in the port in Calais already, and…