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Harry and Meghan new trailer – Prince discusses ‘planted stories’  Netflix released a new trailer for Prince Harry’s upcoming Netflix show – Harry and Meghan. The trailer shows the prince speaking of the palace not only leaking stories but also “planting of stories” as part of a “dirty game”. Harry describes the “pain of suffering of women marrying into this institution” in an apparent reference to his wife Meghan and the late Princess Diana. A commentator also says “it’s about hatred. It’s about race,” in the trailer. The Netflix show is set to start on Thursday at 08:00 and will…

NI girl aged 5 dies from illness linked to Strep A A girl aged 5 has died from an illness linked to the bacterial infection strep A, according to BBC News NI. The girl became severely ill last week and was treated at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. On Friday, the Public Health Agency (PHA) sent a letter to parents of P1 and P3 kids informing them that one of the pupils had a severe form of strep A, and asking them to take their children to a clinic to be seen by a doctor and receive a…

Train strikes: More dates added for December More rail strikes have been announced for December and including Christmas eve and after.  The fresh dates are set to disrupt travel plans even more over the festive weekend. RMT workers will walk out from 18:00 on 24 December until 27 December as the row over pay and conditions continues. The move comes after the union urged workers to reject the latest pay offer. The new strikes are set to affect people travelling for Christmas as well as the hospitality industry. The extra dates are in addition to strikes by rail workers that…

Nurses, ambulance staff, post workers and bus drivers set to join rail unions in ’general strike’ in all but name

Russian missile strikes force emergency power shutdowns Russian missile attacks on Monday have affected many regions, leading to Ukraine having to switch to emergency shutdowns to stabilise its power grid, President Zelensky has said. Zelensky said the local authorities warned that about half of the Kyiv region would remain without power in the coming days. Overnight, more missiles hit critical infrastructure and residential houses near the southern city of Zaporizhzhia. So far, four people are reported dead in Monday’s attacks. Ukraine snow and sub-zero temperatures There are fears for Ukraine this winter, as snow has already started to fall and…

Government ‘coordinating attack on working people’ and seeking to ‘ratchet up dispute’, says RMT The RMT general secretary has defended rail strikes across the UK over Christmas and said unions had a “duty to coordinate what they do”, saying government was sending a message that pay rises would only come with worse terms for workers. Mick Lynch said the government was “coordinating … an attack on working people” by changing working conditions and offering below-inflation pay rises. Continue reading… ​Government ‘coordinating attack on working people’ and seeking to ‘ratchet up dispute’, says RMTThe RMT general secretary has defended rail strikes…

Indonesia bans sex outside of marriage Indonesia has passed a new criminal code that bans sex outside of marriage punishable by up to a year in prison. Critics say it’s part of a series of changes by Indonesian lawmakers that aims to erode people’s rights. There are fears the new law, which won’t come into effect for another three years, could scare off tourists as the law will apply to both residents and visitors of the country. The code includes several “morality” laws that make it illegal for an unmarried couple to live together and have sex. Adultery will also…

Kirstie Alley dead at 71 – Cheers actress Kirstie Alley dies of cancer at 71 American actress Kristie Alley, best known for her role in the hit US series Cheers, has died of cancer at 71, according to a family statement.  “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away, ” her children wrote. The family statement said the cancer was “only recently discovered.” “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead,” it…

Qatar World Cup 2022 England vs France quarter-final – what next? England cruised to victory over Senegal, despite a shaky start to the game, to set up a tantalising quarter-final game with France. Here’s what you need to know. When do England play next? England play France on Saturday, 10 December at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. What time do England play? The last-eight tie kicks off at 19:00 GMT – 22:00 local time in Qatar. What TV channel is England v France on? ITV are showing the match live with highlights and clips on BBC TV, BBC…

Qatar World Cup 2022 England vs Senegal – ‘Bellingham generational talent’ England Line-Up Formation 4-3-3 1 Pickford 2 Walker 5 Stones ⟳ Dier 6 Maguire 3 Shaw 8 Henderson ⟳ Phillips 4 Rice 22 Bellingham ⟳ Mount 17 Saka ⟳ Rashford 9 Kane 20 Foden ⟳ Grealish Senegal Line-Up Formation 4-2-3-1 16 Mendy 21 Sabaly 3 Koulibaly 🟨 22 Diallo 14 Jakobs ⟳ Ballo-Touré 11 Ciss ⟳ Gueye 6 Mendy 15 Diatta ⟳ Sarr 13 Ndiaye ⟳ Dieng 18 Sarr 9 Dia ⟳ Diédhiou England 3-0 Senegal Henderson (39′) Kane (45’+3) Saka (57’) Assists Bellingham (39′) Foden (45’+3, 57’) The…

The Independent – Business chief warns PM is failing on green growth Summary of the front page The Independent says the head of Britain’s biggest business organisation has warned that the government is “going backwards” on the green growth agenda which provides the best opportunity to lift the country out of recession over the coming years. The front page features a picture of captain Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka embracing – the three scored goals during yesterday’s win over Senegal. England now face France in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

Metro – Here oui go Summary of the front page The Metro leads with England’s win over Senegal to set up a quarter-final with France. “Here oui go,” says the paper’s headline – a nod to the upcoming match. The newspaper said that England “roared into the World Cup quarter-finals”, and will now face “a thrilling clash” with reigning champions, France. The front page features a picture of goalscorers Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Jordan Henderson. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford – who made a spectacular save in the first half, and star boy Jude Bellingham, who was Man of the Match…

The Guardian – ‘Sick and poorer’ report reveals Britain’s widening health divide Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with a story which says people in the UK are getting sicker and poorer” with a “gaping health and wealth divide”. It reveals that 2.5m working-age adults are not in employment because of their poor health – raising concerns the government’s levelling up agenda is “being critically undermined”. The front page features an image of Saka, Foden and Kane’s celebratory embrace along with the headline: “Three and easy … England see off Senegal.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Daily Express – Army in training to deal with strike chaos Summary of the front page The Express highlights the news the Army may be deployed to help ease the impact of upcoming strikes. Around 2,000 troops and civil servants could be drafted onto the frontline as strikes grip the country, the Cabinet Office said yesterday. Conservative Party chairman Nadim Zahawi said: “It is the right and responsible thing to do to have contingency plans in place.” The front page features a large image of Bukayo Saka – who scored in yesterday’s game against Senegal. “We’re ready now bring on…

Daily Mirror – Now for the French: Dream World Summary of the front page The Mirror splashes on the highs of the England win… and the lows of the news Raheem Sterling has had to fly back to the UK due to a robbery at his home. The front page has pictures of goal scorers Bukayo Saka, Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane, along with Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham – who played a fantastic game. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Raheem raid terror Summary of the front page The Sun reports Raheem Sterling’s fiancée and children were in the house at the time of the armed gang’s break-in. Police has now confirmed his family were not in the house when it was robbed. The front page features a picture of Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka at yesterday’s game. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s front pages report heavily on England’s 3-0 win over Senegal to book their place in the quarter-final. Photos of Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka make the front splashes.  England beat Senegal 3-0 “Three-mendous!” declares the Daily Mail’s headline. “Now for Le Showdown with France,” says the paper. “Three … and easy,” says the Guardian, as England saw off Senegal. The paper features a picture of Harry Kane embracing Phil Foden -and Bukayo Saka, after he scored England’s third goal. The Daily Telegraph goes with the same headline and calls England “Magnifique”…

Trial begins over 2016 Brussels attacks that killed 32 Ten men are set to go on trial over the 2016 Brussels terror attacks that killed 32 people and injured hundreds in what was Belgium’s worst peacetime atrocity. The trial, which begins on Monday, starts six and a half years after the attacks on the Brussels airport and Maelbeek metro station on 22 March 2016. The trial will be held in a specially constructed court in Nato’s former headquarters. The 10 accused include Salah Abdeslam who was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison last year in separate…

Iran to disband morality police, says attorney general Iran’s morality police has been disbanded, the country’s attorney general has said, following mass protesting after the death of a young woman. The morality police were tasked with enforcing the country’s Islamic dress code. Mohammad Jafar Montazeri’s comments have not yet been confirmed by other agencies. Mass protesting across Iran has been happening for months now as men and women took to the streets to condemn the death of a young woman in custody. Mahsa Amini, 22, had been detained by the morality police for allegedly breaking strict rules on head coverings.…

England beat Senegal to face France in quarter-finals England beat Senegal in their last 16 game to set up a quarter-final meeting with France on Saturday. England started poorly, spending the first half hour surviving a nervy start that saw keeper Jordan Pickford make an incredible save. But once England got into the game’s rhythm, the team could show off their powerful attacking strength. Jude Bellingham, 19, didn’t get on the scoresheet last night but the Player of the Match shone. He set up the first goal, a perfect cross after 38 minutes, and found Jordan Henderson who saw the…

The RMT union rejected the offer, saying the employers were still demanding major changes to working practices.

The Sunday Papers The Sunday papers look ahead to England’s “crunch” match against Senegal in the World Cup. The front pages also report on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix series – set to be released next week. England vs Senegal – newspapers predict Many of Sunday’s papers show England’s captain Harry Kane with his hands together as if in prayer during the squad’s training session on Saturday. The image has led the papers to use a series of puns in the headlines – “Lions pray,” says the Times, the Mirror says “Match of the Pray” and the Sunday…

The Observer – Ministers accused of spoiling for a fight with nurses on pay Summary of the front page The Observer reports that ministers are under pressure to open a new round of pay talks to avert the NHS strikes. The paper reports that union leaders are “furious” that Health Secretary Steve Barclay is refusing to discuss improving its pay offer for workers, which is currently capped at 3%. The front page features a report on the Afghan nationals who are facing torture and death after the UK breaks its pledge to resettle them. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

Sunday Mirror – Match of the pray Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror front page looks ahead at England’s crunch match against Senegal this Sunday. The paper features an image of captain Harry Kane making prayer hands during training. It also reports that Prince Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series, which will be released next week, is “utterly explosive”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment Sunday Papers Previous Next

Sunday Express – William: I’ll fight back Summary of the front page The Sunday Express has a report about what it calls Prince William’s “warning shot” to Harry and Meghan over their Netflix show. The paper says he “is poised to challenge” his brother if his upcoming Netflix series attacks the royal family. It adds that palace officials are “gearing up to mount a briefing war” ahead of the show’s release next week. The front page features an image of captain Harry Kane as England face Senegal at the World Cup on Sunday. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…