Author: WTX News Editor

The WTX News Teams works around the clock to deliver, breaking news and news Briefings to you on a daily basis. It is our opinion that sometimes you need information, not speculation so we try to cut through the bull**** and give you that in your Daily News Briefing.

Daily Express – Huw Edwards’s wife names him as star in BBC scandal Summary of the front page The Daily Express dedicates the entirety of its front page to the story, carrying the headline “Huw Edwards’ wife names him as star in BBC scandal”. The paper says Huw Edwards is “deeply sorry” after he was named by his wife as the BBC presenter who has been suspended. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Read More

The Sun – Wife: It’s Huw Summary of the front page The Sun, which broke the story about the BBC presenter scandal, says “It’s Huw” after his wife revealed he was the subject of recent allegations. The front page reports the Met decided no crime was committed but more allegations are continuing to come out. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

Read More

Ukraine war: More than 20 drones shot down in latest attack An overnight Russian drone attack has injured at least two people in Kyiv, authorities say. The Ukrainian airforce says around 20 Iran-made drones were shot down over the city’s airspace. It marks the third night of attacks in a row on the Ukrainian capital, and came just hours after the end of the Nato summit in Lithuania.  The two injured are in hospital with…

Read More

Cerberus heatwave: Deadly hot weather sweeps across Southern Europe Southern Europe and north-west Africa are being smothered by a current heatwave sweeping the area – and potential record-breaking temperatures are expected in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey. In Italy, temperatures could hit 48.8C. A red alert warning has been issued for 10 cities, including Rome, Bologna and Florence. On Tuesday, a man…

Read More

Microsoft accuses China of hacking US government emails US software giant Microsoft has said China-based hackers have gained access to the email accounts of around 25 organisations, including US government agencies. Microsoft has not given any details of where the government agencies are based. US media is reporting that the State Department was targeted and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was among the individuals impacted by the breach. China’s embassy in London told the Reuters…

Read More

Thailand’s reformist leader faces uncertain PM vote Reformist leader Pita Limjaroenrat has been nominated for prime minister at the opening of parliament. The leader of the progressive Move Forward party won in May as voters rejected the conservative military rule that had been in place in Thailand since a coup in 2014. But he needs the support of lawmakers appointed by the same military leaders to secure a majority. He also faces last-minute legal challenges…

Read More

The Guardian – No extra cash for pay in the public sector, warns Hunt Summary of the front page The Guardian says Jeremy Hunt has ruled out any additional cash for a public sector pay rise of 6%, meaning some government departments may be forced to cut staff. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has told ministers there will be no extra money to give public sector workers an average 6% pay rise if Rishi Sunak decides to…

Read More

Metro – BBC star facing fresh claims Summary of the front page The deepening crisis at the BBC continues, with Metro leading on the latest claims facing one of its presenters. The paper says one of the young people hinted online that they might name the presenter and, in response, they were sent abusive, expletive-filled messages. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Read More

The Sun – BBC star broke lockdown to meet another young stranger Summary of the front page The Sun features new claims against the unnamed BBC presenter, alleging he met up to meet another young person during lockdown. The presenter has been suspended after they were accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos. The newspaper, which broke the story, reports that another young person received texts from the presenter containing hearts and kisses…

Read More