All the relocations have been conducted from Italy and Cyprus towards other countries in Western Europe.
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Breaking – Ukraine’s President Zelensky thanks UK and makes plea for fighter jets in address to UK Parliament Ukraine’s president received a standing ovation from parliament after he delivered a speech calling on the UK and the West to provide Ukraine with fighter jets, in a surprise visit to London. In his speech, he thanked the UK for supporting Ukraine from the beginning and thanked PM Rishi Sunak for providing more equipment to his country. …
Turkey earthquake: Death toll tops 11,000 and Erdogan visits survivors More than 11,000 people have been killed in Turkey and northern Syria following the deadly earthquakes that shook the countries and collapsed thousands of people – leaving many still trapped in the rubble, in freezing conditions. Residents in some of the worst-hit areas have said the rescue efforts have been slow and has meant they have had to help dig through the ruins to find…
Diana’s marriage to Charles was ‘essentially arranged’, says Jemima Khan Jemima khan The socialite – daughter of billionaire Sir James Goldsmith and government minister Zac Goldsmith – maintained a close friendship with Princess Diana, visiting her twice while living in Pakistan. Speaking about King Charles and Princess Diana, Khan said: “Their marriage was essentially arranged.
These A-list owned hotels have serious star quality While fame may provide protection from many things (waiting in line for the latest designer handbag and doing your own laundry, to name a few), being an A-lister doesn’t guarantee a completely stress-free existence. Whether frazzled from a gruelling filming schedule, a publicity tour, or from dodging paparazzi, celebrities need holidays too. And with huge bank balances at their disposal, many of them are opting to buy…
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Things to do in Ireland – from visiting mystical movie settings to surfing the Wild Atlantic Way From surfing in Sligo to a cold-water dunk in Dublin, here’s a round-up of new reasons to visit Ireland. Land of fire and ice Ireland has been a Hollywood honey for decades. Most recently it’s been the backdrop to Game Of Thrones, The Banshees Of Inisherin and now Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, released in cinemas on…
The Independent – 20,000 feared dead in earthquake carnage Summary of the front page The Independent’s front page leads on the devastating earthquakes that have affected Turkey and Syria. The paper picks up on the World Health Organizations’ comments that 25 million people have been affected by the quakes – as thousands of buildings collapsed, and – at the time of writing – over 9,000 are confirmed dead. The front page features an image of a…
Metro – ‘A scar on our police’ serial rapist David Carrick sentenced Summary of the front page The Metro leads on David Carrick – the former Met police officer who has been jailed for 30 years after admitting 49 charges, including 24 counts of rape. The paper says Carrick has been condemned as a “scar on our police”. The front page reports on Netflix’s plans to make a TV show about Prince Andrew’s car-crash BBC…
The Guardian- ‘Monsterous’ rapist ex-Met officer jaield for life after years of attacks Summary of the front page The Guardian says David Carrick is described as a “monster” after years of attacks on at least 12 women.Carrick raped. assaulted and inflicted “irretrievable destruction” on at least 12 women before intimidating them into silence, reports the paper. The paper says the firearms officer will spend at least 30 more years in prison as a punishment for offences…
The Sun – Fawlty Towers returns Summary of the front page The Sun leads on the news that Fawlty Towers is returning 44 years after the show ended – with John Cleese reprising his role as Basil and will also write the series. He is also joined by his daughter who will star in the new series. The baby girl born in the Syrian rubble of the deviating earthquake also makes the front page. The Sun’s…
Daily Mirror – BP’s spoils of war Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror concentrates on the BP profits that were announced on Tuesday, saying the £23bn figure had caused outrage while the cost of living soars. “BP’s spoils of war” declares the front page as its says the oil giant sparked outrage after announcing it made record profits of £23bn. The company has been accused of profiting from the war in Ukraine, the…
Daily Express – Distressed call … then school head and daughter shot dead Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the headteacher of Epsom College in Surrey made a call to her sister shortly before she was shot dead. The paper says Emma Pattison’s relatives raced to her aid but they arrived too late and discovered her body. The front page also leaves space for the devastating earthquakes. An image of a baby girl…
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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages are dominated by images from the widespread devastation in Turkey and Syria, following the deadly earthquakes. Over 9,000 people in both countries are confirmed dead and thousands of buildings have collapsed, with rescuers bravely digging through the rubble in freezing conditions. Most morning editions carry an image of a baby girl born in the rubble in Syria. Turkey earthquake miracle baby girl born The Times says…
Breaking – Zelensky in UK visit for first time since Russian invasion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will arrive in the UK today, in his first visit since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. Downing Street said he would be holding meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and make a speech in Parliament. No 10 has also announced that British training of Ukrainian forces will be expanded to cover fighter jet pilots and marines. This is…
Turkey earthquake: Desperate search continues as death toll tops 8,700 More than 8,700 people have been confirmed dead in Turkey and Syria following Monday’s earthquake. The Turkey death toll is at 6,234, according to the country’s disaster agency. The death toll in Syria is hard to verify, but state media and a rescue group say more than 2,500 people have been killed. The death toll is expected to continue to rise, as rescuers warn time…
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The problem with Harry Styles’ car crash Album of the Year Grammy acceptance speech ES says The Grammys is the music industry’s Big Night Out, with many considering the Gramophone trophy the peak accolade in an artist’s career. However one category is without a doubt the most prestigious of them all. The Album of the Year honours “artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales, chart position,…
Rishi Sunak reshuffle: Greg Hands named new Tory chair and Kemi Badenoch promoted as PM reshapes departments The Sun says GREG Hands has been named the new Tory Chairman and Kemi Badenoch promoted in a sweeping shake-up of Rishi Sunak’s top table. This morning the PM finally confirmed a successor to Nadhim Zahawi and announced major changes to Whitehall departments. News of the plans were first reported by The Sun in a major exclusive last…
Rishi Sunak appoints Greg Hands as Conservative party chair in cabinet mini-reshuffle The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has promoted the trade minister Greg Hands to replace Nadhim Zahawi as Conservative party chair as he carries out a mini-reshuffle to try to reassert his grip over his divided party. The prime minister has also conducted a shake-up of Whitehall by splitting the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy into three new departments to better reflect…
Who has gone where in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle? The Independent says Rishi Sunak has announced a mini-reshuffle as he replaces his sacked Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi and tries to boost his party’s disastrous poll ratings. The prime minister’s loyal ally Greg Hands has been named as the successor for Mr Zahawi, sacked for breaching the ministerial code over his tax affairs. The PM has broken up the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy…
Rishi Sunak’s mini cabinet reshuffle: The new appointments in full The Metro says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a new-look cabinet and has appointed a new Tory party chairman. Number 10 said the Whitehall shake-up, including the creation of four new departments, will ‘focus teams on the issues that will build a better future for our children and grandchildren’. Mr Sunak has been looking for a new party chairman for over a week, after…
Both Russia and China now use formal diplomatic channels to spread disinformation, an EEAS report found.
The Independent – Gunshots at 1am Summary of the front page The Independent online leads on the fatalities at the prestigious Epsom College in Surrey, where the headteacher Emma Pattison was found dead alongside her seven-year-old daughter and husband.It reports that the police searched the school’s rifle range after “Gunshots at 1am”. Police have called the deaths an “isolated incident”. The front page also features an image of the rubble following the earthquake that has…