Tahir Zarif murdered Akhtar Javeed at his warehouse as he tried to escape and was tracked down in Pakistan two years later.
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HS2 may not run through central London – report The HS2 rail line to Manchester will go ahead says the government, despite a recent report that said the scheme may no longer reach central London. According to the Sun, rising inflation and construction costs meant HS2 trains may terminate in the suburbs of west London instead. The paper claims bosses are considering pushing back its Euston terminus to 2038 or scrapping it completely. The government…
Djokovic’s father to avoid Australian Open semis after Putin row Novak Djokovic’s father Srjdan Djokovic will watch his son’s Australian Open semi-final from home after being pictured with supporters of Vladimir Putin. Srjdan Djokovic, 62, was photographed with a man holding a Russian flag with Putin’s face on it after Novak’s win over Russian Andrey Rublev on Wednesday. Novak faces American Tommy Paul in Melbourne on Friday. “I am here to support my son only,”…
Hundreds of thousands paying wrong tax fines Almost 400,000 self-employed Britons on low incomes are being penalised for filing their tax returns late when most of them don’t owe any tax. Tax Policy Associates – a non-profit – called for penalties to be cancelled if HMRC finds people have no taxable income. HMRC said new rules would mean people who sometimes miss a filing deadline would not be penalised. Tax Policy Associates revealed Tory chairman…
Concerns over escalating violence after Israeli raid kills 9 Palestinians Israeli forces on Thursday killed nine Palestinians during a West Bank raid marking the deadliest single day in the area in decades. The escalation in Israeli-Palestinian violence has raised concerns for world leaders. US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, fears the security situation could worsen after two rockets were fired from Gaza early on Friday and Israel responded with airstrikes on the territory. Israeli forces…
President Joe Biden calls for calm over police murder charges President Joe Biden is urging protests in Tennessee to remain peaceful as officials plan to release video of an arrest that led to a man’s death. Five Memphis police officers have been fired and are facing murder charges after Tyre Nichols, 29, died three days after a traffic stop on 7 January. Footage from the stop is set to be made public on Friday evening…
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Luxury brand Bode dives into womenswear US fashion designer Emily Bode was back in Paris for Fashion Week with a vintage collection inspired by her mother and aunts. Bode is one of the most talked about fashion designers on the scene and has made a splash in menswear over the past few years. She’s picked up plenty of famous fans – Harry Styles, Jay Z and Emma Corrin to name a few. Now the 33-year-old’s…
Video – Germany WILL send tanks to help fight Russia After weeks of intense pressure on Germany’s chancellor Olaf Scholz, last night he announced Berlin will be sending 14 of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to help defeat the Russian invasion. Speaking in parliament, Scholz urged Germans who were worried about the move to “trust me” insisting the decision was “the right one.” It’s the first time since WW2 that German tanks will be…
Video – Palace tried To ‘Discredit’ Harry & Meghan Latest Documentary The director of Harry and Meghan – the hit Netflix show detailing Harry and Meghan’s exit from the royal family – has said Buckingham Palace tried to discredit her show by saying they didn’t contact them for comment. Liz Garbas claims that Buckingham Palace is trying to ‘discredit’ their work and the docuseries over claims the palace made about not being contacted by Archewell…
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Video – US to send tanks to Ukraine; Russia launch missiles in response In a major development in the war in Ukraine, US president Joe Biden has followed in the footsteps of Britain and Germany is announcing they will be sending tanks to Ukraine. Biden has signed off on sending 31 M1 Abrams to the war-torn country as concerns mount over a new Russian offensive this spring. Russia has accused the West of a “blatant…
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Metro – Two to three cops in court every week Summary of the front page The Metro leads on the news that the public can expect to see “two to three” police officers in court a week as the Metropolitan Police Force review their the cops in their ranks in the wake of the David Carrick case. The front page features a picture of Brad Pitt. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…
The Guardian – Raab faces at least two dozen complaints in bullying inquiry Summary of the front page The Guardian splashes on allegations that Dominic Raab is facing at least two dozen complaints in a bulling inquiry. The paper alleges that more than 24 civil servants have lodged formal complaints against the deputy prime minister, adding that it could make it difficult for him to remain in the position. The front page also reports on…
The Independent – Zahawi tax storm: noose tightens Summary of the front page The Independent says the prime minister has signalled that he is prepared to sack Nadhim Zahawi if an inquiry finds he broke ministerial code. The paper reports PM Rishi Sunak has become increasingly irritated with the Tory chair. The front page features an image of Prince Andrew and reports he doesn’t have the money to fight sex case payout. Today’s top stories…
Daily Express – How can this be the sad reality of our country? Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on a story about an 87-year-old former newsagent who died of hypothermia after allegedly becoming deeply concerned about rising energy bills and refusing to turn on the heating in her terraced house in Greater Manchester. The front page features an image of the Princess of Wales. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…
Daily Mirror – World United against evil Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror welcomes the news that American and German tanks will be sent to Ukraine by saying that the world is “united against evil” in backing Kyiv in its fight against Russia. “The world united against evil” is the headline. The paper carries quotes from President Zelensky, who said he was “sincerely grateful” for the Western military support. Elsewhere, the front page reports…