Front page summary Metro – Punishment isn’t working Thousands of criminals ordered to do unpaid work such as clean graffiti are getting away without finishing it, says Metro. “Punishment isn’t working” headlines the paper as it reports on 280,000 hours of community service being written off, according to the Labour Party. Also on the front is Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, pictured as he crosses the finish line in Tunisia after running the full length of Africa. Metro – Tied up and trapped in the river By WTX NewsApril 5, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…
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Front page summary The Guardian – Carers taken to court over heartrending minor errors The Guardian reports thousands of people who claim a carer’s allowance for looking after relatives are being forced to repay “huge sums” after breaching rules by a few pounds a week. It says carers claiming £81.90 a week for carer’s allowance while working part-time are being forced to pay sums overpaid to them, in some cases running to more than £20,000.Russell Cook also appears on the front where he is quoted as saying “I’m a little tired”. The Guardian – Biden demands Gaza ceasefire in strongest rebuke…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Turkey vet and a nose job package The Daily Mirror reports that Turkish clinics are offering plastic surgery and pet care “package deals” that work out significantly cheaper than in the UK. It observes this comes as vet costs sore in the UK. One clinic offers cat care and a nose job for £4,500. Also pictured is TV personality Gemma Collins and her new fiance. She tells the paper she wants three weddings. Daily Mirror – PC Sharon Beshenivsky: Justice in the name of Sharon By UK NewsApril 5, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why…
The National Center of Meteorology has released the weather forecast for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday period, and it looks like residents and visitors in the UAE can expect a mix of warm days and cool nights.
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing on Saturday for a high-level visit. She began her trip on Thursday in Guangzhou, to meet with Vice Premier Hu Chunhua, who is also the key Chinese official responsible for economic and trade affairs between China and the United States. Yellen’s visit aims to discuss balanced growth for the United States and China, financial stability, sustainable financing, and the issue of the so-called “excessive capacity of the Chinese green energy sector.” US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing for serious meetings Prior to her trip to China, US Treasury Secretary…
Front page summary Daily Express – Care home crisis putting Britain to shame One in five care homes have been rated as substandard and “inadequate”, according to figures quoted in the Daily Express.Elsewhere, the paper also asks: “Is this the best-ever Premier League title race?” Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are set for a three-way battle for the title. Daily Express – Make no mistake! Migrant flights to take off soon By WTX NewsApril 5, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand
Israel has announced the entry of more than 300 aid trucks into Gaza, marking the highest daily volume since the start of its war on the besieged territory six months ago. However, this delivery still falls far short of the minimum requirement set by the United Nations to stave off the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Według informacji przekazanych przez “The Washington Post”, byłemu prezydentowi Donaldowi Trumpowi została złożona propozycja w przypadku jego ewentualnego zwycięstwa w listopadowych wyborach. Źródła donoszą, że oferta ta została przedstawiona przez tajemnicze osoby z bliskiego otoczenia Trumpa. Oficjalnie jednak ludzie z otoczenia byłego prezydenta bagatelizują te doniesienia, nazywając je jedynie “spekulacjami”. Nie ujawniono żadnych szczegółów dotyczących samej propozycji ani tego, kto mógłby być za nią odpowiedzialny. Propozycja ta budzi wiele spekulacji i zainteresowania wśród obserwatorów polityki. Czy byłemu prezydentowi rzeczywiście złożono jakąś atrakcyjną ofertę? Czy może jest to jedynie plotka mająca na celu zaszkodzenie reputacji Trumpa? Na razie pozostaje nam jedynie…
Scholastique Mukasonga’s powerful and heartbreaking debut book “Inyenzi or Kackerlackorna” has been released in Sweden, shedding light on the tragic events of the Rwandan genocide. The term “Inyenzi” or “Kackerlackorna” (Cockroaches) was used by the Hutu majority to dehumanize the Tutsi minority, setting the stage for the atrocities that followed.
French President Emmanuel Macron and president of France’s Assemblée Nationale Yael Braun-Pivet paid a moving tribute at the Maison d’Izieu memorial to the deported Jewish children in Izieu, France on April 7, 2024. This visit marked the beginning of the second act of Macron’s commemorations of the 80th anniversary of WWII, focusing on “the Liberation as the rebirth of the country.” The president first honored the resistance fighters of the Plateau des Glières, who were eliminated by the German army in March 1944, before traveling to Izieu to remember the 44 Jewish children who were deported and murdered at Auschwitz…
AIB Cuts Interest Rates on Green Mortgages as Competition Heats Up AIB has announced a significant cut to its interest rates on ‘green mortgages’ across all its brands, including EBS and Green Haven. The move comes as competition in the mortgage market heats up, with other lenders also making changes to attract environmentally conscious customers. Starting from April 9, AIB will reduce green mortgage fixed rates by 0.2%, making the new rate available to both new and existing customers. To qualify for this product, mortgage customers must own a home with an energy rating of B3 or higher. Green Mortgages…
Officials in Nampula have confirmed that more than 90 people have died after a ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique. Around 130 people are believed to have been on board, and only five people have been rescued, officials added.
On Sunday, Israel’s military said that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza.
New Zealand authorities have announced a tightening of work visa regulations in response to what they describe as “unsustainable” levels of migration. Applicants for low-skilled positions are now required to meet English-language proficiency standards and their permitted stay has been reduced from five years to three.
Israel has said its military is prepared for any Iranian threat, following Monday’s attack on an Iranian consulate in Damascus. Iran says seven Revolutionary Guard officers were killed in the attack, which Israel is largely believed to be behind.
Front page summary The Sunday Times – Britain’s support for Israel is not unconditional, says Cameron Lord David Cameron writes in The Sunday Times that the UK’s support of Israel is “not unconditional”.Writing in the paper he says “this must never happen again”, referring to the killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers.The paper also reports drivers paying almost £5.5m a day, equivalent to £2bn a year, to park on public roads and in bays operated by the council. It warns parking charges could go up as a much as 60%. Elsewhere, Prince Andrew is pictured out and about – following…
Front page summary Sunday Mirror – Corrie cast of living crisis ITV is looking to cut costs by axing the number of cast members on Coronation Street, the Sunday Mirror reports.“Soap in budgeting row” headlines the Sunday edition as it reports on Coronation Street actors “angry” over a cut in hours to save cash.It claims “cash-strapped” bosses have caused panic slashing the number of stars in storylines. The tabloid quotes one insider saying of Corrie stars: “Some haven’t filmed for weeks.”Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here Giovanna’s pride in Princess: I’m blown away by mate KateBy WTX NewsMarch 31,…
Front page summary Sunday Express – Sunak calls for end to war in Gaza The Sunday Express says Rishi Sunak has called for an end to Israel’s war on Hamas, saying Britain was “shocked by the bloodshed”.In a statement marking six months since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, he said he continued to stand by Israel’s right to defeat Hamas and Israeli hostages must be released, but he was “appalled” by the killing of British aid workers. “The children of Gaza need a humanitarian pause immediately.”Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here New wonder jab will prevent dementiaBy…
Front page summary The Sun on Sunday – £100m Toon ace hit by raidNewcastle United striker Alexander Isak’s home was robbed this past week, The Sun on Sunday reports. A car was stolen at the Swedish international’s Northumberland home, the paper says.More celebrity gossip makes the front page including the fallout from the new memoir from Australian actress Rebel Wilson.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here Euros on alert over terrorBy WTX NewsMarch 31, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand
Front page summary The Sunday Telegraph – UK failing to prepare for war, says ex-ministersEx-ministers have told The Sunday Telegraph that the UK is failing to prepare itself for war.James Heappey and Ben Wallace, have delivered a “stark wake up call” to the government by warning the UK is “failing to prepare for war”. Mr Heappey, who was the armed forces minister until last month, says he does not think we’re on the cusp of another world war but we are in a new era since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago. He also says ministers need to consider…
Front page summary The Observer – Cameron warns of Gaza famine as navy sent to aid the starving The Observer reports that Lord David Cameron ordered the Royal Navy to deliver aid to Gaza, where he said the “prospect of a famine is real”.He announces the emergency deployment of a Royal Navy vessel and £9.7m in aid.Also on the front is a dramatic picture of a wave striking the shore at Porthcawl, Wales, as Storm Kathleen hit the UK on Saturday.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here UK given legal advice that Israel is flouting law in GazaBy WTX NewsMarch…
Lando Norris aims dig at George Russell over Fernando Alonso crash at Australian Grand Prix Lando Norris reckons George Russell could have avoided crashing out of the Australian Grand Prix and that Fernando Alonso was not to blame for the incident. Russell crashed on the last lap in Melbourne, with his Mercedes hitting the barriers before ending up on its side in the middle of the track, leaving the British driver screaming in terror. The British driver was chasing Alonso at the time, and the Spaniard was subsequently penalised for causing the crash as it was judged that he brake-tested…
Israel killed aid workers after mistaking volunteer carrying a bag for gunman Israel has admitted it made a ‘grave mistake’ after killing seven humanitarian aid workers in a drone strike on Monday. Britons James Henderson, James Kirby and John Chapman were among the World Central Kitchen (WCK) volunteers killed by Israel while trying to deliver food to Palestinians in a clearly marked charity vehicle. Following an investigation, Israel says its drone operators mistook an aid worker carrying a bag for a gunman, and subsequently targeted one of the WCK vehicles with a missile. The inquiry was led by Yoav Har-Even,…
People thought this was a hole in the ocean. The truth is even more sinister A pentagram, a disappearing island and, erm, a phallic-shaped landmass are just some of the features eagle-eyed Google Maps viewers have found adorning the surface of our ever-mysterious planet. And in the middle of the Pacific, they’ve spotted a massive hole in the ocean. Well, not quite, but it certainly looks strange at first glance. A shot over the middle of the Pacific appears to show a ridge surrounding an eerie black pit, seemingly plunging deep into the Earth.
‘Europe’s Maldives’ is a little-known destination where hotel rooms cost £21 A stone’s throw from Greece and Italy, Albania is quickly becoming one of the hottest holiday spots in Europe. Still relatively untouched, this Balkan country of 2.8 million people is easily one of Europe’s cheapest destinations. With dazzling beaches, beautiful landscapes, eclectic cuisine, and friendly locals, Albania is similar to Greece – minus the crowds and sky-high prices. The jewels in the crown of this Adriatic paradise are Lukova and Ksamil, two resorts on the Albanian Riviera with beaches the travel industry (and TikTok) have hailed as the ‘Maldives…