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The Observer – Linekar row threatens to topple BBC chiefs and hit asylum plan Summary of the front page The Observer says the Lineker row “threatens to topple BBC chiefs” as well as “derail parts of the government’s controversial new asylum policy”. In its Sunday spread, the paper reports that BBC Chairman Richard Sharp and the corporation’s Director General Tim Davie “were both under growing pressure to resign,” as leading sports and media personalities have…

The Sunday Telegraph – I won’t quit, says BBC boss as he hints at climbdown Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph reports on comments made by BBC Director General Tim Davie, who said he would “absolutely not” be resigning but admitted “this has been a tough time for the BBC”. Interviewed by BBC News, Mr Davie apologised to licence fee payers after a day of disruption for sports programming. The front page reports…

The Sunday Times – Linekar chaos piles pressure on BBC chiefs Summary of the front page On its front page, the Sunday Times reports that the broadcaster has “descended into chaos with its chairman facing renewed pressure to resign”. The paper says Lineker’s suspension from hosting Saturday’s MOTD in an impartiality row over his social media use “led to mutiny” as many presenters, pundits and commentators pulled out in solidarity. Today’s top stories Like this…

Sunday Mirror – Linekar: I’ll never be silenced Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror leads on comments from Gary Lineker’s son, George. The paper says he has described the row as “hurtful” but says his father “won’t go back on his word” and be silenced. Writing in the paper, the Labour peer, Baroness Lister, predicts many in the House of Lords will reject the legislation as “cruel and inhumane”. The front page is…

Has the pope made a serious impact on his church after 10 years in the role?

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‘There is no expectation to be anything other than what I am, because she has gone through everything before.’

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A reader is worried about Square Enix’s current output and fears that the publisher is headed for serious problems in the near future.

Financial Times – Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven to offload Alfa-Bank stake for $2.3bn Summary of the front page Two Russian billionaires are set to offload their stakes in Alfa-Bank in a $2.3bn sale of Russia’s largest private lender, as they try to free themselves from western sanctions, the Financial Times reports. Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven are planning to offload their stakes in Alfa-Bank, Russia’s largest private lender, in a sale worth $2.3bn,…

The Guardian – revealed: at least 500 people died after ambulance delays last year Summary of the front page The Guardian reports that at least 500 people died after ambulance delays last year. The paper says the figure is more than double the comparable number in 2021 and that NHS leaders and health experts have blamed years of underfunding as well as a lack of staff for the problem. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

Metro – Our luck will run out Summary of the front page The Metro leads with concerns about safety at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant – Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine – after another suspected Russian missile attack. The paper quotes Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying that only luck has so far avoided disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. It comes after backup systems at the plant, the largest in Europe,…

The vehicles will be given to Ukrainian military and hospitals.

Daily Express – Suella blasts Linekar … Now will BBC make him say sorry Summary of the front page The BBC is under pressure to make Gary Lineker apologise for a tweet criticising the government’s policy on asylum seekers – that’s according to the Daily Express. Gary Lineker said the government controversial new asylum law was reminiscent of 1930s Germany. The paper quotes Home Secretary Suella Braverman accusing the Match of the Day host of…

Daily Mirror – Huge shambles 2 Summary of the front page The latest delay in HS2 is branded a betrayal of the north by the Daily Mirror. “Huge shambles 2”, reads the headline. The paper calls the delay a “betrayal of the north” and quotes a Labour spokesperson saying northern England is “yet again being asked to pay the price for staggering Conservative failure.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

The Sun – Kyle sparks WAG war 2 Summary of the front page The Sun has news of what it describes as “another WAG war”. Following her bitter row with Coleen Rooney, Rebekah Vardy has seemingly begun another feud with a fellow WAG with Manchester City star Kyle Walker’s wife Annie reportedly being ‘furious’ over the remarks on social media. Kyle Walker’s wife Annie is reportedly “furious” with fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy after the 41-year-old called…

France and UK to work on migrant boat crossings, France to get additional funding Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said France will receive additional funding to prevent small boats from crossing the Channel. He made the announcement ahead of an Anglo-French summit where small boat crossings and the conflict in Ukraine will be discussed. However, returning migrants arriving in the UK to France is not expected to be on the agenda. The UK government has…

At least 7 dead after shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall A shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in Hamburg, Germany has left seven people dead and several others injured. The gunman is believed to have acted alone and is thought to be dead, with no clear motive yet known. The perpetrator is reported to be a former member of the religious community, aged between 30 and 40. The victims have not yet been…

President Xi Jinping starts historic third term  China’s President Xi Jinping has been granted a historic third term by the country’s rubber-stamp parliament, cementing his status as China’s most powerful leader in decades. While the presidency holds mainly ceremonial duties, Xi’s authority stems from his roles as General Secretary of the Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC). The confirmation of his third term was widely expected, with attention now focused on…

The new rules will make it easier for member states to inject subsidies into key green tech products such as solar panels, heat pumps and wind turbines.

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Live Video from the shooting in Hamburg Germany. The shooting occurred at a Jehovah’s Witnesses hall in Hamburg

Deadly shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall A number of people have been killed in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in the north German city of Hamburg. Police say a gunman is believed to be dead. It is unclear if the attacker is among six or seven fatalities reported by German media. The shooting took place in the Gross Borstel district, a few kilometers (miles) north of the downtown area of Germany’s…

One of many protests against Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial changes (Picture: Reuters)

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to be helicoptered in to the country’s international airport amid protests over his planned judicial reforms.

Demonstrators waved Israeli flags and used cars to shut off access to Ben Gurion airport’s departure area ahead of the PM’s planned trip to Rome.

In a ‘day of resistance to dictatorship’, activists blocked major road junctions and scuffled with police in Tel Aviv and other cities. A flotilla of paddleboards and kayaks were used for a bid to shut a shipping lane off the northern city of Haifa.

Yesterday’s disruption also hit visiting US defence secretary Lloyd Austin, whose schedule was rearranged to keep his engagements close to the airport.

Israel has seen some of its biggest demonstrations in years since plans were unveiled in January. If passed, they would curb the Supreme Court’s power and give the government more say over judicial appointments.

The government says reforms will strengthen democracy, but critics say it will undermine it and politicise the judiciary.

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