The Guardian – Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges in hush-money case Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on Trump pleading not guilty to 34 charges in the hush money case. The paper also reserves space for its coverage on TikTok’s £12.7m fine for illegally processing the data of 1.4 million children under the age of 13. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Star – Bigly trouble Summary of the front page The Daily Star uses one of Trump’s infamous phrases in their headline which says the former president is in “bigly trouble”. The paper offers a characteristically satirical look at the case against the 45th President of the United States. The paper describes Mr Trump as an “orange man-baby” in “bigly trouble” – a reference to a term he may have used during a debate with presidential…
Daily Mirror – Trump in the eye of the Stormy Summary of the front page “Trump in the eye of the Stormy” reads the Mirror’s splash as former President Donald Trump is charged over hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. The paper’s headline is a reference to porn star Stormy Daniels who, the former president is accused of paying hush money to. Mr Trump said ahead of the hearing: “Can’t believe this is…
Clashes between Israeli police and Palestinian worshippers erupt at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, 350 arrested Israeli police clashed with Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on April 5. Police said they arrested 350 people in a pre-dawn raid after “agitators” with fireworks, sticks, and stones barricaded themselves inside. Palestinians said stun grenades and rubber bullets were used to clear out the group, resulting in 14 injuries. Later, militants in Gaza fired…
Jacinda Ardern to tackle online extremism as post-PM role revealed Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been appointed as special envoy for the Christchurch Call, a newly created position aimed at combating extremism and terrorist content online. The Christchurch Call was created by Ardern in response to the 2019 mosque shootings in which 51 people were killed. The attack was live-streamed on social media, prompting Ardern to push for stronger protections against extremist…
Trump attacks indictment in speech after pleading not guilty to 34 charges Former President Donald Trump returned to his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida on Tuesday evening after pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a Manhattan court. During his short speech, he attacked the judge’s daughter over her political connections and portrayed himself as a political martyr. He attacked the Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg, an elected Democrat, as “a…
Terence Kelly jailed for 13 years for abducting Cleo Smith A man has been sentenced to 13 years and six months in jail for abducting a four-year-old girl from a remote campsite in Western Australia. Terence Kelly, 37, admitted to taking Cleo Smith from her family’s tent in October 2021, and she was found alive 18 days later at his house, minutes away from her own home. Kelly kept Cleo locked in a bedroom with…
Nato’s border with Russia doubles as Finland joins Finland has become the 31st member of NATO, with the Finnish flag set to be raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels later. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and the US Secretary of State will attend the ceremony, which marks a setback for Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The move means Russia’s border with NATO member states has doubled, and it follows a surge in Finnish public opinion towards joining NATO…
The Guardian – CBI in turmoil following new claims of sexual misconduct Summary of the front page The Guardian reveals that more than a dozen women claim to have been victims of various forms of sexual misconduct by senior figures at the Confederation of British Industry – one of the country’s biggest business lobby groups, including one who alleges she was raped at a staff party on a boat on the River Thames. The CBI…
Metro – Gutless Summary of the front page The Metro reports that the “cowardly gunman” who murdered Olivia Pratt-Korbel in her own home in a hit gone wrong refused to face her family in court before being jailed for 42 years. “Gutless” is how paper characterises Cashman’s no-show in court. The convicted killer stayed in his cell, claiming his trial was a “circus” and that he had heard prosecuting lawyers sing Queen’s song We are…
Daily Express – 42 years: Life for Olivia’s killer Summary of the front page The “gangland coward” who shot Olivia Pratt-Korbel dead is likely to die behind bars after learning he must spend at least 42 years in jail, the Daily Express writes. It adds that “vile” Thomas Cashman skulked in a cell and refused to attend court on Monday to be handed a life sentence. The paper is one of several featuring an image of…
The Sun – Phil: I no longer have a brother Summary of the front page The Sun leads with This Morning host Phillip Schofield saying “I no longer have a brother” after his sibling was found guilty of sexually abusing a boy. The paper says the TV host provided evidence for the prosecution against Timothy, who was convicted of 11 charges. The front page also reports on killer Thomas Cashman’s 42-year sentence and reports UK…
Daily Mirror – Mum’s bravery and cowardice of a killer Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with Thomas Cashman’s 42-year prison sentence for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, with the nine-year-old’s mother Cheryl Korbel telling the court: “His actions have left the biggest hole in our lives.” Cashman’s “cowardice” is viewed as a direct contrast to the “bravery” of Olivia’s mum Cheryl for the paper. The front page also reports on TV…
Airport security liquids rule – what is changing? The Independent says Worldwide in normal times, half a million people pass through airport security every hour. Many airline passengers say it is the worst part of the journey – in particular, the need to limit LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) to small containers and extract them from cabin baggage. The rules were introduced hastily in 2006 as “a temporary measure” to protect against explosives. Despite repeated…
London City Airport scraps 100ml liquids rule after introducing CT scanners Sky News says Passengers travelling through London City Airport will no longer have to limit their liquids to 100ml in their hand luggage as high-tech CT scanners have been introduced at security. The move, which will be implemented today, comes after the government set a June 2024 deadline for most UK airports to install the machines. Teeside is also using new technology, meaning passengers…
‘Much less stressful’: London City airport ends 100ml liquids rule The Guardian says There’s a litre of water plus big bottles of shampoo, sun lotion and mouthwash sloshing around next to the clothes and laptop in my green wheelie case, which has just disappeared into the mouth of the scanner at London City airport. I had even recklessly bunged in my makeup bag. After years of being conditioned to travel with micro toiletries, my heart…
Dutch rail crash: 1 dead after passenger train derails A passenger train derailed in the western Netherlands, resulting in at least one fatality and around 30 injuries, some of which are severe. The train was carrying approximately 50 passengers and collided with a construction crane near Voorschoten, causing the accident. The collision also caused damage to a freight train. While some individuals were treated at the scene, 19 were taken to the hospital. The incident…
Female principal of Australian school guilty of rape and sexual abuse – between 2003 and 2007 at an ultra-Orthodox school in Melbourne Malka Leifer, the former principal of a Jewish girls’ school in Australia, has been found guilty of sexually abusing two of her students. The sisters, Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper, who have chosen to identify themselves in the media, were abused by Leifer between 2003 and 2007 at the Adass Israel School in…
Downed Chinese ‘spy balloon’ had gathered intelligence from sensitive military sites – US officials Officials have confirmed that the suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over several sensitive US military sites was able to gather intelligence, despite efforts by the White House to prevent it from doing so. The balloon flew in a figure-of-eight pattern above sites to collect information, primarily from electronic signals, which can be picked up from weapons systems or communications from…
Finland to officially join NATO on Tuesday Finland has been officially approved to become a member of NATO, making it the first country to join the military alliance since North Macedonia’s inclusion in 2020. The decision was made in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, as Finland shares a border with the country. NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, has confirmed the news, stating that the move will make both Finland and other members safer. …
Seven bosses in race to replace sacked Graham Potter at Chelsea, including shock Mauricio Pochettino swoop The Sun says CHELSEA are now on the hunt for their third manager under Todd Boehly after Graham Potter was given the boot. Potter only left Brighton in September to replace Champions League-winner Thomas Tuchel. But after a dismal runs of performances, that has left Chelsea in 11th, Boehly decided to give Potter his marching orders. Owners Boehly and…
The Guardian – NHS delays risking harming thousands of children Summary of the front page Health is the focus of the Guardian’s front page, too – as a senior doctor warns that thousands of children face “lifelong” health impacts amid long waits for NHS treatment. The paper’s lead story looks at the impact of the nearly 15,000 paediatric operations that were postponed last year – an increase on the 2021 figures that has been highlighted…
Metro – The Easter hols delays Summary of the front page The delays at the Port of Dover are the lead story for the Metro, which reports ferry hold-ups lasting as long as 19 hours. The paper quotes travellers at Dover describing the condition of the toilets at the port as “harrowing”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Financial Times – oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day Summary of the front page The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day. According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices. Today’s top stories Like this…
Daily Mirror – Guess who doesn’t have to worry about energy bills Summary of the front page According to the Daily Mirror, Suella Braverman has been using taxpayer money to pay her energy bills. The paper alleges the Home Secretary has claimed nearly £25,000 in expenses for her London home, while living with her parents when she isn’t staying there. There is no suggestion any of this is outside the rules around claiming expenses. Today’s…
