On Tuesday, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires to protest against cuts to public universities. The protesters called for education funding to be protected. The country’s new President, Javier Milei, was elected to office last year promising to bring Argentina’s finances under control with sweeping cuts to the public sector.
Spanish Justice officials have accidentally released a billionaire Dutch drug lord from prison in a major bureaucratic mix-up. Karim Bouyakhrichan, allegedly a leader of the Mocro Maffia, was arrested in Marbella in January after a five-year money-laundering investigation.
Scottish MPs and MSPs are on high alert after a series of cyber attacks and potential security breaches targeting government officials. The recent incidents include attempted hacking of MPs’ emails, a cyber attack on the Electoral Commission, and a honey trap scandal in Westminster. Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has called for formal training for all members of parliament to recognize the work of hackers and scammers and the risks they may face. He emphasized the importance of increasing levels of care and caution, especially in the current geopolitical climate where a new Cold War may be on the…
UN ‘horror’ at mass grave at hospitals in Gaza The UN has expressed horror over reports of mass graves being discovered outside two Palestinian hospitals. It said it was corroborating Gazan officials’ reports that 283 bodies were found at Nasser hospital and 30 at Al Shifa. “We feel the need to raise the alarm because clearly there have been multiple bodies discovered,” said Ravina Shamdasani, the spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. “Some of them had their hands tied, which of course indicates serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and these…
Major change coming to Iceland after 20 years to make supermarket more inclusive Iceland has decided to change its slogan after twenty years, in a bid to be more inclusive. Over the years, the budget supermarket has had many celebrity ambassadors – from Peter Andre to Jason Donovan. But when you think of Iceland, you no doubt think of Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten singer who fronted Iceland’s campaign between 2004 and 2009. It was also during her post that the phrase ‘that’s why mums go to Iceland’ was rolled out. But now, the retailer is changing its slogan…
Front page summary The Independent – Flight or Fantasy? PM insists Rwanda planes will take off in weeks The Independent asks “Flight or Fantasy?” – the paper carries a warning from MPs that flights to Rwanda will remain grounded, despite the bill, because of legal challenges. Sunak has said that the first flight would take off in 10-12 weeks and regular trips will take place over the Summer “until the boats are stopped.”The paper says charities and unions will now see whether they can bring any legal challenges to the bill itself. One union, the FDA, is considering a challenge over…
Front page summary Metro – Rwanda bill passes: PM – We Will Fly in July Metro says Rishi Sunak took a swipe at Labour when announcing the asylum plan, blaming them for making him miss his own spring deadline. The paper quotes from a press conference held by the PM ahead of the vote in both Houses of Parliament on Monday night. “Enough is enough,” he said. No more prevarication, no more delay. Parliament will sit there tonight and vote no matter how late it goes. No ifs, no buts.”The front page also reports on an exclusive interview with Alex Scott. …
Front page summary The Guardian – Met Police chief praises conduct of officer in antisemitism rowThe Guardian says the Met chief has praised the professionalism of the officer at the centre of an antisemitism row, saying police at other protests had been “set up” by activists using “fakery” to undermine the force. The force has been criticised over footage in which the officer could be heard telling Gideon Falter he was worried what would happen if Falter crossed the rally because he was “openly Jewish”. In an interview with the paper, Rowley acknowledges that the officer’s choice of words was…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Jill Dando Exclusive: Face of a Killer The Daily Mirror says a man wanted for questioning over Jill Dando’s murder has very similar features to a Serbian assassin serving a 40-year prison sentence. The paper reports that “facial mapping” has shown that the man wanted for questioning about the 1999 murder bears a resemblance to a former assassin for Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic.The front page also reports that Huw Edwards has quit the BBC nearly a year after he was last on air. He was involved in a scandal in July where a newspaper claimed…
Front page summary Daily Express – Scandal-hit BBC’s Huw Edwards quits on medical advice The Daily Express leads on the departure of the BBC’s Huw Edwards following a scandal last year. The paper notes that Edwards was the BBC’s “highest-profile news host, often chosen to present its coverage of major events”, including the death of the Queen in 2022. They report that he won’t get a payoff despite his 40 years of service. Elsewhere, the front page reports on the Rwanda bill passed in the Lords and the parliamentary aide who has been charged with spying for China. Daily Express – Stop…
Front page summary The Sun – Huw Edwards resigns: No thanks, No payoff, No answers The Sun leads with the resignation of BBC presenter Huw Edwards. The paper – which published the initial story last summer – has spoken again to the family of the young person involved. They have told the paper they are worried that because Edwards has resigned they might not get the answers they “so desperately” need.The entire front page is dedicated to the story. The Sun – Russia hacks Brit hols jets By WTX NewsApril 22, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share…
German officials have announced that three people have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
The main suspect – Thomas R., is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).
Ten people have died following a mid-air helicopter crash during a military rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade. One of the helicopters clipped the rotor of the other before both crashed into the ground, footage published on local media show.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised US billionaire Elon Musk calling him an “arrogant billionaire” in an escalating feud over X’s reluctance to remove footage of a church stabbing.
The highly anticipated trailer for the upcoming film “Deadpool & Wolverine” was released today, showcasing comedian Greg Hemphill in a hilarious scene with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. In the trailer, Hemphill’s character, a barman, boldly tells Wolverine to ‘Get the f*** out of my bar’, setting the tone for what promises to be a wild and entertaining movie. Hemphill, a 54-year-old Scottish Canadian actor, is also making waves with his new comedy sitcom “Dinosaur” airing on BBC3 on Tuesday nights. While his appearance in the trailer is brief, fans are eager to see if his role in the film will be…
Residents of Clydach were left in awe as a car was spotted flying above their town late on Sunday night. The unusual sight had locals questioning whether they were witnessing a scene from a sci-fi movie or if their eyes were playing tricks on them. The car, which appeared to be a modified vehicle with wings and a propeller, circled above the town for almost an hour before eventually landing in a nearby field. Witnesses reported hearing the sound of the propeller as the car flew overhead, adding to the surreal experience. Authorities were quickly alerted to the unusual sighting,…
‘I know the rules’ – Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana admits to using ‘tricks’ to win penalty shootout against Coventry Goalkeeper Andre Onana admits he used ‘tricks’ and ‘provocation’ to help Manchester United win their FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout against Coventry City. Championship side Coventry forced a penalty shootout after coming from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with the Premier League giants at Wembley. United were cruising into a successive FA Cup final when Bruno Fernandes added a third following first-half goals from Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire. But Ellis Simms, Callum O’Hare and Haji Wright all scored for…
Europe’s ‘coffee capital’ is a hidden gem Italian city with flights for just £48 Aperitifs at sundown, quaint streets, and Italian sunshine. Sound familiar? Nope, we’re not talking about the likes of Florence or Naples. Hop across the Adriatic sea from Venice and you’ll find Trieste, a unique border town that you’ve probably never heard of – but one you’re going to want to add to your city-break hit list. Almost entirely surrounded by Slovenia, Trieste is a melting-pot of different cultures, which Lonely Planet described as being perfectly exampled in the local dialect, ‘a strange melange of Italian, Austrian-German,…
Front page summary The Guardian – PM faces calls to put Afghan concession in Rwanda bill The Guardian reports the prime minister is under pressure to make last-minute concessions to secure the passage of his Rwanda deportation bill. Conservative MPs are calling for concessions in the Rwanda bill. They want people from Afghanistan who served alongside UK forces in the past to be protected from being sent to Rwanda if they are found among those who arrive on a small boat across the English Channel. The paper says that Rishi Sunak’s “patience is wearing thin” at the multiple hold-ups to his…
Front page summary The Independent – Revealed: Shocking number of care in community deaths The report reveals that, across the country, an average of 127 patients per 10,000 died while under the care of all community mental health teams in 2022-23. The Independent estimates that this equates to more than 15,000 deaths among the 1.2 million patients cared for by those teams. The London marathon winner is pictured on the front page. The Independent – Starmer: Police must probe MP over party cash for bad people By WTX NewsApril 19, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…
Front page summary Metro – 12hr school day to stop phone addict kids Metro’s top story is a headteacher’s “radical plan” to stop children becoming addicted to mobile phones. It’s a story originally reported in the Sunday Times about a school in west London that is implementing an optional extended school day. Head teacher Andrew O’Neill says it’s part of a plan to break pupils’ mobile phone addiction.Elsewhere, Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party makes the front page. Metro – MP: I need £5k to pay off bad people By WTX NewsApril 19, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you…
Front page summary The Sun – Russia hacks Brit hols jets The Sun leads on reports that British holiday flights are being deliberately jammed by Russia, forcing them to swerve and dive to avoid bogus obstacles. The paper says “forces” of Russian president Vladimir Putin are suspected of creating “bogus obstacles” for planes to dodge. “Thousands of flights” involving British Airways and Ryanair have reportedly been targeted.Elsewhere, Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party makes the front page. The Sun – Taylor Swift’s revenge By WTX NewsApril 19, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Together for StephenThe Daily Mirror leads with a pledge from the Labour Party leader, standing alongside the mother of Stephen Lawrence, to give children “skills to tackle the future”. Under the headline “Together for Stephen”, Baroness Lawrence talks about the legacy of the murder of her son Stephen, 31 years ago today in southeast London. Doreen Lawrence tells the paper that she remains as committed as ever to championing his legacy by encouraging the next generation to develop key skills and overcome barriers to getting on in life.Elsewhere, Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party makes…
Front page summary Daily Express – Stop meddling! PM warns Labour it must pass Rwanda bill The Daily Express leads with Rishi Sunak’s demand that Labour stop “frustrating the will of the people” with “endless meddling and mischief” over the Rwanda bill. The paper has been strongly supportive of the proposal from the start and quotes a government source who says Labour is intent on blocking the bill “without any thought for the thousands risking their lives monthly to try to enter the UK illegally”.Elsewhere, the Met Police and the ongoing antisemitism row makes the front page. Daily Express – PM…
A major search is underway to locate seven missing people in the Pacific Ocean after an apparent crash of two helicopters on Saturday night. At least one person was killed. Rescuers have so far recovered one body as well as two black boxes and debris but are yet to locate the others.
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