Trial begins over 2016 Brussels attacks that killed 32 Ten men are set to go on trial over the 2016 Brussels terror attacks that killed 32 people and injured hundreds in what was Belgium’s worst peacetime atrocity. The trial, which begins on Monday, starts six and a half years after the attacks on the Brussels airport and Maelbeek metro station on 22 March 2016. The trial will be held in a specially constructed court in…
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Iran to disband morality police, says attorney general Iran’s morality police has been disbanded, the country’s attorney general has said, following mass protesting after the death of a young woman. The morality police were tasked with enforcing the country’s Islamic dress code. Mohammad Jafar Montazeri’s comments have not yet been confirmed by other agencies. Mass protesting across Iran has been happening for months now as men and women took to the streets to condemn the…
England beat Senegal to face France in quarter-finals England beat Senegal in their last 16 game to set up a quarter-final meeting with France on Saturday. England started poorly, spending the first half hour surviving a nervy start that saw keeper Jordan Pickford make an incredible save. But once England got into the game’s rhythm, the team could show off their powerful attacking strength. Jude Bellingham, 19, didn’t get on the scoresheet last night but…
The RMT union rejected the offer, saying the employers were still demanding major changes to working practices.
The Sunday Papers The Sunday papers look ahead to England’s “crunch” match against Senegal in the World Cup. The front pages also report on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix series – set to be released next week. England vs Senegal – newspapers predict Many of Sunday’s papers show England’s captain Harry Kane with his hands together as if in prayer during the squad’s training session on Saturday. The image has led the papers…
The Observer – Ministers accused of spoiling for a fight with nurses on pay Summary of the front page The Observer reports that ministers are under pressure to open a new round of pay talks to avert the NHS strikes. The paper reports that union leaders are “furious” that Health Secretary Steve Barclay is refusing to discuss improving its pay offer for workers, which is currently capped at 3%. The front page features a report…
Sunday Mirror – Match of the pray Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror front page looks ahead at England’s crunch match against Senegal this Sunday. The paper features an image of captain Harry Kane making prayer hands during training. It also reports that Prince Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series, which will be released next week, is “utterly explosive”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment Sunday Papers Previous Next
Sunday Express – William: I’ll fight back Summary of the front page The Sunday Express has a report about what it calls Prince William’s “warning shot” to Harry and Meghan over their Netflix show. The paper says he “is poised to challenge” his brother if his upcoming Netflix series attacks the royal family. It adds that palace officials are “gearing up to mount a briefing war” ahead of the show’s release next week. The front page…
The Sun On Sunday – Harry: Brits need a lesson Summary of the front page Prince Harry has boasted about his attacks on the Royal Family, according to a report in The Sun On Sunday. The paper’s lead story reports that Prince Harry allegedly made a comment about the British public needing to “learn a lesson” before his Oprah Winfrey TV interview on his decision to move away from being a working member of the…
Fury says surgery could take ‘six to eight weeks’ to heal.
Usyk watched on as Fury battered Chisora.
Ponting was commentating on the first Test between Australia and West Indies.
Qatar World Cup 2022 fixtures: Day 13 Today’s FIFA World Cup fixtures – Watch live on BBC One, ITV or online. GROUP G Cameroon vs Brazil (19:00) Serbia vs Switzerland (19:00) GROUP H Ghana vs Uruguay (15:00) South Korea vs Portugal (15:00)
The Independent – Just four Afghan refugees brought to safety in UK Summary of the front page The Independent says Just four Afghan refugees have been brought to safety in the UK on the government’s flagship resettlement scheme since the fall of Kabul, Home Office figures show. Announced last August, the Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme (ACRS) aimed to resettle 5,000 Afghans in the first year, and up to 20,000 over five years. The front page also…
The Guardian – NHS union chiefs meet to plan joint Christmas strike Summary of the front page The NHS will grind to a halt on 20 December under plans being discussed by unions, says the Guardian’s lead. The paper also features a history-making photograph of Stephanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match – with her all-female officials team. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…
Metro – Harry and Meghan: Now it’s our turn Summary of the front page The Metro says the race row which blighted the royals yesterday was “escalated” by the release of the official Netflix trailer for Harry and Meghan’s series. The paper also finds space for an important England sporting update – and one that’s not happening in Qatar! It highlights the cricket team, which set a new record for the most runs scored on…
Daily Express – ‘Harry, do you really hate your family that much?’ Summary of the front page The Express describes the release of the trailer to the Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary as a “bombshell” and “ill-timed,” coming as Prince William and Kate underwent a tour of the US. The paper’s front page features an image of Harry with his head back and Meghan wiping tears. The paper says the documentary threatens to widen the…
The Sun – Kiss means war Summary of the front page Describing the Netflix Harry and Meghan documentary release as an “ambush” of the Prince and Prince of Wales’s US tour, the Sun says the couple has “reignited the war” between the two brothers and their wives. The front page features the shock news Germany are out of the World Cup at the group stages. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…
Daily Mirror – Palace race storm: Royal crisis deepens Summary of the front page The Mirror says both the race row involving Prince William’s godmother and the Netflix documentary trailer release, have combined to deepen a “royal crisis”. The paper adds lawyer Nazir Afzal alleged he was also asked about his heritage by Lady Susan Hussey – the aide who questioned charity chief executive Ngozi Fulani at a function at the palace. The front page features…
Latest updates: byelection was first test at the ballot box since Rishi Sunak became prime minister Good morning The City of Chester has woken up to its new leader after re-electing Labour, with candidate Samantha Dixon winning by a majority of 10,974 in a brutal first electoral test for Rishi Sunak. Just before 2am this morning it was announced that Labour received 17,309 votes with 61.22% of the vote share, its highest majority and share…
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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk The release of the trailer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix documentary makes the front pages of many tabloids, as well as upcoming strikes and the shocking news that Germany are out of the World Cup. Prince Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary The Daily Mail – a prominent anti-Harry and Meghan newspaper – says the documentary is “a declaration of war.” The paper shows two pictures from the…
Suella Braverman reappointment sets dangerous precedent – MPs The reappointment of Suella Braverman as home secretary – after she broke ministerial rules – sets a “dangerous precedent”, MPs have said. Braverman was sacked from her role under Liz Truss, but just six days later she was back in the job as Rishi Sunak became PM. Despite having leaked restricted material she was given her job back because she had “learned from her mistake,” said PM…
Two teenagers charged in murder of Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo Two teenage boys have been charged with murdering two boys – Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo, both 16, who were stabbed to death a mile apart from each other in south-east London. The two charged, aged 15 and 16, are due to appear before Bromley Magistrates Court later. Met Police were called to reports people had been injured in two separate locations at about…
The US rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, was banned from the site after he posted a series of erratic tweets one of which appeared to show a symbol of a swastika and a Jewish star of David.