Clutching a Union Jack, Maureen Shroll, innocently captured the mood of millions of Britons on VE Day 80 years ago today.
Author: WTX News Editor
Eighty years ago today, millions of Britons took to the streets to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War 2.
The situation between India and Pakistan is escalating, with significant artillery shelling reported across the Line of Control in Kashmir, as noted by reporter Neville Lazarus.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, vowed retaliation against India for a missile strike that killed at least 31 civilians, asserting that India “will now have to pay the price” for its actions.
Bias Exposure Today marks the VE Day 80th Anniversary and several of the newspapers lead with souvenir editions to mark the occasion. Westminster Abbey will hold a thanksgiving service to mark the anniversary with the royals and prime minister set to attend. There will be a national two-minute silence just before the service begins at noon. Thousands will gather for a concert at the Horse Guards Parade to cap four days of marking the end of WW2…
Bias Exposure Tensions are high as India and Pakistan exchange fire over a deadly terrorist attack on tourists – mostly Indian, that the country blames on Pakistan. India launched strikes on Pakistan, who themselves responded. So far, 31 people have been killed in Pakistan, and 15 were killed in India after retaliatory strikes from Pakistan.The world waits nervously to see what happens next as world leaders call on both nuclear-armed countries to step back from…
It’s trade deals galore for the prime minister after yesterday’s announcement that Britain had signed a trade deal with India, the prime minister is set to announce a UK-US trade deal later today. The news is a huge win for both Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves who have been under pressure since taking office over the handling of the economy!
Experts are suggesting that the devil is in the details – and it’s likely to be more of a temporary pause on some tariffs rather than a long-term trade agreement. But still, with the world queuing up for a trade deal, getting in their first will no doubt be a boost for the PM and his struggling government.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates on Thursday, likely lowering them from 4.5% to 4.25%. This would be the fourth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%, and the second in 2025, as the Bank aims to stimulate borrowing and ease financial pressure on households and businesses.
India and Pakistan’s deadly strikes have left tensions high in the region as the leaders of both countries decide what their next move should be.
A US-UK trade deal is expected to be announced today, which will see tariffs reduced.
A fire at the North Hyde Substation, essential for electricity supply to Heathrow Airport, led to a 16-hour closure, cancelling over 1,000 flights and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism for allegedly harassing Jennifer Aniston for two years, culminating in a car crash at her home.
President Donald Trump has nominated Casey Means, a wellness influencer with ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his choice for U.S. Surgeon General, following the withdrawal of Janette Nesheiwat.
Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade deal with the UK today, following reports from the New York Times.
The NHS faces a significant digitisation cost of £21bn over five years, encompassing infrastructure, cyber security, and ongoing maintenance expenses.
Arsenal’s Champions League campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, losing 2-1 on aggregate after a strong start in the second leg.
Three former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were acquitted of all charges, including murder, following the death of Tyre Nichols in January 2023.
India’s recent airstrikes in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir have escalated tensions following a militant attack, with Delhi claiming to target “terrorist camps” while Pakistan alleges civilian casualties.
The Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, inaugurated a weekly ceremony to remember MPs who died in both world wars, starting with the “turning of the page” ceremony in the House of Commons Books of Remembrance.
Reform UK has decided not to suspend Councillor Joel Tetlow, despite criticism for sharing a meme referencing Adolf Hitler during VE Day commemorations.
🌍 World News Briefing – 7 May 2025 It’s a moody start to the week in Europe with chilly winds sweeping the continent, while in Asia, dry heat stokes cross-border flames — quite literally. Explosions along the India–Pakistan border fire marks one of the most serious escalations in months, in what global leaders worry will erupt into nuclear war. In Gaza, Israeli strikes have left 26 dead overnight as ceasefire efforts collapse. ⚡ Tensions mount…
Anger at Indian payoff in biggest deal since Brexit The trade secretary has said he would never undercut British workers, as he accused the Tories of attacking the India trade deal because they were unable get it “across the line”. Jonathan Reynolds described Britain’s new agreement with India as “a smasher of a deal” and accused the Conservatives and Reform of being “unable to accept” that a Labour government had done something they could not.…
UK wins biggest post-Brexit trade deal with India Sir Keir Starmer has struck Britain’s biggest post-Brexit trade deal, hailing a “landmark” agreement with India that will boost trade with the country by £25.5bn. In what the prime minister is billing as a major coup, he said the agreement, which focuses on whisky, gin, cars and cosmetics, will boost the economy and cut prices for consumers. UK wins biggest post-Brexit trade deal with India Trump’s bid…
Labour’s tax break for Indian workers Keir Starmer was last night accused of undercutting British workers to seal a £5 billion trade deal with India. Under the agreement, tens of thousands of temporary Indian workers will be exempt from paying National Insurance in Britain, making them cheaper to hire. New Delhi heralded the deal as an ‘unprecedented’ win, but the UK Prime Minister was accused of introducing ‘two-tier taxes’ after National Insurance contributions for British…
Winter fuel cut U-turn won’t repair damage, Labour insiders warn Small changes to the winter fuel allowance cut will not be enough to win back voters, rebel Labour MPs have warned Keir Starmer, as a Government insider admitted the policy had been like “Kryptonite” on the doorstep. Downing Street insisted there would be no U-turn on the decision to impose the cut on around 10 million pensioners, despite it being blamed on Labour losing votes…