During construction on a subterranean industrial tunnel in Wilmington, Los Angeles, a section collapsed roughly 400 feet underground, trapping 31 workers approximately 5–6 miles from the sole entrance.
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President Trump has issued new tariff letters, announcing duties effective 1 August on exports from seven smaller nations, Brunei (25%), Moldova (25%), the Philippines (20%), Algeria (30%), Iraq (30%), Libya (30%), and Sri Lanka (30%), despite their relatively small trade volumes with the U.S.
In the early hours of Thursday, Russian forces unleashed a record-breaking aerial assault on Kyiv, involving around 400 Shahed drones and 18 cruise and ballistic missiles, the largest strike since the full-scale invasion began three years ago.
Cliff Notes Ulta Beauty, valued at over $21bn, is poised to acquire British beauty chain Space NK from its current owner, Manzanita Capital. The acquisition price is expected to exceed £300m, with Ulta having registered an acquisition vehicle in recent weeks. Space NK, established in 1993, has been under Manzanita’s ownership for over 20 years and specializes in high-end skincare and cosmetics. US-listed Ulta Beauty swoops on high street chain Space NK | Money News…
A Palestinian family of six, granted legal permission to join a British relative, has taken the UK government to court, seeking a judicial order to compel the Foreign Office to facilitate their exit from Gaza.
A new bilateral deal announced at the end of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit pledges a pilot “one in, one out” returns scheme: the UK will return around 2,600 irregular Channel migrants per year to France, matched by accepting an equal number of asylum seekers with strong UK ties.
Thursday’s newspapers have a real mix of headlines this morning! Several newspapers led with Christian Horner’s removal as Red Bull’s F1 team principal after he faced accusations of inappropriate behaviour at work.
There is coverage of the Lionesses’ thrashing of the Dutch in last night’s Euro 2025, with the newspapers praising the performance of the entire team.
Coverage of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the UK continues to find space on the front pages, with the press picking apart a plan to return migrants who have crossed the channel in small boats.
A handful of other standalone stories make up the rest of the front page coverage, with a doctor’s strike on the horizon and updates on the Southport killings.
During a White House meeting, Donald Trump expressed surprise and admiration for Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English-speaking skills, commenting that he speaks “such good English” and querying where he learned it.
Thursday’s headlines report on Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit to the UK, as a migrant returns deal is set to be struck between France and the UK. Under the plans, for every migrant sent back, France would send an asylum seeker to the UK – possibly one with a family connection to Britain.
The English media assesses England’s Lionesses’ performance last night as they thrashed the Dutch to get their Euro campaign up and running, after a 2-1 loss to France in their opening game.
A five-day doctors’ strike has been confirmed, causing concern for a difficult summer ahead for the NHS. Tens of thousands of appointments are set to be cancelled as doctors demand a 29% pay rise to reverse real-terms pay cuts since 2008–09.
Resident doctors in England will launch a five-day strike from 25 July, after voting in favour through the British Medical Association (BMA).
England’s Lionesses bounced back in style at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, thrashing the Netherlands 4–0 in a must‑win group stage clash.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on a new deal targeting small-boat Channel crossings during Macron’s state visit to the UK.
A senior Israeli official expressed doubts about the lasting impact of a potential 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, stating it may only occur within one to two weeks.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, for alleged persecution of girls and women in Afghanistan.
The death toll from Kenya’s anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, marking the highest single-day toll since demonstrations began earlier this year, according to the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
The Greek government announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from Libya due to a recent influx exceeding 2,000 individuals.
Houthi rebels sank the cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, resulting in at least four fatalities and many crew members kidnapped; 15 crew members remain unaccounted for.
Christian Horner has said his sacking as F1 Red Bull’s team principal came as a “shock” during an emotional farewell speech, in a ruthless bit of business by the Red Bull team.
Did Francesca Albanese just get the badge of honour? or Sanctioned? as people question the move on social media as the US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israel’s Gaza war on a civilian population in Gaza, in fact, she was one of the leading people recognise it as a genocide. Unusually, for the State department this seems like a rash move done in haste to appease Benjamin Netanyahu. But it seems Donald Trump…
A group of Labour MPs has urged Sir Keir Starmer to do more to tackle the rising cost of living amid fears the party could lose the next election to Reform.
Cliff Notes Sir Jake Berry, former Tory chairman, has defected to Reform UK, citing a loss of direction within the Conservative Party. He expressed concerns over issues like lawlessness, out-of-control migration, and increasing taxes, claiming his former party has abandoned the British people. Berry’s departure follows that of former cabinet minister David Jones to Reform UK, which is currently leading in polling. Ex-Tory chairman Sir Jake Berry defects to Reform | Politics News Ex-Tory chairman…
Cliff Notes – Man guilty of murder after driving into Good Samaritan in Sheffield Hassan Jhangur, 25, was found guilty of murder after deliberately driving his car into Chris Marriott, a Good Samaritan aiding victims of a violent wedding brawl in Sheffield. The attack, triggered by a family dispute, left Mr Marriott trapped under the vehicle, resulting in his death, while several others were injured. Prosecutors argued Jhangur intended to cause serious harm, leading to…
Cliff Notes – PE teacher appears in court charged with sexual offences against children Bronwen James, 29, faces 13 sexual offence charges involving two girls and a boy over a three-year period while working as a PE teacher. Charges include six counts of sexual activity with girls under 16, four counts with a boy, two of sexual communication with a child, and one count of making an indecent photograph. James was granted bail under specific…
Cliff Notes Roy Barclay, 56, was found guilty of murdering Anita Rose, a 57-year-old mother-of-six, during a brutal attack while she walked her dog in Suffolk last July. The jury deliberated for approximately two-and-a-half hours before reaching the verdict, and Barclay faces a life sentence. Barclay had a prior conviction for grievous bodily harm and had been unlawfully at large for two years prior to the incident. Man found guilty of murdering mother-of-six while she…
Cliff Notes The Southport attack, a violent incident involving 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana, resulted in the tragic deaths of three young girls and injuries to others, prompting a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the attack. Family members of survivors shared moving accounts of their children’s bravery during the incident, highlighting their resilience despite facing severe trauma and physical injuries. The inquiry is examining whether the attack could have been prevented, scrutinising Rudakubana’s prior interactions with…