An aid ship has set off from a port in Cyprus taking much-needed food to Gaza. The aid ship is carrying almost 200 tonnes of food, travelling via a new sea route, to deliver aid to a population on the brink of famine.
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Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has bowed to the mounting pressure and escalating violence in the country, agreeing to step down.
The MIRV technology enables the Agni-5 to carry several nuclear warheads at once,India’s new missile powered by Israeli technology.
Front page summary The Independent – Scandal of the elderly treated like animals on hospital wardsThe Independent says families of elderly people have come forward to share harrowing allegations of neglect as top doctors warn these patients are suffering ‘degrading’ care well below the standards the NHS expects, Rebecca Thomas reveals. Scores of families have come forward to share harrowing allegations of neglect as one top doctor warns that elderly people are receiving care “well below the standards they should expect”. Elsewhere, the front page features the image of Princess Kate and her children – before the scandal around the image blew…
Front page summary The Guardian – Tory ex-home secretaries warn against politicising extremism The Guardian says three former Conservative home secretaries – Dame Priti Patel, Sir Sajid Javid and Amber Rudd – are among leading counter-terror and extremism experts who have warned senior politicians against using extremism to score political points. The warning comes just before Michael Gove unveils the new official definition of extremism.An image of a family in Rafah, southern Gaza, dominates the front of the newspaper as it highlights the thousands who will be spending Ramadan in makeshift camps as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. The Guardian – US…
Front page summary Metro – Princess Kate photo: I’m smiles better The Metro reports the Princess of Wales and her children “beam with joy” in the first photo of her since she had a major operation two months ago. Under the headline “Smiles Better”, the paper says Catherine thanked the public for their support following her abdominal procedure earlier this year. But the photo has since been withdrawn by four news agencies, amid concerns about manipulation, so it will be interesting to see how many of the front pages change their tack in later-published editions.The entire front page is dedicated to the…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – First official picture after op: Thank you The Princess of Wales “thanked well-wishers” as the first official photo of her was released since her abdominal surgery, the Daily Mirror reports. “Thank you” is the headline which also has a file image of a beaming Prince William – who took the photo of their three children and his wife.Like many of the first editions, newspapers went to print before the scandal broke out over the image. Four international agencies have issued a ‘Kill Notice’ – which tells newspapers not to use the photo – over fears…
Front page summary Daily Express – We’ll get tougher with work-shy to cut taxes, says PMThe Daily Express says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will “slash the ballooning benefits bill” by “going further” to get more people back into work. The PM speaks to the paper in an exclusive interview, saying it is “common sense that where people can work, they should”. Rishi Sunak has also vowed to “turbocharge growth” by cutting what the tabloid describes as Britain’s “ballooning benefits bill”.Elsewhere, Princess Kate’s photo & the thrilling Man City vs Liverpool match make the front page. Daily Express – Brexit is…
Front page summary The Sun – Looking great Kate The Sun is one of many papers to lead with an image of Kate and her three children which was released for Mother’s Day – with the paper reporting that “eagle-eyed fans spotted Charlotte’s sleeve had been digitally manipulated”.Yesterday’s Premier League match between Liverpool and Man City makes the front page. The thrilling game – the last match-up between these two under their current managers – proved why Klopp and Guardiola are two of the best in the world, and why English football will be sad to see Klopp’s departure at the…
Police say the bodies of five missing skiers have been found in the Swiss Alps as rescue teams continue to search for a sixth missing person. On Saturday, a huge search and rescue operation was launched after the group went missing near the 3,706m high Tete Blanche mountain.
India has signed a $100bn (£77.8bn) free trade agreement (FTA) with a group of four non-EU European countries. The EFTA is made up of Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Portugal’s centre-right party – Democratic Alliance – has claimed a narrow victory but has little chance of forming a majority government. Leader Luis Montenegro told supporters that the Portuguese had voted through change.
Official revised growth figures show Japan has avoided falling into a technical recession. The new data shows GDP was 0.4% higher in the last three months of 2023 compared to a year earlier.
Gaza aid ship yet to leave Cyprus An aid ship expected to depart for Gaza on Sunday remains in Cyprus. The ship is loaded with humanitarian aid, as food and water are scarce and there are fears Gaza’s population is on the brink of famine, and children are starving to death. The ship will hopefully set sail soon, says the charity leading the mission, describing the current situation as “quickly evolving and fluid.” It is carrying 200 tonnes of food, including rice, flour and cans of meat and fish, sourced by US charity World Central Kitchen (WCK). It is expected…
Front page summary The Observer – Revealed: legal fears over new Gove definition of extremism Housing Secretary Michael Gove is to announce a plan to ban individuals and groups that “undermine the UK’s system of liberal democracy” from official meetings, writes The Observer. However, there are fears the move could face a legal challenge.Elsewhere, Labour is stepping up its preparations to govern according to the paper. A general election is expected later this year, and polling puts Labour ahead by miles.There’s a picture of Marcus Smith – whose last-minute drop kick gave England the win over Ireland. The Observer –…
Front page summary The Sunday Times – Johnson flew for secret talks with autocratAccording to The Sunday Times, Boris Johnson took a secret trip to meet with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The talks, which are described as “highly unusual”, centred on the war in Ukraine as well as normalising the relationship with the UK, the story says. It adds that Johnson did not respond to queries about who instigated the talks, or why.“England slam Irish hopes” is the caption above a photo of a jubilant Smith on the front page.Like many other papers, the Sunday Times is previewing tonight’s Oscars. The…
Front page summary The Sunday Telegraph – Don’t march alongside extremists, Gove tells protestersThe Sunday Telegraph writes Michael Gove is urging pro-Palestine protesters to steer clear of extremist groups and condemned anti-Israel chants – ahead of publishing a new official definition of extremism.The paper has seen documents circulated to the Home Office and Downing Street which show that officials working for Mr Gove “have drawn up plans for ‘trailblazer’ departments to pilot the scheme”, it reports. The paper, like many of Sunday’s front pages, also features a prominent image of England’s Marcus Smith whose drop goal secured a win in the…
Front page summary Sunday Express – Labour are cowards over small boat crisisLabour have been branded as “cowards” by Home Secretary James Cleverly who says the party is resisting the Rwanda plan only because they fear it will work, reports the Sunday Express.Mr Cleverly also accuses Labour of having no alternative migrant plan.Prince Edwards makes the paper, as he gives a rare interview to mark his 60th birthday.England’s win over Ireland and the Oscars make the paper. Sunday Express – Cut tax or lose grey voteBy WTX NewsMarch 3, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share…
Front page summary Sunday Mirror – Brianna legacy starts in schoolsThe Sunday Mirror leads on Brianna Ghey’s mother, Esther, launching a campaign in schools to instil kindness in children. Brianna, 16, was murdered last year in a park by two teenagers.Elsewhere, the paper looks ahead to tonight’s Academy Awards in the US. Sunday Mirror – Andrew faces fresh court bombshell By WTX NewsMarch 3, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand
Front page summary The Sun on Sunday – Hugh’s New LadyDownton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has been spotted by The Sun On Sunday dating actress and divorcee Claire Rankin. Bonneville recently split up from Lulu Williams after 25 years of marriage.Private letters written by Princess Diana are set to go on sale for $1m in the US makes the front page. The Sun – F1 Horner breaks silence: Red Bullish By WTX NewsMarch 8, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand
‘Damaging new allegations’ against Christian Horner are reportedly set to be revealed this week, as is the identity of the female Red Bull employee at the heart of the scandal.
‘People assume things will naturally get better over time, but this isn’t the case. We’re seeing worrying regressions.’
The back page of the Daily Star leads on Liverpool’s 5-1 win over Sparta Prague.
For a second year running, The Independent has compiled a list of the 50 most influential women from a variety of worlds spanning the arts, politics, business, sports, television, media, and activism
The Guardian also leads with this story. It says the port is due to be built “in the next few weeks” by engineers who “will not need to step ashore in Gaza”.