Front page summary Metro – MP: I need £5k to pay off bad people Metro reports on the claims surrounding Tory MP Mark Menzies. He has been suspended from the party while officials investigate claims he misused thousands of pounds of campaign funds. The paper says Menzies, the government trade envoy who represents Fylde in Lancashire, used the money for medical bills and paying off ‘bad people’. Elsewhere, Johnny Depp is pictured on the front page. Metro…
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Front page summary Daily Mirror – I warned the Tories about him 3 months ago The Mirror leads on claims that Tory chiefs were aware of the allegations about MP Mark Menzies three months ago.The aide who reported Tory MP Mark Menzies to his party’s chief whip over his alleged misuse of campaign funds has spoken to the paper. Katie Fieldhouse, 78, tells the paper: “I put my faith in the party to deal with him.…
Front page summary The Sun – Taylor Swift’s revenge The Sun says Taylor Swift has “savaged” one of her ex-boyfriends on her eagerly awaited new album. Ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn is thought to be the inspiration behind the brutal lyrics on her new album — hinting he cheated on her and broke her heart.The US superstar appears to have let rip her wrath on the Brit actor, 33, in her 11th album The Tortured Poets Department, released…
Front page summary The Sun – Taylor Swift’s revenge The Sun says Taylor Swift has “savaged” one of her ex-boyfriends on her eagerly awaited new album. Ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn is thought to be the inspiration behind the brutal lyrics on her new album — hinting he cheated on her and broke her heart.The US superstar appears to have let rip her wrath on the Brit actor, 33, in her 11th album The Tortured Poets Department, released…
US officials have once again warned Israel against their plans for military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than one million Palestinians are sheltering.
The U.S. and U.K. impose new sanctions on Iran following an unprecedented attack on Israel, raising concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East. The sanctions target individuals and entities involved in producing drones used in the attack, as well as firms in the steel and automotive industries supporting Iran’s military. President Joe Biden vows to continue imposing sanctions to degrade Iran’s military capabilities.
Dubai airport flood update: roads and airport slow recovery Dubai’s airport, one of the world’s busiest, faced major disruption for the third consecutive day on Thursday as the heaviest rains on record hit the desert United Arab Emirates. The chaos caused by the torrential downpour led to the cancellation of 1,244 flights and the diversion of 41 others on Tuesday and Wednesday. Emirates, Dubai’s state-owned flagship airline, and sister carrier flydubai had to temporarily halt…
The tension between Russia and Ukraine has escalated to a new level as German police have arrested two suspected Russian agents for allegedly planning to bomb military sites and industrial areas in order to disrupt the delivery of aid to Ukraine.
In a shocking revelation during First Minister’s Questions, Nicola Sturgeon addressed the issue of hate crimes against police officers in Scotland. She described the abuse faced by Police Scotland members as “outrageous” and disclosed that nearly a quarter of hate crime victims in the country were actually law enforcement officials. Sturgeon’s comments shed light on the dangerous and hostile environment that police officers often find themselves in while carrying out their duties. The First Minister…
The latest immigration targets set by the Canadian government have sparked mixed reactions among recent immigrants, with a significant portion expressing concerns about the number of newcomers being admitted into the country. According to a recent Leger poll, 42 percent of respondents who immigrated to Canada within the past decade believe that the Liberals’ new immigration plans are too permissive. The poll also revealed that support for the federal Conservatives is strongest among Canadian immigrants,…
In 2023, a record number of cases of online banking fraud have been reported, with as much as double the amount compared to the previous year, according to Finans Danmark, an interest organization for banks and credit unions. Michael Busk-Jepsen, director of digitization at Finans Danmark, has stated that fraudsters have become more sophisticated in their tactics, making it harder for both banks and customers to detect and prevent these crimes. “The criminals have gotten…
The UAE’s Travel & Tourism sector has reached new heights in 2024, breaking records in GDP contribution, jobs, and visitor spend. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Economic Impact Research, the sector contributed a record-breaking AED 220BN to the UAE’s GDP, representing 11.7% of the entire economy. This growth of more than 26% from the previous year showcases the sector’s pivotal role in the nation’s economic framework. With more than 809,000 jobs supported…
Front page summary The Independent – Scandal of care home sex predators free to prey on the vulnerable Predatory staff who target vulnerable adults in care homes are free to move jobs unchallenged, The Independent can reveal, as almost 10,000 incidents of sexual abuse have been recorded in the last three years.The fact that abusers can move from home to home emerged in an independent review sparked by complaints made three decades ago by the family…
Front page summary Metro – Deluged in Dubai Metro reports that thousands of British travellers have been stranded in Dubai after “apocalyptic” flooding. It adds that the city has experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years. The front page leads entirely on the story. Metro – Strict head’s prayer time win By WTX NewsApril 17, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say…
Front page summary The Guardian – Brexit blamed as UK drug shortages put lives at risk The Guardian says drug shortages are Britain’s “new normal” and the situation is being made worse by Brexit. It leads on a report by the health think tank Nuffield Trust who said the shortages have been exacerbated by Brexit. The paper says the medicines affected include those used to treat epilepsy, type 2 diabetes, and ADHD and that pharmacy bosses…
Front page summary Daily Express – Lords defy will of the people over Rwanda bill “Meddling Lords” are criticised by the Daily Express after blocking the government’s Rwanda bill again. The right-wing paper has a typical take on the news. “Lords defy will of the people … again.” The paper says “meddling” peers are more interested in stopping the flights than stopping the boats and accuse Labour of a “politically cynical” move to block the legislation.The…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Shameless to the very end The Daily Mirror reports on the death of the man who plotted the fake kidnap of Shannon Matthews in a deal with her mother. Michael Donovan died of cancer. The 2008 story was nationwide and when it unravelled it was revealed that Donovan and Shannon’s mother plotted the kid’s disappearance in hopes of claiming a £50,000 reward. The front page reports on Simon Cowell as well…
Front page summary The Sun – American Idle Harry The Sun says Prince Harry has officially registered himself as an American resident, cutting ties with the UK. The paper says the US is his “new country” in records filed at Companies House and that the move suggests he has “cut all ties with Britain”.Elsewhere, the front page reports Arsenal and Man City were knocked out of the Champions League last night. The Sun – Kyle’s a…
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, the Australian bishop who was stabbed at a Sydney church on Monday, has said he forgives the attacker. In an audio message, the bishop said he was “recovering quickly” and urged the community to remain calm.
Several Gulf states are being hit by heavy rain, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to flooding.
Qatar’s prime minister has said the country is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has been trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages.
Swedes can change their legal gender from the age of 16, after the Swedish parliament passed a law lowering the age. The law passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 against in Sweden’s parliament. Sweden was the first country to make gender transition legal – in 1972. But the new law has sparked a debate. For some, lowering the age from 18 to 16 will make an “important difference” but critics say more research is needed.
The EU will expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Iran’s attack on Israel. More than 300 missiles were launched from Iran, with 99% of them shot down or intercepted by Israel and its allies. Iran launched its attack after an Israeli strike on its consulate building in Syria killed 13 people.
Bitcoin hits new record highs as institutional interest grows Bitcoin has soared to new record levels this year, driven primarily by increased interest from investors, as major institutions like Blackrock and Fidelity have launched exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allowing exposure to cryptocurrencies. However, the journey for those investing in crypto remains volatile. This was evident over the weekend when Bitcoin’s value plummeted by nearly 8 percent in response to Iran’s drone and robot attack on Israel.…
The recent attack on the World Central Kitchen in Gaza has sparked outrage and raised questions about the role of Western aid organizations in the region. The deliberate killing of aid workers by Israel has highlighted the dangers faced by those trying to provide assistance to the Palestinian people. The incident has also brought to light the complicity of the West in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. By using humanitarian aid as a cover for…