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Elementor #583091January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Star – The spy who came in from the cold The Daily Star reports that a beluga whale believed by some to have been spying for Russia has been rehomed with a pod in Norway.The tabloid says the whale was found by a Norwegian fisherman with a harness around it and a sign attached which read: “Equipment St. Petersburg.” Locals believed it had been spying for Russia, the paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…

Elementor #583085January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Rashford’s 12hr tequila party before calling in sick The Sun alleges that Manchester United footballer, Marcus Rashford, went out drinking in Belfast ahead of the club’s FA Cup game against Newport County, causing the striker to be dropped after missing training.Manchester United say forward Rashford “has taken responsibility for his actions” after reports emerged he was seen in nightspots in Northern Ireland on Wednesday and Thursday evening. A United statement read: “This has been dealt with as an internal disciplinary matter, which is now closed.”The…

Elementor #583079January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – New fast-track NHS test will save lives Daily Express says a rapid testing system which could save millions of lives is set to be rolled out on the NHS over the next two years. The front page also has a picture of King Charles with the message to the royals: “Wishing you both well”. The tabloid reports the King could be off work for a month following his three-night stay in the Marylebone hospital. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan jailed for leaking state secrets Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly leaking state secrets. Already serving a three-year term for corruption, Khan dismisses all charges as politically motivated.  This conviction under the Secrets Act comes just before general elections, where he is barred from standing. Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also received a 10-year prison sentence in the same case.  The accusations involve the purported leaking of secret diplomatic correspondence during Khan’s prime ministership. Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), vows to challenge…

Lower cost of tea eases January price rises The latest report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals that shop prices increased at the slowest rate in over 18 months in January. Last year, inflation, the rate at which prices go up, reached near-record highs, causing a cost-of-living crisis. However, discounts and lower prices for items like milk and tea led to a decrease in shop price inflation from 4% in December to 2.9%. Even though prices are still rising in stores, they are doing so at a slower pace. Food prices, on average, are still going up by more…

Gaza latest – More than 26600 Palestinians killed, funding to Gaza aid agency paused More than 26,637 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 October, the Hamas-run health ministry has said.  A further 65,387 have been injured, it added. The ministry says 215 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours and 300 injured. The latest figures come as Japan and Austria joined a growing list of countries to pause funding to a UN agency providing essential aid into Gaza.  The pause has come amid claims some staff at the UNRWA were involved in the…

Are we heading for WW3? Are we in a pre war world? Trump the latest to issue warnings world on the brink of next world war – what do the experts say? The defence secretary recently warned we are moving to a “pre-war world”, there have been discussions around conscription and now former US President Donald Trump has warned, since the killing of three US soldiers in Jordan, that we are heading towards World War Three. As tensions across Europe and the Middle East continue to rise, experts spoke to Sky News to give their opinions. Here’s what they had…

Iran denies involvement in drone strike that killed three US soldiers Iran has denied it was involved in the drone attack at a US base in Jordan, which killed three American troops and injured 34 other people. The US base is near the Syrian border. US President Joe Biden blamed “Iran-backed militant groups” who, he says, are operating in Syria and Iraq. Biden told a crowd at a campaign event in South Carolina on Sunday that “we shall respond,” prompting fears of another US-led war in the Middle East. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, has called the accusations “baseless”…

Tractors block major roads in Europe as farmers begin ‘siege of Paris’ French farmers are strategically deploying hundreds of tractors to start a major road blockade, it is being referred to as the “siege of Paris.”  Concurrent demonstrations are unfolding nationwide as part of continuing protests against declining incomes, escalating bureaucracy, and heightened competition from imported goods. Similar protests are unfolding in Belgium and Germany, with tractors obstructing routes leading to Hamburg’s port area. In response to the unrest, French authorities have sent 15,000 police personnel to prevent tractors from entering Paris and other major cities. The farmers’ primary objective…

Gaza aid agency says it is ‘extremely desperate’ after funding halted Japan and Austria have joined many other nations in halting funding to UNRWA, the largest UN agency in Gaza, amid deepening concerns over the alleged involvement of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.  The US, UK, Germany, and Italy have also suspended funding. UNRWA has dismissed several staff members over their alleged role in the attacks.  The agency, facing growing humanitarian needs in Gaza, has expressed desperation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged donor countries to ensure the continuity of UNRWA’s operations, emphasising that Gaza…

Elementor #582974January 29, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – 2 more teens killed in UK knife epidemic The Metro splashes on the news that two teenage boys died after being stabbed in Bristol on Saturday night in the latest deaths caused by the “knife crime epidemic” sweeping the UK. The teens were attacked in Knowle West night by a group of people who fled the scene in a car, police said. The paper quotes in its headline the parent of a Nottingham attacks victim, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, who said knife crime was at “epidemic” levels.The front…

The Guardian reports that fears of a conflict between Washington and Tehran are growing after American troops were killed in a drone attack on a US base on the border of Syria and Jordan.

The Daily Telegraph reports that President Joe Biden has blamed Iran for the deaths of American troops at a base on the border between Syria and Jordan.

Elementor #582955January 29, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Star – Britain’s 19.6C January heat record days after arctic blast The Daily Star splashes on the news that Britain recorded its hottest January day ever on Sunday with a village in the Scottish Highlands seeing the mercury shoot to 19.6C.A man in his bathing suit on a beach is placed next to a man covered in snow as the front page reports the highest January temperature in the UK.  Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…

The Sun leads on an interview with Manchester City and England footballer Kyle Walker, where the defender apologised to his wife for fathering children with another woman.

According to the Daily Mirror, cuts to council budgets by the government are “devastating people’s lives”.

Japan: Moon lander Slim comes back to life and resumes mission The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully restored operations to its Moon lander after a temporary shutdown caused by a power supply issue. JAXA announced that contact with the lander was re-established on Sunday night, signalling the resolution of the glitch. The lander’s solar cells are now operational once again, benefiting from a shift in lighting conditions that allowed it to capture sunlight. The power failure initially occurred upon landing on January 20, as the solar cells were positioned away from the sun, rendering them unable to generate…

Istanbul church attack: Gunmen kill one person during Sunday morning mass A Catholic church in Istanbul was targeted by two gunmen during morning mass, leaving one man dead.  The attack unfolded at the Church of Santa Maria during Sunday mass at approximately 11:40 local time (08:40 GMT). Turkey’s interior minister later announced on X, formerly Twitter, that “the two murder suspects have been captured,” refraining from providing additional details regarding the motive behind the assault. The Islamic State group has since claimed responsibility for the attack.  In a post on Telegram, the extremist group asserted that two of its fighters…

Elementor #582897January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – What a way to treat a hero who risked his life for Britain The Independent’s front page reports on an exclusive – a sniper – one of hundreds of former Afghan commandos who served with the British but were denied help by the Ministry of Defence, who was left little option but to travel to the UK on a small boat in a bid to find a safe haven. The front page reports on Ryan Gosling – who the paper says has made the Oscars row…

The Sun On Sunday – I broke Strictly Ellie’s heart The Sun On Sunday – I broke Strictly Ellie’s heart The Sun On Sunday – I broke Strictly Ellie’s heart Elementor #582891 January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun On Sunday – I broke Strictly Ellie’s heart The Sun On Sunday reports on the ex of Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach, saying he “broke her heart” and is “not proud of it”.  Meanwhile, Traitors winner Harry Clarke has said he will take Mollie on holiday after winning the top prize on the…

Elementor #582884January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Sunday Mirror – Tories are rigging rules on election The Conservatives have been accused by an independent watchdog of “rigging the rules” to help their cause at the general election, the Sunday Mirror writes. It reports the government is moving to set out “priorities” for the Electoral Commission, which oversees election law in the UK. Elsewhere, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex make the front as the paper reports they have been warned to be on their guard following a burglary spree in Montecito, California. Today’s top…

The Sunday Telegraph – UK warships lack missiles to take out Houthi bases Elementor #582878 January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Telegraph – UK warships lack missiles to take out Houthi bases The UK’s warships are unable to fire at Houthi land targets as they are underequipped, leaving the US to carry out the missile strikes instead, says the Sunday Telegraph.  The Telegraph also reports that the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis is set to demand slavery reparations from the brewing firm Greene King. The islands were once the home of 231…

The Sunday Times – Exposed: foreign students get secret route to top universities The Sunday Times – Exposed: foreign students get secret route to top universities Elementor #582872 January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Times – Exposed: foreign students get secret route to top universities The Sunday Times has exposed “backdoor” routes offered to wealthy overseas students by top UK universities, which require lower grades than those demanded for British students. The universities are paying a substantial amount of money to recruit these students as they pay a greater annual tuition fee…

Elementor #582866January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Observer – Rwandans get asylum in UK over their fear of persecution An investigation by The Observer has revealed four Rwandans were granted refugee status in the UK amid claims they were at risk from the country’s regime, raising concerns about the nation’s safety for asylum seekers should they be sent there from Britain.  The front page leaves room to report on news the UK has joined a host of other countries freezing aid to Gaza. The move has been condemned and Today’s top stories Like…

North Korea fires cruise missiles off east coast, Seoul reports North Korea has reportedly launched multiple cruise missiles in waters off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military.  The nuclear-armed state has been conducting frequent missile tests in recent months, heightening regional tensions. The latest launch occurred near the port of Sinpo, with the exact number and type of missiles yet to be confirmed. Just days earlier, North Korea test-fired a new strategic cruise missile named Pulhwasal-3-31, as reported by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.  The Sunday launch took place at 08:00 local time (23:00 GMT Saturday), prompting South…