Front page summary The Independent – Tainted blood victims demand action as payouts to top £10bn The Independent’s front page leads on victims of the tainted blood scandal are demanding urgent action as the government prepares to announce £10 billion in compensation. Over 30,000 people were infected with hepatitis C and HIV from contaminated blood between the 1970s and early 1990s. Campaigners argue that justice has taken too long, and they seek immediate resolution and acknowledgement…
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Monday’s front pages are dominated by the imminent findings of the infected blood inquiry and Manchester City winning their fourth consecutive Premier League title.
On the international front, the Cannes Film Festival and the helicopter crash that killed the Iranian president also make several leads. Many of the papers went to print before it was confirmed the president had been killed in the crash.
On the back pages, Manchester City’s Premier League title win- as well as Pep Guardiola’s hint that he could leave at the end of the next season lead the papers. Many of the newspapers feature special pullouts bidding farewell to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Iranian news outlet Tasnim, which is affiliated to the country’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, is reporting that President Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral will be held tomorrow in Tabriz – the city he was travelling to yesterday.
The announcement comes amidst escalating trade tensions between China, the US, and the EU. Just last week, Washington significantly increased tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and computer chips.
“If you put the national over personal, you will find in us partners in the struggle,” Gantz said. “But if you choose the path of fanatics and lead the entire nation to the abyss, we will be forced to quit the government.”
Amid the sweltering heat, several Indian states are heading to the polls. On Monday, millions of voters will cast their ballots in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, while Delhi is scheduled to vote on May 25.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Estok announced that an investigation team is exploring the possibility that Wednesday’s attack was carried out with the support or involvement of others.
Front page summary The Independent – Starmer dons his boots election battleground The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer donned his election boots as Labour launched its bid to seize back 10 Downing Street after 14 years in opposition with a 48-hour blitz of battleground seats. In a presidential-style event in Thurrock, Essex, the Labour leader set the tone for the next six months of solid electioneering with a “stability” first message to voters who turned…
Front page summary Metro – Summer rail fare boost A plumber who was hailed as a hero for helping needy people for free in the cost of living crisis has been accused of faking stories to rake in £2m in donations, according to the Metro. Elsewhere, the paper looks ahead to a bumper weekend of sport as the Premier League season comes to a climax with Arsenal and Manchester City vying to be champions while…
Front page summary The Guardian – Ministers were warned in 2021 about carer scandal The Guardian says ministers were warned three years ago that unpaid carers were being unfairly treated and unjustly forced to repay huge sums for minor benefit breaches. A picture of Sir Keir Starmer on also on the front page as the paper splashes on a Department of Work and Pensions report. According to the paper, the study reveals ministers were told…
Front page summary The Sun – Gio’s Strictly done The Sun says UNDER-fire Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice has told pals he is quitting the dance show — after starting negotiations to do another series. The BBC was said to be “very keen” to continue working with the Italian, 33 — who has faced allegations over his tough training methods from previous celebrity partners, including actress Amanda Abbington. Pictures of the royal family also make the…
Front page summary Daily Express – Be warned! Taxes will go up under Labour The Daily Express says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt makes an appearance again on the front of the Daily Express as Jeremy Hunt looks set to pledge fresh tax cuts under a Tory government after the next general election. There is also some cheery news for homeowners as the paper reports on mortgage rates being cut while Queen Camilla beams as she clutches…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Youngest organ donor family: Our Joy The Daily Mirror has a picture of the twin of the youngest ever organ donor cradling his baby sister, 10 years after his brother Teddy died. The paper reports the family have welcomed a new sister for his surviving twin brother Noah ten years on. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Daily Mirror – Keir: My six fixes for Britain…
Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol said that the attack has left not just the Jewish community but the entire city “battered and in shock.” Police were alerted around 06:45 local time (04:45 GMT) after smoke was seen rising from the synagogue.
Japan’s parliament has passed a new law that will allow divorced couples to share custody of their children starting in 2026.
South Africa is pushing for Israel to grant “unimpeded access” to Gaza for aid workers, journalists, and investigators. This comes as part of a broader effort to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Gordon Brown has warned that the West may never be forgiven for not offering African countries urgent relief during the worst debt crisis in a generation. The former prime minister’s rallying call comes as a poll shows nearly half of Britons think the UK should wipe the debts of lower income countries so the money can be used to fund hospitals, schools and tackle the climate crisis. West must stop forcing African nations to pay off debt says Gordon Brown…
Georgians Protest foreign agents bill opposition parties unite in small numbers to object to foreign funding. Whilst the government is enforcing rules for national security threats for misinformation from NATO allies. Egypt has joined South Africa in bring Israel to justice over its war crimes committed in Gaza. The Egyptians have officially vowed to support the legal case at the ICJ. Mbappe named France’s player of the year again in hs last year at the…
Front page summary The Independent – Starmer’s election pitch to become true heir to Blair The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer is set to make a presidential pitch to become prime minister, drawing inspiration from Tony Blair in what is being billed as Labour’s general election campaign launch. In a strategy that deliberately echoes the winning New Labour battle plan from 1997, Sir Keir is betting on himself to front Labour’s push to return to…
Front page summary The Guardian – Slovakia leader fighting for his life after assassination attempt The Guardian also leads on the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico who was injured in the central town of Handlova. The paper also carries a story of 16 women accusing magician David Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour. The allegations, which date from the late 1980s to 2014, have been described by a representative for Copperfield…
Front page summary Daily Express – Briton goes pension cash-in crazy The Daily Express says Britons are cashing in early on their pensions to help with the cost of living crisis and have fun after a tough few years, according to a study by Scottish Widows. For a second day running a colourful King Charles features on the front of the Daily Express as the paper hails the monarch back to his old routine as…
Front page summary The Sun – I started to dislike football … now I’m in therapy The Sun says PREMIER League star Michail Antonio has revealed he is in therapy after starting to hate football. The £85,000-a-week West Ham and Jamaica striker, 34, told how he even prayed he would get injured so he did not have to play. Antonio, who reveals how personal traumas caused his mental anguish, said: “I just started disliking the…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Keir: My six fixes for Britain The Daily Mirror splashes on six steps Labour leader Keir Starmer says he is going to take to “make Britain work again for working people”. According to the paper this includes recruiting more teachers, cracking down on antisocial behaviour and cutting NHS waiting times. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Daily Mirror – Mummy’s a legend … I’m a Mess…
Front page summary Daily Express – Briton goes pension cash-in crazy The Daily Express says Britons are cashing in early on their pensions to help with the cost of living crisis and have fun after a tough few years, according to a study by Scottish Widows. For a second day running a colourful King Charles features on the front of the Daily Express as the paper hails the monarch back to his old routine as…
Russian president Putin and his Chinese counterpart XI -recognise their countries part as a stabilising force in a chaotic world. A statement which was backed by the fact that NATO and the UK and US are involved in more conflicts than Russia and China. Almost immediately US Secretary of State Antony Blinken came out on the offensive and warned China’s support for Russia’s “brutal war of aggression” in Ukraine had helped Russia ramp up production of…