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The Daily Mail leads with its second front-page story on jobs lost at firms targeted ‘by sharks’.  The front page also reports on Dominic Cummings committee meeting today, the front page says Cummings will say PM wanted to be infected with Covid on live TV’.  The Duchess of Cambridge is pictured on the front page as her and her husband Prince William tour Scotland.  The Mail Online continues its coverage of Dominic Cummings, live reporting the committee meeting as well as news on Angelina Jolie’s custody case with ex-husband Brad Pitt. 40,000 jobs lost at firms targeted by sharks  The…

The Times’s front page is full of positivity. The paper reports that vaccines are now available for everyone aged 30. The paper features a picture of the prime minister out jogging with his dog.  Other front-page news includes UCAS plans to drive more teenagers towards apprenticeships and the government considering tougher sentences for dognappers.  Online, the Times is heavily covering the Dominic Cummings committee meeting, as the PM’s former chief spills the shocking government secrets during the pandemic. Cummings said the prime minister dismissed Covid-19 as a ‘scare story’. Vaccines hit new high as all over-30s offered jabs  The Times…

The Guardian front page features a picture of George Floyd’s family at the White House on the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death.  The front page calls the change on travel restrictions a climbdown caused by anger. The paper says many were left confused as to whether or not they should cancel bookings.  The front page also covered Dominic Cummings attack on the Prime Minister on the eve of the committee meeting.  Online, the Guardian reports on pleas from the family of the Belarusian journalist who was arrested after Belarus authorities ‘hijacked’ a Ryanair plane just so they could arrest…

The i newspaper leads with the government ‘u-turn’ on its ‘accidental lockdowns’.  Online, the i is heavily focused on Dominic Cummings committee meeting today, the paper says Cummings could have secret audio recordings and that he has been given a warning over the Offical Secrets Act.  The i reports the vaccination rollout has now opened up to ages 30 and 31, telling the age group to expect a text or letter from the NHS within days.  No 10 cancels accidental lockdowns The i newspaper’s front page leads with the ‘U-turn’ on what it calls the “accidental lockdowns.” The paper reports…

The Daily Telegraph leads with the government ‘forced into retreat’ over the plans for new lockdowns ‘unravel’. The paper reports on Tim Parker quitting his role as National Trust chief and an update on London’s BLM activist Sasha Johnson, who was shot in the head on Sunday.  Online, the headlines are heavily dominated by the highly-anticipated Dominic Cummings committee meeting, in which he is expected to ‘spill’ secrets as he is summoned to answer questions about the government’s handling of the pandemic.  Farce as plans for new lockdowns unravel  The Daily Telegraph’s front page leads with the government being “forced…

Iraq: 1 Iraqi protester killed, dozens injured at Baghdad rally A protester at a Baghdad rally was shot dead whilst dozens of others were injured at a rally where thousands marched demanding accountability for the murder of prominent Iraqi activists and protesters.  Tuesday morning started with a hopeful wave of peaceful protesting in Tahrir Square but as the day went on, tensions grew and violence between protesters and security forces erupted by early evening.  Footage posted online showed tear gas, live fire and chaos reminiscent of the nationwide social uprising beginnings in October 2019. Since October, almost 600 demonstrators have…

UK and America arrive in Israel, $40m in aid to Gaza, pleas to end cycle of violence  Britain’s foreign minister Dominic Raab has arrived in Israel and called for the cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians to end.  Raab’s arrival followed the worst outbreak of violence between the two sides in years.  “I will meet with both senior leaders here and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories on how to make the recent ceasefire lasts,” he wrote on Twitter. “We must end the cycle of violence and make progress towards a lasting peace.”  Meanwhile, America’s Secretary of State Antony Blinken…

Italy celebrates, Mafia boss Rocco Morabito caught after 30 year hunt  After nearly 30 years of dodging justice, Rocco Morabito has been arrested in northeast Brazil, delighting Italian prosecutors and police.  Morabito is number two on the Italian interior ministry’s most dangerous fugitives list, he was arrested Monday, almost two years after his escape from a prison in Uruguay, where he was awaiting extradition to Italy.  The “the king of cocaine”, has been wanted since 1994 by Italian authorities, who for decades have been trying to slowly chip away at the ‘Ndrangheta, the country’s most powerful mob syndicate.  Morabito is…

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Mali following coup The UN Security Council is expected to have an emergency meeting – requested by  France, Niger, Tunisia, Kenya and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – over the ‘coup’ in Mali. The behind closed doors meeting is expected on Wednesday at 1900 GM, diplomats said.  The meeting comes after Mali’s military pushed out its transitional leaders including the country’s interim president and prime minister.  Colonel Assimi Goita ousted the leaders because they did not consult him about the nomination of a new government.  The coup has triggered widespread condemnation and…

Covid-19: Dominic Cummings highly-anticipated appearance in Commons today  The former prime minister aide Dominic Cummings is expected to tell MPs later that Boris Johnson purposely delayed the autumn lockdown by claiming “Covid is only killing 80-year-olds.”  The highly-anticipated appearance in front of MPs is set to reveal the details of the government’s response to the pandemic, and what went on behind the scenes.  ITV reported the alleged comments are expected to be attributed to the prime minister and come after other allegations the PM said he would rather “let the bodies pile high” than order another lockdown – the second…

Covid-19: No local restrictions for 8 areas in England hit by the Indian variant – update after chaos The government has updated advice for eight areas in England that have been hit hard by the variant first identified in India.  The government says it was not imposing local restrictions after earlier advice told people to avoid non-essential travel altogether throwing holiday plans into chaos. The earlier advice had caused a storm because it had come without an announcement and local leaders said they had not been consulted.   However, the updated advice asks people to minimise travel into and out of…

Sasha Johnson: London BLM activist Johnson was not the target, 4 men being looked for in connection to shooting London’s BLM activist Sasha Johnson was not the indented shooting victim of Sunday’s attack, police say, despite her friends saying she had been receiving threats. It appears she was shot by mistake and detectives are investigating whether someone else at the party was the intended target. Police have said they don’t believe the shooting was in connection to her activism work. She has undergone surgery and remains in critical condition. Police hunt four Black men who opened fire at the garden party…

George Floyd anniversary: What’s changed in America? Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary since the death of George Floyd, a Black American man who died under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.  Tuesday marks George Floyd anniversary  His death sparked mass protesting and global outrage  But statistics show little has changed in the US as the number of police killings remains consistent  Change is being seen at local levels The footage of Floyd pinned under Chauvin’s knee, sparked a global movement and the US along with Britain and the world said they’d take a deeper look into systemic…

The Sun front page is dedicated to Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock as their exclusive reports she is ‘distraught’ after thieves stole her £40K engagement ring. Online the Sun has a series of articles marking the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death, and how it has changed Britain. The paper says ‘It’s time for change’ as it speaks to Mel B and her experiences of growing up mixed-race in Britain.  In other news, the Sun says Duchess Meghan is predicted to give birth to her daughter any day now.  Little Mix Leigh-Ann robbed of 40K ring  The Sun front page…

The Metro reports on Dominic Raab’s promise to slap sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko after the Ryanair plane hijack. Also featured on the front splash is Jamie Redknapp, after his girlfriend seemingly confirmed the news of her pregnancy.  Online, the BBC has defended its decision not to sack Martin Bashir after Lord Dyson’s damning report into the 1995 interview with Diana, Princess of Wales.  The Metro reports on at least two racist bullies who kept their jobs after continually bullying a Sikh employee.  Pirates of Europe’s skies The Metro reports Dominic Raab has promised sanctions against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. The…

The Daily Mirror reports on Marcus Rashford’s pleas to the government to not abandon hunger children, as MPs debated his child hunger petition.  Sharing the front page is the return of cinemas, as the paper says prepare for a summer of blockbusters as rules relax and cinemas reopen.  Online, the Mirror reports on the emergency UK terror system. They say don’t be alarmed if you hear a loud siren sound from your phone later today.  Marcus Rashford: Don’t abandon hungry kids The Daily Mirror’s front page features a plea from football superstar Marcus Rashford as he “has urged the Tories…

The i front splash features a picture of Dominic Cummings under the headline “The revenge of Dominic Cummings” ahead of his highly-anticipated evidence on the government’s handling of the pandemic on Wednesday.  The front page also features more news on the Ryanair hijacking, with Dominic Raab saying he believes Russia knew of the plan to abduct the journalist. Witnesses report the journalist begged the staff not to land, saying ‘they’re going to kill me’.  Online, the i looks at George Floyd’s death as the world marks the one-year anniversary. There’s further news on travel advice and the PM’s announcement on…

The Daily Express reports that thousands of Britons have travelled to Spain despite the rules. Another report is on British tourists being turned away from flight to Spain because they didn’t have the correct paperwork. The front page covers Priti Patel’s new border rules and the Duchess of Cambridge’s trip to Scotland. There’s an update on the Sasha Johnson shooting as police hunt for four men in connection to the incident, and insist she was not the intended victim. We’ll be on green list in two weeks The Daily Express reports thousands of Britons have travelled to amber list country…

The Guardian’s front page covers official NHS data that suggests 8,700 people died after catching Covid in hospital. The other lead story is on the shooting of Sasha Johnson as police insist she was not the intended victim.  The EU and UK have strongly condemned Belarus over the Ryanair hijacking and sanctions are slapped on Belarus airline, reports the paper.  Online the Guardian says the UK government is being urged to look into whether Princess Latifa has actually been freed from house arrest.  Other news includes calls for clarity over the updated travel advice and Britain’s youngest MP to take…

Antony Blinken set to build on Israel-Hamas ceasefire America’s Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect.  “Even as we were working with the parties and partners to help reach a ceasefire, we were also focused on the road ahead, including steps we could take to build a better future for Israelis and Palestinians,” Blinken said as he departed. It will be Binken’s first trip to the region as the top US diplomat, he will meet with Israeli, Palestinian and regional counterparts as part of America’s efforts to build on…

Israel-Palestine: 1,550 Palestinians arrested by Israel police amid Gaza tension Israel has launched a crackdown against Palestinians who participated in recent protests against the Israeli aggression.  So far, 1,550 Palestinians have been arrested in the last two weeks, it comes amid protests against Israel’s aggression in occupied West Bank and Gaza.  “The campaign is a direct continuation of police activity in the past two weeks and more than 1,550 suspects have been arrested with about 150 indictments filed,” Israeli police said in a statement on Monday. The Israeli army has also rounded up 41 Palestinians in overnight raids across occupied…

Bahrain Covid-19: Record deaths as cases surge Bahrain announced its highest death figure since the pandemic began. The kingdom recorded 24 deaths on Monday, and 3,177 new infections on Sunday.  The number of cases in the kingdom has seen a rapid surge since May.  Those who died were between the ages of 33 and 72 and included ex-pats and Bahraini nationals.  A number of measures have been announced to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus.  The kingdom has announced a number of measures to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus. Any travellers from red list countries…

18 killed – incl children in Peru massacre At least 18 dead – including two children – in a remote part of Peru known for coca production. The Leftist Shining Path militants burnt some of the bodies beyond recognition, the military says.  At the site of the massacre, were pamphlets, encouraging people to not vote in the June 6 Peru presidential election, according to a statement from the joint command of Peru’s Armed Forces.  The military has called the massacre “an act of genocide” and said the militants had previously labelled similar attacks as a form of “social cleansing.”  In…

Alleged neo-Nazi Dean Morrice on trial – the ‘next Christchurch shooter’ with ethnonationalism views A 34-year-old former army employee is on trial for terror and explosive offences. He told police after his arrests that it was clear they were worried he was “the next Christchurch shooter”, a court heard.  Dean Morrice made reference to the man who killed 51 people in a shooting rampage at mosques in New Zealand, he also claimed the ingredients he was storing, that could make IEDs, were partly for home brewing.  Police heard he wanted to rent farmland where he could set off rockets he…

EU sanctions Belarus after Ryanair highjack   EU leaders have decided to ban Belarusian airlines from European skies after the ‘hijacking’ to arrest a journalist on Sunday.  All 27 leaders met in Brussels to discuss the next step forward. They also told EU airlines not to fly over Belarus and promised further economic sanctions.  Roman Protasevich, 26, was on a flight from Greece to Lithuania which was rerouted over a supposed bomb threat.  The West has accused Belarus of ‘hijacking’ the Ryanair plane.  Belarus has said that a false bomb threat prompted the plane to be diverted and land in Minks-…