Many are expected to flock to beaches, parks and beer gardens today, as the Bank Holiday is expected to bring the warmest weather of the year so far – but scientists are still urging caution.
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The Sunday Express reports on the PM’s ‘last minute’ wedding and the Duchess of Cambridge is pictured getting her Covid vaccine.
The Sunday Mirror’s front page has a scornful take on Boris Johnson’s wedding as it says ‘the country rages at the chaos’.
The Observer’s front page leads with Keir Starmer’s warning the PM’s ‘ incompetence’ could hit plans to lift lockdown in June.
The Sunday Times leads with the origins of the pandemic saying British spies now believe a Wuhan leak lab is “feasible”.
The Sunday Telegraph leads with the PM’s secret wedding and the news NHS staff are expected to face compulsory vaccination.
The Mail on Sunday’s front page leads with the news prime minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds’s have married in secret
One person is dead and four people have been taken to trauma centres “in various conditions” following a shooting in Mississauga, Ontario late on Saturday night, Peel Regional Police said. Officers said they responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Glen Erin Drive and The Collegeway just before 00:30 BST (7:30 p.m. ET). Speaking to reporters from the scene Saturday night, Peel police Const. Danny Marttini said officers found five victims suffering…
Morocco has legalized the therapeutic use of Cannabis/marijuana. In an overwhelming majority, the Senate passed the bill to legalize cannabis with a majority of 75 in parliament. The north African country adopted Wednesday the law authorizing the therapeutic use of cannabis, a major reform for this North African country considered as one of the first producers of hashish in the world. Often cited as one of the purest forms of hashish and sought after in…
Man City face Chelsea in an all-English Champions League Final on Saturday, and all the pre-match buildup. This is for the football fans. Thankfully 16,000 fans will fly to Porto’s Estadio do Dragao in Portugal to watch the European showpiece.This is the big game, the one we have all been looking forward to. It is the last game for our teams before we get the Euro’s and the tension is so high. There’s so much…
The Janssen made, single-dose Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use in the United Kingdom by the medicines regulator.
The Daily Mail’s front splash offers prime minister Boris Johnson a warning to not steal our summer by pushing back the lockdown lifting date.
Online, the paper continues its heavy coverage of Prince Harry news saying the Prince took ‘another swipe at the royals.’
The Daily Express’s front splash features a picture of the prime minister with his arms folded as the paper declares ‘we may need to wait for our freedom’. It paper notes the Indian variant is now the dominant variant in the UK. On a lighter note, the paper celebrates the return of the sunnier weather.
The Daily Mirror’s front slash features a picture of 8 “care home Covid victims” as it reports families are demanding an urgent inquiry following accusations Matt Hancock lied. Online, the Daily Mirror reports that travellers to the US could be allowed back in ‘within weeks’ and the paper continues its extensive coverage of Prince Harry.
The Guardian’s front splash reports Matt Hancock faced pressure “to explain why the government had failed to protect care home residents”. The paper says China is furious with the United States over its plans to expand its investigation into the origin of the pandemic.
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The Sun leads with the story of footballer Jesse Lingard and the news his watch was stolen whilst he played a match. Also featured on the front page are the revelations from the Friends Reunion show about two stars who almost got together in real life.
The Times leads with the highly anticipated restrictions easing, saying the June 21 lift is now in doubt over the rising case of the Indian variant. The front page also reports on the PM giving his full support to Matt Hancock after the Dominic Cummings explosive claims.
Black Lives Matter co-founder to step down amid criticism Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has announced she is stepping down as executive director of the BLM foundation. Cullors decried what called a smear campaign from a far-right group but said neither that nor criticism from Black organisers have influenced her departure. She said she is leaving to focus on other projects, including a second book and a TV development deal. There have been calls…
US ‘outraged’, condemns violent crackdown on Iraqi protesters The US has said it is “outraged” that peaceful Iraqi protesters who are demanding reform are being met with threats and “brutal violence,” spokesman Ned Price has said. Just two days ago a protester was shot dead and many others left injured at a rally in Baghdad. The protesters had gathered in their thousands to demand accountability from PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi for the murders of prominent Iraqi…
UN Gaza appeal to raise $95m for urgent aid The UN has launched an emergency appeal to raise $95 million for urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza along with repairs to key infrastructure damaged by Israeli attacks this month. The 11-day heavy bombardment has left 800,000 Palestinians without access to clean water. More than 1,000 housing units were destroyed as well as 58 schools and a further 285 other buildings. Arab News -…
UAE Covid-19 cases rise to highest in one month UAE Covid-19 cases have risen to their highest level in one month, with health officials confirm 2,167 new infections overnight. Only a few days ago, the UAE reported lows of about 1,200 cases. UAE cases have not risen above the 2,000 level since April 27 when 2,094 cases were confirmed. The highest number of daily cases was reported on January 28 with 3,966 Covid-19 cases. The…
Italy cable car crash: 5-year-old survivor to be moved out of intensive care The five-year-old boy who survived Sunday’s cable car crash in Italy is awake and will soon be moved out of intensive care, hospital officials said Thursday. Eitan Biran has been in critical condition since Sunday after the cable care fell to the ground on the Mottatrone mountain, 14 people were killed including his parents, younger brother and great-grandparents. The Guardian – Italy…
Indian variant: Up to 75% of new UK cases could be variant – Hancock Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said up to 75% of new UK Covid-19 cases could be the Indian variant. Cases of the variant have risen by 3,535 to 6,959 since last week, according to data from Public Health England. But Hancock has said the government had expected to see a rise in cases as restrictions were being eased. BBC – Up…
Dominic Cummings Committee: Matt Hancock hits back Matt Hancock has denied claims he lied about the coronavirus pandemic after a blistering attack from former prime minister adviser Dominic Cummings. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We have been straight with people.” Hancock said: “These allegations that were put yesterday… are serious allegations and I welcome the opportunity to come to the house to put formally on the record that these unsubstantiated allegations around honesty are not…