Author: WTX News Editor
Monday’s front pages feature a real variety of stories – mostly domestic. There’s a little bit of coverage of the Vancouver car attack, which was largely overshadowed in print media by the funeral of Pope Francis. Online, the story dominates most international broadcasters.
Closer to home, there are several political stories on the front pages this morning including the latest polling ahead of England’s local elections later this week.
The government received pay rise recommendations from the independent review body, suggesting increases of nearly 4% for teachers and 3% for NHS workers, exceeding the current 2.8% offer.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has named Hussein al-Sheikh as the new vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), positioning him as a potential successor to the 89-year-old leader.
The sun is blaring across the capital this morning, as the UK is set for high temperatures and clear skies this week.
So grab yourself a coffee and let’s have a look at the headlines this Monday morning.
A 30-year-old man, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, faces eight counts of second-degree murder following a vehicle attack that killed 11 individuals, including a five-year-old child, in Vancouver.
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company are among the first-time nominees being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside other influential artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.
Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Russia over recent bombings in Ukraine and reiterated the need for a peace deal, urging Vladimir Putin to halt military actions.
Jiggly Caliente, known as Bianca Castro-Arabejo, has died at the age of 44, surrounded by family and friends.
Sam Ruddock, 35, who competes in cycling and shotput events, arrived in the US on 13 April and was planning to attend Vegas’s WrestleMania, his friend Lucy Earl said.
A father has been charged with causing his 14-year-old son’s death by dangerous driving after a crash on the M6, where the vehicle collided with a tree.
This was not meant to be Liverpool’s year. But, this time, fans really can celebrate the Premier League.
Counter-terror police are assessing two videos of Kneecap performances featuring calls for violence against Conservative MPs and support for Hamas and Hezbollah, both designated terrorist organisations in the UK.
An explosion at Iran’s largest port, Shahid Rajaei, has resulted in at least 28 deaths and hundreds of injuries, causing extensive damage to shipping containers and nearby structures.
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservatives, has not dismissed local level coalitions with Reform after the upcoming council elections but firmly rejected any national pact with Nigel Farage’s party.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to biological sex, affecting the use of gender-specific facilities.
A 30-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle struck a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
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