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…
Italy cable car: 3 arrested, investigators say brakes tampered with Three people – identified as the owner, director and chief of operators of the company that managed the cable car – have been arrested in Italy over the cable car disaster on Sunday. The cable car disaster saw the cable car plunge 20ft into the side of the Mottarone mountain – 14 people were killed including two children. There is one survivor, a child, who…
The Daily Mirror’s front page is dedicated to the Dominic Cummings allegations and picks up on the comment ‘tens of thousands of people died who didn’t need to’ comment from the PM’s former adviser. Online, the Mirror reports three men have been arrested for the Italy cable car disaster that killed 14 people as investigators say the car had been tampered with. Other news reported in the Mirror today includes Prince William’s Scotland visit and…
The front page of the Metro claims ‘DOMSHELL’ saying Cummings “savaged” his former boss but saved his harshest words for health secretary Matt Hancock. Online the paper reports no human remains have been found in the cafe dug up by the police as they search for Mary Bastholm who went missing in 1968 at age 15. They believe Mary was a victim of serial killer Fred West. The paper reports on lockdown 4 for Victoria,…
The Guardian’s front page picks up on the claims that ‘tens of thousands of people died needlessly due to the government’s poor handling of the pandemic – claims made by Dominic Cummings. The paper says Cummings painted a picture of a prime minister ‘obsessed with media’ and constantly making ‘U-turns’. Online, the Guardian reports on football star Marcus Rashford’s claims he’s been subjected to ‘at least 70 racial slurs’ online following Manchester United’s Europa League…
The Daily Express makes its position on the Cummings evidence, clear as the front page says “Yes, mistakes were made but this is pure revenge.” The paper and its online edition report on Matt Hancock’s ‘blasting’ of the claims as the paper says Cummings has been branded “vengeful and embittered.” Online, the Express reports on the latest traffic updates after a ‘horrific’ pileup on the M62. The paper covers the latest celebrity news including Graham…
The Times leads with Dominic Cummings and the ‘fire’ he unleashed on No 10. The paper speaks to an unnamed cabinet minister who said Cummings was just after “revenge.” Online, the paper covers the Friends reunion, giving it a less-than-favourable review. Also on the Times Online, the heavy coverage of Dominic Cummings accusations continues as ministers come to PM Boris Johnson’s defence and questions rise around Dominic Cummings claims that the PM’s fiancee Carrie Symonds…
The Daily Telegraph’s front page is dominated by the explosive claims made by former PM adviser Dominic Cummings during his committee meeting on the government’s handling of the pandemic. Sharing the front page is the news that France is toughening its travel rules on British tourists over fears of spreading the variant first identified in India. Online, the coverage of Dominic Cummings’ 7 -hour committee meeting dominates. The Telegraph Online looks into the contradictions the…
California Mass shooting: Gunman kills 8 plus himself in San Jose shooting Sam Cassidy, 57, has been identified by police as the shooter who opened fire at a California light-rail maintenance facility Wednesday, before turning the gun on himself. Cassidy worked at the Valley Transportation Authority facility in San Jose. Police confirmed he took his own life as police closed in on him. No motive for the shooting or information of the type of gun…
At least 46 politicians murdered by Mexican gangs Authorities are recording record levels of violence against candidates as gangs push to control more territory, making the June 6 election campaign one of Mexico’s bloodiest in recent history. The most recent murder was of mayoral candidate Alma Barragan – who was shot dead on Tuesday, bringing the total number of candidates murdered nationwide to 34. Mexico has a dark history of election violence, but the campaigning…
Australia: 7-day Victoria lockdown ordered, amid fresh Covid-19 outbreak and slow vaccine rollout Australia’s second-most populous state Victoria will see nearly seven million people start a snap lockdown on Thursday night as a fresh outbreak doubled overnight. Officials are blaming the slow vaccine rollout and hotel quarantine failures for the outbreak and emergency measures. The snap lockdown will be in place for seven days, and people are only allowed to leave their homes for essential…
Hamas won’t touch aid for Gaza, after US pledge $40m Hamas has promised not to touch “a single cent” of international aid to help rebuild the Gaza Strip after the 11-day bombardment on the region for 11 days – one of the worst outbreaks of violence between Israel and Hamas in many years. The head of the group’s political wing in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, promised the “transparent and impartial” distribution of aid. “We welcome any…
French Open: World No 2 Naomi Osaka on press junkets impact on mental health Four-times grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has said she will not be speaking to the press at this year’s French Open, saying the press conferences put an unfair burden on mental health. “I’m writing this to say I’m not going to do any press during Roland Garros,” she tweeted on Wednesday. “I’ve often felt that people have no regard for athletes’…
Matt Hancock to face MPs after Dominic Cummings committee meeting Health Secretary Matt Hancock will face MPs today, after former PM aide Dominic Cummings unleashed a fierce attack during his committee meeting to discuss the governments handling of the pandemic. Cummings described Hancock as “completely incapable of doing the job” and said he “should have been fired” for lying. He also criticised Hancock over PPE shortages and “stupid” testing targets. A spokesman for Mr Hancock…
Dominic Cummings: 10 key claims so far In the highly-anticipated Dominic Cummings committee meeting, the former chief adviser to the PM has made a whole load of explosive claims about how the government handled the pandemic. Here are 10 key points so far from Cummings’s evidence. ‘I’m sorry’ Dominic Cummings kicked off the (so far) 6-hour committee meeting with an apology. “The truth is that senior ministers, senior officials, senior advisers like me fell disastrously…
Dominic Cummings on the infamous Barnard Castle trip Barnard Castle Dominic Cummings opened up in his committee meeting about the “infamous trip” to Barnard Castle and the Rose Garden press conference. Cummings said the whole Barnard Castle episode was a major disaster for the government and for policy. He says in the autumn of 2019 he had to move out because his family were facing security threats. “On 28 February when I was dealing with…
Dominic Cummings committee: Matt Hancock should be sacked for 15-20 things including lying The explosive Dominic Cummings committee meeting is in full swing, with the prime minister’s former aide saying Matt Hancock should have been sacked for lying to the public and fellow ministers. During his exposing of a litany of government “failures” to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, he has singled out Hancock, saying he should have been fired for “at least 15 to 20…
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