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…
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…
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