As anticipation builds for the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone, fans are gearing up for what is set to be not just Europe’s premier motorsport event, but the UK’s largest ticketed gathering this summer.
Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has passed away at the age of 82, as announced by his family who expressed their heartbreak and requested privacy during their grieving period.
Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of one count of sexual assault against Miriam Haley, following a retrial in Manhattan after his previous conviction was overturned.
Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of a criminal sexual act in a New York retrial, but not guilty on another count relating to a different woman.
Elon Musk admitted to regretting some of his recent posts about Donald Trump, acknowledging they “went too far,” including criticisms of Trump’s tax and spending bill.
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Recently, Premiership Rugby has courted big-name investors—Raine Group and Deloitte among them—with whispers of U.S.-style private equity stepping in. While this injection of capital may sound like a win for English rugby, it mirrors the pattern of American commercial dominance in sports—and it comes with serious risks.
As summer settles in, Europe offers a vibrant mix of cultural, artistic, and business events. Here’s a curated selection of happenings this week.
Formula 1 has opted not to hold a joint season launch for the 2026 campaign, following the success of its inaugural event in 2025 at London’s O2 Arena.
For a second night, violence erupted in Ballymena, County Antrim, after a vigil over an alleged sexual assault by two 14-year-old boys descended into rioting.
A report urges the government to ban “No Ball Games” signs and promote outdoor play in children’s lives, highlighting the negative impact of smartphones on playtime.
After a fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old school aide by a 14-year-old in Nogent, President Emmanuel Macron vowed to outlaw social media use for under-15s “within a few months” if the EU fails to adopt similar measures.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams, taking place across 16 cities in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, starting on June 11, 2026.
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COME ON RACHEL, NOW FOR FAMILY FARM TAX U-TURN! Daily Express leads with a call for the chancellor to “scrap the rural inheritance raid” – the…
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli ministers for inciting violence The Guardian says the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway have placed sanctions on two…
NHS won’t hit targets even with extra £30bn The Times says that even with a £30bn Spending Review boost for the NHS it won’t come close…
SOCIAL HOUSING BOOST £39 BILLION NEW BUILD The Daily Mirror says the chancellor’s £39 billion package will “turn the tide” on an affordable housing crisis. Rugby…
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The chancellor will release £39bn for affordable housing, saying the money is “the biggest boost to social and affordable housing in a generation.”
The Spending Review leads Wednesday’s newspaper front pages with the left-leaning press celebrating the investment into the country – including billions of pounds being put into social housing and the NHS. Almost £90 billion is set to go to science and tech and the U-turn on winter fuel is continuing to be praised. There’s a more cautious and sceptical tone from the right-leaning press who see the chancellor’s U-turn on winter fuel as evidence she is unable to do her job – and in regards to the spending review, they are concerned about how the country will pay for the investments, suggesting tax rises are set for the Autumn budget.
Most of Wednesday’s newspaper front pages lead with today’s Spending Review, set to be released this afternoon. The papers lead with the reports already out in press including almost £40 billion reportedly set aside for housing and a massive £86 billion package for science and tech.
Beyond the spending review, there’s some coverage of the mass school shooting in Austria – with at least 10 dead and many injured. There’s some coverage of Gaza as Greta Thunberg speaks out about being detained and deported by Israel and the UK has issued sanctions against two far-right Israeli ministers for their comments over Gaza.
Cliff Notes Elon Musk expressed regret over some of his posts about Donald Trump, admitting they "went too far," but did not specify which tweets…