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News Briefing
What’s going on?
Pope Leo XIV has launched his visit to France, drawing large crowds across Paris. An estimated 700,000 people attended an outdoor Mass, marking the largest event of his French tour. The Pope’s visit continues to generate significant public interest and participation.
AP News highlights the scale of the event with the headline, “Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd and fervor at giant outdoor Mass,” emphasising the magnitude of attendance. In contrast, NPR focuses on the Pope’s broader message, stating, “Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip,” framing the visit within a context of technological concern.
Coverage analysed: AP News | NPR
What’s happening?
The White House announced the cancellation of nearly $1 billion in previously approved funding, a move that sparked significant backlash among lawmakers. The decision has raised legal and ethical questions regarding budgetary authority and government spending.
In contrasting headlines, The Guardian states, “Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by Congress,” emphasizing the action itself, while ABC News reports, “White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded; Collins calls it ‘clear violation’ of law,” which highlights the implications and potential legal ramifications of the decision. The first focuses on the executive action as a process of cancellation, while the latter underscores the conflict it creates with legislative approval, reflecting a tension between government branches.
Coverage analyzed: The Guardian | ABC News | NBC News | Fox News
ISRAEL UN CRITICISM
Prime Minister Netanyahu criticises Israel’s detractors at the UN this morning, while protests in New York lead to multiple arrests.
(Thursday, 3 July 2025) – Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has passed the Senate and now the House after being held up in Congress over concerns about the impact on national debt and healthcare.
Trump’s online feud with former bestie Elon Musk continues to escalate as Trump threatens to deport Musk.
USAID has officially closed its doors after President Donald Trump gradually dismantled the agency over its allegedly wasteful spending.
Elsewhere, the mixed verdict from the P Diddy trial sent shockwaves across the world.
It’s a huge week for the US president as his “One Big Beautiful Bill” is to be voted on in the Senate (4 July deadline). There has been backlash towards the bill, which could possibly add 3 trillion USD to the American debt.
Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by the proposed welfare bill that MPs will vote on this Tuesday. It’s set to be a tough day for the prime minister as Labour MPs are still considering rebelling over the bill, despite the PM making huge concessions and watering down his controversial plans to trim the ballooning benefits cost.
Several papers continue their coverage of the Glastonbury row after police announced they would open an inquiry into Bob Vylan and Kneecap performances, with punk duo Bob Vylan chanting “death to IDF” and Kneecap calling for a riot. There are further calls for the BBC boss to be punished for streaming the controversial Bob Vylan set despite the chants.
There are a handful of standalone stories, including reports that British doctors and nurses will be prioritised as part of a 10-year plan to curb the number of international hires. The death of Vivienne leads one of the newspapers after new details have emerged, and another paper leads with a report into the treatment of those in care homes during the pandemic.
Many of the newspapers feature images of yesterday’s Wimbledon action, including British tennis star Emma Raducanu’s win. The ongoing UK heatwave finds plenty of space on the front pages, as the country continues to sweat and more health warnings are issued.
Tuesday’s headlines look ahead to the Commons vote on the government’s welfare bill, set to take place later today. It’s set to be a busy day for the prime minister, who could still face a rebellion of sorts with some Labour rebels suggesting they want more concessions on the plans before they cast their vote. The Tories have already announced they’ll be voting against the government’s bill.
Energy prices will fall from Tuesday for 21 million households in England, Scotland and Wales, but uncertainty remains over whether costs will stay down for winter.
The ongoing heatwave sweeping the UK and Europe continues to dominate the headlines as Brits rush out to enjoy some glorious sunshine! (Stay safe!!)
Neil Young, 79, performed at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, using a printed song sheet to recall lyrics during his set, particularly for “Old Man” and “Name of Love.”
In the first half of 2025, the US dollar has suffered its worst decline since 1973, plunging roughly 10.8% against a basket of major currencies.
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