Cliff Notes Ed Miliband has accused Nigel Farage of spreading “nonsense and lies” concerning the government’s commitment to net zero, warning of potential environmental and…
Cliff Notes Thousands of trans rights activists protested in London following a Supreme Court ruling defining a woman legally as a biological female, which sparked…
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Cliff Notes Donald Trump signalled a potential withdrawal from peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, citing frustration with progress two months into talks. Trump’s administration,…
Marco Rubio’s statements reflect increasing frustration in Washington over stalled peace negotiations in the Ukraine conflict.
Two British tourists were confirmed dead in a cable car accident near Naples, which resulted in a total of four fatalities after the cable snapped.
The sun is shyly brreaking through the sky this week as spring sweeps across Europe, the daffodils are giving way to the joy of tulips…
A meeting in Paris between US, French, and Ukrainian officials signals a potential reinsertion of sidelined European leaders into negotiations to end the Ukraine war.
Emmanuel Macron is set to engage in discussions with American officials regarding Ukraine, amidst concerns over perceived leniency toward Russia during previous administrations.
Thursday’s headlines are dominated by the landmark ruling from the UK Supreme Court that unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex. The ruling will now see huge changes to public and private sector gender guidance.
Elsewhere, there are ongoing discussions about a potential UK-US trade deal, with the latest reports suggesting that a deal could be sorted out within a few weeks.
The sports headlines report on Arsenal advancing to the semifinals of the Champions League after beating Real Madrid 2-1 (5-1 on agg). The Spanish headlines react with heartbreak after the match, whilst also reporting that star player Mbappe went off with an injury, ahead of the Copa del Rey final.
US Students fear Trump crackdown following Harvard University stance against the Trump administration.
A US federal judge has warned that the Trump administration may face criminal contempt charges for not complying with his order to return deported individuals to the US, highlighting escalating tensions between the executive and judicial branches.
Vice President JD Vance’s comments that a UK-US trade deal is on the table and both countries are working hard to secure a deal makes several newspaper headlines, as does the latest from the US tariffs amid claims that new tariffs (on pharmaceuticals and big tech) are to come into effect ‘soon.’
The business newspapers are focused on the tariffs and the effects on businesses and the stock markets.
It’s another wet and windy start in the capital, with grey skies hanging over the city and suits marching off to work. I’m sure most are looking ahead to the long weekend. But until then, there’s still a lot happening across the country and around the world that you need to know!
The headlines are packed with various domestic and international stories, with no one story really dominating that much – although we expect that’ll change later today when the US stock markets open.
For now, the Birmingham bin strikes, a potential UK-US deal and a splash of budget talks and celebrity gossip lead the headlines.
The sports headlines look at how agonisingly close Aston Villa came to overturning their second-leg goal deficit. Other headlines look ahead to tonight’s Real Madrid vs Arsenal second leg – the North London club go into the clash ahead thanks to a 3-0 win in the first leg.
Former President Joe Biden condemned Donald Trump’s “hatchet” approach to Social Security, claiming it jeopardises the financial security of millions of Americans reliant on the programme.
The White House is reviewing trade agreements from over 15 countries, with some announcements expected soon, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Ukraine’s military has targeted the base of the 448th Russian missile brigade, which was responsible for a recent missile strike on Sumy that resulted in 35 fatalities and over 119 injuries, including children.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has unexpectedly reversed his stance on Chinese involvement in the UK steel sector, indicating a shift in government policy.
Four Russian journalists have been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for allegedly belonging to an extremist group linked to Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation.
Tory MP among 15 charged in betting scandal – You’ve likely not heard much about this story as it’s been completely buried by the UK’s right-wing, Conservative-leaning newspapers – and it’s struggled to find coverage from the left-leaning media, who have treated the story as a footnote.
The US tariff situation may have fallen off the front pages of many newspapers, but the business media remains on top of the latest news from Washington. Despite Trump issuing an exemption for big tech in his tariffs on China, he has since signalled that it’s only a temporary measure and investigations are under way into the semiconductor and pharmaceutical trade – which could lead to their tariff exemptions ending.
US Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about a forthcoming trade deal between the US and UK, indicating productive negotiations with the UK government.
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