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PC Daniel Rusling has been sentenced to eight weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, after assaulting a 13-year-old boy seeking help outside Monkton Park police station in Wiltshire. The officer admitted to assault by beating, and his actions are under review in a gross misconduct hearing.
Ben Cullen, a member of the Raise the Colours Oxfordshire group, is scheduled to appear at Reading Crown Court after being charged with multiple counts of making indecent images of children. The offences allegedly occurred on 25 March 2021, involving category A, B, and C images. Following these allegations, the wider group has distanced itself from Cullen.
Nigel Farage expressed concern over a threat to his life after posting a photo of graffiti in Folkestone that read “Assassinate Nigel Farage.” The Reform UK leader is under scrutiny regarding a £5 million donation intended for personal security, as he confirmed willingness to accept more funds from billionaire backer Christopher Harborne.
The 51st G7 Summit kicked off on 16–17 June 2025 in Alberta, hosted by Canadian PM Mark Carney, marking Canada’s second summit here since 2002.
Monday’s front pages are dominated by several stories – all political. The papers report on the announcement that an inquiry into grooming gangs will be launched. It comes after the prime minister had originally ruled out an inquiry. The papers call for him to apologise. Elsewhere, the G7 summit in Canada and the cross-border strikes between Israel and Iran dominate the headlines – in print and online.
Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first woman to lead MI6, succeeding Sir Richard Moore in the autumn.
Emergency services responded to a serious incident at Luton Airport, where a car reportedly fell from a multi-storey car park, leaving one man injured.
Liam Gallagher criticised Edinburgh council after a report labelled Oasis fans as “drunk, middle-aged and fat”, raising concerns about crowd control during the band’s August performances.
Protests against mass tourism are occurring across Spain, Italy, and Portugal, highlighting issues like rising housing costs and local displacement in cities such as Barcelona, Venice, and Lisbon.
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