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Gary Lineker apologised after sharing an Instagram story featuring an image historically associated with antisemitism, which he quickly deleted upon realising its implications.

Reform UK’s surge in Doncaster has Ed Miliband on the ropes as Labour faces new threats in its former strongholds. Meanwhile, the government proposes releasing prisoners after serving just a third of their sentences — prompting fierce debate. Rupert Lowe escapes prosecution, and a viral TikTok critiques Labour’s “culture war confusion.” We cover today’s top UK political stories, cultural events across the country, and the week’s standout political podcasts and tweets in one sharp editorial roundup.

Cliff Notes Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing five felony charges, including racketeering conspiracy and multiple counts of sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution. The allegations…

Nigel Farage confirmed he will not stand in the 2026 Senedd election, stating, “I’m not Welsh so it’s not going to be me.”

Reece Galbraith, 33, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for manslaughter following a house explosion in Newcastle that resulted in the deaths of seven-year-old Archie York and 35-year-old Jason Laws.

Weight loss drugs key to longer life? Yes! – according to a new study, weight-loss drugs can delay diseases associated with ageing such as dementia and halve the number of deaths from heart attacks. The breakthrough research suggests people in the UK could be given access to such drugs in the near future as part of the government’s aim to drive preventative medicine.

Many of the UK newspaper front pages are today leading with the news that Peter Sullivan has been freed after spending 38 years behind bars. New DNA evidence has led to Sullivan’s conviction being overturned – he is believed to be the longest-serving victim of a miscarriage of justice involving a living prisoner in modern British legal history.

Much of Wednesday’s headlines are dominated by the news that a man – convicted of the horrific murder of Diane Sindall in 1986, has finally been cleared and freed after new DNA evidence ruled him out.

Peter Sullivan has spent nearly 40 years behind bars in what is believed to be the longest miscarriage of justice involving a living prisoner in British legal history.

A new study has highlighted the benefits of weight-loss drugs beyond tackling obesity in the UK – other benefits include halving the risk of heart attacks and strokes and appearing to protect the heart almost immediately.

Assisted dying is also dominating the UK news this morning with GPs deeply divided on the issue. It comes after the Scottish assisted dying bill passed its first vote at Holyrood.

On the international front, Donald Trump has announced he will lift sanctions on Syria – as he embarks on a whirlwind tour of the Middle East, aimed at securing deals for the US and his private businesses.

Weight-loss jabs — known as GLP-1 receptor agonists — could transform healthcare far beyond obesity treatment, according to leading doctors and a major new study.

Peter Sullivan, who spent nearly 40 years in prison for the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead, has had his conviction quashed after new DNA evidence emerged identifying an unknown attacker.

Canadians “weren’t impressed” by the decision of the UK government to offer Donald Trump an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, the country’s prime minister told UK broadcaster Sky News.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has withdrawn support for the assisted dying bill, citing concerns over its provisions and the role of psychiatrists.

The inquest revealed that Liquid Leisure, the water park where Kyra Hill drowned, lacked signs warning of deep water, misleading visitors about safety.

Thames Water’s CEO, Chris Weston, apologised for inadequate customer service and pledged improvements, amid rising bills and service disruptions.

Cliff Notes Thames Water’s chairman, Sir Adrian Montague, publicly apologised for service disruptions but justified staff bonuses amidst significant company debt and operational challenges. Customers…

Cliff Notes Tory MP Patrick Spencer faces two counts of sexual assault related to incidents at London’s Groucho Club in August 2023, as confirmed by…

Dominating the front pages is the news that two homes connected to the prime minister in North London were set on fire yesterday – as was a car on the street of one of the houses on fire.

For a second day, there’s a lot of coverage of yesterday’s announcement from the prime minister regarding a planned crackdown on legal migration to the United Kingdom.

Tuesday’s headlines are heavily dominated by the suspicious fires at two homes connected to the prime minister, as well as a car on the street of one of the house fires.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the suspected arson.

The UK’s jobs market is making the headlines as it’s starting to show signs of strain with the number of workers on payroll falling during the opening months of 2025.

High street chain Marks & Spencer has suffered a serious cyber attack, resulting in the theft of customers’ personal data, although payment details and passwords remain secure.

On the international front, Trump is touring the Middle East to secure multi-billion-dollar agreements, including arms sales and investments, with Gulf leaders.

Marks & Spencer has suffered a serious cyber attack, resulting in the theft of customers’ personal data, although payment details and passwords remain secure.

The UK’s labour market has continued to show signs of strain, with the number of workers on company payrolls falling during the opening months of 2025. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), both employment figures and job vacancies have declined, suggesting ongoing softness in the economy.

Counter-terrorism police have launched an investigation after two residential properties associated with PM Keir Starmer were damaged in suspected arson attacks.

Researchers report that weight-loss jabs, specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists, help obese children lose 5-16% of their body weight while decreasing mealtime conflicts.

Peter Sullivan, jailed for the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall, may have his conviction quashed due to new DNA evidence not present at his original trial.

Officer Israel Florez, a witness, testified he encountered Sean Combs allegedly in a domestic dispute with Cassie Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel on 5 March 2016.