Latest News
- Premier League — Friday’s 3rd Apr fixtures
- Trump faces diplomatic fallout as Vatican cancels planned visit amid rift
- US vice-president JD Vance endorses Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungarian elections
- US and Iran declare fragile ceasefire amid ongoing tensions and strikes
- European Commission rejects Iran and US plans to charge Hormuz transit fees
- US claims Strait of Hormuz is open despite conflicting reports from Iran
- Ripple effects of Middle East and Ukraine wars divide European citizens
- US and Iran Reach Two-Week Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict Disputes
UK News
UK MORNING BRIEFING
A British man, Jermaine Grant, faces charges linked to Al-Shabaab activities, including directing the group and weapons possession. He will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Tourists are closely approaching Highland cows at Butser Hill in Hampshire despite safety warnings issued this morning. Emergency services responded to incidents involving visitors stuck on challenging terrain as crowds continue to flock to the site.
UK MORNING BRIEFING
A human skull has been found hanging from a tree in Brooke Wood, east London, with 80% of the rest of the bones located nearby. Emergency services were called following the discovery by an Enfield Council worker this morning.
A newly-researched fungus species, aspergillus, is poised to spread from warmer regions to Europe and the UK due to climate change, potentially increasing infection risks.
The UK and India have finalised a significant trade deal, reducing tariffs on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade.
Emergency services responded quickly, but despite first aid at the scene and hospital treatment, he later passed away.
The body of a woman was discovered near the former Burnage Cricket Club in Burnage, Greater Manchester, on 5 May.
VE Day celebrations dominate many newspapers today, with the front pages featuring images from yesterday’s fly-over and celebrations. The royals were in attendance for yesterday’s London events and pictures of the family on the Buckingham Palace balcony are featured.
The tabloids fawn over the royals and pay tribute to the veterans whilst also looking ahead to what the rest of the week’s commemorations will look like.
Today’s news is dominated by yesterday’s commemoration of VE Day – as Europe marks 80 years of the end of WW2. There’s plenty of coverage of the royals – and their role in the celebrations and a look ahead at what other events are taking place across the country this week.
© 2026 WTX News.