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Peter Kay’s performance in Birmingham was interrupted yesterday evening due to a bomb scare involving a suspicious bag. A 19-year-old man is now in custody as police search the arena.
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This morning, patients across the UK are experiencing significant medication shortages, exacerbated by ongoing wars affecting global supply chains. Pharmacies are struggling to maintain stocks, leading to long queues and rationing among patients.
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This morning, rail disruptions are reported across the UK due to planned works over the May bank holiday weekend. Key stations, including Charing Cross and Euston, will experience significant service changes.
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The US President suggested his next round of tariff announcements, expected on Wednesday, will hit all countries, rather than just those who sell more goods to the US than they buy.
Cliff Notes Finnish President Alexander Stubb advocates for a complete ceasefire in Ukraine on 20…
Prince Harry has been accused of bullying and harassment by the chairperson of the charity Sentebale, which Harry co-founded. Dr Sophie Chandauka gave an interview over the weekend where she said since Harry’s Netflix deal interfered with a planned Sentebale fundraiser and an incident with Harry’s wife Meghan became a source of friction. Chandauka says Harry – and the board who all resigned – are trying to force her out.
The global stock markets have reacted to Trump’s comments over the weekend as he is set to announce a raft of new tariffs that will affect every country. Asian markets have fallen, and European markets opened down.
Expect much of this week’s news to be dominated by the US President as his new tariffs are set to hit this Wednesday, he’s announced he might consider a third term as president (despite US law only allowing for two) and he’s told Russian president Putin he has to agree to a ceasefire in a month or face more tariffs.
Stock markets in Asia and Europe have declined sharply as the 2 April implementation of US tariffs on imports approaches, with Japan’s Nikkei index dropping nearly 4% and the UK’s FTSE 100 reaching a two-week low.
Much of Monday’s headlines – in print and online – is dominated by the latest happenings in the Trump administration. As it has been since he took office, there are multiple stories about the US president, his team and what they are doing every day.
One of the Trump-focused stories today looks at the president issuing a threat of more tariffs if Moscow does not agree to a peace deal in a month.
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