- EU tells Ukraine to speed up reforms, sets out cautious path for accession
- Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, defeating Mike Rogers
- Saskatoon transportation committee postpones land expropriation talks for BRT stations
- Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District
- Six flights across Europe grounded due to bomb threats, including two from the UK
- Bomb threats disrupt multiple flights in Europe with no explosives found
- Mark Carney announces start of intensified trade negotiations with U.S.
- Poll closing times for the 2026 midterm elections across the U.S.
UK News
Adam Liaqat and Asad Khan have been sentenced to 15 and 13 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in a botched shooting on St Paul’s Road in Smethwick. Khan was injured when Liaqat accidentally discharged a firearm during their planned attack, leading to an investigation by West Midlands Police.
Lidl has launched its festive campaign, “Lidl Christmas Everybody,” featuring Shaun Williamson, known for his role as Barry Evans in EastEnders. The campaign includes a reimagined version of Slade’s “Merry Christmas Everybody,” with appearances by Chris Kamara, Kemi Rodgers, and Abi Clarke, alongside promoting its award-winning Christmas food range.
Two Hampshire police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct following the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025. Footage shows officers handcuffed Nowak before realising he required urgent medical help. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is reviewing the case.
Much of Monday’s news revolves around the damage left behind after Storm Bert which battered Britain with its heavy rainfall and high winds. At least five people were killed.
The weekend – and into Monday – has seen violent attacks in the capital. Today’s news reports a girl, aged 8, and a man have been shot in London. No arrests have been made.
The ongoing fallout from the October Budget continues to feature in the news as businesses are warning the ‘tax raids’ mean they will be less likely to hire new staff. The chancellor is set to tell business leaders that she has no choice but to raise taxes.
The latest from the weekend’s Premier League action makes the news as new Manchester United boss suffered a 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Sunday. Man City’s Pep Guardiola suffered another loss and Steve Cooper is fired by Leicester after just five months.
Early cloud and rain in the far southeast clearing with sunshine and showers following. Showers…
Monday’s front pages lead with several domestic and international stories.
Ongoing backlash over the October Budget dominates a handful of front pages with several reporting on the ‘tax raid’ whilst others preview a speech by the chancellor in which she will say she had no choice other than raising taxes.
Several papers look ahead to Friday’s assisted dying vote in the Commons. The Cabinet appears to be split over the vote – but many of the papers are not.
Images of Storm Bert feature on many front pages as streets flood in the UK and at least five people died.
The weekend’s Premier League action dominates the back pages.
Family of Briton, 18, facing jail in Dubai over holiday romance say they are all…
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make spiking a drink a specific criminal offence as he demanded joint action from police and hospitality chiefs to crack down on violence against women and girls (VAWG). With Labour promising to halve VAWG in the next decade, the prime minister is calling chief constables, transport bosses and industry executives to Downing Street on Monday to urge a coordinated response to “bring the vile perpetrators to justice”.
Violence on social media making teenagers afraid to go out, study finds Quarter of teens…
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