An ancient oak tree over 400 years old was felled in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, after being deemed a health and safety risk by its parent company, Mitchells & Butlers.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has unexpectedly reversed his stance on Chinese involvement in the UK steel sector, indicating a shift in government policy.

Andrew Tate is set for a civil trial in 2027, facing allegations of physical and sexual abuse from four women, with claims for damages reaching six figures.

Katy Perry goes to space – and no one is happy about it! There is heavy coverage of the backlash facing the all-female Blue Origin space flight yesterday, which saw Katy Perry and other celebrities go to space. On the front pages, the coverage is heavily focused on Perry’s reaction to the trip, whilst online (and more recent) publications report on the trip with scepticism, suggesting the trip was a “publicity stunt” and a waste of time and money when instead, real female astronauts should have been sent. There has also been a lot of negative reactions from celebrities who, like the journalists, question why Katy Perry – and the other Hollywood stars – was given a seat on this flight.

US Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about a forthcoming trade deal between the US and UK, indicating productive negotiations with the UK government.

The US FTC has initiated an antitrust trial against Meta, alleging that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were aimed at eliminating competition to maintain market dominance.