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- Asteroid to approach Earth this weekend at closest point since 1600s
- Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries introducing digital services tax
- Plane crashes into CITIC Tower in Beijing, wreckage falls to ground
- Europol identifies 731 organised crime networks operating across the EU
- Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Continues Amid Iranian Vessel Attacks
- Moroccan court sentences 29 to prison, including politicians and athletes, in drug trafficking case
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Sunday Mirror - Have a laugh at my funeral
Summary of the front page
“Have a laugh at my funeral,” reads the Sunday Mirror’s headline, alongside an image of Paul O’Grady, who died suddenly on Tuesday. The late TV star’s “best pal”, former Holby City actor Amanda Mealing, says O’Grady told his friends to “have a good time” during the upcoming celebration of his life.
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Asteroid to approach Earth this weekend at closest point since 1600s
June 26, 2026
8:00 pm
A large asteroid, estimated to be the size of three CN Towers stacked, is set to pass Earth this weekend at its closest approach since the 17th century. Experts continue to monitor its trajectory as it nears our planet.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries introducing digital services tax
June 26, 2026
6:47 pm
President Trump has threatened to implement a 100% tariff on nations imposing a digital services tax on U.S. companies. He stated that any country proceeding with such a tax would face immediate import duties, overriding existing trade agreements. Approximately half of OECD European members have proposed or enacted similar taxes.
Plane crashes into CITIC Tower in Beijing, wreckage falls to ground
June 26, 2026
6:18 pm
A plane crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, breaking apart upon impact with the city’s tallest building, leaving two windows damaged.
Europol identifies 731 organised crime networks operating across the EU
June 26, 2026
5:00 pm
Europol reported a significant rise in organised crime within the EU, identifying 731 active criminal networks comprising over 400,000 members. Drug trafficking remains predominant, with cybercrime rapidly increasing. Law enforcement aims to dismantle these networks by targeting their financial structures and promoting cross-border collaboration.
Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Continues Amid Iranian Vessel Attacks
June 26, 2026
4:02 pm
What’s going on?
Iran has launched an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting maritime traffic in the region. The incident coincided with the UN’s efforts to facilitate the evacuation of ships. This escalation has raised concerns regarding shipping safety and international trade routes.
NBC News framed the event as “Hormuz traffic flows despite ship attack as Iran fights to keep its grip on key trade route.” In contrast, CNN stated, “Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz.” NBC’s headline focuses on the ongoing shipping operations despite tensions, while CNN emphasises the setback for UN efforts following the attack.
Coverage analysed: NBC News | CNN
Moroccan court sentences 29 to prison, including politicians and athletes, in drug trafficking case
June 26, 2026
3:00 pm
A Moroccan court sentenced 29 individuals, including politicians and sports figures, to prison terms of up to 12 years for their roles in an extensive drug trafficking and corruption scheme. The trial, linked to notorious trafficker El Hadj Ahmed Ben Brahim, revealed a network transporting Moroccan cannabis resin and cocaine across North Africa and Europe.
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