
Russia says ‘massive attack’ was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes; ‘almost all of Ukraine’ targeted
Cliff Notes Donald Trump likened Russia’s war with Ukraine to children fighting in a playground, prompting a response from Kremlin
The Sun’s splash is about an unnamed married England men’s footballer who is alleged to have “silenced his secret lover by making her sign a controversial gagging order”. The full story has quotes from the woman in question – also anonymised – who accuses the player of “aggressive” behaviour.
Cliff Notes Donald Trump likened Russia’s war with Ukraine to children fighting in a playground, prompting a response from Kremlin
London – It’s been a busy week of politics, policy and political spats but with the weekend it sight, it’s time to get out and about.
There’s plenty to do this weekend across the UK – wherever you are, just don’t forget your brolly!
David Beckham is set to be knighted in the upcoming King’s Birthday Honours list, building on his previous OBE recognition in 2003.
Several UK newspaper front pages cover the departure from Reform UK for the party chairman Zia Yusuf. The reports that a Reform civil war has broken out over a potential Burka ban, have deepened divisions within the party and led to several high-profile departures. It’s been a difficult time for Reform, internally, with questions over leadership, conflict and internal divisions swirling.
A single ticket-holder could potentially win £208m in tonight’s EuroMillions draw, marking the UK’s largest lottery prize to date.
This morning’s front pages are dominated by two key narratives: the Trump-Musk feud – a high‑profile clash between Trump and Musk that’s made international headlines – and the dramatic departure of Zia Yusuf from Reform UK — spotlighting deep divisions ahead of future elections. Meanwhile, heavyweight political discourse continues with calls to reform the European Convention on Human Rights, and diplomatic tensions simmer as Moscow accuses the UK of aiding drone strikes with Ukraine.
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