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- British student who succumbed to cancer may become Gen Z’s first saint
- China hosts state banquet for Donald Trump amid discussions on bilateral ties
- EU governments seek collaboration with ICEYE for satellite technology
- Crypto Tycoon Behind £5 Million Donation to Farage Featured on Rich List
- Italy reports five tourist deaths in scuba diving accident in Maldives
- Germany exports 810,000 tonnes of plastic waste, topping global rankings
- Trump concludes China visit and invites Xi for September meeting
- US economic growth slows as inflation persists amid rising interest rates
Daily Express - Negotiate? No, we’ll fight Putin to last man
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The Daily Express turns its attention to the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, insists his countrymen would fight to the last man before they entered into any negotiation from a position of weakness, the paper reports.
The paper also reports on travel delays disrupting Easter weekend and ponders if Prince Harry will return to the UK for the King’s coronation.
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British student who succumbed to cancer may become Gen Z’s first saint
May 15, 2026
4:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford announced the official opening of the canonisation process for Pedro Ballester, a young man from Manchester who passed away in 2018, possibly becoming the first Gen Z saint.
China hosts state banquet for Donald Trump amid discussions on bilateral ties
May 15, 2026
3:00 pm
China hosted a state banquet for Donald Trump, prepared by Chinese President Xi Jinping, featuring Huaiyang cuisine. Dishes included lobster in tomato soup and Beijing roast duck. Discussions centred on enhancing bilateral ties, with a focus on economic cooperation and regional stability.
EU governments seek collaboration with ICEYE for satellite technology
May 15, 2026
2:00 pm
European governments are keen to collaborate with ICEYE, a Finnish space company specialising in mini satellites. These high-resolution radar satellites provide critical Earth observation and military reconnaissance capabilities, reinforcing national sovereignty for allied nations.
Crypto Tycoon Behind £5 Million Donation to Farage Featured on Rich List
May 15, 2026
11:00 am
UK MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, billionaire Christopher Harborne, recently named the sixth richest man in the UK, faces scrutiny over a £5 million gift to Nigel Farage, who is under parliamentary investigation for failing to declare it.
Italy reports five tourist deaths in scuba diving accident in Maldives
May 15, 2026
10:00 am
Five tourists, including University of Genoa marine biologist Monica Montefalcone and her daughter, tragically died during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll. An investigation is ongoing as search teams resume their efforts to locate the remaining bodies.
Germany exports 810,000 tonnes of plastic waste, topping global rankings
May 15, 2026
9:00 am
Germany emerged as the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, exporting 810,000 tonnes. The UK followed with 675,000 tonnes, marking an eight-year high. The European Union exported 1.5 billion kg annually, primarily to non-OECD countries, with Turkey as the largest recipient.
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