Trump begins Gulf tour with return to Saudi Arabia

World News Briefing: Trump’s Gulf Deals, Macron’s EU Gamble, Gaza Razed

May 13, 2025 7:35 pm

This edition of the World News Briefing tracks high-stakes politics: Trump pushes mega deals in the Gulf and the PKK announces a historic disbandment.

Israel’s creation of a new military corridor reshapes Gaza, while Nigeria posts its strongest economic growth in a decade.

We debunk a viral Macron hoax, spotlight top cultural events, and feature a global art exhibit that questions how power watches us.

I was worth my six-figure bonus, says under-fire Thames Water boss

May 13, 2025 7:11 pm

Cliff Notes Thames Water’s CEO, Chris Weston, apologised for inadequate customer service and pledged improvements, amid rising bills and service

Thames Water apologises to customers but defends bonuses

May 13, 2025 5:10 pm

Cliff Notes Thames Water’s chairman, Sir Adrian Montague, publicly apologised for service disruptions but justified staff bonuses amidst significant company

Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club

May 13, 2025 3:09 pm

Cliff Notes Tory MP Patrick Spencer faces two counts of sexual assault related to incidents at London‘s Groucho Club in

Terror probe into arson at PM’s homes in North London | Paper Talk UK

May 13, 2025 10:59 am

Dominating the front pages is the news that two homes connected to the prime minister in North London were set on fire yesterday – as was a car on the street of one of the houses on fire.

Immigration crackdown ridiculed | Paper Talk UK

May 13, 2025 10:27 am

For a second day, there’s a lot of coverage of yesterday’s announcement from the prime minister regarding a planned crackdown on legal migration to the United Kingdom.