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- Friedrich Merz plans government reshuffle after Jens Spahn’s resignation
- Andy Burnham set to become new UK Prime Minister
- Canada imposes temporary entry ban on foreign nationals who visited Congo
- Senator Mark Warner discusses US military actions and intelligence on Face the Nation
- Golden retriever goes viral for unique ‘mooing’ sound instead of barking
- Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US on new child exploitation and rape charges
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Daily Express - Negotiate? No, we’ll fight Putin to last man
Summary of the front page
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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Friedrich Merz plans government reshuffle after Jens Spahn’s resignation
July 19, 2026
10:00 pm
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated a possible government reshuffle following the resignation of CDU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn. Merz aims to announce Spahn’s successor by month-end, amid growing pressure from key state elections. Chancellery Minister Thorsten Frei is a leading candidate for the role.
Andy Burnham set to become new UK Prime Minister
July 19, 2026
9:01 pm
What’s going on?
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new Prime Minister of the UK. He will lead the government amidst ongoing discussions about economic revitalisation and public health reform. Burnham’s leadership is expected to influence significant policy shifts across the country.
The framing differs notably across headlines. NPR states, “Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.’s new prime minister?” which focuses on his identity and background. In contrast, The Washington Post headlines, “Andy Burnham prepares to lead Britain — and face Trump,” emphasising the challenges he may encounter on the global stage. This highlights different narratives—one introspective, the other outward-looking.
Coverage analysed: NPR | The Washington Post
Canada imposes temporary entry ban on foreign nationals who visited Congo
July 19, 2026
6:00 pm
Ottawa is implementing a temporary ban on foreign nationals entering Canada if they have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the previous 21 days, following an Ebola outbreak in the region. The measure aims to mitigate risks associated with the virus.
Senator Mark Warner discusses US military actions and intelligence on Face the Nation
July 19, 2026
4:00 pm
Senator Mark Warner expressed concerns over the U.S. military situation in Jordan, highlighting the loss of 16 American lives and hundreds of injuries. He criticised the administration’s lack of a clear plan regarding Iran and warned about potential foreign influence in upcoming elections, specifically mentioning the role of China and Russia.
Golden retriever goes viral for unique ‘mooing’ sound instead of barking
July 19, 2026
3:00 pm
Lucie, a nine-year-old Golden retriever, has gained attention for her unique “moo” sound, first noted by owner Cara Ovens when Lucie was ten weeks old. Ovens shares videos on social media, highlighting Lucie’s playful interactions with cows, which have amused viewers and sparked interest since she went viral last spring.
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US on new child exploitation and rape charges
July 19, 2026
2:00 pm
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the US amid a UK investigation into multiple sexual offences, facing a total of 38 new charges involving seven alleged victims.
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