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- House committee requests DOJ to investigate criminal charges against Jack Smith
- Family of Ann Widdecombe announces public memorial following her death
- Ukraine launches extensive drone strike on Wildberries warehouses in Russia
- Lawmakers update air passenger rights, enhancing protections for travellers
- Trump threatens 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods worth $20 billion
- US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation agreement for civilian programme
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Daily Express - Reasons to be cheerful! Economy on the mend
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The Daily Express says Britain’s economy is on the mend. Britain’s economy is showing signs of a quicker recovery. The paper reports that analysts have seen business confidence soar, while inflation falls.
The front page also reports millions in the UK are suffering with hay fever and news on the upcoming coronation.
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House committee requests DOJ to investigate criminal charges against Jack Smith
July 23, 2026
10:00 am
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges, alleging he lied to Congress. Smith’s lawyers have called these allegations “spurious” and defended the accuracy of his testimony regarding the investigation into Trump.
Family of Ann Widdecombe announces public memorial following her death
July 23, 2026
9:00 am
Ann Widdecombe’s family will hold a public memorial later this year following her murder on July 9. Prosecutors disclosed allegations against Joshua Kerry, 28, who is charged with killing the former MP by striking her 21 times with a hammer. He remains in custody until an Old Bailey appearance on October 9.
Ukraine launches extensive drone strike on Wildberries warehouses in Russia
July 23, 2026
8:00 am
Ukraine executed a drone strike on Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, resulting in one death and multiple injuries as regional officials report widespread damage.
Lawmakers update air passenger rights, enhancing protections for travellers
July 23, 2026
7:00 am
Lawmakers updated air passenger rights on 15 June, following thirteen years of negotiations. The new regulations ban no-show clauses, clarify compensation procedures, and maintain protections for flight disruptions, aiming to reduce reliance on claims agencies, with passenger awareness and clearer communication now essential for effective enforcement.
Trump threatens 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods worth $20 billion
July 23, 2026
4:00 am
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed imposing a 50 per cent tariff on various Canadian products, affecting approximately $20 billion worth of goods. This potential measure is part of ongoing trade discussions between the two nations.
US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation agreement for civilian programme
July 23, 2026
2:00 am
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have formalised a commercial nuclear deal, enabling the kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme with American cooperation, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the agreement, which includes safeguards for nonproliferation.
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