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- Saskatchewan government continues funding for Saskatoon human trafficking team
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds anti-weaponization fund plan
- Appeal made to find schoolgirl who went missing nearly 50 years ago
- Man detained after British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens
- Morocco reports 11 dead in Ceuta crossing attempt amid migrant surge
- Japan and US announce joint intervention to support yen amid decline
- B.C. wildfires increase, prompting evacuation orders for over 5,000 people
- Israel conducts overnight strikes in Gaza, resulting in eight fatalities
Daily Express - Reasons to be cheerful! Economy on the mend
Summary of the front page
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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Saskatchewan government continues funding for Saskatoon human trafficking team
August 3, 2026
9:00 am
The Saskatchewan Government will provide funding to continue the operations of the police-run Human Trafficking Response Team (HTRT) following the expiry of the federal government’s support agreement. This intervention aims to ensure ongoing assistance in tackling human trafficking in the province.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds anti-weaponization fund plan
August 3, 2026
7:00 am
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded plans for the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, responding to pressure from Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn. The order clarifies that no funds were allocated, and the scope of a related tax audit immunity for Trump is limited to past claims only.
Appeal made to find schoolgirl who went missing nearly 50 years ago
August 3, 2026
6:00 am
Police are investigating the suspected murder of Suzanne Lawrence, who disappeared in 1979 after leaving home with her sister in east London. Officers are appealing for information from the public, as subsequent inquiries suggest she may have encountered harm.
Man detained after British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens
August 3, 2026
5:00 am
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens for the manslaughter of British charity worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase on July 18.
Morocco reports 11 dead in Ceuta crossing attempt amid migrant surge
August 3, 2026
4:00 am
Morocco’s interior ministry reported 11 fatalities from migrant attempts to reach Spain’s Ceuta last week, significantly lower than Spain’s figure of at least 72. This surge, attributed to social media misinformation, prompted diplomatic tensions within the European Union over migration policies.
Japan and US announce joint intervention to support yen amid decline
August 3, 2026
2:00 am
Japan and the United States have confirmed a joint intervention to support the yen, which has fallen to 40-year lows. The Japanese Ministry of Finance stated the action addresses excessive volatility, with further measures possible. US President Donald Trump characterised the intervention as a sign of friendship and economic support.
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