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- Moroccan court sentences 29 to prison, including politicians and athletes, in drug trafficking case
- 24 Sussex Drive to be restored, says Carney as competition begins
- Billionaire Leon Black to testify before congressional panel on Epstein payments
- 14-year-old boy charged with murder after body of missing girl found in Blaina
- Nearly 50,000 missing and 235 dead after twin earthquakes in Venezuela
- European Commission proposes military-age Ukrainian men exclusion from EU scheme
- EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another year amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- US economy shows signs of stability amid ongoing inflation concerns
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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Moroccan court sentences 29 to prison, including politicians and athletes, in drug trafficking case
June 26, 2026
3:00 pm
A Moroccan court sentenced 29 individuals, including politicians and sports figures, to prison terms of up to 12 years for their roles in an extensive drug trafficking and corruption scheme. The trial, linked to notorious trafficker El Hadj Ahmed Ben Brahim, revealed a network transporting Moroccan cannabis resin and cocaine across North Africa and Europe.
24 Sussex Drive to be restored, says Carney as competition begins
June 26, 2026
2:00 pm
The residence designated for the prime minister has been classified as uninhabitable for several years. Currently, Prime Minister Mark Carney is living at Rideau Cottage, as the government seeks solutions for the notorious condition of the official residence.
Billionaire Leon Black to testify before congressional panel on Epstein payments
June 26, 2026
12:00 pm
Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Senator Ron Wyden has questioned Black’s payments exceeding $170 million for services purportedly related to tax advice and estate planning, amid ongoing scrutiny over Epstein’s criminal activities.
14-year-old boy charged with murder after body of missing girl found in Blaina
June 26, 2026
11:00 am
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Lilly in Blaina, Wales, after her body was discovered in Duffryn Park. The suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody and is set to appear in Newport Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Nearly 50,000 missing and 235 dead after twin earthquakes in Venezuela
June 26, 2026
10:00 am
Rescue missions continue in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, with nearly 50,000 people missing and at least 235 confirmed dead.
European Commission proposes military-age Ukrainian men exclusion from EU scheme
June 26, 2026
9:00 am
The European Commission proposed excluding military-age Ukrainian men from its temporary protection scheme, extending the initiative until March 2028. This recommendation aims to strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces, reflecting integration challenges and Kyiv’s needs amid ongoing martial law prohibiting most men aged 23 and older from leaving Ukraine.
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