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Thursday’s headlines are dominated by the landmark ruling from the UK Supreme Court that unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex. The ruling will now see huge changes to public and private sector gender guidance.

Elsewhere, there are ongoing discussions about a potential UK-US trade deal, with the latest reports suggesting that a deal could be sorted out within a few weeks.

The sports headlines report on Arsenal advancing to the semifinals of the Champions League after beating Real Madrid 2-1 (5-1 on agg). The Spanish headlines react with heartbreak after the match, whilst also reporting that star player Mbappe went off with an injury, ahead of the Copa del Rey final.

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Macron’s diplomacy Ceasefire Talks, Gaza Strikes, Haiti Reparations & the vanishing Easter Egg

The sun is shyly brreaking through the sky this week as spring sweeps across Europe, the daffodils are giving way to the joy of tulips — which were once traded like gold, with all the chaos of Trump, we can sense you are already reaching for your spade. Moving on, this week’s briefing spans power struggles in Europe, Middle Eastern diplomacy, and a tech-driven twist in US politics — all layered with media spin. In the global arena, leaders grapple with war, reparations, and election battles — from Paris to Gaza, Ottawa to Washington. As headlines swirl, we also spotlight a vanishing Easter tradition in Germany that is interesting. With the European football electrifying screens across continents, the beautiful game is once again uniting and dividing fans in equal measure, but the biggest surprise of all was Man United won a game. Well at least it’s Spring, the weather across the UK brings sunshine between short tempests, perfect for the Grand National Festival this weekend in Aintree, where national pride rides with the horses. 📰

Champions League - Villa fall short, Arsenal stun Madrid

Aston Villa 3-2 PSG – Villa’s epic fightback falls agonisingly short

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to shut out Real Madrid comeback noise

Mikel Arteta has emphasised the importance of focusing on performance rather than the pressure of Real Madrid’s comeback history ahead of the Champions League quarterfinal second leg.

Real Madrid’s greatest UEFA Champions League comebacks

Real Madrid faced a historic 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, with the Gunners dominating possession and shots on target.

Arsenal’s Declan Rice on freekick: Bukayo Saka told me to ‘go for it’

Declan Rice credited Bukayo Saka for encouraging him to take a free kick against Real Madrid, despite set-piece coach Nicolas Jover suggesting a cross.

UK-US trade deal on the table as all eyes back on tariffs

Vice President JD Vance’s comments that a UK-US trade deal is on the table and both countries are working hard to secure a deal makes several newspaper headlines, as does the latest from the US tariffs amid claims that new tariffs (on pharmaceuticals and big tech) are to come into

Trump moves closer to pharma and chip tariffs

The US tariff situation may have fallen off the front pages of many newspapers, but the business media remains on top of the latest news from Washington. Despite Trump issuing an exemption for big tech in his tariffs on China, he has since signalled that it’s only a temporary measure

JD Vance says US and UK ‘working very hard’ on trade deal and will come to a ‘great agreement’

US Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about a forthcoming trade deal between the US and UK, indicating productive negotiations with the UK government.

Milliband signed up to close ties with China on energy

Miliband signed up to close ties with China on energy

The front page of The Times this morning, 15-04-2025, reports on the British Steel crisis, looking at the role the Labour MP Ed Miliband has played in bringing the UK closer to Beijing. The Blue Origin space crew are pictured on the front splash as Katy Perry was amongst the

Race to keep steel furnace alive fuels China trade row

The front page of The Independent this morning, 15-04-2025, reports on the UK’s British Steel crisis, Katy Perry going into space, and Rory Mcllroy winning The Masters. The front splash also reports on those who were charged over election date betting. Race to keep steel furnace alive fuels China trade

Calls for a review into Chinese investment in UK infrastructure amid British Steel crisis

Just a few days after the government used emergency powers to take British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant under its control, there are now calls for a review into Chinese investment in UK infrastructure amid claims the Chinese owners intentionally tried to sabotage British Steel to force the UK to depend on

Birmingham bin strikes could spread across the country

A handful of newspapers lead with the Birmingham bin strikes a day after union members rejected a pay deal that they deemed ‘wholly inadequate.’ The headlines report there are fears the strikes could spread across the country as union members are fighting to prevent pay cuts and job losses.

Birmingham bin strike grinds on as deal rejected

Yesterday, Unite members voted to overwhelmingly reject a deal to end the Birmingham bin strike, calling the offer inadequate. Some publications see it as a humiliation for the Labour government after pleading with members to take the offer amid fears of strikes spreading around the country as well as a

Army called in to help tackle Birmingham bin strikes crisis

Army called in to help tackle Birmingham bin strike crisis

The UK government has called in the army to help assist the Birmingham City Council in dealing with the sanitation crisis due to the ongoing Birmingham bin strikes. The military support will consist of three office-based personnel providing logistical planning with soldiers not being deployed for rubbish collection.

The ‘awful’ scenes in Birmingham – where even the workers sent to clear up mounds of rubbish are running from the rats

Cliff Notes Birmingham’s Small Heath area is facing a public health crisis as rubbish piles up due to an ongoing bin strike, attracting numerous rats and prompting a major incident declaration by the city council. Local residents report an alarming presence of rodents amidst the rubbish, sharing concerns about health

“It’s just nasty”: Birmingham residents “overwhelmed” by foul stench and massive rats as bins strike rumbles on

Residents in Highgate, Birmingham, are dealing with an overwhelming stench due to bin strikes causing overflowing rubbish bins, attracting pests like rats and foxes.

Manchester bomber plotter attacks three prison officers with hot oil and knife

The Manchester bomber plotter has viciously attacked three prison officers. Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, Salman Abedi, attacked the prison officers with hot cooking oil and homemade weapons at HMP Frankland, leaving them with life-threatening injuries.

The officers were hospitalised, with one

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers, union says

Hashem Abedi, brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi, attacked three prison officers with hot cooking oil and homemade weapons at HMP Frankland, resulting in life-threatening injuries.

UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers

The government took the drastic step of taking control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant over the weekend after enacting emergency legislation that was rushed through Parliament in a single day.

The business secretary Jonathan Reynolds told MPs that the likely next step would be to nationalise

Race to keep British Steel furnaces running under way

British Steel is urgently working to secure raw materials like coking coal amid a crisis that threatens the future of the Scunthorpe plant, with government officials involved in negotiations.

Tech stocks sink after Nvidia reveals $5.5bn hit from curbs on China sales

Huge blow for trans rights as court says: you are not women

Legal definition of women is based on biological sex

Victory for common sense, for reality

Historic victory for women and common sense

Judgement day: Supreme Court rules sex is defined by biology

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🚨 There is fear in England. They fear Real Madrid's comeback. Arsenals fans themselves are scared. — @elchiringuitotv.

British Steel was never theirs to sell. Our leaders privatised it, handed it to the CCP, and now pretend to care about sovereignty. Globalism is killing Britain — and this is how they did it. #TheNewsAtBen

If we can nationalise British Steel in one day, why can't we do it for Water, Energy, Rail or Mail? Lets take back the stuff that actually makes a profit.

👀🎙️”Marquinhos, congratulations on getting through to the Champions League semi final, thoughts?” “Well we must be better at the Emirates, we need our revenge” “Arsenal are a great team. Tough next round.” PSG DON’T EVEN RATE MADRID 😭😭😭

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Trump backs down in global trade war but slaps China with 125% tariffs – Charles in Italy – Salah and Van Dijk to stay at Liverpool

Thursday’s UK headlines, like much of the rest of the world, are, of course, dominated by the latest from the escalating trade war between the United States and the rest of the world. Trump announced a 90-day pause on the

Tariff war escalates as 104% tariff to start – Prince Harry home for court case – Arsenal batter Real Madrid – Lionesses lose in Belgium

Wednesday’s headlines continue to be dominated by Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs amid an escalation between the world’s two biggest economies: the United States and China. Trump’s retaliatory tariffs against China’s retaliatory tariffs sees the US tariffs on Chinese goods now

Chaos continues from US tariffs – UK miracle baby – Royals trip to Italy

Tuesday’s headlines continue to be dominated by the ongoing chaos caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs, especially since the US president announced that if China doesn’t retract its retaliatory tariffs, the US will impose a further 50% tariff on China –

PM promises to protect British business – NHS radical plan – UK to be hotter than Spain

Monday’s headlines continue to report on the backlash of the US tariffs – announced last week – that’s sparked a massive stock market sell-off and fears of a looming global recession.

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