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Rachel Reeves announced a funding increase for key sectors: the Ministry of Defence will see a rise in spending from 2.3% to 2.6% of GDP by 2027, while the NHS receives an additional £29bn per year.

Israel is contemplating a unilateral military strike on Iran as negotiations between the US and Iran progress towards a preliminary nuclear agreement, which Israel deems unacceptable.

People often forget what a big role knees play in mobility and everyday life, until they start to hurt. So we’ve got a specialist to…

Protests against ICE in Los Angeles have escalated, prompting a curfew and the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to protect federal personnel.

Cliff Notes – Electric car sales rebound in Europe, with a catch Europe’s electric vehicle market rebounded in early 2025, with over 2.2 million electrified…

Cliff Notes – Alex Carey has another eventful outing at Lord’s Alex Carey faced scrutiny for a reverse sweep attempt that led to his dismissal,…

Controversial aid distributor claims Israeli-funded Hamas carried out attack on bus on bus carrying Palestinians.

These reports are unverified independently and the aid organisation is not a trusted source of information.

The Solar Orbiter has provided humanity’s first images of the sun’s poles, marking a significant advancement in solar observation, unlike the previous Ulysses mission.

Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has passed away at the age of 82, as announced by his family who expressed their heartbreak and requested privacy during their grieving period.

Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of one count of sexual assault against Miriam Haley, following a retrial in Manhattan after his previous conviction was overturned.

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of a criminal sexual act in a New York retrial, but not guilty on another count relating to a different woman.

Elon Musk admitted to regretting some of his recent posts about Donald Trump, acknowledging they “went too far,” including criticisms of Trump’s tax and spending bill.

Cliff Notes – Netflix fans threaten to cancel subscriptions over worst update possible Netflix’s recent app redesign, launched globally on May 19, aims to enhance…

Recently, Premiership Rugby has courted big-name investors—Raine Group and Deloitte among them—with whispers of U.S.-style private equity stepping in. While this injection of capital may sound like a win for English rugby, it mirrors the pattern of American commercial dominance in sports—and it comes with serious risks.

As summer settles in, Europe offers a vibrant mix of cultural, artistic, and business events. Here’s a curated selection of happenings this week.

For a second night, violence erupted in Ballymena, County Antrim, after a vigil over an alleged sexual assault by two 14-year-old boys descended into rioting.

A report urges the government to ban “No Ball Games” signs and promote outdoor play in children’s lives, highlighting the negative impact of smartphones on playtime.

 After a fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old school aide by a 14-year-old in Nogent, President Emmanuel Macron vowed to outlaw social media use for under-15s “within a few months” if the EU fails to adopt similar measures.

Most of Wednesday’s newspaper front pages lead with today’s Spending Review, set to be released this afternoon. The papers lead with the reports already out in press including almost £40 billion reportedly set aside for housing and a massive £86 billion package for science and tech. 

Beyond the spending review, there’s some coverage of the mass school shooting in Austria – with at least 10 dead and many injured. There’s some coverage of Gaza as Greta Thunberg speaks out about being detained and deported by Israel and the UK has issued sanctions against two far-right Israeli ministers for their comments over Gaza. 

Cliff Notes Elon Musk expressed regret over some of his posts about Donald Trump, admitting they "went too far," but did not specify which tweets…

Grab your coffee —it’s time to dive into what’s lighting up the UK news (and beyond) this Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
This morning in London the grey skies are putting in an appearance —and with rain on the way, if you head out, don’t forget your brolly!

The UK news is dominated by the Spending Review which Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out later today. Several big announcements have already been leaked to the press – including billions being spent on a science and tech package.

Elsewhere, the ongoing chaos in LA has a prominent place on news websites and the front pages. The LA major has issued a curfew in a bid to quell the growing violence – which has grown rapidly since Trump sent in the National Guard to deal with what was essentially small protests against immigration raids.

The sports papers react to England’s 3-1 loss to Senegal – with pundits already panicking ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Protests in Los Angeles triggered by intensified ICE immigration raids have entered their fifth day, prompting President Trump to deploy around 700 active-duty Marines alongside 4,000 National Guard troops—despite California officials condemning the move as “illegal” and “authoritarian”.

Cliff Notes Over 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles have been sold globally in just four days, marking Nintendo’s most successful launch to date. The console…

Jimin and Jung Kook received a hero’s welcome after their discharge from South Korea’s military, marking a step towards BTS’s anticipated reunion.

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for aiding the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, with a jury concluding they supplied materials for the car bomb.