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(Friday, 11 July 2025) – The prime minister is ending his week with a win after getting his migrant deal with France over the line. The deal came at the end of a three-day visit from the French President.


The week has been heating up again, with a third heatwave of the summer arriving this week. Temperatures could hit 34C and the heatwave is expected to last until the end of the weekend.

The week began with tributes marking the 20th anniversary of the London bombings.


A lot of the week’s headlines have been dominated by sports, with all British players out of Wimbledon, and the Lionesses’ thumping the Dutch in the Euro 2025. England play Wales on Sunday in a match the Lionesses really need to win!

Britain is set to enter its third heatwave of the summer, with daytime temperatures expected to stretch beyond 30°C from Friday into the weekend.

Cliff Notes Marcus Fakana, an 18-year-old British teenager, has been released from a Dubai jail after receiving a royal pardon from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…

Monday’s headlines won’t be an easy read for No 10 as the newspapers suggest the PM is facing a fresh revolt. One newspaper suggests the Labour Party is willing to explore a wealth tax, but it appears more like an attempt to alarm its readers than a truth with any legs.

The prime minister’s plans to revive the NHS may face some early teething problems, as NHS doctors could strike this summer if they don’t receive a pay rise.

Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the July 7 terror attacks across London, and several of the tabloids lead with tributes to the victims and speak to survivors.

Images from Wimbledon feature on the front pages, as do images from the tragedy in Texas.

The UK headlines this Monday morning all lead with the 20th anniversary of the July 7 2005, terror attacks across London. The attacks killed 52 people and injured more than 700. The headlines ask whether Britain is really any safer now than 20 years ago, and some look at what life in the UK is like for British Muslims. Many publications speak to the survivors and the relatives of the victims.

The headlines roll out as the tributes roll in, with the prime minister and King Charles leading the tributes.

Elsewhere, a new COVID-19 variant is spreading across the UK, and there are fears of a new NHS doctors’ strike amid calls for a pay rise.

In international news, the UK media continues its coverage of the flash flooding in Texas, which has killed at least 81 people, including children. There’s ongoing coverage of the Trump-Musk spat as the world’s wealthiest man launches his own political party in the USA to take on the Democrats and Republicans.

Israel continues to attack Gaza, with at least 38 killed on Sunday. It comes amid ceasefire talks and as Israel’s Netanyahu prepares to head to the USA for a meeting with Donald Trump.

An Israeli reservist recounted that his unit was ordered to shoot anyone entering defined “no-go zones,” often resulting in civilian casualties irrespective of perceived threats.

A new Covid-19 variant known as Stratus (XFG and XFG.3) is rapidly spreading in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency reports these subvariants account for around 30% of cases in England, rising sharply in recent weeks.

On the 20th anniversary of the 7 July terror attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles III, and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper led national commemorations to remember the 52 people killed and over 770 injured in 2005 suicide bombings on London’s Underground and a bus.

Elon Musk announces the formation of the America Party to challenge the current political system, citing concerns over waste and corruption within the existing one-party framework.

Aleksandra Chrzanowska, a human rights activist, provides essential aid to refugees in Bialowieza National Park, Europe’s last primeval forest, amidst a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Poland’s stringent border policies.

Erin Patterson, 50, has been convicted of murdering her estranged husband’s parents and an aunt by serving them beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday blasted multibillionaire CEO Elon Musk’s launch of a new US political party called the America Party.

Police clash over political murder probes in South Africa as a new power struggle emerges between the Police and politicians.

MP Josh Babarinde reveals he endured childhood abuse, aiming to raise awareness to prevent similar experiences for children today.

Cliff Notes – Millions of Iranians unite in mourning Ashura serves as a poignant reminder of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, drawing emotional responses from…

At least 69 fatalities confirmed due to flash floods in Texas, with 11 girls from Camp Mystic among those still unaccounted for.

Diogo Jota funeral latest: Liverpool players and family pay respects as tributes pour in for the much loved player Family, friends, and teammates gathered in…

Cliff Notes Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley advocates for reforming the policing system in England and Wales, proposing a reduction from 43 county forces…

Cliff Notes Thunderstorms are forecast for eastern England on Sunday, with 15-25mm of rain expected and a yellow weather warning issued from 7am to 7pm.…

The UK has reinstated diplomatic relations with Syria for the first time in 14 years, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Damascus and meets key officials, including interim president Ahmed al Sharaa.

Iran’s supreme leader made a public appearance amidst rising tensions with Israel and the US, receiving a warm reception from supporters who chanted a Shia victory chant.

Heavy rainfall led to severe flash flooding in Texas, resulting in at least 51 fatalities, primarily in Kerr County, including many children.

Cliff Notes Reform UK’s James McMurdock has self-suspended amid allegations regarding business propriety, reducing the party’s MP count from five to four, prompting rival parties…

Cliff Notes Ozzy Osbourne bid an emotional farewell at Villa Park, marking his last performance after battling health issues, including Parkinson’s disease. The show featured…

Diogo Jota and Andre Silva were buried together in Gondomar following their tragic car accident, drawing an outpouring of community support.