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Tom Ford, an Olympic gold medallist, is barred from competing for Cambridge in the Boat Race due to eligibility criteria, making him the fourth rower to face this issue.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to dismantle the Department of Education, although congressional approval is required for complete closure.

David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers, reportedly accepted his presence at the murder scene but denies wielding the knife, according to the Parole Board.

The EU’s new defence strategy underscores the necessity for enhanced military capabilities, driven primarily by Russian aggression and the complex global security landscape, with an aim to bolster defence readiness by 2030.

U.S. District Judge Jeb Boasberg has demanded clarification from the Trump administration regarding their failure to comply with a court order that temporarily halted deportation flights to El Salvador. The judge’s order was issued amid concerns over flights transporting Venezuelan immigrants identified by the administration as gang members.

Cliff Notes – Heathrow Airport closes due to nearby fire Heathrow Airport is closed for the entirety of Friday due to a significant fire at…

Flight disruptions are affecting numerous passengers, as Heathrow Airport was closed unexpectedly, leading to the diversion of at least 120 flights, including one carrying Sarah Gough’s parents.

Cliff Notes – Is the EU preparing for war The French government plans to distribute a “survival manual” to households, advising residents on preparations for…

Cliff Notes – NASA reveals what’s next for astronauts NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after spending over nine months on…

Our picks of tonight’s must-watch TV tonight in the UK from the Nations League to the hot new Netflix comedy The Residence.

The UEFA Nations League is back in action tonight with the first leg of the playoffs – which will see Scotland take on Greece (BBC iPlayer) and the first leg of the quarter-finals.

Labour Minister Luke Pollard dismissed claims that the government is “centre right,” asserting that recent cuts aim to enhance work opportunities and bolster defence funding.

F1 boss and TV pundit Jordan dies aged 76 in Cape Town earlier this morning. Eddie Jordan, the loved and flamboyant former Formula 1 team…

An independent review into the official UK data recording of people’s biological sex and their gender identity has spun several stories as the media reacts to the data. 

The review was led by Alice Sullivan, a professor of sociology and research specialist at University College London, who said the guidance should be updated to make sure both sets of data were recorded in a clear and distinct way.

Cliff Notes – Minister denies misleading voters over benefits cuts Minister Stephen Timms asserts Labour did not mislead voters regarding a £5bn package of benefit…

Cliff Notes – Man killed by a police car in Birmingham A man in his 40s has died following a collision with a police vehicle…

Nicholas Prosper, 19, has been sentenced to 49 years behind bars. The teen was sentenced for the triple murder of his own family members. He had attempted to carry out a school massacre plot in a bid to become an infamous school shooter. Prosper idolised American gunman Adam Lanza was planning to kill 34 people – one more than Lanza’s deadliest shooting. 

Police were able to stop Prosper from reaching the school after a neighbour called the police that morning due to the noisy attack. Cops arrived at the family flat at 05:50 am where they found his little sister, brother and his mother slain. Police arrested him after he escaped to a wooded area, stopping him from carrying out his school massacre plot. 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her Spring Statement next week just a week after massive backlash to the government’s plans to overhaul the welfare system. 

The papers have been given a preview of the Spring Statement and they report there will be no more tax rises but austerity cuts on the way – the heavy cuts to public spending and benefits are to close the budget deficit.

What’s dominating the UK news today? From domestic politics to international war to a planned massacre in Luton to international football – there’s a lot happening today, so grab a coffee – here’s your daily news breakdown. 

Much of the UK media looks ahead at next week’s Spring Statement which is expected to reveal more cuts – it comes off the back of the government’s plans to slash benefits.

Triple murderer Nicholas Prosper has been sentenced to at least 49 years for killing his family. He had planned a school massacre in a bid to become famous.

An independent review on how gender and sex data is collected has led to several stories this morning as the data is assessed by the media.

The sunshine is here in the UK! Today could be the hottest day of the year so far – but don’t get use to it, rain is set for the weekend.

Donald Trump and his phone call with Zelensky is heavily covered in the UK media this morning.

The EU has introduced a white paper to bolster member states’ defence capabilities, with plans to mobilise up to €800 billion through loans and relaxed fiscal rules amid concerns over US support and Russian aggression.

The Tour de France will make its return to the UK in 2027, featuring both the men’s and women’s races across England, Scotland, and Wales.

The blobfish, affectionately called Mr Blobby, has been voted Fish of the Year in New Zealand, winning nearly 1,300 out of more than 5,500 votes in an annual poll by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.

President Trump prioritises transactional dealings over ideological loyalties, seeking peace through economic agreements with both Ukraine and Russia.

Teenage boys in the UK, particularly those aged 14 to 17, are being targeted by Nigerian crime gangs using online “sextortion” scams that involve threatening to share sexual images unless payment is made.

Pope Francis no longer requires non-invasive ventilation, indicating improvement in his respiratory condition, as confirmed by the Vatican.