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Japan has a new sumo grand champion and the first Japanese competitor to reach the top rank since 2017, the sport having recently been dominated…

International Airlines Group (IAG) faces potential shareholder revolt over a proposed £2.7m one-off share award for CEO Luis Gallego at its annual meeting on 18 June.

Erin Patterson is charged with the murders of her mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law, allegedly using poisonous mushrooms in a beef wellington.

Israeli forces, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have recovered the bodies of Gad Haggai and Judi Weinstein Haggai, taken by Hamas during the 7 October attacks.

Thursday’s newspaper headlines report on the winter fuel U-turn announced by the chancellor yesterday – widely welcomed by the newspapers.

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Thursday, 5 June 2025. After weeks of glorious sunshine, a touch of morning rain has struck the capital – so don’t forget your brolly if you’re heading out.

It’s all politics this morning. There’s coverage of the government’s U-turn on the winter fuel payments after the prime minister announced more pensioners will be eligible for the payment by this winter.

The government has also announced that they will be expanding free school meals as part of a broader effort to tackle child poverty in the UK.

Donald Trump and the US are, of course, in the headlines as the president of the US has announced a travel ban on 12 countries and the US was the only country to veto a full ceasefire in Gaza.

Donald Trump has signed a sweeping new executive order banning entry into the US from 12 countries, citing national security and immigration concerns in the wake of a recent attack in Colorado.

Andy Burnham acknowledges the possibility of Nigel Farage becoming Prime Minister, urging Labour to enhance connections with voters.

The government has confirmed that more people will qualify for the winter fuel payment this year, in a U-turn on one of Labour’s first controversial policies. Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated the increased eligibility will be in place “this winter,” though specific details on the new threshold and who qualifies remain vague.

Egypt has moved to reassure the Greek Orthodox Church after a court ruling cast uncertainty over the future of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of Christianity’s oldest and holiest sites.

South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung was sworn in on Wednesday, vowing to be a unifying leader after months of political chaos and the controversial martial law declaration under his predecessor, Yoon Suk-yeol.

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila has ignited political turmoil with a controversial visit to the rebel-controlled eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Recently Kevin Smith, who turns 55 later this summer, was reflecting on one of his greatest filmmaking challenges.

Eagerly explaining to the 9-year-old that the investment was already down 11% since purchase, Marcus Aldaco reportedly gave his son Eddie his first stock Wednesday so the boy could learn early about losing everything.

President Trump has enacted a travel ban affecting 12 countries, citing ‘extreme dangers’ posed by foreign nationals not properly vetted.

Aid distribution centres in Gaza will close for renovations on Wednesday, following Israeli gunfire that reportedly killed 27 Palestinians near one of the sites.

The UN’s World Food Programme director emphasized the urgent need for Israel to allow large-scale humanitarian aid into Gaza to prevent widespread malnutrition and famine among children.

Dr Sarah Hughes of Mind charity critiques government plans as “not ambitious enough”, highlighting a crisis in mental health cases at A&E amid rising waiting times and significantly decreased bed availability.

Two men, Dylan Earl and Jake Reeves, have pleaded guilty to arson attacks linked to a warehouse supplying StarLink satellite equipment to Ukraine, causing £1 million in damages.

A body has been discovered in the search for 38-year-old Greg Monks, who went missing during a stag do in Albufeira, Portugal.

A-ha frontman Morten Harket, 65, has announced his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and has undergone brain surgery to manage symptoms.

Millie Bright has announced her withdrawal from selection for Euro 2025, citing inability to contribute 100% mentally or physically as the reason.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov said the EU’s green light on Wednesday for the Balkan country to adopt the euro next year confirmed its progress.

As Europe rolls into June with sunshine and a festival spirit, this week brings a rich mix of cultural sparkle, artistic flair, and sharp business thinking. Whether you’re jetting off, logging in, or just indulging in a bit of Euro-envy, here’s a whistle-stop tour of what’s lighting up the continent right now.

Cliff Notes Lucy Langmead, a former South Wales Police employee, has been sentenced for leaking confidential police information to her boyfriend, drug dealer Daniel Cozens.…