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Donald Trump’s first 100 days have been eventful, to say the least. The US President has threatened to turn the US’s closest ally (Canada) into the 51st state, he’s started a trade war with just about everyone (only to back down), deported US citizens to an El Salvador mega-prison and given Elon Musk and an ungodly amount of power.

Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts and possession of bladed articles after attempting to access the Israeli embassy in London armed with two knives.

North American politics continues to feature heavily on the front pages as reports suggest a UK-US trade deal is a secondary priority, potentially harming the Labour government’s plans to secure a deal before the mid-May deadline. There are plenty of pictures of the Canadian election on the front pages as Mark Carney rides a patriotic surge to victory! Turns out Canadians don’t want to be bullied by Donald Trump and the threats of becoming the 51st state have forced the public into the arms of the Liberal party, which not long ago, looked certain to be defeated at the polls.

A 16-year-old has been detained in connection with a shooting that killed three people in Uppsala, Sweden, prompting a murder investigation.

Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair is dominating much of the UK newspaper front pages this morning after his institute released a report arguing for a major rethink of net zero policies saying that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is “doomed to fail.”

Wednesday is set to be another scorcher with the sun already blaring across the capital the soaring heat is expected all week across the UK. Most of us have our fingers crossed that the heat will last all weekend too – but until then let’s get down to business! 

So grab a coffee and let’s take a quick look at the headlines dominating the UK news this morning.

Khartoum, once a vibrant metropolis, has been left devastated by conflict, with over 61,000 casualties reported amidst a power struggle between the RSF and the SAF.

Richard Burrows, an 81-year-old convicted serial paedophile, could face a life sentence for multiple sexual offences against boys spanning from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Vietnam commemorated the 50th anniversary of its reunification following the end of the Vietnam War with a military parade and events emphasising national reconciliation and a collective future.

The EU rejects Russia’s announced ceasefire as a mere ploy to improve relations with Washington, stating that Russia could halt hostilities immediately.

The brand remains a favourite among Gen Z, with styles like the Samba and collaborations with notable figures driving interest in their latest offerings.

Three individuals were killed in a shooting in Uppsala, Sweden, on the eve of a major spring festival expected to attract 100,000 attendees.

The conflict in Khartoum, which started in April 2023, has resulted in over 61,000 deaths and widespread destruction across the city.

A report criticises the UK government’s fragmented approach to climate change, highlighting a lack of effective measures to protect against flooding, overheating, and wildfires.

Three fatalities have been reported following a shooting in Uppsala, leading to a murder investigation by local authorities.

Two parents and their adult son died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a generator during a widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal, increasing the death toll to four.

Paul Mangal, a 58-year-old man, was sentenced after a 22-month shoplifting spree at a Waterstones store in Haringey, stealing over £3,000 worth of goods.

Belfast rap trio Kneecap’s performance at the Eden Project has been cancelled following controversy over comments made by group members regarding MPs and political groups.

Asaad al Nsasrah, a paramedic detained for over five weeks after an Israeli attack on 23 March, has been released by Israel, as confirmed by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS).

Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, passed away at 66 following a battle with blood cancer and lymphoma diagnosis last year.

A gas explosion in Yate near Bristol has destroyed a house, leaving three individuals hospitalised, though their injuries are not life-threatening.

Tuesday’s newspaper front pages are heavily dominated by the Spain and Portugal power outages but there are some domestic stories too! Several papers report a milkshake tax looms as the PM tries to tackle UK obesity while a handful of headlines report that sex criminals will be banned from asylum in the UK. 

Calls for Kneecap to be dropped from an upcoming festival lead several of the Irish and Scottish front pages as the Belfast band faces backlash for chanting about killing MPs and supporting Hezbollah and Hamas.

A significant fire erupted at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, west London, with 100 firefighters battling the blaze since 5:30 am Tuesday.

Almost all of Tuesday’s front pages in the UK cover the Spain and Portugal blackouts – with some right-leaning publications blaming net zero and others looking at the chaos caused by the blackouts. Much of the power has since been restored – although that’s not reflected on the front pages as they had already gone to print.

You might as well get used to it – the sun is out and it’s here to stay (for at least a week). As the sun rolls out across the UK today, it’s already clear blue skies across the capital. So, let’s grab a coffee and have a run-through of today’s news bulletins.