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King Charles opens up about cancer battle in a deeply personal and rare insight into the monarch’s health.

Charles sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients in a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. The King opened up about the “daunting and at times frightening experience” for cancer sufferers and their loved ones.

The UK is set for the hottest day of the year (so far) today — and the sun is already shining across the capital. With temperatures soaring, it’s not just the weather that’s heating up — the news cycle is packed, too. 

Thursday could be the hottest day of the year so far and the warmest start to May on record.

Erin Patterson, 50, faces charges of murdering three relatives with poisonous mushrooms and attempted murder of another, claiming the incident was a “terrible accident.”

Tesla’s board is actively seeking a successor for Elon Musk, having approached executive search firms about a month ago.

Charles Ong’ondo Were, a Kenyan MP, was shot dead in Nairobi, confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.

The PLO has appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy to Mahmoud Abbas, creating a position that allows for potential succession, though his leadership is not assured due to other candidates’ possibilities.

The “de minimis” rule exempts low-value imports from customs tariffs, with thresholds varying by country (£135 in the UK, $800 in the US).

Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and over 40 artists have signed an open letter supporting the politically-charged Belfast rap group Kneecap amid controversy over their recent performances.

The US Treasury has established an American-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund, intended to bolster Ukraine’s economic recovery amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Tony Blair’s recent comments on net zero have sparked headlines interpreting them as critical of Labour’s climate strategy, particularly ahead of local elections.

Miriam Haley, a key witness in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial, described her feelings during the alleged 2006 assault, stating she felt “the unthinkable was happening.”

The King reflects on his “frightening experience” with cancer, emphasising the emotional toll it takes on patients and their families.

Donald Trump’s assertion of having “ended inflation” contradicts official data, which recorded a rise to 2.4% in March, indicating that inflation had begun to decline prior to his second term.

On the 100th day of Donald Trump’s second term, correspondents reflect on significant events, including deportations and trade tariffs.

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.