The i – History maker
The i describes the Queen as a “history maker” as the main jubilee celebrations get under way.
“History maker” headlines the i, featuring a similar picture of a smiling Queen. The paper notes she was joined on the balcony to watch Trooping the Colour and other Jubilee events by four generations of the Royal Family, as well as a “huge crowd” outside the palace to celebrate the country’s longest-reigning monarch.
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A ceasefire of sorts appears to be in sight
It is of little comfort for the Palestinian people – but it does seem that a ceasefire, of sorts, is within sight. What happens after that, not even Mr Trump knows, because there is no plan for “the day after” the fighting winds down. The rubblescape of Gaza and Lebanon has created not just unspeakable horrors and miseries, but a vast political vacuum.
British lawyer is fifth person to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
British lawyer is fifth person to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos A British backpacker has died in a suspected methanol poisoning case after allegedly being served free drinks in Laos. Simone White, a solicitor from Orpington in Kent, is the fifth tourist to die following the incident in the Vang Vieng area. The 28-year-old is believed to have died after she reportedly fell ill last week while staying in the backpacking hotspot with
Gordon Brown reveals final conversation with John Prescott
Gordon Brown reveals final conversation with John Prescott | News Former prime minister Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Lord John Prescott as he opened up about his final few months, saying he never lost his “warmth and friendliness”. The former UK deputy prime minister died “peacefully” surrounded by relatives at his care home after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said in a statement on Thursday (21 November). Speaking on BBC Radio 4 Today,
Captain Tom’s family made more than £1m through link to charity, damning report finds
Captain Tom’s family made more than £1m through link to charity, damning report finds Captain Tom Moore’s family “repeatedly benefited” financially from a charity created in his name, engaging in a “pattern of behaviour” that saw them personally earn more than £1m from their involvement, a highly critical report has found. Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband Colin, who are now disqualified from serving as charity trustees, had allowed the public to “understandably feel misled” after
Met Office confirm Storm Bert to hit UK this weekend
Every storm name for 2024/25 revealed as Met Office confirm Storm Bert to hit UK this weekend The Met Office has already confirmed the storm names to be used across 2024 and 2025 – as the UK braces for Storm Bert. The new storms list – first launched in 2015 – for each year generally runs from early September until late August the following year, coinciding with the beginning of autumn. James, Lewis and Mavis
Watch: Tony Blair chokes up in emotional tribute to John Prescott
Watch: Tony Blair chokes up in emotional tribute to John Prescott | News Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair choked up as he paid an emotional tribute to Lord John Prescott. The former UK deputy prime minister died “peacefully” surrounded by relatives at his care home after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said in a statement on Thursday (21 November). Paying tribute to the former trade union activist, Sir Tony said: “I’m feeling devastated,
