Spain and Portugal power outage CHAOS – Canada elects Mark Carney as prime minister
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.
UK Political News and Cultural events Update: Farage’s Rise, Gaza Fallout, Tory Rifts
This week’s UK editorial captures the shifting sands of British politics and culture: Tory internal rifts delay manifesto plans, unions warn of a Faragist threat to workers’ rights, and divisions erupt over Gaza within the UK Jewish community.
Meanwhile, Britain’s cultural life blossoms with music festivals, outdoor theatre, and world-class art.
We also round up key political tweets, podcast insights into Britain’s shifting mood, and close with a dose of optimism for the spring season ahead.
Israel Strikes Gaza, Modi wants war, Trump Slams Zelenskyy – World news today
In today’s World News Briefing: Israel’s deadly strike on Rafah kills 22 as Gaza reels under renewed bombardments. Donald Trump rebukes Zelenskyy over Crimea, prompting international backlash. In India, PM Modi promises justice after a deadly attack in Kashmir amid election tensions and is on a warpath with Pakistan. France and Israel clash as Macron proposes Palestinian statehood recognition — a move Netanyahu slams as “a reward for terror.” And our hidden story honours how Indonesians, in the Muslim-majority nation, reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis and his decade of global interfaith leadership. The Trump impact has caught many politicians off guard, they now know they have to be more dynamic and can’t be stuck in one camp or another, otherwise, they will get backed up into a corner. On a lighter cultural note, Liverpool fans across the globe are preparing to tune into the weekend match of the Premier League as Arsenal dropped more points last night at Palace, ensuring any positive result will crown them Champions of England. World News Today Bird
Canada elects Mark Carney
Mark Carney styled himself as the man to take on Trump but another challenge looms
Mark Carney successfully framed himself as a strong opponent to Donald Trump’s policies, capturing Canadian trust amidst significant political challenges.
Canada’s PM Carney on course to win election
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal party is projected to win Canada’s federal election, though a majority of 172 seats remains uncertain.
Canada’s PM Carney projected to win election — reports
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal party is projected to secure victory, currently leading with 133 of the needed 172 seats for a majority in Canada’s federal election.
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canada election according to Canadian broadcasters
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the Canadian election, but forming a majority government remains uncertain; projections suggest they may fall short.
Mark Carney says Trump key issue in Canada’s election
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasised that the pivotal issue in the upcoming Canadian election is determining who is best equipped to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that his experience is crucial amidst rising Canadian nationalism driven by Trump’s trade policies.
UK politics latest - Sugar tax, immigration, trade deals
Milkshake tax looms – Calls for Kneecap to be dropped – Sex criminals banned from asylum
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
Sex offenders to be denied refugee status under plans to improve women’s safety
Foreign nationals added to the Sex Offenders’ Register will be ineligible for asylum under new UK government proposals aimed at enhancing border security.
UK-US trade talks ‘moving in a very positive way’, says White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt
The White House reports that UK-US trade talks are progressing positively, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, though specifics on negotiations are not disclosed.
Spain & Portugal blackouts
Huge power blackout plunges Spain and Portugal into chaos
Huge power blackout plunges Spain and Portugal into chaos Travel chaos has continued into Tuesday in Spain and Portugal, after one of Europe’s most severe blackouts plunged the Iberian peninsula into darkness. Around 500 flights were cancelled due to the blackout, according to an estimate by The Independent’s travel correspondent
Spain declares state of emergency after power blackout causes chaos
Spain declares state of emergency after power blackout causes chaos Tens of millions of people across Spain and Portugal have been plunged into a huge power blackout blamed by the Portuguese operator on extreme temperature variations, leaving them without trains, metros, traffic lights, ATMs, phone connections and internet access. People were trapped
Spain and Portugal power outage – Net Zero blamed for blackouts
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
Spain and Portugal power outage CHAOS – Canada elects Mark Carney as prime minister
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
Liverpool win the Premier League
How Arne Slot Liverpool won the Premier League in 2024-25
Arne Slot’s debut season at Liverpool saw him transform the team’s performance, leading them to their 20th league title despite initial scepticism about his ability to follow Jürgen Klopp.
Liverpool win the Premier League
One of the biggest stories dominating the UK newspapers this morning – front and back pages – is of course Liverpool’s record-equalling title. They now are equal on 20 titles with Manchester United.
Liverpool win the EPL title – UK heatwave this week – 11 dead in Vancouver car attack
The sun is blaring across the capital this morning, as the UK is set for high temperatures and clear skies this week.
So grab yourself a coffee and let’s have a look at the headlines this Monday morning.
Liverpool waited 35 years to party as Premier League champs
Liverpool’s 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur confirmed their Premier League title, crowning them as Premier League champs for the second time in 5 years
England local elections could see Reform surge
England local elections shakeup – PM plans migrant cut to fight Reform – Chancellor under pressure
Monday’s front pages feature a real variety of stories – mostly domestic. There’s a little bit of coverage of the Vancouver car attack, which was largely overshadowed in print media by the funeral of Pope Francis. Online, the story dominates most international broadcasters.
Closer to home,
Canada car ramming attack
Man charged with murder after 11 killed in Vancouver vehicle attack
A 30-year-old man, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, faces eight counts of second-degree murder following a vehicle attack that killed 11 individuals, including a five-year-old child, in Vancouver.
Several killed after vehicle drives into crowd at street festival, police in Vancouver say
A 30-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle struck a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Liverpool win the EPL title – UK heatwave this week – 11 dead in Vancouver car attack
The sun is blaring across the capital this morning, as the UK is set for high temperatures and clear skies this week.
So grab yourself a coffee and let’s have a look at the headlines this
PM stands by Zelensky – chancellor in Washington – online safety rules criticised
Friday’s headlines feature a real variety of domestic and international stories, from the ongoing Ukraine peace talks to the online safety bill.
The sun is out here in the capital, and the weekend is just around
Crimea is lost – Reeves ready to cut tariffs – Thousands queue to see Pope lying in state
Ukraine is back in Britain’s headlines after US President Donald Trump insisted that Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is jeopardising a peace deal with Russia. The US has repeatedly threatened to walk away if Ukraine doesn’t sign the latest peace deal
Ukraine peace talks in London – Pope Francis funeral set for Saturday- IMF cuts global growth
Wednesday’s headlines reflect the busyness of the world with stories from Europe, the US and the Middle East flooding into the UK headlines.
A little closer to home and there’s some rumblings about the prime minister
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