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Front page summary Metro – Blood victims treated like lab chimps The Metro says patients who were later injected with a blood plasma product that killed them or ruined their lives were compared to chimpanzees by medical experts. Documents discovered by infected blood campaigners show how medical experts compared haemophiliac patients to laboratory chimpanzees. More than 30,000 people across Britain were infected with hepatitis and HIV after being injected with ‘dangerous’ blood products in the 1970s and 1980s. It is now known as the infected blood scandal. For those with haemophilia, injections were given under the disguise of treatment –…

Front page summary The Sun – Royal dating nurse 1 month after love split THE King’s nephew Peter Phillips is dating again — just one month after The Sun revealed he had ended his previous three-year romance. The King’s nephew and Harriet Sperling spent all weekend at Badminton, strolling hand-in-hand among crowds and rarely leaving each other’s side. Elsewhere, the prime minister’s upcoming speech and last night’s Bafta awards also make the front page. The Sun – I’m Baby Reindeer Martha … but I’m no stalker By WTX NewsMay 10, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you…

Front page summary Daily Star – Storms then 24C – Summer like it hot “Summer like it hot” is the Daily Star’s main headline, with a report about this week’s weather. There will be storms in the UK, the paper warns, but then “scorchio” temperatures of up to 24C. Last night’s Baftas make the front page. Daily Star – Elvis fans are all spooked up  By WTX NewsApril 1, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Mirror investigation: Get your house in order The Daily Mirror tells Rishi Sunak to “get your house in order” as the paper reports that four Conservatives have declined to reveal whether they paid tax on a total £5m profit from the sale of public-funded homes. The paper tells the prime minister “it is time to get YOUR house in order”, following the row over whether deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner paid the right amount of tax on the 2015 sale of her council house. She denies any wrongdoing. Last night’s Baftas make the front…

Front page summary Daily Express – PM’s bold vision for stark choices facing Britain The Daily Express leads with Rishi Sunak’s warning that the next few years will be among the most dangerous and life-changing the UK has ever witnessed. The prime minister’s “bold vision” for the country is commended by the paper which says the speech will see PM Sunak speak of “bold ideas” and “huge opportunities … for British families”. There is also a large image of Floella Benjamin smiling on the front page – the children’s television presenter and Liberal Democrat peer won the prestigious fellowship at…

Many of Monday’s front pages lead on domestic political news including a speech due to be given by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak later today. 

Images from last night’s Bafta TV awards and Prince Harry and Meghan’s trip to Nigeria are splashed on a couple of the front pages as well. 

The back pages lead on the weekend’s Premier League matches and Man Utd winning the Women’s FA Cup at Wembley. 

In Georgia, overnight protests have spilt into the morning in a last-minute bid to halt the approval of a contentious law. The protests are aimed at blocking a controversial foreign influence bill, labelled by critics as the “Russia law”.

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his long-time ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister. Shoigu, who has held the position since 2012, will now serve as secretary of Russia’s Security Council.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party has emerged victorious in Catalonia’s regional election, as pro-independence factions saw a decline in support.

Internet users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda have been expressing dissatisfaction with their connectivity, as service providers across East Africa acknowledge ongoing issues. They have said they are working to fix it.

At least 37 people have died after flash floods and cold lava flowing from a volcano hit the western Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Summary A pilot in Australia successfully landed a plane with no working landing equipment after a mechanical failure. The twin-turboprop Beechcraft Super King Air plane flew for almost three hours until fuel ran out, with no passengers needing treatment after the incident. Emergency crews were on the scene to ensure a safe landing. The 53-year-old pilot from Queensland executed a “textbook” wheels-up landing at Newcastle airport, north of Sydney. NSW Police praised the pilot for his skill in safely landing the plane and ensuring the safety of all on board. The incident highlights the importance of pilot training and emergency…

The UK is supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine some may say indirectly, but does it really matter? Doesn’t it seem somewhat duplicitous! Whilst Vladimir Zelenskiy was addressing parliament to a standing ovation, the British government was arranging for Russian oil shipments to come via Turkey and India. Russia has been at war with Ukraine and its allies for over two years now. Alone against the superpower of NATO supporting Ukraine with funding, weapons and special tactical units deployed on the ground. Obfuscation – the War in Ukraine in numbers According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, so far…

Front page summary The Observer – Terrified families flee Rafah as Israel set to open all-out assault Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled Rafah ahead of an expected Israeli assault on the southern Gazan city, The Observer reports. The front page shows an image shows women and children fleeing the region on a tricycle loaded with belongings. Elsewhere, the paper speaks to senior Conservatives who tell the paper that Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour because she was never made a minister. An unnamed cabinet source claims the former Conservative MP had become bitter about being passed over for a…

Front page summary Sunday Express – Labour’s £225 council tax bombshell The Sunday Express leads with a new think tank report which suggests that Labour’s plan to improve trade union rights could add £225-a-year to the average council tax bill. The paper carries an exclusive about Angela Rayner’s reported plan to “strengthen the hand of unions within the first 100 days” of her party winning power. The paper cites a “report” as warning the proposal could “cost the average household an extra £225 a year in council tax”. Camilla is pictured on the front page. Sunday Express – Keir Starmer:…

Front page summary Sunday Mirror – Helen: My psychotic hell Helen Flanagan is the focus of the Sunday Mirror, with the former Coronation Street actress telling the paper about the aftermath of her split from “long-term love” Scott Sinclar – a Bristol Rovers footballer. The front page is dedicated to the story. Sunday Mirror – Special investigation: Despicable  By WTX NewsApril 28, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand

Summary Crews are set to conduct a controlled demolition of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, allowing the Dali container ship to be re-floated and guided back into the Port of Baltimore. The bridge collapsed after the ship lost power and crashed into a support column, killing six Latino immigrant workers. The demolition will use precision cuts to remove the steel structure safely, with the goal of reopening the port’s main channel by the end of May. The Dali crew, mostly from India and one from Sri Lanka, have been assisting investigators since the disaster, which is under…

Front page summary The Independent – More Tory MPs want to defect says Labour as panic grips party Wes Streeting has spoken to Conservative MPs who are contemplating a defection to the Labour Party because of the “division and incompetence” in Rishi Sunak’s government, he has told The Independent. But the shadow health secretary insisted that Labour will not take just any Tory MP. Referencing Mr Sunak’s predecessor’s short term in office, he noted: “If Liz Truss were to want to cross the floor, and I don’t imagine she would, I would rather take the lettuce.” The front page features…

Front page summary The Guardian – ‘Fear and Trepidation’ as 100,000 flee Rafah bombardment The Guardian leads its front page with the latest developments in Gaza, where 100,000 people have reportedly fled Rafah after an intensification of Israeli strikes. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows his country will “‘fight with our fingernails’ in defiance of US warnings not to proceed with a ground invasion in Rafah. The front page also leads on UK politics reporting Sir Keir Starmer has pledge to rip up the Rwanda scheme if Labour is elected to No 10 in the upcoming general election. The Guardian –…

Front page summary Metro – Five Babies Die As Coughing Bug Spikes The Metro says five babies in England have died after being diagnosed with whooping cough, also known as the ‘100-day cough’, so far this year. There were 2,793 confirmed cases of whooping cough cases in England between January and March, according to health officials. This is more than triple the amount recorded last year, with 858 cases. The front page also reports on the latest arts and entertainment news. Metro – Hear’s to you Opal By WTX NewsMay 9, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t…

Front page summary Daily Express – Who’ll win the tug of war over interest rates? “Who will win the tug of war over interest rates?” the Daily Express asks on its front page, as it reports that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has urged the Bank of England not to cut rates until he is sure inflation is under control. The front page also features a picture of Prince William. Daily Express – Has there ever been a more shameless betrayal? By WTX NewsMay 9, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Five Babies Die: Whooping Cough Warning The Daily Mirror says five babies have died amid a surge in the number of cases of whooping cough. More than 2,700 cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have been reported across England so far in 2024. That’s more than three times the amount recorded in the whole of last year. The worrying new figures released by the UK Heath Security Agency (UKHSA) show there were 2,793 cases reported to the end of March. This is compared with the 858 cases for the whole…

Front page summary The Sun – I’m Baby Reindeer Martha … but I’m no stalker The Sun says a woman who claims the character Martha from the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer is based on her has taken part in an interview with Piers Morgan in which she has denied being a stalker. Law graduate Fiona Harvey, 58 — said to have inspired the Netflix drama — accused Richard Gadd of being a “psychotic misogynist” whose hit series is “completely untrue”. The weekend heatwave also makes the front page. The Sun – Diana family backs Harry By WTX NewsMay 9, 2024…

While domestic travel thrives, international arrivals continue to lag behind. Foreigners entering China are currently at only 30% of the levels seen in 2019.

The UN and the Western powers are worried that a full-scale invasion could lead to mass civilian casualties and a humanitarian catastrophe.