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King told to apologise for colonisation Sky News says Campaigners from 12 Commonwealth countries have called on the King to formally apologise for the “horrific” impacts and legacy of “genocide and colonisation”. Representatives from Australia, New Zealand and Canada are among those who have signed the letter which asks the King to return stolen artifacts and bodily remains, and to begin discussing reparations. Among the signatories is Australian senator Lidia Thorpe, who said the monarchy should begin “repairing the damage of colonisation”. She said: “The British monarchy oversaw the oppression of First Nations peoples in British colonies all over the…

Sudan: Final UK evacuation flight leaves the country The UK government has completed its final evacuation flight from Sudan, rescuing more than 2,300 people. The airlift, which began amid a tentative ceasefire last week, has seen Britons, their dependents, Sudanese NHS staff, and other eligible nationalities taken to safety. The country was plunged into crisis after fighting broke out between rival military factions on 15 April. Renewed 72-hour ceasefires have been put in place, but violence is likely to escalate after the end of the agreement. The UK government will now shift its focus to providing humanitarian aid, though Foreign…

Zelensky visits The Hague after new strikes in Ukraine Explosions were heard in various Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, the day after Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on the Kremlin. The attacks were also reported in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa in the south.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to speak at The Hague as part of an unexpected visit to the Netherlands, where he will also visit the International Criminal Court investigating alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine.  Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate President Vladimir Putin, but Zelensky denied the country carried out the…

Belgrade shooting: Teen made ‘kill list’ for Serbia school attack A 13-year-old boy in Serbia killed eight fellow students and a security guard in a shooting at the Vladislav Ribnikar primary school in Belgrade. The attacker, who had planned the attack for weeks, used his father’s guns, both of which had legal permits, and carried a “priority list” of children to target and which classrooms he would go into first. The motive for the attack is still unclear. Six pupils and a teacher were also injured in the shooting, with the most severe injuries sustained by a boy shot in…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Thursday’s front pages lead on the upcoming coronation of King Charles III – which will take place on Saturday 4 May at Westminster Abbey. Saturday Coronation Several Thursday front pages feature preparations for the Coronation, which is set to be the biggest policing operation in UK history. The Daily Mail reports that the Metropolitan Police will deploy vans equipped with roof-mounted cameras and facial-recognition technology to analyse thousands of people per minute and identify terror suspects, wanted criminals, and known troublemakers. However, human rights organisation Liberty tells The Guardian that the use…

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Metro – ‘Killer nurse’ weeps in court Summary of the front page The Metro leads with the trial of nurse Lucy Letby, who today wiped away tears as she told a court she was “sickened” to be blamed for the deaths of babies on her neonatal ward. She is accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill 10 others while working as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The paper says Ms Letby, who denies all 22 charges against her, told a court she had written “I killed them on purpose because I’m not good enough” on…

The Guardian – New anti-protest powers rushed into law in time for coronation Summary of the front page New criminal offences to prevent disruption at the King’s coronation have been rushed into law, according to an exclusive by The Guardian. The paper says that, from Tuesday, protesters who block roads, airports or railways could be imprisoned for 12 months, while anyone locking themselves to objects or buildings faces six months in jail and an unlimited fine. It adds that the Home Office’s police powers unit has written to anti-monarchy campaign group Republic to advise it of the changes. The front…

Financial Times – AI claims first scalp as shares in education sector tumble Summary of the front page The Financial Times says shares in the education sector fell sharply yesterday as investors bet that artificial intelligence could upend business models. US company Chegg, which provides online study guides, said that a “significant spike in student interest” in AI tool ChatGPT was harming its customer growth. The paper says it marks “one of the first instances of a company acknowledging a hit to its finances as a direct result of advances” in the technology. The front page features an image of…

Daily Express – Lockdown at palace after man arrested Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on Buckingham Palace being placed on lockdown after suspected shotgun cartridges were thrown over the gates. Multiple police vehicles and personnel can be seen near a line of cones apparently marking a police cordon. The front page also reports on Micheal Palin’s wife’s death. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Palace in lockdown after attack Summary of the front page “Palace in lockdown” tops the Daily Mirror as it reports on the arrest of a man who allegedly threw suspected shotgun cartridges over the gates of Buckingham Palace. The area around the Queen Victoria monument had to be evacuated so police could carry out the controlled explosion. The paper adds that the incident comes as security services prepare to oversee their “biggest operations in 70 years” at the King’s Coronation on Saturday. The front page also reports on the Met Gala and features an image of Princess…

The Sun – Palace shotgun terror Summary of the front page The Sun reports the arrest at Buckingham Palace. The paper says police carried out a controlled explosion at the scene and that it is not thought the King and Queen Consort were at the palace at the time. Kendall Jenner and the Met Gala makes the front splash. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The new rules on voter ID are a democratic scandal Telegraph says I wonder if, in all the deliberations about the results of the local elections on Friday, we will hear about the number of people who had turned up to vote without the right ID and were refused. Will these numbers be recorded? For this is the first time that the electorate has to use photo ID. Not just any photo ID, but only those specified. A passport, a driving licence, travel cards if you are over 60 but not for anyone younger. It’s a year since the Elections…

‘At age 93 I’ve never missed voting – but voter ID will force me to for the first time’ Mirror says A 93-year-old cancer sufferer says the new photo ID rule will exclude her from voting in tomorrow’s local elections. Oonagh Preece first went to a polling station in 1950 and has voted in every local and general election since. But the furious mum of three said the requirement for photo ID at polling stations now excludes her from democracy. The retired horse trainer said: “I’ve been voting all of my life, we all did in our family. Even my…

Messi suspended by PSG for two weeks over Saudi Arabia trip Paris St-Germain has suspended football legend Lionel Messi for two weeks and fined him after he travelled to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission. Messi had requested permission to make the journey to carry out commercial work but was refused. He will not train or play for PSG during his suspension. The 35-year-old has a role as a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia. He is set to miss matches against Troyes and Ajaccio as PSG, who are five points clear with five games to go, look to clinch a…

Missing Australian fisherman’s body found in crocodile The remains of Kevin Darmody, a 65-year-old Australian fisherman who went missing while fishing with friends, have been found inside a crocodile in northern Queensland. Darmody was last seen at Kennedy’s Bend, a known habitat for saltwater crocodiles, before he disappeared. Two large crocodiles were euthanized and searched, with human body parts found inside one of them. Darmody’s friend John Peiti reported hearing Darmody yell before a loud splash and finding only his flip-flops. Crocodile attacks are rare in Australia’s tropical north, and Darmody’s death is only the 13th fatal attack recorded in…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk There is plenty of coronation news leading the newspapers, with several of the front pages lead on the arrest of a man outside Buckingham Palace – following suspected shotgun cartridges being thrown into the grounds of the palace on Tuesday evening. Buckingham Palace incident The Daily Mail described how tourists were corralled behind a cordon until specialists could perform a controlled explosion. The Mirror referred to the episode as a “Coronation security scare,” and reported that the Palace was put into lockdown. Meanwhile, The Guardian noted that new anti-protest laws had been hastily enacted…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages heavily report on King Charles’ upcoming Coronation. Several papers also report on Britons attempting to flee Sudan, as the latest ceasefire broke down. Royal coronation plans The upcoming coronation of King Charles is the main focus on the front pages of several UK newspapers. The Mail on Sunday highlights the invitation for all citizens to participate in the ceremony, which it calls an “historic break with centuries of tradition”. The Sunday Telegraph suggests that people can pledge allegiance to the king from their sofas, while the Sunday People reports that everyone…

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Why does American Billionaire Rupert Murdoch have so much influence over Britain? Rupert Murdoch is a name that has become synonymous with media influence worldwide. In Britain and the United States, he’s been closely involved with the establishment and political meddling. In the European Union, his publications have been fined for breaching EU data laws. It’s a no-brainer he is a kingmaker, the Australian-born American has managed to amass an impressive media empire in the UK, with significant stakes in several newspapers, television channels, and other media outlets. However, Murdoch’s influence in Britain has not been without controversy, with many…

Metro – EE AYE ADDIO We’ve done the cup Summary of the front page The Metro’s front page features the latest strike action on the UK’s railways, which will hit football fans heading to London for the FA Cup final, and those going to Liverpool for the culmination of the Eurovision Song Contest. The paper says the strike day on 3 June – one of three – will “ruin” the final for fans and adapts a famous chant for its headline “Ee aye addio, we’ve done the cup”. Meanwhile, Eurovision’s final in Liverpool is also set to be hit after…

The Guardian – Watchdog: Met may be failing to spot serial killers Summary of the front page The Guardian carries comments from the inspector of the constabulary, who says the Metropolitan Police could be failing to spot serial killers, warning the force is not properly looking in to unexpected deaths. Actor Hugh Grant makes the front page of the Guardian as he attends the High Court where he has accused the publisher of the Sun newspaper of breaking into his home and stealing private information. The publisher denies the claims. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

Daily Express – Just how cynical can rail unions be? Summary of the front page Rail strikes are on the front of the Daily Express, which asks “just how cynical can rail unions be?”, as they take strike action across the FA Cup, Epsom Derby and Eurovision weekends. A picture of a “smiley” Princess of Wales makes the front page. Catherine and Prince William were abseiling in the Welsh countryside in hiking gear as they visited a mountain rescue team. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Please help us Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror features a story about drought taking hold in eastern Africa, where it says one person is dying every 30 seconds after six years without rain. The front page carries a bleak photo of an elderly woman in Kenya, her arm wrapped round her clearly distressed great-grandson. The woman, whose name is Rantilei, tells the Mirror’s chief reporter, Andy Lines: “We have nothing to eat or drink.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Spoil Sports Summary of the front page “Spoil sports” is the headline on the front of The Sun, which reports on the latest round of rail strikes which will hit the FA Cup, Epsom Derby and Eurovision. The paper says Manchester City and Manchester United fans heading to Wembley, for their first ever FA Cup final tie, have been kicked where it hurts by rail-strike chiefs who support Chelsea and Arsenal. The RMT accused bosses of torpedoing negotiations, while Aslef said drivers have not had a pay rise since 2019 from firms it was still in dispute…