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India’s general election, the largest-ever election, has begun and will take around 44 days until the polls close. To get people voting in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, companies in the city are offering a range of incentives – from free food to taxi rides.

A UN Security Council resolution – which called on all countries to prevent an arms race in outer space, has been vetoed by Russia. The draft resolution was put forward by the US and Japan and was aimed at reaffirming a principle already set out in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.

Meet Chappie, the mischievous feline who has captured the hearts of his neighborhood with his playful antics and larger-than-life personality. This fluffy tabby cat has become a local celebrity, known for his love of adventure and his charming demeanor. Chappie’s owner, Sarah Johnson, describes him as “a bit of a character” who always keeps her on her toes. From sneaking into the neighbor’s garden to chasing after birds, Chappie is always up to something. Despite his mischievous ways, he has a way of winning over everyone he meets with his irresistible charm. Neighbors have taken to social media to share…

The 2024 general election in India, scheduled to span six weeks from April 19 to June 1, is anticipated to be unprecedented in scale. Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to secure a third consecutive term, while opposition factions warn of potential erosion of fundamental freedoms should he remain in office.

Front page summary The Independent – Rwanda bill: Think again Prime Minister The Independent headline reads: “Think again, PM: Sunak urged to U-turn on Rwanda plan as five die in Channel tragedy.” The tragic deaths prompted senior figures in the United Nations to urge the prime minister to reconsider his controversial plan to send asylum seekers who arrive on small boats on a one-way flight to Rwanda.Elsewhere the front page notes the PM’s announcement that the government will pledge billions more to defense spending.  The Independent – Flight or Fantasy? PM insists Rwanda planes will take off in weeks By WTX NewsApril…

Front page summary Metro – Let this be the last Channel tragedy The Metro says a young girl was among five people who died after panic broke out on a dinghy packed with 112 migrants, just five hours after the Rwanda bill passed through parliament.”Let this be last Channel Tragedy” declares the paper as it describes how the Rwanda bill – designed to deter migrants from crossing the Channel – passed through parliament. Manchester United and INEOS have one major concern over sacking Erik ten HagBy WTX Sports TeamApril 23, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share…

Front page summary The Guardian – PM to raise defence spending and put arms industry on war footing The Guardian says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to provide at least £3bn a year to Ukraine “for as long as required” as part of his new pledge to raise defence spending. The paper says the promise comes after months of pressure from Tory MPs – including the defence secretary – to boost military spending “to counter increasing dangers”.Elsewhere the front page reports on the UN’s ‘horror’ at the mass graves found in Gaza.  The Guardian – Met Police chief praises conduct…

Front page summary Daily Express – About time too” Civil service job cuts to pay for defence boost To fund his promises to boost defence spending, the Daily Express reports that Rishi Sunak will axe 70,000 jobs from the civil service. The paper says it is “about time too” that the UK committed to spending more on defence. Elsewhere the deaths of the migrants in the Channel make the front page – with the paper claiming tragedies like this will end now the Rwanda bill has passed.  Daily Express – Scandal-hit BBC’s Huw Edwards quits on medical advice By WTX NewsApril 23, 2024…

Front page summary The Sun – Prince Louis turns 6: Birthday photo of smiling Louis The Sun leads with a photo of Prince Louis taken by the Princess of Wales, which was released to celebrate her son’s sixth birthday. The paper notes that the photo has not been edited – following the scandal earlier in the year. Elsewhere, news that two Premier League stars have been arrested on suspicion of rape and a report on Taylor Swift also makes the splash.  The Sun – Huw Edwards resigns: No thanks, No payoff, No answers By WTX NewsApril 23, 2024 The main stories Like this…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Jill Dando exclusive: I saw him For the second day in a row, the Daily Mirror reports on the Jill Dando murder, with new claims from a witness. The paper says a key witness who was driving near the scene of the killing contacted the paper to say a man she saw running away was a Serbian assassin called Milorad Ulemek. The witness contacted the paper on Monday after it published the assassin’s photo.It claims he had a striking resemblance to a man seen on CCTV near Ms Dando’s home. Ulemek’s lawyer said his client,…

The EU has called on international donors to resume funding to Gaza’s largest UN agency. Several nations had stopped funding the UNRWA agency after allegations that some employees took part in the October 7 attack on Israel. A review has found that Israel failed to provide evidence for its claim that thousands of UNRWA staff were members of terror groups.

On Tuesday, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires to protest against cuts to public universities. The protesters called for education funding to be protected. The country’s new President, Javier Milei, was elected to office last year promising to bring Argentina’s finances under control with sweeping cuts to the public sector.

Spanish Justice officials have accidentally released a billionaire Dutch drug lord from prison in a major bureaucratic mix-up. Karim Bouyakhrichan, allegedly a leader of the Mocro Maffia, was arrested in Marbella in January after a five-year money-laundering investigation.

Scottish MPs and MSPs are on high alert after a series of cyber attacks and potential security breaches targeting government officials. The recent incidents include attempted hacking of MPs’ emails, a cyber attack on the Electoral Commission, and a honey trap scandal in Westminster. Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has called for formal training for all members of parliament to recognize the work of hackers and scammers and the risks they may face. He emphasized the importance of increasing levels of care and caution, especially in the current geopolitical climate where a new Cold War may be on the…

UN ‘horror’ at mass grave at hospitals in Gaza The UN has expressed horror over reports of mass graves being discovered outside two Palestinian hospitals.  It said it was corroborating Gazan officials’ reports that 283 bodies were found at Nasser hospital and 30 at Al Shifa. “We feel the need to raise the alarm because clearly there have been multiple bodies discovered,” said Ravina Shamdasani, the spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. “Some of them had their hands tied, which of course indicates serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and these…

Major change coming to Iceland after 20 years to make supermarket more inclusive Iceland has decided to change its slogan after twenty years, in a bid to be more inclusive. Over the years, the budget supermarket has had many celebrity ambassadors – from Peter Andre to Jason Donovan. But when you think of Iceland, you no doubt think of Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten singer who fronted Iceland’s campaign between 2004 and 2009. It was also during her post that the phrase ‘that’s why mums go to Iceland’ was rolled out. But now, the retailer is changing its slogan…

Front page summary The Independent – Flight or Fantasy? PM insists Rwanda planes will take off in weeks The Independent asks “Flight or Fantasy?” – the paper carries a warning from MPs that flights to Rwanda will remain grounded, despite the bill, because of legal challenges. Sunak has said that the first flight would take off in 10-12 weeks and regular trips will take place over the Summer “until the boats are stopped.”The paper says charities and unions will now see whether they can bring any legal challenges to the bill itself. One union, the FDA, is considering a challenge over…

Front page summary Metro – Rwanda bill passes: PM – We Will Fly in July Metro says Rishi Sunak took a swipe at Labour when announcing the asylum plan, blaming them for making him miss his own spring deadline. The paper quotes from a press conference held by the PM ahead of the vote in both Houses of Parliament on Monday night. “Enough is enough,” he said. No more prevarication, no more delay. Parliament will sit there tonight and vote no matter how late it goes. No ifs, no buts.”The front page also reports on an exclusive interview with Alex Scott. …

Front page summary The Guardian – Met Police chief praises conduct of officer in antisemitism rowThe Guardian says the Met chief has praised the professionalism of the officer at the centre of an antisemitism row, saying police at other protests had been “set up” by activists using “fakery” to undermine the force. The force has been criticised over footage in which the officer could be heard telling Gideon Falter he was worried what would happen if Falter crossed the rally because he was “openly Jewish”. In an interview with the paper, Rowley acknowledges that the officer’s choice of words was…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Jill Dando Exclusive: Face of a Killer The Daily Mirror says a man wanted for questioning over Jill Dando’s murder has very similar features to a Serbian assassin serving a 40-year prison sentence. The paper reports that “facial mapping” has shown that the man wanted for questioning about the 1999 murder bears a resemblance to a former assassin for Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic.The front page also reports that Huw Edwards has quit the BBC nearly a year after he was last on air. He was involved in a scandal in July where a newspaper claimed…

Front page summary Daily Express – Scandal-hit BBC’s Huw Edwards quits on medical advice The Daily Express leads on the departure of the BBC’s Huw Edwards following a scandal last year. The paper notes that Edwards was the BBC’s “highest-profile news host, often chosen to present its coverage of major events”, including the death of the Queen in 2022. They report that he won’t get a payoff despite his 40 years of service. Elsewhere, the front page reports on the Rwanda bill passed in the Lords and the parliamentary aide who has been charged with spying for China.  Daily Express – Stop…

Front page summary The Sun – Huw Edwards resigns: No thanks, No payoff, No answers The Sun leads with the resignation of BBC presenter Huw Edwards. The paper – which published the initial story last summer – has spoken again to the family of the young person involved. They have told the paper they are worried that because Edwards has resigned they might not get the answers they “so desperately” need.The entire front page is dedicated to the story.  The Sun – Russia hacks Brit hols jets By WTX NewsApril 22, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share…

German officials have announced that three people have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
The main suspect – Thomas R., is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

Ten people have died following a mid-air helicopter crash during a military rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade. One of the helicopters clipped the rotor of the other before both crashed into the ground, footage published on local media show.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised US billionaire Elon Musk calling him an “arrogant billionaire” in an escalating feud over X’s reluctance to remove footage of a church stabbing.