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…
Ceasefire extended in Sudan but fighting continues Rival factions of Sudan’s military have agreed to a renewal of a three-day ceasefire, which was due to expire at midnight local time (22:00 GMT) on Thursday. The extension, for another 72 hours, follows diplomatic efforts by neighbouring countries, the US, UK, and UN. The ceasefire has allowed thousands of people to flee to safety, while dozens of countries have attempted to evacuate their citizens. However, heavy fighting continues to be reported in the capital, Khartoum, as well as in the western Darfur region and other provinces. At least 512 people have been…
India Supreme Court to hear plea against wrestling chief The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition by top wrestlers demanding a case be filed against Brij Bhushan Singh, the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, over allegations of sexual abuse by several female athletes. Mr Singh, who is also a lawmaker from the governing Bharatiya Janata Party, has denied the allegations. The wrestlers had called off protests in January after the government promised to investigate, but relaunched the agitation last week demanding immediate action. They also claimed Delhi Police failed to register a case against Singh despite…
Twelve dead as Russian missiles hit cities across Ukraine Russian air strikes have killed at least 12 people in cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv. Ten people died in Uman, while a woman and her three-year-old daughter were killed in Dnipro. Explosions were also reported in Kremenchuk and Poltava. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for further international action against Russia and urged for global sanctions to be enhanced. The head of the Kyiv city military administration stated that it was the first Russian missile attack on the capital in 51 days. Ukraine’s air defence system managed to shoot down…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk There are a variety of stories dominating Friday’s front pages including reports on rail union leaders who have called for strikes, the latest from the upcoming coronation and the latest from an official investigation into BBC chairman Richard Sharp probe. Rail union strikes The Daily Mail described the timing of the action as “vindictive,” and accused bosses at the Aslef and RMT unions of targeting the FA Cup Final, the Epsom Derby, and the Eurovision Song Contest. The Daily Express accused the train drivers’ union of a plan to “wreak havoc” on some of…
Metro – I’m here to get my life back Summary of the front page The Metro splashes on writer E. Jean Carroll’s case against former US President Donald Trump. She told a New York court Trump raped her in a shop fitting room in 1996. She told a judge presiding over the New York civil rape and defamation trial: “I’m here because Donald Trump raped me, and when I wrote about it, he lied and said it didn’t happen.” Mr Trump has consistently denied her accusations as “fiction”. The paper also features pictures of UK nationals arriving back in Britain.…
The Guardian – ‘Concerns raised’ over Barclay’s conduct towards civil servants Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on an exclusive investigation alleging Department of Health officials “raised concerns” about health minister Steve Barclay’s conduct towards civil servants. Sources tell the paper civil servants have informally complained about the way they believe they and colleagues had been treated, including “bullying” and other “bad behaviour.” An ally of Mr Barclay says the allegations are totally untrue. The Department of Health says it hasn’t received any formal complaints about ministers. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…
Daily Mirror – Bellfield: I’m the Killer Summary of the front page Levi Bellfield has signed a written confession saying he murdered Lin and Megan Russell in 1996, the Mirror reports. The front page also reports a different royal female provides an exclusive for the Daily Mirror as it reports that Princess Anne will get a “starring role” on Coronation Day as a thanks for her loyalty. She will feature in the procession as Gold-Stick-In-Waiting, a position historically handed to a person entrusted with the personal safety of the sovereign, it explains. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…
Daily Express – Suella: I’ll put more boots on the ground Summary of the front page Home Secretary Suella Braverman tells the Express she will put more police officers on the streets. The paper reports she plans to slash the amount of “unnecessary” admin, as well as stripping away “woke” policing practices. She writes in the tabloid: “It’s bad news for criminals and good news for the law-abiding majority.” The paper also carries the picture of the King in Liverpool headlining “One’s a fan of Eurovision!” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
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