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Front page summary The Independent – BBC set to make wealthy pay more for the licence feeThe Independent says the BBC could turn its back on a flat fee and means-test TV licences, with richer households paying more.Director General Tim Davie said he is open to a “more progressive” way of funding the corporation, as he revealed the “biggest-ever consultation process” on its future.Elsewhere, the front page features an image from the Baltimore Bridge collapse as the paper reports 6 workers remain missing and are now presumed dead after plunging into the cold water.  The Independent – UK hits back…

Front page summary The Sun – Prince Harry named in P.Diddy sex trafficking case The Sun writes Prince Harry was named in a £24m lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who is accused of sex trafficking and sexual abuse. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by the prince. He was mentioned once as an example of Combs’s celebrity associates.Elsewhere, the front page also reports on the Clapham chemical attackers’ conversion to Christianity – saying he lied to help claim asylum in the UK.  The Sun – Brave Kate saves livesBy WTX NewsMarch 26, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Ukraine war exclusive: Traitors – The Brits fighting for Russia The Daily Mirror reports two British nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine. A former British Army commander told the outlet that the pair should be “arrested and jailed”.Elsewhere, Prince Harry makes an appearance on the front page after his name was dropped in a lawsuit against P Diddy. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by the prince, instead, he was mentioned as an example of P. Diddy’s celebrity friends.  Daily Mirror – Praise for brave royal: The Kate effect By WTX NewsMarch 26, 2024 The…

Hamas has said 18 Palestinians have died after trying to retrieve desperately needed aid that was airdropped over northern Gaza. 

Thailand’s lower house has passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage. It will next head to the Senate and then need a royal endorsement to become law. But it’s widely expected to pass by the end of 2024 and will make Thailand the only Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex unions. 

Israel claims that the UN resolution, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, has damaged ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. 

Top WWE superstar pulled from match on medical grounds just hours before Raw WWE superstar Ivar has been pulled from Monday Night Raw just hours before tonight’s show in Chicago. The 40-year-old wrestler, whose Viking Raiders tag team partner Erik is currently out of action due to injury, had been due to face Andrade El Idolo but the bout has now been scrapped. Announcing the news in a social media video, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce said: ‘Sometimes in our industry you’ll hear the phrase “card subject to change”, and today’s one of those days. ‘Ivar is medically unable to…

Front page summary The Guardian – Israel isolated after UN Security Council demands Gaza ceasefire The Guardian reports that Israel is “isolated” after the UN Security Council voted for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the first time since the war with Hamas started.The paper says Israel has become isolated from its allies after the UN Security Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the first time since war began in October. It has also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages taken by Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the US, in exercising its veto, has…

Front page summary The Independent – UK hits back over China cyber attack on MPs and voters Sanctions announced against two Chinese state actors and firm linked to regime over ‘malicious’ hacks into a ‘treasure trove’ of personal data of parliamentarians and 40 million voters – as MPs call for tougher action, reports the Independent. Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden said the “malign” attacks on MPs and the Electoral Commission – during which hackers allegedly accessed the personal details of about 40 million voters – marked a “clear and persistent pattern of behaviour that signals hostile intent from China”.Catch up on all…

Front page summary Metro – ‘Drink drive’ death of our angels The Metro reports that a five-year-old girl and her mum were killed after a suspected drink driver hit them.A photo of smiling, five-year-old Linnea, who died with her mother Destiny after they were hit by a car in Plymouth, is Metro’s main image. A 74-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.Catch up on all the front pages here  Metro – £14bn United KINDdom By WTX NewsMarch 25, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Praise for brave royal: The Kate effect The Daily Mirror continues its coverage of the reaction to Catherine, the cancer diagnosis of the Princess of Wales. Alongside a photo of Catherine, the paper says her video message last week has triggered a spike in online searches about the disease. “The Kate Effect” is its headline.The front page reports on TV star Kate Garraway who’s filmed a documentary about her husband’s life and death. Catch up on all the front pages here  Daily Mirror – Pubs call time at 8pm By WTX NewsMarch 25, 2024 The main stories…

Front page summary Daily Express – Tory MPs: We must now label China a threat to Britain Former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith is leading the battle cry for tougher action – one of the MPs targeted by hackers. He told the Daily Express that China must be labelled a “threat to Britain” after reports of a cyber attack against MPs. Sir Iain is a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, which scrutinises, and often criticises, the activities of Beijing.Catch up on all the front pages here Daily Express – King’s Easter message of unity and hope to…

Front page summary The Sun – Brave Kate saves livesThe Sun also reported a surge in searches about cancer after Kate Middleton’s message, saying there were 4,172 searches in the three hours after she spoke on Friday.Catch up on all the front pages here  The Sun – China hack attack By WTX NewsMarch 25, 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

Tuesday’s front pages cover several major domestic topics, including ongoing coverage of Princess Kate, China’s cyber attack on the UK and the UN ceasefire resolution. Many of the papers react to China being formally accused by the British government of being behind “malicious” cyber campaigns against MPs and the UK’s elections watchdog.  

Brigitte García, Ecuador’s youngest mayor, has been shot dead. The 27-year-old, along with her press officer, was discovered deceased in a car on Sunday in the town of San Vicente, where she had triumphed in the mayoral election just last year.

Russian state media is squarely pointing fingers at Ukraine and Western powers for the deadly assault on the Crocus Hall, mirroring narratives propagated by the Kremlin while ignoring Ukraine’s denial of involvement.

Israel has opted to cancel a scheduled meeting in Washington following the United States’ decision not to veto a UN Security Council resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza.

Japan’s cabinet has given its nod for the export of newly developed fighter jets, a joint endeavour with the UK and Italy, signalling a departure from its longstanding pacifist stance.

The EU will launch an investigation into three of the biggest tech firms in the world over uncompetitive practices – Meta, Apple and Alphabet (which owns Google). 

On Pakistan Day the Pakistani Ambassador demonises PTI party in Washington for all the recent disruptions to Pakistani politics. All the discussions at the Pakistan Day reception at the Pakistani embassy in Washington underscored the importance of political unity in Pakistan, while the PTI’s protests dominated conversations among the guests. Pakistani Ambassador demonises PTI party in Washington Need for political cohesion stressed at Pakistan Day reception in Washington was on top of the agenda as the Pakistani diplomacy team are hurrying to quash all PTI claims to ensure the flow of aid. Ambassador Khan assured the audience both sides were…

Front page summary The Independent – Thousands trapped in Grenfell-style flats ‘scammed’ by insurersThe Independent leads on its own exclusive: Residents unable to sell homes in blocks built with cladding deemed ‘safe’ seven years after Grenfell fire disaster – as insurance companies accused of profiteering by hiking premiums by up to 1,000%.One woman, whose one-bed flat where she lives with her baby was declared safe, saw her annual insurance bill soar from £247 to £2,626 in just two years – a tenfold increase. She told The Independent: “How far does this go before I literally can’t beg, borrow, pay it…

Front page summary Metro – £14bn United KINDdom The Metro reports that Britons donated almost £14bn to charity last year. The paper says that despite the rising cost of living, the UK donated a record £13.98bn to charity last year, with the paper playfully calling the country ‘United Kinddom’. The paper says the county’s poorest areas were amongst the most generous. Catch up on all of Monday’s front pages here.  Metro – £35bn Waspi sting By WTX NewsMarch 22, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper…

Front page summary The Guardian – Suspects appear in court accused of Moscow attack that left 137 dead Suspects accused of carrying out the Moscow terror attack appeared in court on Sunday, The Guardian reports. They are accused of killing at least 137 people after shooting at crowds of concertgoers at Crocus City Hall. The front page has photos of two of the suspects. Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev and Saidakrami Murodali Rachabalizoda have been charged with committing an act of terrorism, the paper says. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility. Russian officials have claimed, without evidence, Ukrainian involvement – which Kyiv denies.Catch…

Front page summary The Sun – China hack attack The Sun reported that Chinese hackers accessed the personal information of around 40 million Britons in a 2021 attack. The UK government will officially blame China today, and the paper suggests some 43 individuals, including MPs and peers, were also targeted. Elsewhere, the paper for the third day running, features a photo of Catherine taken from her video message.Catch up on all of Monday’s front pages here.  The Sun – Kit hits the fan By WTX NewsMarch 22, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy ……

Front page summary Daily Express – King’s Easter message of unity and hope to nation The Daily Express says the King will release a “powerful” Easter message this week to “provide reassurance” to the nation. The paper says he will seek to “provide reassurance” to people after Catherine publicly announced she was undergoing chemotherapy for cancer on Friday.Catch up on all of Monday’s front pages here.  Daily Express – Pay Up! Millions of women owed pension payoutsBy WTX NewsMarch 22, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have…