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Elementor #571725December 12, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Daily Express – Last-ditch bid to win over rebels The Daily Express runs with Lord David Cameron’s late bid to win over Tory rebels ahead of a key vote on the Rwanda bill. Cameron has urged warring Tories to unite behind the PM. It quotes the foreign secretary as insisting that laws aimed at getting migrant deportation flights to Rwanda off the ground “will stop the boats”.Nigel Farage hinting he could join the Tories and a picture of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis volunteering make the front…

Elementor #571719December 12, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – The life and death divide The Daily Mirror reports on a new study that highlights the inequality in cancer death risks across England.The paper calls the results “shocking”. It says a new study, by researchers at Imperial College London, showed that people in poorer areas were more likely to die from the disease than those in wealthier ones – which the paper calls a “cancer poverty trap”. It said a north-south divide in life expectancy was particularly clear.The front page features a large image of…

‘Twas the week before Christmas and there was chaos and drama aplenty in the land of soap, with disaster set to ensue.

It’s an especially difficult time of year.

Footage from the horrifying incident shows another adult and a child emerging frightened from the car.

‘This needs to change.’

It’s the second coming of Donald Tusk with implications well beyond Poland’s borders. Two months after a general election marked by a huge turnout comes a comeback for the center-right leader. Tusk’s first stint as prime minister was followed up by a move to Brussels where as president of the European Council, he found himself clashing with the leadership of his own country. 

Poland’s parliament voted in favour of Donald Tusk becoming prime minister on Monday, putting an end to eight years of nationalist rule and setting the stage for a thawing of relations with the European Union.

New finds in central Italy suggest ordinary Roman towns were still ‘thriving’ in the 3rd century – when the Empire’s power was crumbling.

He’s very lucky to be alive.

Kate, the Princess of Wales has kept a promise by taking her three children to volunteer at their local baby bank, bringing Christmas presents for impoverished youngsters.

In our 30s friendship flop era…

Lushful Aesthetics has shared their new treatment which gives men a chance to ‘finance their c***’ by using buy now, pay later to fund the treatment.

All I want for Christmas is… Gorgeous hair!

‘I started planning my funeral.’

Cheaper housing is a big pull for those looking to leave the capital.

According to initial findings, the perpetrator knew his victims.

The Royal Navy is sending two minehunter ships to Ukraine, as part of a wider effort to bolster Kyiv’s capabilities at sea.

The failed attempt to saturate Ukrainian air defences with decoy missiles reveals a vulnerability in Russia’s military capabilities.

Javier Milei: New president tells Argentina ‘shock treatment’ looms Argentina’s newly inaugurated far-right president, Javier Milei, has outlined plans for economic “shock treatment” in his first address, emphasising the stark reality of financial constraints by warning, “there is no money.” Elected in a surprising victory in November, the populist outsider is committed to implementing stringent austerity measures to revamp the struggling South American nation’s economy. The 53-year-old leader, amidst a day of ceremonial proceedings in Buenos Aires, signalled a departure from previous presidential approaches, declaring his intent to undo “decades of decadence” through significant spending cuts aimed at reducing substantial…

The Ukrainian leader and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban were seen having an animated exchange.

Australia to halve immigration intake, toughen English test for students The Australian government has announced plans to cut its migration intake in half within two years, aiming to address what it deems a “broken” immigration system. By June 2025, the annual intake is set to be reduced to 250,000, aligning with pre-pandemic levels. The proposed changes include tightening visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers. Australia has experienced a surge in migration, reaching a record high of 510,000 people arriving in the year to June 2023. This influx has exacerbated challenges related to housing and infrastructure. Despite the move…

Hamas threatens hostages as Netanyahu says group’s end is near Tensions have escalated in the Israel-Gaza conflict, with Hamas issuing a dire ultimatum, vowing that no hostage will leave Gaza alive unless their demands for a prisoner exchange are met.  Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says dozens of Hamas fighters have surrendered, deeming it “the beginning of the end” for the group. Israel has ordered civilians in the centre of Khan Younis to evacuate, with one official saying they don’t want civilians to be caught up in difficult fighting. The latest escalation comes as Qatar – a key mediator…

Among the dozens of people evacuated were three newborns, the mayor of the town said after the blaze.

‘All of my children went to their first festivals before their first birthdays.’