Haruki Murakami to publish first novel to feature woman as lead character The Tale of Kaho, out in July, will be 16th novel by Japanese author who has faced criticism for portrayal of women The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Zack Polanski calls for ‘nuance’ when discussing antisemitism in rebuke of PM Green party leader attacks Keir Starmer’s ‘silly games’ after prime minister accused him of playing down recent incidents The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
US won’t give unredacted Epstein documents to UK police without formal request Police investigating allegations Mandelson and former prince Andrew passed sensitive info to Epstein will struggle to make charges stick without files The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Health data of 500,000 UK volunteers listed for sale on Chinese platform, alarm raised Sensitive UK Biobank health data, potentially affecting nearly 500,000 participants, was briefly listed for sale on a Chinese marketplace. British authorities acted swiftly to remove the listings, but the incident has raised fresh concerns about the security of the vast research database. The Times of India · Apr 24
Prince Harry Urges Trump to 'Step Up' on Russia's Ukraine War as US President Welcomes Duke's Advice Prince Harry urged President Trump to take a stronger stance on Ukraine at the Kyiv Security Forum, highlighting the need for decisive leadership amid ongoing global tensions. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Trump says royal visit may help steady UK-US ties amid tensions Donald Trump believes King Charles III's upcoming US visit will mend frayed Washington-London ties, despite trade, security, and policy disagreements. He praised the King as a "fantastic man" and "brave." While the royal tour aims to strengthen historic bonds, underlying tensions persist over immigration, energy, and foreign policy, with the… The Times of India · Apr 24
Olivia Rodrigo lands fourth UK number one with new song ‘Drop Dead’ Single is the lead from the star’s forthcoming third album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’ The Independent UK · Apr 24
Popstar Olivia Rodrigo scores fourth UK number one single The 23-year topped the leader board with her brand new song, Drop Dead, the first single from her upcoming You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Harry says he ‘will always be part of the royal family’ during surprise Ukraine visit Harry’s trip comes just days before his father the King begins a major state visit to America to see President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Apr 24
‘I will always be part of the royal family’, Harry says during Ukraine visit Harry’s unannounced visit is his third trip to Ukraine since the war began in 2022. Evening Standard · Apr 24
TikTok and Visa launch debit card to speed payouts to UK creators Creator card is designed for people making money through TikTok Live, some of whom complain of payment delays The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Officials hugely underestimated impact of AI datacentres on UK carbon emissions Revised figures increase fears about energy-intensive datacentres worsening climate emergency The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Blue chips close lower amid US-Iran stalemate For the week, the FTSE 100 fell 2.7%, the FTSE 250 also declined 2.7% and the AIM All-Share dipped 1.7%. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Disney+ gets a huge price drop to combat HBO Max – but you have to be quick Get Disney+ for just £3.99 in the UK right now T3 · Apr 24
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Could Trump withdraw US support for UK sovereignty of Falklands? Proposal said to be contained in internal Pentagon email is thought to be bid to punish European countries for failing to assist in war in Iran
Euronews · Apr 24 Judge sets trial date for suspects in Jewish charity ambulance arson attack in London The UK has accused Tehran of using criminal proxies to conduct attacks on European soil targeting opposition media outlets and the Jewish community.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 ‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 UK eases airline penalties as jet fuel shortages threaten flights Carriers will retain airport slots if they cancel services as passengers are urged to continue with travel plans
T3 · Apr 24 Hatch Restore 3 review: a smart wake up light that’s deserving of all the hype I tried Hatch’s Restore 3 wake up light and it’s my favourite way to wake up
Latin Times · Apr 24 U.S.-UK Rift Over Iran Could Impact Falklands (MALVINAS) Sovereignty Support- REPORT A newly surfaced report indicates that the United States is evaluating whether to reconsider its long-standing support for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas,) in what could signal a rare shift in transatlantic relations.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Ukraine war today: Russia accused of ‘planning terror attacks at schools’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Bulletin PM briefing: US slams Europe over Iran war and EU investigates Mandelson Here are five of today’s biggest stories
The Conversation · Apr 24 High petrol prices are fuelling interest in EVs. Here’s how this could bring down electricity bills With oil prices skyrocketing following the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, motorists around the world have been looking for ways to save money.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 ‘The damage is done’: global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says Exclusive: International Energy Agency’s Fatih Birol, the world’s leading energy economist, also says UK should largely forgo North Sea expansion
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Starmer pledges to bring forward law proscribing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Prime minister tells Jewish leaders legislation against malign state actors will go before parliament in July