Deadly Floods Hit South East Asia, Sir Tom Stoppard Dies at 88 Amid Venezuela-Trump Tension, Budget Debate Intensifies, Israeli-Gaza Conflict Claims Over 70,000 Lives
Deadly Flooding Across South East Asia Claims Hundreds of Lives
Severe flooding in southern and southeastern Asia has left hundreds dead and many missing, with Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Thailand hit particularly hard. Relief efforts are underway to provide aid to survivors.
- Hundreds dead and missing in flooding across South East Asia — BBC News
- Flooding in southern Asia leaves 600 dead — BBC News
- Flooding across Asia leaves 600 dead and hundreds missing — BBC News
- Flooding in southern Asia leaves hundreds dead — BBC News
Legendary Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard Dies at 88
Sir Tom Stoppard, renowned for his wit and profound depth in playwriting, has passed away at the age of 88.
- Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88 — BBC News
- Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died — Sky News
- Legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died — Sky News
- King pays tribute as legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies — Sky News
Venezuela Denounces Trump’s Threat to Close Its Airspace
Venezuela criticizes Donald Trump’s warning of airspace closure as a ‘colonialist threat’, accusing the U.S. of imperialist aggression.
- Venezuela condemns Trump’s threat to close country’s airspace — BBC News
- Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning ‘colonialist threat’ — BBC News
- Venezuela hits out at ‘colonial threat’ after Trump ‘closes’ its airspace — Sky News
Budget 2025: Reeves Fights Claims of ‘Lying’ About Deficit
Rachel Reeves faces accusations from Keir Starmer that she misled the public about the budget’s deficit, with Sky News reporting her defense amid Labour’s scrutiny.
- Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public — BBC News
- Budget 2025: Reeves fighting claims she ‘lied’ about deficit — Sky News
- Budget 2025: What’s the best and worst that could happen for Labour? — BBC News
Ukrainian Officials Head to US for Peace Talks Amid Dramatic Footage of Russian Oil Tankers Hit
Ukrainian officials are traveling to the United States for peace talks, amid reports showing dramatic footage of Russian oil tankers being hit by ‘Sea Baby’ drones.
- Ukrainian officials head to US for peace talks – while dramatic footage shows Russian oil tanker being hit — Sky News
- Ukrainian officials head to US for talks – as dramatic footage shows Russian tankers being hit — Sky News
- Ukrainian officials head to US for talks – as Russian tankers hit by ‘Sea Baby’ drones — Sky News
Reeves Fighting Claims She ‘Lied’ About Deficit as Starmer Backs Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is battling claims that she lied about the budget deficit ahead of its approval, amid opposition leader Keir Starmer’s support for her financial plan.
- Reeves fighting claims she ‘lied’ about deficit in run-up to budget — Sky News
- Reeves fighting claims she ‘lied’ about deficit – as Starmer set to back the budget — Sky News
- Reeves fighting claims she ‘lied’ about deficit – as Starmer set to back her budget — Sky News
‘Reeves must go’ and Tom Stoppard tributes
BBC News reports on the demand for playwright Tom Reeves to be replaced (‘Reeves must go’) alongside tributes honoring renowned dramatist Tom Stoppard.
- ‘Reeves must go’ and Tom Stoppard tributes — BBC News
- The Papers: ‘Reeves must go’ and Tom Stoppard tributes — BBC News
Israel’s Gaza Offensive: Over 70,000 Killed
A BBC News report details the staggering death toll in Gaza since Israel’s offensive began, with Hamas-run authorities reporting more than 70,000 fatalities.
- Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes — BBC News
- More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says — BBC News
Questions Raised Over Evidence Used by UK Police to Ban Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans from Aston Villa Match
Sky News reports concerns over the evidence and justification used by UK authorities to prevent fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending an upcoming match against Aston Villa. The decision has sparked debate about potential bias or lack of transparency in the police’s reasoning.
- Questions over evidence used by UK police to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match — Sky News
Surgeon Faces Justice Denied Over Botched Operations, May Never Return to UK
A surgeon accused of botching operations in the UK is seeking asylum abroad after a butcher destroyed his life, citing lack of justice for victims. The surgeon may never return to Britain to face prosecution over the alleged medical negligence.
- ‘A butcher who destroyed my life’: Surgeon may never return to UK to face justice over ‘botched’ operations — Sky News
- ‘A butcher who destroyed my life’: Surgeon may never face justice over ‘botched’ operations — Sky News
Trump Announces Closure of Airspace Above and Around Venezuela
President Trump has declared the closure of airspace both above and surrounding Venezuela, emphasizing control over the region’s skies.
- Consider airspace around Venezuela closed, Trump says — BBC News
- Trump closes airspace ‘above and surrounding’ Venezuela — Sky News
14-Year-Old Tragically Killed by Train
A 14-year-old boy was fatally struck by a train; family and media express grief, with tributes paid to the young victim.
- Pictured: Boy, 14 struck by train — Sky News
- Tributes paid to boy, 14, fatally struck by train — BBC News