Trump and Starmer Meet; Ashes Triumph and Other Major News Headlines This Week
Trump and Starmer’s Meeting Amidst Recent Global Developments
Chris Mason reports on Trump and Starmer’s meeting, following extraordinary events including the US withdrawal from a key climate treaty and the seizure of a ship.
- Chris Mason: Trump and Starmer speak as ship seizure caps extraordinary few days — BBC News
- Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups — BBC News
- Chris Mason: Trump and Starmer speak after astonishing few days — BBC News
- Trump to meet Colombian president at White House in ‘near future’ — BBC News
Police Investigate After Wrongful Death Notification in Rotherham Crash
A police watchdog is investigating after officers falsely informed a family that their son had died in a car crash in Rotherham, based on the wrong victim’s description and ID card.
- Police watchdog investigating after officers wrongly told family son had died in crash — Sky News
- Police who named wrong fatal car crash victim ‘used family description and ID card’ — Sky News
- Police officers suspended over alleged misbehaviour on holiday — Sky News
Australia secures 4-1 Ashes triumph in final Test against England
After a hard-fought battle, Australia secured their fourth consecutive Ashes victory with a convincing 4-1 win over England in the decisive Sydney Test match. The series-clinching win solidifies Australia’s dominance on English soil.
- Australia secure 4-1 Ashes win against England with victory in final Test — Sky News
- Australia PM announces royal commission into Bondi shooting — BBC News
Oligarch Linked to Bribery Scheme Pays Andrew £15M for Mansion
The BBC reports that an oligarch connected to a bribery scheme paid Andrew millions of pounds for his mansion, according to multiple sources.
- Andrew oligarch £15m mansion sale linked to bribery scheme — BBC News
- Oligarch linked to bribery paid Andrew £15m for mansion — BBC News
- Andrew was paid millions for mansion by oligarch linked to bribery scheme — BBC News
Ex-Premier League Referee Given Suspended Jail Term Over Child Image Offence
Former Premier League referee receives a suspended jail term for possessing child abuse images, despite previous convictions.
- Ex-referee sentenced over child image offence — BBC News
- Ex-Premier League referee given suspended jail term over child image — BBC News
Flu Cases Surge Following Christmas as NHS Warns of Rising Infections
The National Health Service (NHS) has reported a resurgence in flu cases after the holiday season, as increased social mixing post-Christmas leads to more widespread transmission.
- Flu bouncing back after Christmas mixing, says NHS — BBC News
- Flu on the rise again after Christmas mixing, says NHS — BBC News
Delayed discharges cost NHS Scotland £440m annually
Delayed hospital discharges in Scotland are costing the National Health Service (NHS) at least £440 million per year, according to a report. The study highlights the financial strain and patient care implications of prolonged stays.
- Delayed discharges cost NHS Scotland at least £440m a year — Sky News
- Delayed discharges costing NHS Scotland £440m a year — BBC News
Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Army Officer Near Barracks
A man has pleaded guilty to attempting to murder an army officer near a barracks, according to Sky News.
- Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of soldier near barracks — Sky News
- Man who threw boy off Tate Modern sentenced for attacking nurses — Sky News
Wales football legend Terry Yorath dies aged 75
Former Leeds player and father of Olympic presenter Gabby Logan, Terry Yorath, has died at the age of 75.
- Wales football legend Terry Yorath, father of Gabby Logan, dies — Sky News
- Wales football legend Terry Yorath dies aged 75 — BBC News
Iran Protests Escalate with Violent Clashes Spreading Across Country
Footage shows widespread violent demonstrations spreading to new areas in Iran, highlighting the growing unrest and conflict following recent protests.