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Buddhist monks-in-training caught with 110kg of cannabis in Sri Lanka

29 April 2026 at 10:42
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 29: Papers discuss public anger in Russia after an internet crackdown. Next: France launches a probe into the reappearance of the website that was used to recruit the men who raped Gisèle Pelicot. Also, what is "promotion burnout" and is there a Gen Z "burnout crisis"? Finally, 22 Buddhist monks carrying 110kg of cannabis are arrested at Colombo airport in Sri Lanka.

US startups explore genome editing in human embryos, raising ethical concerns

28 April 2026 at 10:45
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 28: Photos of starving soldiers in Ukraine make headlines. Over in the US, Donald Trump wants Jimmy Kimmel fired – again. French papers talk about the controversial Alloncle report on the neutrality and funding of public broadcasting. Also: is genome editing ethical? Finally, we look at the European seagull screeching championship.

Michael Jackson: 'Untouchable' icon, sexual predator or both?

27 April 2026 at 10:40
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 27: Michael Jackson's biopic is enjoying a strong debut, despite numerous sexual abuse accusations. But first: papers discuss conspiracy theories following the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting. Plus: in some good news, a chubby sea lion has won the hearts of San Francisco locals and a German nun discovers the joy of eating a kebab.

After losing her son, healthy British woman will legally end her life in Swiss clinic

24 April 2026 at 10:31
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, April 24: We look at reactions in the German, Russian and Kazakh press after an important oil pipeline from Russia is suspended to Germany. Russia says it's for "technical" reasons, but the German press say it is "political". Also: the press is divided over the case of a physically healthy, deeply grieving British woman who will die by euthanasia in a Swiss clinic this Friday. Finally, we look at the most surprising clauses of pre-nup agreements. 

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  • AI robot beats elite table tennis players in 'pivotal breakthrough' Dheepthika LAURENT
    PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 23: Le Parisien reports on an "unprecedented" criminal complaint filed against food delivery giants UberEats and Deliveroo for human trafficking in France. Le Monde looks at the important role of priests in the war in Ukraine and we also look at a suggestion to rename the Donbas to "Donnyland", in a bid to soften Donald Trump's hardline stance. Plus: the rise of "Age Tech" and Sony's AI robot Ace beats elite table tennis players in a groundbreaking experiment.
     

AI robot beats elite table tennis players in 'pivotal breakthrough'

23 April 2026 at 10:41
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 23: Le Parisien reports on an "unprecedented" criminal complaint filed against food delivery giants UberEats and Deliveroo for human trafficking in France. Le Monde looks at the important role of priests in the war in Ukraine and we also look at a suggestion to rename the Donbas to "Donnyland", in a bid to soften Donald Trump's hardline stance. Plus: the rise of "Age Tech" and Sony's AI robot Ace beats elite table tennis players in a groundbreaking experiment.

Rabbi who bulldozed Palestinian homes selected for Israel's national celebration

22 April 2026 at 11:20
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 22: An extremist rabbi accused of war crimes has been selected to participate in Israeli Independence Day celebrations. Next: papers look at LGBTQ laws in Hungary and Russia. Also: did someone manipulate France's official meteorological station for insider betting on Polymarket? Finally, Madonna's iconic Coachella outfit has been stolen.

'Lame excuse': British papers not convinced by PM Starmer's Mandelson defence

21 April 2026 at 11:41
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 21: British broadsheets and tabloids mock Prime Minister Keir Starmer's address to the House of Commons, in which he defended himself over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal. In France, former PM Gabriel Attal talks about "the love of his life", but a conflict of interests could be on the table. Finally, hostile divorces lead to fights over unexpected objects.

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  • Eight days of vote counting and still no result in Peru Antonia KERRIGAN
    PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's troubles continue after it emerged last week that he sent Peter Mandelson to Washington as ambassador despite him failing to meet Foreign Office security standards. Also, anger mounts in Peru after the first round of the presidential elections saw widespread irregularities, including polling stations that didn't open and ballot papers found in bins. Finally, Etsy are finally looking to tap the potential of the break-up econom
     

Eight days of vote counting and still no result in Peru

20 April 2026 at 09:50
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's troubles continue after it emerged last week that he sent Peter Mandelson to Washington as ambassador despite him failing to meet Foreign Office security standards. Also, anger mounts in Peru after the first round of the presidential elections saw widespread irregularities, including polling stations that didn't open and ballot papers found in bins. Finally, Etsy are finally looking to tap the potential of the break-up economy.

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