Press Review

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 4: The Korean papers react to President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision to impose martial law with incredulity, as the opposition moves to impeach him. Meanwhile, television presenter Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of sexual misconduct. Also, Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi is criticised for adding a religious message to a rainbow armband, while others call the criticism hypocritical. Finally, “brain rot” is named Oxford Word of the Year 2024.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 3: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a fight for his job as two votes of no confidence will be held against him, plunging France into a deep political crisis. The New York Times reports from a Canadian Arctic town where the permafrost is thawing so rapidly that residents could become the first climate refugees. Also, Donald Trump jokes about annexing Canada and orcas are seen wearing dead salmon as hats – a bizarre trend last seen in the 1980s. 

PRESS REVIEW: Monday, December 2 – The world’s press reacts to rebels’ storming of Syria’s second largest city of Aleppo. In France, the Barnier government is hanging by a thread as far right leader Marine Le Pen appears to call the shots. In other news, Germany has launched a 100 million euro project to retrieve tonnes of shells and ammunition dumped in the Baltic Sea post WWII. And, finally, AI toys for Christmas: is Toy Story about to come true?

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 29: The debate over assisted dying rages on in the UK ahead of a key vote in Westminster this Friday. In other news, the French government makes concessions to the far right in the hope of surviving a likely no-confidence vote next week. Finally, Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral is resplendent after five years of renovation following a catastrophic fire.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 28: The French government's revelation that it may not enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu draws ire in the press. Some dailies wonder if this "about face" was a requirement in order for France to broker the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. In other news: the threat of a no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister Michel Barnier grows. Plus: a deer in Canada has been spotted wearing a yellow hi-vis vest – but it's unclear who is behind it!

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 27: We look at reactions and analysis as an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal is agreed. The local and international press ponder if peace will be long lasting and what the deal means for the war in Gaza.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 25: Haaretz, one of Israel's leading newspapers, is boycotted by the Israeli government. Elsewhere, key talks aimed at reducing global plastic pollution begin in South Korea. Also, Donald Trump looks set to expel all transgender people from the US armed forces. Finally, an American blogger is in hot water with the Egyptian government after letting his true feelings on Cairo airport be known.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 22: We look at reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language press after the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Also: a series of deaths linked to methanol poisoning in Laos sheds light on bootleg alcohol practices. Finally: a new study shows that humans have two types of laughter – one from being tickled and the other for all kinds of other funny things!

PRESS REVIEW –Thursday, November 21:  In France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen threatens to bring down PM Michel Barnier's government over its controversial budget bill. In the US, the House Ethics Committee refuses to publish the findings of a sexual misconduct report against Donald Trump's Attorney General pick Matt Gaetz. Over in the UK, Oxford University's election for chancellor is being played out amid geopolitical tensions. Finally, find out why the humble bean is having a moment!

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 20: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal finishes his career with a disappointing loss in the Davis Cup. Meanwhile, thousands of farmers descend on Westminster to protest a new Labour tax, with television personality Jeremy Clarkson taking centre stage. Finally, Donald Trump is accused of ignoring transition rules.