Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing a vote of no confidence from the Scottish Greens, who accuse him of betrayal after the end of the power-sharing deal with the Scottish National Party, according to The Guardian. Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph reports that an Alba Party member could hold the deciding vote in Mr Yousaf’s future. The Greens pledged to vote down Mr Yousaf, who they say has failed to listen to their concerns.
The i newspaper carries a story about the world’s first vaccine to stop skin cancer, which could revolutionize cancer treatment. It brings hope for patients by using the tumor’s genetic code in a personalized vaccine. The Daily Express elaborates further on the melanoma vaccine, saying that it could also prove effective against lung, bladder, and kidney tumors. The vaccine uses mRNA technology, which helped fight the Covid pandemic.
According to the Daily Mail, incidents of shoplifting offenses in England and Wales rose to their highest level in years, with over 430,000 recorded last year. Retailers accuse police of “letting thieves off the hook,” with violence against shop workers doubling. The Metro focuses on the overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, which was called into question after prosecution witnesses were called for accusations that were not a part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison for separate convictions of rape in LA.
Football fans, politicians, and figures opposed to “ditching the replays” to save cash-strapped lower-league clubs are backing the Daily Mirror’s “Save our cup replays” campaign, according to AFP. The Financial Times reports that Australian mining company BHP approached UK-based Anglo American for a potential £31bn takeover, sparking a backlash from some of Anglo’s largest shareholders. Finally, The Sun congratulates the 50-year-old “footie legend” Ryan Giggs and his girlfriend on their first child
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