Newspaper headlines: PM urged to 'get tough with Trump' and police raid Quaker meeting

Newspaper headlines: PM urged to 'get tough with Trump' and police raid Quaker meeting

Accusations aimed at the Duke of Sussex by the chairwoman of Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded, have garnered media attention in several Sunday newspapers. Dr. Sophie Chandauka has spoken out, branding Prince Harry’s brand as “toxic”. Following a dispute between the charity’s trustees and Dr. Chandauka, Prince Harry resigned from the organization earlier this week. A source close to the former trustees and patrons mentioned that they were not surprised by Prince Harry’s actions and remain steadfast in their decision to resign.

The claims made by Dr. Sophie Chandauka about Prince Harry are also featured prominently in The Sunday Telegraph. According to reports, Dr. Chandauka revealed to the Financial Times that she was requested to publicly defend Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, a request she declined, citing her refusal to be a part of the Sussex PR machine’s extension. Diplomats are urging Sir Keir Starmer to retaliate strongly if Donald Trump follows through on threats of imposing a blanket 25% tariff on British exports. They advised the government to be cautious of gratifying Trump and referenced Mark Carney, the leader of Canada’s Liberal party, who experienced a surge in popularity after issuing a strong response to Trump.

The Sunday Express contains a plea from supporters of the assisted dying bill urging Members of Parliament to support the bill’s progression through parliament. Sarah Wootton, from Dignity in Dying, emphasized the importance of considering terminally ill patients and their families who are struggling under the current circumstances and are seeking a choice. The Sun on Sunday reveals exclusive information regarding the expenses of Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi. Additionally, the Sunday Mirror launches its ‘Missed’ campaign on their front page, sharing stories of mothers searching for their missing children to raise awareness of this heartbreaking issue.

The Sunday Times reports on a police raid that transpired at a Quaker meeting house, leading to the arrest of six women who had gathered to discuss topics like climate change and Gaza. The paper mentioned the arrests were made on suspicion of conspiring to cause public nuisance, with the Metropolitan Police clarifying that the women were taken into custody after expressing intentions to “shut down London”. Meanwhile, the Sunday People references the upcoming VE Day celebrations as it urges readers to “party like it’s 1945”. The Daily Star on Sunday highlights a poll by HomeServe, revealing that over a fifth of British respondents have used AI to assist them in changing a lightbulb, showcasing the growing integration of technology into everyday tasks

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