Press Review

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, January 19: French newspapers praise Gisèle Pélicot, who took the stand for the final time in a rape trial that shocked the world. In New Zealand, the largest-ever protest for Māori rights takes place amid controversy over a new bill. Rafael Nadal competes for Spain in the Davis Cup, marking his final professional appearance. Meanwhile, a duct-taped banana artwork could fetch over a million dollars at auction, and a city in Alaska bids farewell to the sun for the next two months.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 18: French farmers plan protests against a potential EU-South America trade deal, while UK farmers protest new inheritance tax measures in Labour's budget. Meanwhile, some Pacific nations accuse Australia of 'exporting climate destruction.' Finally, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has sparked controversy over his tattoos.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 15: US President-elect Donald Trump has mooted bypassing Senate approval for his major appointments – we take a look at the press backlash. In other news: COP29 continues, but without the Argentinian delegation and with activists far outnumbered by oil, gas and coal lobbyists. Finally, National Geographic scientists have found the world's largest coral reef off the Solomon Islands, a discovery they hope will inspire more global action to protect the corals.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 14: There's shock and rebuke in both the left-wing and conservative media after Donald Trump nominates Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. The Florida Republican has been the focus of an investigation into child sex trafficking. Also: hundreds of books, including Anne Frank's diary and George Orwell's "1984" have been banned in Florida schools. Meanwhile, the Guardian says it will leave X, accusing the platform of becoming toxic. Finally: we bring you a list of the worst online passwords of the year!

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 13: We look at reactions to Donald Trump's shock Pentagon pick, as well as unchecked methane emissions by the oil and gas industries and tributes to Azzedine Hedna – a devoted craftsman of the Notre Dame restoration who has sadly passed away a month before the cathedral's reopening.

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, November 12: The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church of England's most senior cleric, faces calls to resign. It comes after a damning review accused the Church of covering up a decades-long cycle of sexual, physical and psychological abuse by a former lawyer and member of the Church. In Sudan, the spectre of outright war looms between warring generals as the population suffer disease and famine and cultural treasures are looted. Finally: Russia seeks to pass a law against child-free propaganda while Telegram founder Pavel Durov offers free IVF to women willing to use his sperm.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday November 8: The US Army and Federal Reserve brace for a new administration. In other news, private jets are "used like taxis" by the super-rich, with skyrocketing CO2 emissions. Finally, 43 monkeys make a break for it at a South Carolina animal testing centre, while caretakers try to coax them back with fresh fruit and greens.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 7: We take you through all the reactions in the US press and abroad after Donald Trump's resounding victory in the US presidential election. We look at what the result means for the Democratic Party's future, for climate change and for international relations. We also see how the illustrated press are covering Trump's victory.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 6: We take a look at the right-wing press as they declare victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election, and at analysis on what went wrong for Kamala Harris's campaign. Also, what happened to the women expected to vote Democrat in droves? Finally, abortion was on the ballot in 10 states in more ways than one; we take a closer look.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 5: We take a look at the US front pages ahead of the country's landmark presidential vote. Also: what, if any, difference will the election result make to the ongoing war in the Middle East? Finally, a pygmy hippo born at Edinburgh Zoo is vying for internet fame.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 29: Labour unveil their first budget in 14 years, with taxes raised by £40 billion. Elsewhere, the race for the White House is hotting up and the Latino demographic could be key to securing victory for either candidate. Finally, there's good news for kids in Iowa as they can go "trick or treating" on Halloween for the first time in 86 years.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 30: US papers react to Steve Bannon's release from prison, with just days to go before the country goes to the polls. In other news, a Brazilian rancher may have chemically deforested an area equivalent to New York City on the site of a protected wetland. Finally, a PhD student discovers a lost Mayan city by accident.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 29: Israel's parliament has voted to ban UNRWA from operating within the country, with many observers warning that it will worsen the situation in Gaza. Elsewhere, The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos responds to criticism over the fact that his paper won't be backing a candidate in this year's US presidential election. Finally, it's double delight as Rodri and Aitana Bonmati make it a clean sweep for Spain at this year's Ballon d'Or awards.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 28: The ICC's chief prosecutor is accused of sexual misconduct and of trying to persuade the alleged victim to deny the claims. Elsewhere, The Washington Post has decided not to back a presidential candidate for the first time in decades, much to the disappointment of journalists and readers alike. Plus, The Wall Street Journal publishes an investigation into captagon, a drug that is fuelling war in the Middle East. Finally, £300,000 worth of cheddar is stolen by scammers.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 24: Gisèle Pelicot’s testimony at the rape trial of her husband and dozens of other men makes the front pages in France and abroad. In other news, the illegal gold mining business in Ghana is bleeding toxic metals into the rivers. Finally, the intrepid stray dog filmed on the top of one of the Pyramids of Giza has caught the international imagination.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 23: South Korea mulls its response as North Korea cements its war coalition with Russia. In other news, an Arab News/YouGov poll shows Donald Trump leading among Arab-American voters. Also, do Western gorillas have democracy? Finally, Paddington Bear, of Peruvian birth but British by adoption, has been awarded a UK passport ahead of his new film.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday October 22: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pushes back with a decree to save her flagship anti-migration policy from an European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling. In other news, a two-day "Preparing to settle in Gaza" conference in Israel is attended by several Israeli government ministers, including from the Likud camp. Also, fracking is at the heart of the US election campaign for voters in a Pennsylvanian town still reeling from a pollution scandal. Finally, we bring you news of what non-avian dinosaurs used their wings for.

PRESS REVIEW – October 21: Financing conservation in the embattled Amazon rainforest is at the heart of the COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia. In other news, Donald Trump vies for votes in the swing state of Pennsylvania by lauding golfer Arnold Palmer’s genitalia. Finally, a New Zealand airport looks to rein in those more indulgent farewells in the drop-off zone with a three-minute hug limit.

PRESS REVIEW – October 18: The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar dominates front pages, as journalists ask what’s next. Also, in Brussels, Poland receives support for its plan to suspend asylum rights for Russia and Belarus, and the EU is told to take a leaf out of Giorgia Meloni’s book after the first migrants went to her newly opened Albanian detention centres this week. But will they stay? Finally, Humboldt penguins fight back against vampire bats in coastal Peru.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 17: Ilya Yashin, one of Vladimir Putin's main opponents, speaks to a French daily just months after his release from prison. Elsewhere, Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy, with many saying the move unfairly impacts gay couples. Plus, an assisted dying bill is introduced in Westminster, with opinions polarised. Finally, one newspaper reveals why you should always say "hello" at work.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 16: Kamala Harris makes an appearance on a popular US radio show, calling Donald Trump a dictator in the process. Elsewhere, the father of a murdered daughter is shocked to find out her image is being used as an AI chatbot. Plus, Thomas Tuchel is set to be named the new England football manager, becoming the first German to take on the role.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 15: The Washington Post has an exclusive on Binyamin Netanyahu's phone call with Joe Biden last week, as the Israeli PM softens his stance. Elsewhere, tensions mount between India and Canada, as top diplomats are expelled from both countries. Also, a rape accusation levelled at Kylian Mbappé is reported in the Swedish press. Finally, the World Conker Championships are embroiled in a cheating scandal.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 11: The budget will be the first order of business for France's fractured National Assembly. With tax hikes and spending cuts on the cards, there’s something for everyone … or no one. In other news, Rafael Nadal's departure from tennis inspires tributes in the Spanish press and beyond. Finally, Boris Johnson's new memoir "Unleashed" sparks scepticism and the parody "Unhinged".