Times Front Page 9th of January 2025
Britain must repatriate its citizens who joined Islamic State from Syrian prisons to demonstrate solidarity with the US, according to a former counterterrorism chief under Trump.
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The Times leads with an investigation into what it describes as a “Russian disinformation campaign designed to undermine and spread fear about the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine”. The paper says pictures, memes and video clips depict the British-made vaccine as dangerous, with some suggesting it could turn people into monkeys because it uses a chimpanzee virus as a vector. The Times says it is not clear if the propaganda was directly authorised by the Kremlin but it says there is evidence some Russian officials were involved – and middlemen are now seeking to “seed” the images on social media networks around the world.
Times Front Page 8th of January 2025
Defence companies have ceased attending university careers fairs and similar events due to security concerns over potential protests, raising fears about staff safety and the risk of global threats, with firms expressing anxiety over being targeted by demonstrators.
Times Front Page 7th of January 2025
European leaders, including Starmer and Macron, have criticised Elon Musk for allegedly attempting to influence elections through social media, expressing concerns about interference in democratic processes.
Times Front Page 6th of January 2025
Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to tackle NHS waiting lists by shifting focus towards community care and surgical hubs, aiming to alleviate the strain on hospitals and improve patient access to timely treatments.