In this Friday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the day from the tragic death of a British toddler to the DWP’s new state pension warning
Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we pull together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Friday, we’re taking a look at everything from Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s big falling out, to the UK Health Security Agency’s salad warning.
BBC Question Time came to dramatic halt as Donald Trump issues threat at Elon Musk
Yesterday evening’s BBC Question Time was briefly interrupted for ‘breaking news’ as the public fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk rages on.
On the panel on Thursday, June 5 Alex Davies-Jones MP, Darren Millar MS, Llinos Medi MP, Annabel Denham and Mark Serwotka appeared alongside host Fiona Bruce. The panel discussed the new 20mph speed limits in Wales and the rise in the number of illegal boat crossings, but their discussion was dramatically halted for “breaking news” as US President Donald Trump issued a scathing threat to Elon Musk.
Trump threatened to end Musk’s government contracts and it left Question Time viewers fuming. In the “breaking news update” US President Donald Trump addressed his fall-out with Elon Musk saying he is “very disappointed” in the SpaceX founder.
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David Beckham at risk of losing knighthood before he’s even got it after huge blunder
Earlier today, our Showbiz team reported that football star David Beckham is set to finally get his wish for a knighthood, after having made his hope for one very clear over the years. Now closer to his dream than ever, there are rumblings that his impending knighthood might be under threat.
David, 50, is due to receive the honour in King Charles ‘ upcoming Birthday Honours List, which is set to be announced this month by The Gazette.
It has been claimed David is set to become a Sir while his wife Victoria Beckham will become Lady Beckham, as David will be reportedly named in the Kings Birthday Honours list next week.
However, the early announcement of Beckham’s reported knighthood could risk him losing the title before its officially awarded, a source has told the Mirror.
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New State Pension age set to change next year for people born on these dates
Ever a subject for discussion, our Politics team today reported that there is to be a further change to state pension age for some Brits.
Brits born between two specific dates need to review their pension age due to upcoming changes. The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) is urging individuals with particular birthdates to verify their State Pension timing using their online checker.
With plans set to incrementally raise the State Pension age from 66 to 67 beginning next year, it’s important that everyone takes note of this imminent shift. By 2028, the transition is expected to be implemented nationwide.
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Brit boy, 2, dies after his family find him floating in the pool at Ibiza holiday home
Our World News team have reported the sad news that a two-year-old British boy has died after getting into trouble while swimming in a pool at a private villa in Ibiza.
The tragic incident happened shortly bfore 10.40am on Wednesday, June 5 at a holiday home on the northern part of the popular Spanish island. The young boy was found in the pool without a pulse, according to local news outlet Diario de Ibiza.
Emergency services rushed to the villa following a report of an unresponsive child just before 11am local time. First to arrive at the holiday home was the basic life support ambulance (BLS). These ambulances are equipped with essential equipment for providing basic life support, such as oxygen, portable devices for respiratory tract care and defibrillators.
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Health agency issues urgent UK alert to anyone who buys supermarket salad
Our Health team have reported a warning from the UK Health Security Agency about potentially dangerous illnesses contracted from bagged supermarket salads.
As the weather heats up in summer, people may want to opt for something lighter for lunch, like a salad. But a fresh health alert from UK authorities warns that these foods could make people ill if one very important step is ignored.
It may not always be possible to grab fresh food to whip up a refreshing and healthy salad, so many people instead reach for the premade packs available in most supermarkets. However, people who do this have been warned to take one extra step to avoid falling ill.
It might seem like common sense, but some people simply tip their bag out and tuck it in. Experts suggest taking one extra precaution to avoid coming into contact with bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.
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