Newspapers: news stories, Easter 4 total

 

  1. Copy the headline, date and link.
The Guardian

Headline - "Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues as second ship reports attack in Strait of Hormuz"
Date - Wed 22 Apr 2026 13.28 BST


Mail Online

Headline - "Iran seizes two ships after three vessels are attacked in Strait of Hormuz following Trumps ceasefire extension"
Date - 22nd April 2026

  1. Briefly summarise the story in a sentence or two: is this is an example of hard news or soft news? Does it reflect the politics or ideological stance of that newspaper/website?
The Guardian - this is hard news, reflecting the politically focused centre left of the Guardian 

Mail Online - this is an example of hard news, doesn't really show political stance 
  1. Explain in a sentence how or why this story appeals to the audience of that newspaper (use media terminology and theory if you can). Is it quality journalism or an example of clickbait?
The Guardian - quality journalism appeals to audience using sophisticated and detailed language to describe the circumstances 

Mail Online - could argue that it uses clickbait in this article as it includes a montage-like video advertising their other articles 

  1. Copy the headline, date and link.
The Guardian
Headline - "Palestine action activist who hit officer with sledge hammer 'panicked', court told"
Date - Wed 22 Apr 2026 16.26 BST

Mail Online 
Headline - "Pauline Hanson demands Australia deport Palestinians on temporary visas" 
Date - 14 October 2025
  1. Briefly summarise the story in a sentence or two: is this is an example of hard news or soft news? Does it reflect the politics or ideological stance of that newspaper/website?
The Guardian - A Palestine Action activist who struck a police officer with a sledgehammer during a protest at an Israeli-linked arms factory acted to protect a co-defendant he believed was being seriously hurt. Not sure if its hard or soft news but aligns with ideological stance - focuses on the fact that he was "autistic"

Mail Online - deportation of Palestinians from Australia, conveys far right ideological stance 
  1. Explain in a sentence how or why this story appeals to the audience of that newspaper (use media terminology and theory if you can). Is it quality journalism or an example of clickbait?
The Guardian - quality journalism, Palestine hot topic at the minute amongst liberals(target audience) 

Mail Online - Pauline Hanson calling for immediate cessation of humanitarian visas and the deportation of Palestinians in Australia following ceasefire in Gaza - conveys their right wing politics - dislike of immigration 


  1. Copy the headline, date and link.
The Guardian 
Headline - "Why are respected film makers suddenly embracing AI"
Date - Tue 21 Apr 2026 10.00 BST

Mail Online 
Headline - "Netflix reveals release date for highly anticipated Heartstopper film - almost two years on from the third series"
Date - 22 April 2026
  1. Briefly summarise the story in a sentence or two: is this is an example of hard news or soft news? Does it reflect the politics or ideological stance of that newspaper/website?
The Guardian - soft news category, yet make it seem like a bigger issue of the rise of AI 

Mail Online - new Heartstopper film, about coming of age of LGBTQIA+ teens, doesn't reflect ideological stance as rightwing newspaper - soft news 
  1. Explain in a sentence how or why this story appeals to the audience of that newspaper (use media terminology and theory if you can). Is it quality journalism or an example of clickbait?
The Guardian - quality journalism 

Mail Online - extremely short, easy to read article, appeals to target audience 



  1. Copy the headline, date and link.
The Guardian
Headline - Burnley v Manchester City: Premiere league 
Date - 22 Apr, 8:00 pm BST

Mail Online
Headline - Liam Rosenior is SACKED by Chelsea..."
Date - Wednesday, Apr 22nd 2026
  1. Briefly summarise the story in a sentence or two: is this is an example of hard news or soft news? Does it reflect the politics or ideological stance of that newspaper/website?
The Guardian - soft news, entertainment, doesn't really show ideological standpoint 

Mail Online - soft news, Chelsea head coach getting sacked, doesn't really show ideological standpoint 

  1. Explain in a sentence how or why this story appeals to the audience of that newspaper (use media terminology and theory if you can). Is it quality journalism or an example of clickbait?
The Guardian - Guardian readership concentrated in UK, many British people love football, quality journalism 

Mail Online - British newspaper for British readership, many British people love football

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