In Syria, the state has declared war on its own people. Meanwhile, in Blessed Albion, two news stories given prominence today include Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters supporting Argentina’s piquish claim to a godforsaken lump of rock in the middle of the South Atlantic, and a promise by Smiths guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr to reform the onetime cult beat combo, provided that the UK’s Conservative-Liberal coalition government steps down.

David Cameron is reported to be a fan of the Smiths, much to Mr Marr’s embarrassment.

Only in England.