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Met Office issues risk-of-death warning: Turning up the heat “Turning up the heat,” writes the Metro as it reports Britain could see its first 30C heatwave of the summer this week. The paper reports that the Met Office has issued a yellow heat alert over increased risk of death for vulnerable people across England – unless you are in the north-east. The rising temperature could put increased pressure on the NHS, Metro says, adding that the strongest warnings have been issued for the East Midlands, south-east and the east of England. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk FRONTPAGE…

Sunak urged to drop candidates as betting investigation widens The ongoing fallout from the Conservative Party election betting allegations features on several front pages. The Guardian reports that Rishi Sunak has been urged to drop candidates being investigated, as the Gambling Commission widens its inquiries into the claims. The paper says senior Tories have called for the candidates and other officials to be suspended pending the outcome, urging the prime minister to “get a grip on the slow drip of revelations”. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk  FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper…

Frozen out by Sunak for telling the truth  The Daily Mirror leads on an exclusive interview with Iceland boss Richard Walker, who has told the paper the PM “gave him a roasting” over talking about rising foodbank use. The paper says the supermarket boss claims the criticism for “telling the truth” came when Sunak was chancellor. Mr Walker also told the Mirror that Sunak was only angry because he had to “face questions” over growing foodbank use. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk   FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website. …

Rishi: Starmer will unpick Brexit and rejoin EU by back door  The Daily Express reports that Rishi Sunak will warn that Labour wants to “unpick Brexit” and “drag Britain back into the EU”.  Noting the PM’s comments come on the eighth anniversary of the “historic vote to leave”, it says Rishi Sunak will accuse Labour of wanting to rejoin the European Union by the “back door”. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website.  ‘I’m the only one who can get Brexit done – Starmer will…

3 Lions legends’ spat: ‘Harry Kanes Gary’  “Harry Kanes Gary,” writes The Sun as it reports the England captain fired back at Gary Lineker after he blasted the team’s 1-1 draw against Denmark. Lineker – former footballer turned pundit – called the draw against Denmark s*** on his podcast. But captain Harry responded with a cutting reminder that the England sides the 63-year-old played for “won nothing”. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk  FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website.  THE TOOTH HURTS Harry Kane bites back at Lineker and Co…

One dead in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off The body of a man has been found following severe flooding in the south-eastern Swiss town of Misox, in the alpine valley of Graubünden, also known as Grisons. A massive thunderstorm on Friday night caused rivers to overflow, flooding streets and leading to the evacuation of several dozen residents. Initially, four people were reported missing. A woman was later found under rocks and taken to a hospital in Lugano. On Sunday, police confirmed that a man’s body was discovered eight kilometres (five miles) from where he disappeared. Rescue efforts…

Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogues and churches Attacks on police officers, churches, and synagogues in Russia’s North Caucasus Republic of Dagestan have resulted in numerous fatalities. Gunmen targeted the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala during the Orthodox festival of Pentecost, leaving over 15 police officers and several civilians dead. Six attackers were killed, but police are still searching for others involved. Dagestan’s leader, Sergei Melikov, announced three days of mourning starting Monday. Among the dead is an Orthodox priest, Father Nikolai, who had served in Derbent for over 40 years. Two churches and two synagogues were attacked, with a synagogue…

Hungary’s Varga stable after going off on stretcher Hungary striker Barnabas Varga is stable in hospital following a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn during Sunday’s Euro 2024 match. Varga sustained a fractured cheekbone and will undergo surgery, as confirmed by Hungary manager Marco Rossi. “Varga is okay,” said Rossi, adding that although Varga will be operated on, he is healthy and not at any risk. “Unfortunately he will be operated on because he suffered a fracture. We will see [what happens]. If we progress in the tournament for sure he will not be with us.” The match was delayed…

Intense fighting in Rafah near end, says Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “intense phase” of fighting in Rafah, southern Gaza, is nearly over, but emphasised that the war against Hamas is not ending until the group is fully ousted from power. Netanyahu stated that the Israeli military will soon redeploy troops to the Lebanon border, where clashes with Hezbollah are escalating. He rejected the idea of the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority taking over Gaza, advocating instead for ongoing military demilitarisation by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and a civil administration supported by regional countries. Residents in…

Israeli forces pound Rafah by land, Sea and Air in a surge for land grab

Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to South Korea, saying it would be making “a big mistake” if it decides to arm Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. This comes after South Korea indicated it might consider such action in response to a new pact between Russia and North Korea to support each other against perceived aggression. Putin cautioned that Moscow would make decisions that “are unlikely to please the current leadership of South Korea” if Seoul supplies arms to Kyiv. He made these comments in Vietnam following a high-profile…

Finland shocked by recent stabbings that police suspect are racially motivated Foreign-born citizens in Oulu, northern Finland, have said they feel unsafe following two stabbings that police suspect may have been racially motivated. Both attacks occurred in Oulu’s main shopping centre within a week. On June 13, a 33-year-old local man, a former member of the banned neo-Nazi group Nordic Resistance Movement, allegedly attacked a 12-year-old boy of foreign heritage and attempted to attack a 14-year-old. The younger boy is currently hospitalised with serious injuries. A second attack took place on June 18, when a 15-year-old allegedly stabbed a man…

Firm fined for selling China-made cars as Italian The Italian government has fined DR Automobiles $6.4 million for allegedly misrepresenting Chinese-made vehicles as Italian-produced. The competition regulator found that DR Automobiles marketed cars under the DR and EVO brands as Italian-made, despite the vehicles being primarily manufactured in China with only minor assembly and finishing in Italy. DR Automobiles, based in southern Italy, assembles low-cost vehicles using components from Chinese car makers Chery, BAIC, and JAC. The company plans to appeal the fine, saying it never claimed its cars were entirely made in Italy. The fine comes amid broader efforts…

The Independent – Major poll shock: Sunak set to lose seat in Tory bloodbath The Independent says a number of top Tory ministers are set to lose their seats in the upcoming general election as the Conservative’s faltering campaign grinds on, according to a new shock poll. In devastating news for prime minister Rishi Sunak, YouGov’s poll has predicted 14 Tory big beasts are set to lose their seats to Labour, the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

Daily Mirror – Kane The Danes The Daily Mirror leads on England taking on Denmark in the Three Lions’ second game at Euro 2024. The headline reads “Kane the Danes” in reference to England’s forthcoming match, and features an image of the England captain Harry Kane. The paper says “50,000 fans join Prince William in Germany to roar on Three Lions”. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

Ecuador hit by nationwide blackout, minister says Ecuador experienced a nationwide blackout on Wednesday, leaving approximately 18 million people without power for several hours. The outage caused significant disruptions, including halting the subway system in Quito and disabling traffic lights in the capital. Public Works Minister Roberto Luque said the blackout was due to a lack of investment in the electrical infrastructure. In a post on X, he stated, “For years we have stopped investing in these systems and today we are experiencing the consequences.” He highlighted that this incident is further proof of the ongoing energy crisis in the…

Israeli strikes on Gaza may have violated laws of war – UN report The UN Human Rights Office says Israeli air strikes in Gaza may have systematically violated laws designed to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. This conclusion stems from a detailed report examining six “emblematic attacks” on residential buildings, a school, refugee camps, and a market between October 9 and December 2 2023. The report says that at least 218 people were killed in these incidents and noted the destruction of civilian objects. Israel’s mission in Geneva has rejected the UN’s findings, describing them as “factually, legally, and methodologically…

Daily Mirror – ‘You’re going to need a bigger vote’ The Daily Mirror front page says the Conservatives are “adrift from reality” after Jeremy Hunt said the Government has done a “great job”. The paper says the Chancellor has been caught complaining there has been a “total failure to appreciate our superb record” after 14 years of Tory rule. On a secret recording, the deluded Chancellor said he was “incredibly frustrated” that people think the country is going to “hell in a handcart”. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

Kim backs Ukraine invasion as Putin visits North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his “full support” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for the first time in 24 years. The two leaders celebrated the strong ties between their countries during talks following Putin’s overnight arrival. Putin received a grand red carpet welcome in Pyongyang, complete with roses, waving crowds, and ceremonial gunfire at a military parade. The Russian president thanked Kim for the invitation and expressed hope that their next meeting would take place in Moscow. The leaders last…

Deadly blaze breaks out at ammunition depot in Chad A massive fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, has resulted in multiple casualties and significant explosions, according to senior government officials. Foreign Minister Koulamallah Abderaman reported that the fire occurred at a depot in the Goudji area. The exact number of casualties has not been disclosed, but President Mahamat Idriss Deby expressed his condolences to the victims and their families. A deadly fire erupted late Tuesday at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena, causing weapons to fire into the air, the government and witnesses…

Delhi heatwave sends power demand soaring to record high Delhi is grappling with an intense heatwave, pushing power demand to an unprecedented 8,647 megawatts (MW) this week. Temperatures have consistently hovered around 44-45°C in Delhi and other northern regions for weeks, driving widespread use of cooling appliances such as air conditioners. This surge in usage has strained resources, causing frequent power outages across the city. On Monday, Delhi’s airport experienced a power outage that disrupted services for several minutes, leading to long queues at check-in counters as staff waited for systems to reboot. Delhi’s record power demand on Tuesday followed…

Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic UEFA EURO 2024: Portugal snatch last-gasp win against Czech Republic Francisco Conceicao scored a dramatic late winner as Portugal came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their Euro 2024 opener in Leipzig. Portugal, managed by Roberto Martinez, are among the tournament favourites after an impeccable qualifying campaign. However, they faced a stern challenge from a resilient Czech Republic side. The Czech Republic, largely on the defensive throughout the match, took a surprising lead when Lukas Provod’s second-half strike found the far corner of the net. Despite their defensive efforts, an own goal by…

Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company on Tuesday after its share price hit an all-time high. The stock closed at nearly $136, up 3.5%, surpassing Microsoft in value. Earlier this month, Nvidia also overtook Apple. Nvidia produces computer chips essential for artificial intelligence (AI) software. Growing demand for its products has significantly boosted its sales and profits over recent years. Many investors are optimistic about Nvidia’s future earnings potential, driving the share price higher, though some have questioned the company’s high valuation. Tuesday’s share price surge pushed Nvidia’s market value to $3.34 trillion…

Ryanair CEO says ‘migrants’ are flushing papers down plane toilets Michael O’Leary, the Irish businessman and Ryanair CEO, has claimed migrants have been destroying their travel documents and then claiming asylum in Ireland.  Speaking to Newstalk’s The Pat Kenny Show, he said that migrants were arriving into the country on flights without documents because “they flush them down the toilet.”  He went on to call it a “complete scam” and said Ryanair is working with the Department of Justice to send all non-EU passengers to get their visas checked to prevent this behaviour. “We’re now taking photographs of their passports…

Daily Express – Banking giant’s dire warning on Labour pledges The Daily Express leads with banking giant HSBC saying the Labour Party’s plan to boost wages would “trigger higher mortgage bills” and a “surge in unemployment”, and quotes the PM saying “vote for Reform risks a generation under Labour”. The front page also includes an image of the King and Queen sporting feathered hats. Read all the front pages here