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The Scotsman – Pressure mounting on Ross after deselection of Duguid The Scotsman’s front page leads on Scottish politics. The front page features a large image of Scotland’s John McGinn, centre, starts dancing as the team arrive at Bayernhalle in Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Germany, for a reception hosted by the Mayor. Scotland have their team base in the area for their Uefa Euro campaign.  Catch up on all the front pages here

Many of Monday’s front pages lead on the discovery of Dr Michael Mosley’s body after the famed TV presenter had gone missing while on holiday in Greece. 

Elsewhere, politics makes the front pages with the UK general election around the corner, and news of a snap general election in France – amid a rise in far-right support.

The back pages lead on Harry Kane’s comments after England lost 1-0 to Iceland – at Wembley, the final match before the start of the EUROs. British star Dina Asher-Smith is also pictured on the back pages after she won gold at the European Championships.

Dr Mosley’s body was discovered on a hillside near the Agia Marina beach bar on Sunday. CCTV footage reportedly shows him descending a slope before disappearing behind a wall.

The incident, believed to be an ambush by suspected militants, has not been claimed by any group. The region has been a longstanding conflict zone between India and Pakistan.

In a televised address from the Élysée Palace, Macron acknowledged the voters’ message and emphasised the need for “a clear majority in serenity and harmony” to counter the far-right’s progress.

During a news conference in Tel Aviv, Gantz cited Netanyahu’s obstruction of achieving “true victory” as his reason for stepping down and called for the prime minister to set a date for elections. 

Scenes from the Nuseirat refugee camp depict extensive devastation and mourning. Two Gaza hospitals, al-Aqsa and al-Awda, reported 70 bodies between them, while the health ministry released names of 86 individuals among the reported 274 fatalities.

Thousands attended Modi’s inauguration at Delhi’s presidential palace, including leaders from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, but not Pakistan or China. 

The Independent – Rayner backs Abbott and defies Starmer in left-wing cull row The front page of The Independent leads on the latest from the UK political landscape. Latest articles from The Independent

The Guardian – Pressure on Starmer to end purge of the Labour left The front page of The Guardian leads on the latest from the Labour Party as they’ve had to deny reports that are purging left-wing candidates from standing. Latest articles from The Guardian

The Metro – ‘Cold-blooded monster’ The front page of The Metro leads on UK domestic news. There are two main stories on the front page – the latest from the Labour campaign and the story of a teacher who murdered her partner. Latest articles from The Metro

The National – ‘A Fantastic Candidate’ The front page of The National newspaper from May 31, 2024, features the following stories: Latest articles from The National

The Herald – Calls to Scrap Short-Lets Law as Businesses Go to the Wall The front page of The Herald newspaper from May 31, 2024, features the following stories: Other Stories Latest articles from The Herald

Daily Mirror – Trump Guilty The front page of the Daily Mirror newspaper from May 31, 2024, leads on one story. Stories Online Here are the leading online reports: Latest articles from the UK

Friday’s front pages continue their political coverage – an ongoing theme in recent weeks, with a couple of papers looking across the pond to the news of Donald Trump being found guilty in his hush-money trial. 

Elsewhere, the latest from the UK political landscape is also featured heavily on the front pages as the general election looms. 

The back pages bring you the latest from the Premier League as complaints over the jam-packed football schedule continue to dominate the sports world. Elsewhere, the back pages also look ahead to Saturday’s Champions League final at Wembley where Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid. Londoner Jadon Sancho will face fellow Englishman Jude Bellingham.

Slovak PM moved to home care after shooting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been transferred from a hospital in Banska Bystrica to his home in Bratislava, two weeks after being critically wounded in a shooting incident. The hospital announced that Fico is now under “home nursing care” as he continues his recovery. The 59-year-old PM was airlifted to Bratislava for further treatment and rehabilitation. He was shot four times at close range on May 15 in Handlova while greeting supporters after a government meeting. Fico underwent multiple surgeries following the attack. Fico was transported by helicopter to Bratislava on…

Spain passes amnesty law for Catalan nationalists Spain’s Congress has approved the government’s contentious Catalan amnesty law, which now faces implementation after overcoming its final parliamentary hurdle. The law seeks to withdraw pending legal actions against Catalan nationalists involved in separatist activities, including the 2017 referendum and failed independence bid. The law passed with a narrow majority: 177 lawmakers voted in favour, while 172 voted against. Introduced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist Party (PSOE), the law has spent six months in parliament. It was initially approved in a congressional vote in March and faced delays in the opposition-controlled Senate,…

South Africa’s ANC on course to lose majority South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), is poised to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years, according to partial results from Wednesday’s parliamentary election. With over 50% of voting districts counted, the ANC leads with 42% of the vote, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 23%, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party of former President Jacob Zuma with nearly 11%, and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) with nearly 10%. Final results are expected over the weekend. The election results system crashed on Friday morning, showing…

India MP arrested in sex abuse case on return to country Indian police have arrested Prajwal Revanna, a lawmaker accused of sexually abusing multiple women. Revanna, who fled India on April 27, was detained upon his arrival from Germany in Bengaluru on Friday. He denies all allegations. Revanna, 33, is a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party, an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. He is seeking re-election from the Hassan constituency in Karnataka. Before the voting, thousands of USB sticks with videos allegedly showing Revanna abusing women circulated in Karnataka, sparking outrage. An official from…

Thousands rally in NZ in support of Māori rights Thousands of people participated in protests across New Zealand on Thursday, expressing anger over what they say is a government erosion of Māori rights. The demonstrations coincided with the centre-right coalition government’s announcement of its first budget, which included tax cuts and outlined savings in sectors such as housing and conservation. The finance minister rejected claims that funding cuts targeted programs benefiting Māori, asserting that the new initiatives would benefit all New Zealanders. However, since the government took office in October, it has faced allegations of undermining the agency of Indigenous…

The Independent – Red Votes, Blue Values: fed up Tories set to sweep Labour to power 30/05/2024 – The front page of The Independent leads on the upcoming general election and the latest from US politics.  Check out all the UK front pages here. Other Stories Online, The Independent features: Latest articles from The Independent

The Guardian – Abbott Defies Starmer With Vow To Remain An MP  30/05/2024 – The front page of The Guardian leads on Diane Abbott and her comments at a rally yesterday. Check out all the UK front pages here.  Other Stories Latest articles from The Guardian

The Metro – Cynical Election Doc Strike 30/05/2024 – The front page of The Metro leads on the upcoming junior doctors strike which they say is a cynical election plot. Check out all the UK front pages here. Other Stories Latest articles from The Metro

The National – UK Party Leaders Debate Confirmed – Except For Viewers In Scotland 30/05/2024 – The front page of The Nation leads on the upcoming UK general election.  Check out all the UK front pages here. Other Stories Latest articles from The National

Hong Kong convicts 14 activists of subversion in biggest security case Hong Kong has found 14 pro-democracy activists guilty of subversion, marking the largest application of the China-imposed National Security Law to date. The convicted individuals include former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung and Helena Wong, journalist-turned-campaigner Gwyneth Ho, and ordinary citizens like nurse Winnie Yu who participated in the 2019 mass protests. These activists were among 47 charged with attempting to “overthrow” the government by organising an unofficial primary in 2020 to select candidates for office. The court ruled on Thursday that their election to the legislature would have “[created] a…