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The Independent – Tory plan to save NHS this winter could kill thousands Summary of the front page The UK’s most senior A&E doctor has criticised government plans to prepare the NHS for winter, saying they are wholly insufficient and inadequate provision could see thousands of people die needlessly, according to The Independent. The front page features a large image from the Ashes – as the Australian cricket team paid tribute to retiring England bowler Stuart Broad. The paper notes a grandstand finish to the Ashes has been set up. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

Metro – Putin peace bombshell Summary of the front page Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has hinted at peace talks in the Ukraine war – as Kyiv’s drones hit Moscow, reports Metro. The paper leads on what it says are “bombshell” remarks made by Russian President Vladimir Putin after he said he does not reject the idea of peace talks with Ukraine. It also reports on Sunday’s Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, saying the tables have turned in the conflict. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Plan to expand North Sea oil drilling announced – as critics slam Rishi Sunak’s ‘culture war on climate’ Sky News says The prime minister has announced an expansion of oil and gas drilling in the North Sea amid ongoing rows in his party over the future of its climate commitments. Number 10 said hundreds of new oil and gas licences will be granted off the coast of Scotland to “boost British energy independence” and “reduce reliance on hostile states”. The move puts down a marker between the government and Labour, which has proposed a block on all domestic new oil…

Rishi Sunak commits to hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences alongside carbon capture investment The Independent says Rishi Sunak has confirmed hundreds of new oil and gas licences will be granted in the UK in a stark dividing line with Sir Keir Starmer. The prime minister said he is backing the North Sea oil and gas industry to “make Britain more energy independent”. And Mr Sunak said the new licences will cut Britain’s carbon footprint, as domestic production is responsible for just a quarter of the emissions of imported liquified natural gas. Labour has promised to block…

New North Sea oil and gas licences will send ‘wrecking ball’ through climate commitments The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has announced the approval of about 100 new North Sea oil and gas licences, prompting condemnation from environmental groups, who said it would “send a wrecking ball” through the UK’s climate commitments. Making a visit to Aberdeenshire on Monday, the prime minister argued however that the move would help the UK reach its target of meeting net zero by 2050. Speaking to the BBC, Sunak stressed his desire to maintain UK fossil fuel exploration, a key political dividing line with Labour,…

Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze A wildfire near Fort St John, in the western province of British Columbia has claimed the life of another firefighter.  The death marks the third firefighter that has died in Canada whilst battling the country’s worst wildfire season on record. People are being evacuated further south in the province, near the US border, as fires swirl out of control. A third of all fires currently raging in Canada are in British Columbia.  So far this season, Canadian wildfires have burned about 30 million acres of land – more than the land area…

At least 44 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally An explosion in the northwest Bajaur district in Pakistan has killed at least 44 people.  More than 100 people were injured during the explosion where the Islamist party – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was holding a meeting.  Police told the BBC they have found evidence to suggest the explosion was a suicide bomber. Officials have warned the death toll could rise further as at least 15 people remain in critical condition in hospital.  An investigation is taking place and a motive for the attack has not yet been established.…

Australia army helicopter crash: No hope for survivors, minister says Australia’s defence minister has said there is no hope of finding survivors from a military helicopter crash. A lot of wreckage was recovered and suggested a “catastrophic incident,” Richard Marles told reporters on Monday. The crash happened during a multinational military exercise off Lindeman Island on Friday night. An investigation has been launched. Australia’s army chief had grounded a fleet of military helicopters after the crash, which left the four crew members presumed dead. Lt Gen Simon Stuart said none of the army’s 45 MRH-90 Taipan helicopters – the craft…

Such attacks are ‘inevitable’, he said.

Dylan is best known for her TikTok videos.

Guillermo Söhnlein says he still admires his late colleague Stockton Rush’s attitude towards innovation.

Tristan’s mum died earlier this year.

The Danish government said Sunday it would explore legal means of stopping protests involving the burning of holy texts in certain circumstances, citing security concerns following backlash over such incidents that saw the Koran desecrated in Denmark and Sweden.

Lucidi, known as ‘Remi Enigma’ had reached the 68th floor of the 721 foot Tregunter Tower in Hong Kong’s before his fatal plunge.

‘I built up consistency with him each day.’

‘We are also seeing more staff absent from work due to mental ill health than ever before.’

She warned him nothing is happening for ‘at least’ five weeks.

The climber has not been named, but DNA analysis confirmed the body was that of a German man who was 38 when he disappeared in 1986.

The singer’s brother died earlier this month.

One of the gatherings took place in front of the French embassy. The crowd was dispersed with tear gas bombs.

Danish man Torbjorn Pedersen completed his 10-year mission without taking a single flight.

Suzi Winstanley reportedly asked Damon to leave their home.

Lancashire Police were called to Railway Road in Ormskirk just after midnight on Saturday to reports of a disturbance.

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