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The parents of two Australian brothers tragically killed in Mexico during a suspected carjacking have spoken for the first time. Debra and Martin Robinson mourned the deaths of their sons Callum, 33, and Jake, 30, who were avid surfers.

The official told CBS News that the paused shipment consisted of 1,800 2,000lb (907kg) bombs and 1,700 500lb bombs. 

The company argues that the law violates free speech rights for itself and its 170 million American users. It contends that the concerns put forward by the US government to justify the law are speculative.

Front page summary The Independent – Ceasefire pressure builds as Israel set for Rafah invasion The Independent reports on Israel’s Rafah invasion. The front page went to print before IDF forces moved in. Israeli forces have now taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egypt in southern Gaza, the Israeli military has confirmed. In a statement, the Israeli military wrote: “Overnight, ground troops began a precise counterterrorism operation based on [military and security] intelligence to eliminate Hamas terrorists … within specific areas of eastern Rafah.” The front page features a large image of PM Rishi…

Front page summary Metro – 30 missed chances to find a brain tumour The Metro says a schoolgirl is recovering from surgery for a brain tumour which was finally diagnosed after around 30 medical assessments over four years. Tia Gordon, 11, from Northampton, was admitted to hospital as an emergency and had to undergo 10 hours of surgery – despite previous trips to GPs, A&E and calls to NHS 111. Her mum, Imogen Darby, a pharmacy dispenser, said Tia had to have her glasses prescription changed four times before the tumour was spotted. The front page also reports on Eurovision.…

Front page summary The Guardian – Israeli airstrikes on Rafah begin despite ceasefire pressure The Guardian reports on Hamas saying it had accepted a ceasefire-for-hostages deal and Israel’s sceptic response, while Israel also carried out night airstrikes on the city of Rafah. The paper says Rafah’s fate hung in the balance on Monday after Hamas said it had accepted a ceasefire-for-hostage deal but Israel responded sceptically and said it would press on with its campaign on Gaza’s southernmost city, carrying out night airstrikes. The more than 1 million Palestinians taking refuge in Rafah were thrown into confusion by the day’s…

Front page summary The Sun – Stalker stayed in Fern holiday home The Sun leads on celebrity news. The paper says Fern Britton was left “disturbed and scared” after a stalker sent her flowers and moved into her holiday home, sources claim. James Haviland, 63, of Basingstoke, Hants tracked down the TV favourite amid a “prolonged” two-year ordeal. The front page notes Man Utd’s disastrous Premier League match last night, as the Red Devils lost 4-0 to Crystal Palace. The Sun – Repair shop host shock: I had to flee Jay By WTX NewsMay 3, 2024 The main stories Like…

Front page summary Daily Express – Britain is on verge of house price boom The Daily Express says Britain is on the verge of a house-price boom with experts predicting values will soar 20% in the next four years. Britain’s resurgent economy is firing a house price boom, new analysis shows. Forecasts predict values are set to rise by at least 20 percent in the coming years as stability returns. In further evidence of a lifting of the gloom, it is estimated that average house prices could reach £346,500 by 2028. The front page also reports that a mini-heatwave is…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Our chance to save young lives The Daily Mirror says the father of a girl who took her own life due to harmful web content has warned delays to an online crackdown will cost lives. Molly Russell’s father Ian urged the next Prime Minister to “finish the job” in strengthening online safety laws. Molly, from Harrow, in north west London, saw more than 2,000 harmful posts about suicide, self-harm and depression in the last six months of her life. Mr Russell said “almost astonishingly, and really quite tragically, too little has changed” since Molly…

Many of Tuesday’s front pages cover the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The papers report on the ongoing ceasefire negotiations as Israel moves in on the Rafah crossing.

Talks are to resume in Cairo after Hamas said it would accept a deal drawn up by Egyptian mediators. It was however rejected by Israel as “far from meeting” its “core demands”.

The rest of the front pages cover a variety of domestic news and the back pages cover Manchester United’s 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace.

At least two people have died, and 23 people injured after a knife attack at Zhenxiong People’s Hospital in Yunnan province, southwest China. The assault took place around 13:20 local time (05:20 GMT).

The number of cases of suspected food poisoning has steadily risen each day, according to local hospital reports. The bakery sells around 1,100 bánh mì sandwiches every day, according to local authorities.

“Even though the Hamas proposal is far from Israel’s basic requirements, Israel will send a delegation of mediators to exhaust the possibility of reaching an agreement under conditions acceptable to Israel.”

Her case will now be fast-tracked to the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne for trial, with her first hearing scheduled for 23 May.

“Our thoughts are with the families and all those affected who continue to wait for word of their loved ones,” said George Mayor Ald Van Wyk.

“Therefore going forward this court will have to consider a jail sanction,” he said. “It is important that you understand that the last thing I want to do is put you in jail.”

A 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl have been charged with the murder of a 40-year-old father who was stabbed to death.

Front page summary The Independent – Tories hit new poll low as party faces election mauling The Independent says Rishi Sunak is now polling worse than Liz Truss with Tories on just 18 per cent as rebel MPs say plot to oust the PM ‘likely’ if they lose more than 500 seats in the local election count – or one of two bellwether mayors. According to the survey, taken on 30 April and 1 May, the Conservatives are down to just 18 per cent – 26 points behind Labour on 44 per cent and a mere three points ahead of…

Front page summary The Metro – Mystic Samurai suspect The Metro features photos of Marcus Arduini Monzo, the 36-year-old charged with murdering schoolboy Daniel Anjorin with a Samurai sword in London on Tuesday. Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, who is a dual Spanish and Brazilian national, has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court after being charged with the murder of Daniel Anjorin. He goes by the named FreekingMark on social media, and has posted images of himself smiling and doing a thumbs-up after winning medals in a competition. The front page is dedicated to the story. Metro – Our fresh sorrow By…

Front page summary The Guardian – PM to allow oil and gas exploration at sites intended for offshore wind The Guardian says the government will today announce that fossil fuel companies will be allowed to explore for oil and gas at sites intended for offshore wind. The paper has been told that 30 licenses will be granted to companies. The story features a quote from Rishi Sunak’s former net zero tsar, Chris Skidmore, who quit the Conservative party in protest at the government’s climate policies. He described the move as “deeply irresponsible” and a “cynical stunt”. The North Sea Transition…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – FA Talks Over Cup Crisis The Daily Mirror reports the Football Association will be taking part in high-level talks next week over its decision to abolish replay matches. The paper is running a campaign to see them reinstated. The Mirror says its “save the magic of the FA Cup” campaign has the support of the family of the late England World Cup winners, Bobby and Jack Charlton. The front page also features a newly released picture of Princess Charlotte – marking her 9th birthday. Daily Mirror – Horror sword rampage: Our hearts are broken…

Front page summary The Sun – Repair shop host shock: I had to flee Jay The Sun reports JAY Blades’ wife has confessed that she tried to “fix” their marriage before confirming they had gone their separate ways. The Repair Shop star’s wife, Lisa Marie Zbozen, penned a lengthy statement on Instagram to confirm that their marriage was over and that she had left him. The entire front page reports on the story. The Sun – Trent and Jude Law’s girl  By WTX NewsMay 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy ……

Front page summary Daily Express – Migrant protests won’t stop us doing what is right The Daily Express says Home Secretary James Cleverly has said protesters will not stop the government moving ahead with its plans to deport migrants, describing the demonstrations as “intimidatory and aggressive.” It’s about Thursday’s demonstration in London, where 45 people were arrested for trying to stop a coach taking asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge off the coast of Dorset. The front page also features a newly released picture of Princess Charlotte – marking her 9th birthday. Daily Express – Heartbroken family pay tribute…

Ukrainian authorities are accusing a member of parliament of stealing more than £220,000. They say this MP bought a lot of stuff that they couldn’t afford with their official salary.

Governor Eduardo Leite asked for urgent help to rescue hundreds in many towns. Helicopters are searching for stranded folks. In some places, the floods are so bad that helicopters can’t land, so they have to lift people to safety.