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Metro – Titan 5 dead in implosion Summary of the front page The search for the missing Titanic submersible ends in tragedy, Metro’s front page reports. The paper headlines on “Titan 5 died in implosion”. On Thursday evening, the US Coast Guard said the crew died following a catastrophic implosion, as five parts of the submersible were found on approximately 1,600ft (500m) from the bow of the Titanic wreck. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

The Guardian – Recession fears as inflation forces Bank to raise interest rates to 15-year high Summary of the front page The Bank of England’s interest rate increase to 5% has sparked fears of recession, the Guardian says. PM Rishi Sunak’s pledge to ease the cost of living crisis is “in tatters” as a hike in interest rates sparks recession fears. The current rate – 5% – seems likely to rise even higher, with Bank governor Andrew Bailey saying that if prices continue to rise rapidly then further rate increases will be needed. The front page features a picture of…

Daily Express – Titanic claims lives of five more victims Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports on the deaths of five people who officials say were killed after their Titan submersible exploded. With its headline “Titanic claims lives of five more victims”, the Daily Express places the explorers’ deaths besides more than 1,500 people who died when the Titanic itself sank in 1912. The crew on board the Titan submersible were making the deep sea journey to see the wreck. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

The Sun – They had no chance Summary of the front page The five Titanic tourists were killed “within milliseconds” after their submersible exploded, the Sun reports. The paper says “they had no chance”, adding that the vessel carrying the five adventurers “imploded one hour and 45 minutes into its journey”. The exact timeline is not yet clear, but the US Navy has said it detected “an acoustic anomaly consistent with an implosion” shortly after the Titan lost contact with the surface. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Daily Mirror – Lost to the deep Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror’s front page reports the five men on board the Titan submersible perished after debris was found on the seabed, 12,500 ft below sea level. The front page reports the Titanic – which the crew were en route to see – has claimed more lives. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Debris confirms deaths as family reveals teen went on doomed trip for father The Independent says All five men on board the missing Titan submersible were declared dead after it was found that the craft imploded near the site of the shipwreck, authorities announced Thursday. OceanGate Expeditions founder and CEO Stockton Rush, British billionaire Hamish Harding, renowned French diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman were all aboard the Titan. Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron revealed that he received the information within 24 hours of the disappearance of the submersible that it had imploded when it…

‘True explorers’: tributes paid to men killed in ‘catastrophic implosion’ of Titan sub The Guardian says Tributes have been paid to the five people who are now believed to have been instantly killed in a “catastrophic implosion” of the Titan submersible during its dive to the Titanic. On Thursday, after days of aerial and underwater searches, a robotic diving vehicle deployed from a Canadian ship discovered a debris field from the submersible Titan on the seabed 1,600 feet (488 metres) from the bow of the Titanic. Five major fragments of the 22-foot (6.7-metre) Titan were located in the debris field…

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At least 30 migrants feared dead in Canary Islands disaster More than 30 migrants are feared to have drowned after their boat sank in the Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands. Walking Borders and Alarm Phone say the boat is believed to be carrying around 60 people. Spanish authorities have confirmed the recovery of the bodies of a minor and a man, while 24 people were rescued. The latest migrant boat sinking brings renewed attention to Europe’s handling of the situation. Helena Maleno Garzon of Walking Borders says that 39 people, including four women and a baby, have lost their…

Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada In response to the passing of Canada’s Online News Act, Meta has announced that it will implement news restrictions on its platforms – Facebook and Instagram – for Canadians. The legislation successfully passed the Senate on Thursday. The bill mandates that major platforms must provide compensation to news publishers for the content published on their sites. Both Meta and Google have already conducted trials limiting news access for certain Canadian users. Drawing parallels to a similar law enacted in Australia in 2021, Facebook had blocked Australian users from sharing or viewing…

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The Guardian – Guards at del Monte pineapple farm accused of killings in Kenya Summary of the front page The Guardian says guards at a Kenyan farm that supplies British supermarkets have been accused of killing people who trespass on its land. The front page also marks 75 years since Windrush, pointing its readers to a special report on how Windrush shaped the lives of passengers’ grandchildren. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Metro – Time running out Summary of the front page The Metro says rescuers have “promised not to give up hope” as the search for the missing submersible, close to the wreck of the Titanic, continues. The front page also features images of all five on board – three British nationals, A French deep sea expert, and the CEO of the company behind the trip to the Titanic wreck. The front page leaves space to report on England’s cricket team. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Financial Times – Stubborn inflation piles pressure on Bank of England to take tough action Summary of the front page With inflation in May remaining unchanged at 8.7%, the Financial Times says the Bank of England is under pressure to increase interest rates by as much as half a percentage point. The front page highlights the prices pressure with a handy and large graph on the front splash. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Daily Express – Rescue boat in last chance of survival Summary of the front page A deep sea robot that can function at levels below that of the Titanic is the last chance for those on the missing submersible, the Daily Express says. The front page features a large image of the robot – as well as images of two of the Brits on board the sub. Away from the missing sub, the front page asks: “Do we really need a recession?” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Daily Mirror – Holding onto hope Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror focuses on the missing submersible. The paper says the families of those missing in the Titan sub – which was on its way to see the wreckage of the Titanic – are “holding onto hope,” as a robot has been sent to help in the deep sea search. The paper’s front page features an image of Prince William and Alford Gardner – the 97-year-old arrived in Britain in 1948 and was part of the Windrush generation. He met with William to mark the 75th anniversary of…

The Sun – The final hours Summary of the front page A US Navy robot is on its way to help in the search for the missing submersible, The Sun reports. The paper asks for “prayers for Titanic miracle”. The paper also notes that time is running out to find the crew as they are set to run out of oxygen on Thursday. The front page also features a guide to Royal Ascot. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Missing Titanic sub live updates: Time running out as more specialist equipment arrives The missing Titan – a sub that was attempting to take 5 people to the wreck of the Titanic on the Ocean floor, has yet to be located. The sub lost contact on Sunday during its trip to the Titanic wreck, it’s widely believed the Titan is likely trapped amongst the wreckage. An international rescue mission is underway, with aircrafts and ships as well as remotely operated vehicles, combing around 10,000 sq miles of ocean. Noises have been heard in the search but experts are having trouble…

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