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Daily Mirror – BBC star Huw’s in hospital after scandal Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says there is a “crisis at the Beeb” – reporting presenter Huw Edwards is being treated in hospital for his mental health. The entire front page is dedicated to the BBC crisis. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

The Sun – Wife: It’s Huw Summary of the front page The Sun, which broke the story about the BBC presenter scandal, says “It’s Huw” after his wife revealed he was the subject of recent allegations. The front page reports the Met decided no crime was committed but more allegations are continuing to come out. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Ukraine war: More than 20 drones shot down in latest attack An overnight Russian drone attack has injured at least two people in Kyiv, authorities say. The Ukrainian airforce says around 20 Iran-made drones were shot down over the city’s airspace. It marks the third night of attacks in a row on the Ukrainian capital, and came just hours after the end of the Nato summit in Lithuania.  The two injured are in hospital with shrapnel wounds, and debris has been reported in five districts. Ukraine’s air force reported that two Russian kabibr cruise missiles fired from a ship in…

Cerberus heatwave: Deadly hot weather sweeps across Southern Europe Southern Europe and north-west Africa are being smothered by a current heatwave sweeping the area – and potential record-breaking temperatures are expected in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey. In Italy, temperatures could hit 48.8C. A red alert warning has been issued for 10 cities, including Rome, Bologna and Florence. On Tuesday, a man in his forties died after collapsing in northern Italy, due to the heat. “We are facing an unbearable heatwave,” Italian politician Nicola Fratoianni tweeted. “Maybe…

Microsoft accuses China of hacking US government emails US software giant Microsoft has said China-based hackers have gained access to the email accounts of around 25 organisations, including US government agencies. Microsoft has not given any details of where the government agencies are based. US media is reporting that the State Department was targeted and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was among the individuals impacted by the breach. China’s embassy in London told the Reuters news agency that the accusation was “disinformation” and called the US government “the world’s biggest hacking empire and global cyber thief.” Microsoft said the China-based…

Thailand’s reformist leader faces uncertain PM vote Reformist leader Pita Limjaroenrat has been nominated for prime minister at the opening of parliament. The leader of the progressive Move Forward party won in May as voters rejected the conservative military rule that had been in place in Thailand since a coup in 2014. But he needs the support of lawmakers appointed by the same military leaders to secure a majority. He also faces last-minute legal challenges which could see him disqualified. His alliance has 312 votes, which is 64 short of the 376 votes required to be elected prime minister. But…

Newcastle and Aston Villa have also made contact.

Recent riots have cast a shadow over France’s beloved Bastille Day national holiday, which marks the start of the French revolution, with fireworks displays called off around the country, outraging some conservatives.

The infamous eruption on New Zealand’s Whakaari White Island killed 22 people.

Yes, seriously.

‘They are more focused on looking good than enjoying themselves.’

Go slow and be sure to communicate.

The penultimate set of new DLC courses for Mario Kart 8 includes three new characters and a brand new track… as well as unexpected controversy.

New ideas can change your perspective.

The terrified dog was unable to free itself.

The Sun says it is ‘now up to the BBC to properly investigate.’

Joe Biden laid out a vision and threw down the gauntlet to Vladimir Putin, now further isolated by a NATO summit that strengthens the alliance at Russia’s border – a summit that came in the wake of wavering support for his Ukraine campaign.

The teenager was in a coma for almost 72 hours after collapsing on a Perth beach.

Adam Carsley was in a back room at the shop when he stumbled upon the relic among hundreds of other books.

Joke’s on us. Outsmarted by nature once again!

The African star has reached the last four!

The Guardian – No extra cash for pay in the public sector, warns Hunt Summary of the front page The Guardian says Jeremy Hunt has ruled out any additional cash for a public sector pay rise of 6%, meaning some government departments may be forced to cut staff. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has told ministers there will be no extra money to give public sector workers an average 6% pay rise if Rishi Sunak decides to implement the recommendations of the independent pay review bodies, which the paper says are due out as soon as tomorrow. The front page reports the…

Metro – BBC star facing fresh claims Summary of the front page The deepening crisis at the BBC continues, with Metro leading on the latest claims facing one of its presenters. The paper says one of the young people hinted online that they might name the presenter and, in response, they were sent abusive, expletive-filled messages. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

The Sun – BBC star broke lockdown to meet another young stranger Summary of the front page The Sun features new claims against the unnamed BBC presenter, alleging he met up to meet another young person during lockdown. The presenter has been suspended after they were accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos. The newspaper, which broke the story, reports that another young person received texts from the presenter containing hearts and kisses on Instagram when they were 17. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

Daily Mirror – BBC star sent threats and abuse Summary of the front page The claim that the suspended BBC presenter sent further abusive messages to another young person features on the front of the Daily Mirror. The paper describes the messages as ‘menacing’ and says the presenter broke Covid lockdown rules to meet up with a date. The front page also reports on the stratospheric rise of pop star Taylor Swift, headlined “how Taylor took over the world”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers