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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Monday came in the wake of the devastating earthquakes that have rattled the Turkish leader’s projection of his country as a regional hegemon. With Turkey turning into a recipient of generous US humanitarian aid, will Ankara play the role of Washington’s friend rather than foe?

Russia said Tuesday it will observe curbs imposed by the New START treaty, hours after President Vladimir Putin announced Moscow was suspending participation in the arms pact with the United States.

Russian space agency Roscosmos said on Tuesday the three astronauts who were left stranded by a pressure leak in their return capsule last year will be able to return on the Soyuz MS-23 replacement capsule in September.

Poland and Hungary are once more flagged as the “worst offenders” with the new right-wing coalition governments in Italy and Sweden described as “fast learners”.

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The leader of the Ukrainian Catholic community in the UK said millions will unite in prayer after a year of war.

‘The West declares that perversions including paedophilia.’

Metro – Junior doctors to strike Summary of the front page The Metro’s front page reports junior doctors are planning a 72-hour strike next month after voting to take industrial action over pay. Junior doctors have voted overwhelmingly to join Britain’s growing wave of strikes, the Metro reports. Out of 37,000 British Medical Association members who voted, 98% backed their first industrial action since 2016, the paper says. A 72-hour walkout is being planned in their fight for a 26% pay rise, the paper says. The front page features a large image of US president Joe Biden on a surprise…

The Independent – Now 36,000 doctors vote to walk out on A&E – for 72 hours Summary of the front page The Independent says tens of thousands of junior doctors have voted to strike in an escalating row over pay. Some 98 per cent of the 36,000 British Medical Association members who took part in the ballot backed a 72-hour walkout that will hit every hospital in England next month. The front page features an image of Joe Biden and Zelensky – as Biden makes a surprise visit to Kyiv. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

The Guardian – ‘Catastrophic failures’ led to Plymouth shootings Summary of the front page The Guardian reports on calls for a rethink of the firearms licensing system after an inquest into the Plymouth shootings. The inquest jury found “catastrophic” failings allowed the gunman, Jake Davison, to legally possess a shotgun that he used to kill five people in August 2021. Senior police officers, families of the victims and anti-gun campaigners are calling for a “radical reform” of the firearms licensing system, the paper says. The front page leaves space for an image of US president Joe Biden and Ukraine’s president…

Daily Express – Heartbroken family: ‘Nikki we can let you rest now’ Summary of the front page The front page of the Daily Express says the family of Nicola Bulley say she can finally rest after her body was found. The paper reports that her relatives admitted they would “never be able to comprehend what Nikki had gone through in her last moments and that would never leave us”. The front page also reports on the PM condemning the ‘airbrushing’ of Roald Dahl’s books. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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The Sun – You can rest now, Nikki Summary of the front page The Sun also leads with a tribute to Nicola Bulley from her family after her body was identified. The paper describes the tributes as “poignant” and features a smiling Ms Bulley on its front page. The front page also reports on Leo DiCaprio and Maya partying as the Hollywood actor rolled into town for the Baftas. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror’s headline uses a quote from the family of Nicola Bulley: “She was the centre of our world.” The paper dedicates most of its front page to Nikki as police confirmed the body pulled from the river is that of the missing dog walker, who vanished three weeks ago. The paper says the case has fascinated the public – but has left only heartbreak and hostility. The front page also leaves space to report on the car accident TV Dan Walker was in. Daily Mirror – Nicola Bulley: “She was the centre of our world” Summary of the front…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages report on the confirmation that the body recovered from the River Wyre is that of missing walker Nicola Bllley. Many of the tabloids lead with Nicola as their lead story, whilst the broadsheets lead heavily on Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv where he met with Ukraine’s president and promised weapons. Elsewhere: the papers report the prime minister is under pressure from Liz Truss and Boris Johnson to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Junior doctors vote to walk out on hospitals for 72 hours and an inquest finds ‘catastrophic failures’ in…

Gabriella Batchelor threatened to burn the house down and shouted: ‘I am going to kill you, I am going to kill your family.’

São Paulo: Death toll rises as deadly storms devastate Brazilian coast  Deadly storms have slammed into the Brazilian coast, causing flooding and landslides – which have devastated the Brazilian Sao Paulo state, killing at least 40 people, officials say. Dozens of people remain missing and the death toll is expected to rise. But rescue teams are working hard trying to pull those trapped in flooded homes out of the mud alive. Video showed neighbourhoods under water, inundated motorways and debris left after houses were swept away. Brazil’s famous carnival celebrations have been cancelled in a number of cities. In São…

New Turkey earthquake traps people under rubble Turkey has been hit by another earthquake, leaving people trapped under the rubble, with rescuers desperately searching for life. The latest quake – a 6.4 magnitude tremor – struck near the city of Antakya near the border with Syria. At least six people have been killed. The earlier earthquakes – that devastated both Turkey and Syria, left more than 44,000 people dead and tens of thousands of people homeless. Buildings weakened by those tremors collapsed in both countries on Monday. The quake occurred at 20:04 local time at a depth of 10km, according…

George Santos admits he’s been a ‘terrible liar’ in Piers Morgan interview During a recent TV interview with TalkTV’s Piers Morgan, Congressman George Santos acknowledged being “a terrible liar” after being confronted with his embellished CV. The embattled Republican admitted to making mistakes under pressure but denied that his lies were intended to deceive the public. Instead, he explained that he wanted to gain acceptance within the local Republican party. In an interview on Monday for Talk TV, Mr Morgan listed some of Mr Santos’ falsehoods and told him that “part of your cathartic process of redemption has got to…

Japan to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in shake-up of sex crime laws  A panel within Japan’s Justice Ministry has proposed an increase in the age of consent from 13 to 16, as part of a broader review of the country’s laws on sex crimes. The move comes in response to public outcry following multiple rape acquittals in 2019. The proposed changes aim to criminalize the grooming of minors, broaden the definition of rape, and increase the statute of limitations for reporting rape from 10 to 15 years. Japan currently has the lowest age of consent among…

Flight prices have soared this morning – with Russians reportedly fearing mobilisation.

The black and white moggie – who is said to be a tad cantankerous – has stolen the hearts of tourists visiting Szczecin, northwest Poland.

‘This is our voice, it’s how we talk.’

Chinese spy balloon, a new war, or the US overreacting? The suspected Chinese spy balloon – shot down by the US air force, is a story that has intrigued the world, provoked international panic and introduced the young to an old concept. Spy balloons are not new, in fact, using high-altitude balloons for spying and military missions is a practice that dates to the middle of the last century. They’re cheaper than satellites and can operate between 80,000-120,000 feet. The suspected spy balloon was shot down on February 4 2023, after being seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western…

Metro – Nicola: A body is found Summary of the front page The Metro reports that the family of Nicola Bulley are being comforted following news that a body has been found near where she was last seen. The paper reports that the discovery by members of the public in the water near St Michael’s on Wyre raises questions for police over why officers did not find anything, despite extensive searches of the river. The paper’s front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next