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The Sun – Kyle sparks WAG war 2 Summary of the front page The Sun has news of what it describes as “another WAG war”. Following her bitter row with Coleen Rooney, Rebekah Vardy has seemingly begun another feud with a fellow WAG with Manchester City star Kyle Walker’s wife Annie reportedly being ‘furious’ over the remarks on social media. Kyle Walker’s wife Annie is reportedly “furious” with fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy after the 41-year-old called her a “doormat” and accused her of “playing the victim.” The front page also pays tribute to Mystic Meg – who died this week. Today’s…

France and UK to work on migrant boat crossings, France to get additional funding Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said France will receive additional funding to prevent small boats from crossing the Channel. He made the announcement ahead of an Anglo-French summit where small boat crossings and the conflict in Ukraine will be discussed. However, returning migrants arriving in the UK to France is not expected to be on the agenda. The UK government has previously paid France £8m annually to increase surveillance of French beaches, and it is believed that they will give France over £200m over three years,…

At least 7 dead after shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall A shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in Hamburg, Germany has left seven people dead and several others injured. The gunman is believed to have acted alone and is thought to be dead, with no clear motive yet known. The perpetrator is reported to be a former member of the religious community, aged between 30 and 40. The victims have not yet been identified, and investigations are ongoing. The police were called to the scene on Deelböge street, Gross Borstel district, at around 21:15 local time on Thursday. …

President Xi Jinping starts historic third term  China’s President Xi Jinping has been granted a historic third term by the country’s rubber-stamp parliament, cementing his status as China’s most powerful leader in decades. While the presidency holds mainly ceremonial duties, Xi’s authority stems from his roles as General Secretary of the Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC). The confirmation of his third term was widely expected, with attention now focused on the upcoming appointments of Xi loyalists to key positions. As China faces economic challenges and tense relations with the US, Xi’s centralization of power is…

The new rules will make it easier for member states to inject subsidies into key green tech products such as solar panels, heat pumps and wind turbines.

The Friday letters page congratulates Capcom on having a Resident Evil 4 demo, as one reader is very impressed by the Mario Kart 8 DLC.

Live Video from the shooting in Hamburg Germany. The shooting occurred at a Jehovah’s Witnesses hall in Hamburg

Deadly shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall A number of people have been killed in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in the north German city of Hamburg. Police say a gunman is believed to be dead. It is unclear if the attacker is among six or seven fatalities reported by German media. The shooting took place in the Gross Borstel district, a few kilometers (miles) north of the downtown area of Germany’s second-biggest city. “We only know that several people died here; several people are wounded, they were taken to hospitals,” police spokesman Holger Vehren said. As…

One of many protests against Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial changes (Picture: Reuters)

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to be helicoptered in to the country’s international airport amid protests over his planned judicial reforms.

Demonstrators waved Israeli flags and used cars to shut off access to Ben Gurion airport’s departure area ahead of the PM’s planned trip to Rome.

In a ‘day of resistance to dictatorship’, activists blocked major road junctions and scuffled with police in Tel Aviv and other cities. A flotilla of paddleboards and kayaks were used for a bid to shut a shipping lane off the northern city of Haifa.

Yesterday’s disruption also hit visiting US defence secretary Lloyd Austin, whose schedule was rearranged to keep his engagements close to the airport.

Israel has seen some of its biggest demonstrations in years since plans were unveiled in January. If passed, they would curb the Supreme Court’s power and give the government more say over judicial appointments.

The government says reforms will strengthen democracy, but critics say it will undermine it and politicise the judiciary.

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Shots were fired inside a building used by Jehovah’s Witnesses in the northern German city of Hamburg on Thursday evening, and an unspecified number of people were killed or wounded, police said.

Businesses can buy so-called carbon credits to balance out their own emissions.

Taliban governor killed in his Afghanistan office blast – Mohammad Dawood Muzammil dead Mohammad Dawood Muzammil – the governor of Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province, has been killed in a blast that happened in his office, making him the highest-ranking official to be killed since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021.  Despite a significant decrease in violence, targeted attacks on prominent pro-Taliban figures have continued, with many claimed by the Islamic State.  The cause of the blast remains unclear, and no one has yet claimed responsibility for it. However, a Taliban spokesman stated on Twitter that the governor had been…

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The development raises the prospect of male couples having their own children.

The Independent – Battle of the small boats Summary of the front page The Independent reports that Suella Braverman is facing a battle over the government’s clampdown on Channel migrant crossings, with civil servants telling the Home Secretary that that plan won’t work. France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, is also expected to tell the UK to make annual payments for his country to step up patrols in Calais, the paper adds. The front page also reports Prince Harry’s kids Archie and Lili have officially become a prince and princess. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

The Daily Telegraph – Hancock’s Chinese lab leak claim censored Summary of the front page The Daily Telegraph returns to its “Lockdown Files” series, this time reporting that Matt Hancock was told by the Cabinet Office to tone down a section of his book about the China COVID lab leak theory because of fears it would “cause problems” with Beijing. The front page features an image of Princess Kate in military uniform Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Linekar: I will never be silenced Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror also reports on what it calls the BBC “impartiality storm” surrounding Gary Lineker, leading with quotes from the Match of the Day host vowing that he will “continue to try and speak up for those poor souls that have no voice”. The BBC said on Tuesday the Match of the Day host would be “spoken to” about impartiality following a tweet in which he said the government’s asylum policy had been expressed in language “not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s”.…

Daily Express – Rishi’s victory: deal with French to fix boat crisis Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that Rishi Sunak has secured an advantageous deal with France’s Emmanuel Macron to secure greater cooperation to end the Channel migrant crisis. The paper says that a charm offensive by Mr Sunak has persuaded French President Emmanuel Macron to co-operate on a deal to bolster patrols on the beaches of northern France. The front page also reports on Princess Kate in military uniform as well as Prince Harry’s kids becoming a prince and princess. Today’s top stories Like this…

The Sun – Police seize Walker flash CCTV Summary of the front page The Sun follows up on its front page from yesterday, reporting that Cheshire Police have launched an investigation into allegations that England and Manchester City star Kyle Walker indecently exposed himself in a Wilmslow bar. The front page reports Prince Harry’s daughter Lili has been christened in the US and no members of the royal family were in attendance. Harry’s kids Lili and Archie have become a princess and a prince. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Sunak facing clash with EU on ‘unlawful’ asylum plans Summary of the front page The Guardian reports says Rishi Sunak is facing a clash with the European Union over his government’s clampdown on Channel migrant crossings. The front page features an image of Gary Linekar who has said he won’t be silenced and vows to continue speaking up – and it says his views flow from a genuine sense of compassion. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Boris Johnson’s pay accounts for 85% of all outside earnings declared by MPs so far this year Sky News says Boris Johnson earned 85% of all the outside pay generated by MPs this year, Sky News can reveal. The former prime minister has declared earnings of £4.8m, mostly since stepping down from Downing Street in speeches and book deals, the latest update to the Westminster Accounts by Sky News can reveal. Some £3.7m of this was earned in just the first six weeks of this year, on top of the basic MP salary of £84,144. Adding up the outside earnings…

Boris Johnson criticised for making millions while rarely appearing in Commons The Guardian says Boris Johnson has been urged to stick to his job as an MP and save the speeches he charges private companies millions of pounds to hear for the House of Commons. Having already made more than £3.7m in 2023, the former prime minister has faced criticism for the limited time he has spent making contributions in parliament. New figures released by the “Westminster accounts” investigation, led by Sky News, show Johnson’s outside pay this year accounts for about 85% of that for all MPs. There is…

Boris Johnson ‘privately warned’ Dominic Raab about ‘bullying’ behaviour while PM The Metro says Boris Johnson privately warned Dominic Raab about his behaviour towards staff when the latter served in his cabinet, an investigation has heard. The former prime minister is understood to have provided evidence to Adam Tolley KC, a lawyer investigating a series of bullying allegations made by senior civil servants against Mr Raab. According to the Telegraph, it is considered ‘highly unusual’ for a former PM to be involved in an investigation launched by Downing Street. It is not clear what evidence Mr Johnson gave, but his…

Boris Johnson ‘privately warned’ Dominic Raab about his behaviour The Independent says Boris Johnson is said to have privately warned Dominic Raab about his behaviour when the latter held several cabinet positions under his leadership. The former Tory PM is understood to have provided evidence to Adam Tolley KC, the lawyer investigating bullying allegations made by senior civil servants against Mr Raab. Mr Johnson warned the senior Tory minister about his conduct while serving in his cabinet, according to The Telegraph. Both Mr Johnson and Mr Raab’s spokespeople declined to comment on the matter. Multiple sources with knowledge of the…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk  Thursday’s front pages lead with a variety of stories. Controversial migrant bill Ministers reportedly have a plan to combat any potential ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that strikes down plans to deport illegal migrants who cross the Channel in small boats, according to The Times. The government aims to avoid pulling out of the court and instead plans to prevaricate, delay, and ignore rulings. However, the i warns that such plans could harm UK-EU relations, while staff working for Home Secretary Suella Braverman have reportedly told her the proposals will not…