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Almost all of Wednesday’s front pages are dominated by the news that a 14-year-old boy was killed after an attacker armed with a sword went on the rampage in Hainault, north-east London. The attacker is in hospital, it is not believed to be related to terrorism or a targeted attack. 

Several newspapers feature an image of King Charles – who returned to public life after starting his cancer treatment. 

Elsewhere, the UK back pages feature images of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid drew 2-2 in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Champions League. 

In Georgia, riot police have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators protesting against a bill criticised by the opposition for its perceived threat to media freedoms.

New rules clamping down on China’s internet giants are now in effect. These rules, part of the expanded State Secrets Law, require companies like Tencent, ByteDance, and Weibo to swiftly act if users share sensitive content.

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested by New York City police on the Columbia University campus in upper Manhattan. Amidst chants of ‘shame on you’, police escorted handcuffed protesters out and onto buses.

Former President Donald Trump is leading President Biden in all seven critical swing states and has an even larger margin in most states when also up against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a new poll shows.

Kate Forbes, the former finance secretary of Scotland, has hinted at a potential run for the leadership of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Despite support, she emphasised the need to consider what is best for the party, the country, and her family.

Former President Donald Trump was fined $9,000 for violating a gag order in the NY v. Trump case in Manhattan, with the presiding judge ruling that he broke the order at least nine times.

The Garrick Club, a prestigious men-only club in London, is facing a potential exodus of high-profile members, including musicians Sting…

But now, a new trend is emerging in the world of fish and chips. The classic dish is getting a…

Residents in the area have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed as firefighters work tirelessly to tackle…

Graeme Souness believes Mohamed Salah made secret deal with Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp Graeme Souness suspects Mohamed Salah made a…

Erik ten Hag’s stance as he’s offered possible escape route out of Manchester United Erik ten Hag is set to…

First picture of man whose ‘headless torso’ was found in woods A man whose headless torso was found in woodland…

Sword-wielding man attacks five people including police after ramming van into house A sword-wielding man has been arrested after five…

Boy, 14, killed in crash named and pictured The family of a boy who died in a car crash in…

Manchester United open to selling all but three first-team players this summer Manchester United are open to selling all but…

Front page summary The Independent – SNP leader jumps before he’s pushed The Independent says Humza Yousaf had been facing…

Humza Yousaf resigns after a tumultuous year leading the devolved administration, marked by declining support for his pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP).

Front page summary Metro – SNP crisis: You’ve only got Yousaf to blame The Metro leads on the resignation of…

Front page summary The Guardian – Yousaf quits as first minister after coalition gamble triggers SNP crisis The Guardian reports…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Mobility scooter horror: Pure Evil The Daily Mirror leads on Lee Byer admitting to…

Front page summary The Sun – Honour hero teen: Amazing Grace The Sun calls for a George Cross to be…

Front page summary Daily Express – Hunt: Tax cuts are priority The Daily Express leads on the chancellor’s plans for…

Many of Tuesday’s newspaper leads on the resignation of Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf. He resigned ahead of two votes of no-confidence – one in him and another in his government, which was due next week, and unlikely he’d survive. Both the Scottish and English papers lead on the SNP chaos, with the English papers focusing on his resignation and speech, whilst the Scottish papers are looking ahead at his successor. 

At a joint press conference in Kyiv, President Zelensky said: “The Russian army is now trying to take advantage of a situation when we are waiting for supplies from our partners, especially from the United States of America.