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‘Bumper pay to end strikes’ & ‘Ukrainian troops advance further’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘Bumper pay to end strikes’ & ‘Ukrainian troops advance further’ – Paper Talk 

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A real mix of headlines dominates Thursday’s front pages, with domestic stories the most popular. A few of the papers lead with the ongoing train drivers’ pay dispute, after a breakthrough in negotiations, that could bring about an end to travel disruptions.

A handful of newspapers have front-page coverage of the latest developments in the Ukraine war and many of the paper’s secondary stories are showbiz-centred.

The back pages cover the latest gossip from the Premier League as the new season is soon to begin. There is also coverage of Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid 2-0 win in the Uefa Super Cup last night as French forward Kylian Mbappe made his highly anticipated debut.

‘Britain’s poorest hit hardest between 2021-23’ & ‘Middle East on brink’- Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘Britain’s poorest hit hardest between 2021-23’ & ‘Middle East on brink’- Paper Talk 

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Wednesday’s front pages are dominated by domestic news, from political to showbiz, there is a variety of stories to sink your teeth into this morning. Several of the papers feature a sprinkle of international news, mostly surrounding the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as the government plans to evacuate Britons stuck abroad.

The back pages lead on the latest from the Premier League, including transfers, Manchester City’s 115 charges and England’s Test summer setback.

‘Blood on their hands’ report lays bare failings that left Calocane free to kill – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘Blood on their hands’ report lays bare failings that left Calocane free to kill – Paper Talk 

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Tuesday’s front pages cover various domestic and international political stories as tensions across the Middle East and Europe continue to escalate. Many of the newspapers feature images of British diver Tom Daley – who announced his retirement just weeks after securing a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. 

Elsewhere, many of the papers react to the report on the failings in the treatment of the Nottingham attacker, Valdo Calocane. The papers pick up on comments that a doctor had warned years earlier that Calocane could end up killing someone.

‘Parents pay tribute to Bebe King’ – Sunday Papers  News Briefing

‘Parents pay tribute to Bebe King’ – Sunday Papers 

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There are various leads on the Sunday front pages, with the tribute to Bebe King being one of the most dominant for the tabloids. Most papers feature some UK riot-related story on their front splash. 

Ongoing coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and showbiz stories are also featured on the front splashes. There’s a little domestic politics news as well though not the focus of the papers.

‘UK riots thugs jailed and shamed on TV’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘UK riots thugs jailed and shamed on TV’ – Paper Talk 

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Friday’s front pages have a few different stories as their leads. One of the most popular is the continued coverage of the recent riots and unrest across parts of England and Northern Ireland after the Southport mass stabbings. Whilst there are hopes the unrest has come to an end, police are still preparing for this weekend. 

Elsewhere, a 19-year-old has been arrested for an alleged terrorist plot at a Taylor Swift concert. The three Swift concerts in Austria have since been cancelled and the suspect has admitted plans of a machete and explosives attack as well as plans to drive his car into the crowds.

‘Tens of thousands of anti-racism protesters protect UK’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘Tens of thousands of anti-racism protesters protect UK’ – Paper Talk 

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Almost all of Thursday’s front pages report on the anti-racism protestors taking to England’s streets yesterday – in peaceful demonstrations. There is also coverage of the first far-right thugs that have been sentenced for their roles in the rioting and disorder we have seen over the past week – following the stabbing deaths of three young girls and misinformation about the attacker spreading rapidly online. 

Many front pages feature images of Matt Hudson-Smith – who narrowly missed out on Gold at the Olympics. His Olympics 2024 silver dominates the back pages and the UK sports pages.

‘More than 40 riots expected today as criminals face terrorism charges’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘More than 40 riots expected today as criminals face terrorism charges’ – Paper Talk 

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Wednesday’s front pages continue their coverage of the ongoing riots across towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland. Police are preparing for another day of disorder on Wednesday after an online list of places to target – hotels housing immigrants and immigration centres – leaked online. Extra police have been deployed to protect the country following the destruction of businesses, buildings, and cars as well as looting from the rioters.

Many of the newspapers also report on those arrested suggesting ‘judgement day is here’. The front pages say the rioters are starting to face court now and could be charged with domestic terrorism.

The front pages also feature pictures of the latest action from Paris 2024 – with Team GB’s medal success dominant. The back pages continue the coverage.