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‘Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks in Italy’ – Paper Talk News Briefing

‘Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks in Italy’ – Paper Talk

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As more details pour out regarding the luxury boat sinking off the coast of Sicily, the story has started to dominate the headlines around the world. In the UK, Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by yesterday’s news that the British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter are among the six people still missing.

There’s not much coverage of the story on the international front pages, but online – since the news of other prominent figures from banking and tech from around the world are among the missing – the story is becoming more international.

Away from the yacht sinking, a few UK papers feature showbiz and royal stories on the sidebar. A few of the papers lead on other domestic topics – mostly politics.

Last night’s Premier League draw between Leicester City and Spurs dominates the back pages.

‘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.

‘No more rioting in the name of our little girl’ & ‘Olympics end in style’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘No more rioting in the name of our little girl’ & ‘Olympics end in style’ – Paper Talk 

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Monday’s front pages cover various stories. Most of the papers feature striking images from last night’s Paris Olympics closing ceremony as the Games ended in ‘spectacular style.’

The funeral of Alice da Silva Aguiar is also pictured on the front pages – and is the lead story for many of the tabloids. The nine-year-old was stabbed to death, along with two other little girls, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Several broadsheets continue their coverage around the riots that followed the murder of the three little girls with the worst of the violence appearing to be behind us now. The aftermath of the rioting – and what comes next – is covered by the papers, with each offering up their analysis and opinions about the future.

There’s some light domestic political coverage on the front pages though not enough to dominate this morning’s conversations.

The back pages focus on Team GB’s efforts at the Paris Olympics, as well as Premier League gossip.

‘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.

‘Huw Edwards child abuse pics’ & ‘Southport stabbing riots’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘Huw Edwards child abuse pics’ & ‘Southport stabbing riots’ – Paper Talk 

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Thursday’s front pages lead with the news that the former BBC news presenter, Huw Edwards, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. 

Almost all the papers – tabloids and broadsheets – lead with the shocking story, which only came to light earlier this week. 

The ongoing riots over the Southport knife attack make several front pages, as locals of the area and some of the victim’s families express anger over the violence from the protesters. 

Elsewhere, the front pages feature images from yesterday’s Olympics – a day to remember for Team GB which picked up five medals on Wednesday, including two golds. Team GB’s success dominates the back pages.

‘Ferocious knife attack on children’ & ‘BBC’s Huw Edwards charged’ – Paper Talk News Briefing

‘Ferocious knife attack on children’ & ‘BBC’s Huw Edwards charged’ – Paper Talk

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Most of Tuesday’s front pages lead on the knife attack on children at a holiday club in Southport. Two children have died and nine injured after a knifeman entered a dance class and started the attack. A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder. It’s not yet known what the motive is but it’s not believed to be terror-related. 

Chancellor Reeves’s cuts and tax plans to plug the £20bn black hole in the public finances also make many of the newspapers.

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards is pictured on most of the front pages after it was announced he has been arrested for making indecent images of children. 

There is also plenty of Olympics coverage as Team GB had a spectacular Monday – bagging their first gold medals.

‘£20bn black hole in public finances’ & ‘GPs threaten strike action’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘£20bn black hole in public finances’ & ‘GPs threaten strike action’ – Paper Talk 

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Monday’s front pages continue coverage of Labour’s plans to cut public spending, tax rises and delay some major infrastructure projects – as Labour try to fix the £20bn hole.

Other domestic topics include threats by GPs to go on strike, the latest from Team GB at the Olympics and the Tory leadership race all find space on the front pages.

In international news, Kamala Harris has raised more than £200m in donations since Biden announced he would not seek re-election in November – paving the way for Harris to become the Democratic nominee.

The Golan Height attack – which killed 12 children – is reported on the front pages, as Israeli PM Netanyahu cut his US trip short to return to Israel and has vowed to retaliate against Hezbollah.

Adam Peaty’s silver medal dominates the back pages this Monday morning, as well as Andy Murray’s dramatic win.

‘Dire public finances cover-up’ – Sunday Papers  News Briefing

‘Dire public finances cover-up’ – Sunday Papers 

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Sunday’s front pages are dominated by domestic news, with UK politics and ongoing coverage of the Olympics leading the papers. 

Olympic divers Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen are pictured on most of the front pages. The pair won Team GB’s first medal with a bronze in the women’s synchronised 3m springboard – becoming the first British woman in 64 years to win an Olympic diving medal.

‘Soldier stabbed 12 times in frenzied attack’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

‘Soldier stabbed 12 times in frenzied attack’ – Paper Talk 

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Thursday’s front pages offer a variety of headlines, mostly domestic stories, with no single lead story dominating the front splashes. Several papers report on the stabbing of a soldier in Gillingham in Kent, while the ongoing bullying scandal on the popular TV series Strictly Come Dancing continues to be heavily covered by the tabloids.

The back pages report Ben White is considering playing for England again now Gareth Southgate and Steve Holland have departed. Olympics 2024 is also covered on the back – with Morocco’s win over Argentina a popular story.

Joe Biden quits the race – Paper Talk  News Briefing

Joe Biden quits the race – Paper Talk 

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Monday’s front pages are dominated by one story: Joe Biden’s announcement he will not seek re-election in November, and backing his vice president Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate. The president had been under growing pressure to step aside following a disastrous TV debate performance that had many Americans questioning his age and mental fitness. Despite attempting to mount several comebacks, a few other high-profile gaffes only added to the pressure – which saw high-profile Democrats and Democratic figures call on the president to step aside. Biden will remain in office until the end of his term. The US will head to the polls in November to elect their new president – a race that now looks likely to be Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump. The new president will assume office in January 2025. 

Away from US politics, a handful of tabloids report on the Strictly Come Dancing bullying scandal, whilst the back pages are dominated by golf and cricket.

Labour’s ‘Red Revolution restores the nation’s hopes’ – Paper Talk  News Briefing

Labour’s ‘Red Revolution restores the nation’s hopes’ – Paper Talk 

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Thursday’s front pages are dominated by the King’s Speech as the new government unveils its plans for the country for the year ahead. The newspapers offer up their assessments of Labour’s plans and who it benefits. 

Many of the papers feature images of Charles and Camilla at the King’s Speech. There is a splash of celebrity news on several front pages, whilst the back pages are dominated by Premier League gossip.