Year: 2024

The Daily Mirror focuses on the Royal reaction to the Israel-Gaza war. It leads with Prince William’s “message of peace” that “highlights the human suffering of the Middle East war, as innocent victims continue to die”. The top story adds that the Prince will meet aid workers providing help to Gaza, and will speak at a synagogue about the rise of antisemitism.

The Sun leads on a couple who are “at war” after winning £1m on a Lotto scratchcard. Charlotte paid for it and scratched it, but Michael claims he suggested the idea and tried to transfer her cash in the shop to cover the purchase. He says she initially decided to share the cash, but walked out on him weeks later before claiming to be sole winner.

Many of Tuesday’s newspaper front pages focus on international stories, such as the death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny in Russia and the Israel-Gaza war. An image of Yulia Navalnaya, Alexei’s widow, is featured on many of the front pages. 

“I tried to train and made an effort for all those who’d come to watch training,” he said.

“I did all I could. I also went along to the football clinic with all the kids. But I really couldn’t play. I felt discomfort and there was a risk it’d get worse.”