Today’s news summary – Paper Talk 

Wednesday’s front pages are dominated by images from the widespread devastation in Turkey and Syria, following the deadly earthquakes. Over 9,000 people in both countries are confirmed dead and thousands of buildings have collapsed, with rescuers bravely digging through the rubble in freezing conditions. 

Most morning editions carry an image of a baby girl born in the rubble in Syria. 

Turkey earthquake miracle baby girl born

The Times says it’s a matter of “life and death under the ruins,” while the Daily Telegraph says the rescue provided a “small symbol of hope.” 

The Sun, The Daily Mirror and the i newspaper all describe the baby being rescued as a “miracle.” 

The Daily Express juxtaposes the image of the baby girl with a father in Turkey holding the hand of his dead teenage daughter, trapped beneath a flattened building. The headline reads: “Hope and despair.” 

The Guardian describes it as a “father’s agony,” whilst the same image is on the front of the Financial Times – which focuses on the race to find victims still alive under the rubble. 

‘Monster’ David Carrick sentenced

Away from the earthquakes, the sentencing of serial rapist and former Met officer, David Carrick, also makes the front pages of several papers this morning. 

The Metro picks up on comments from Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who declared it “a scar on our police.” 

Whilst the Telegraph reports the attorney general is reviewing whether the sentence is too lenient, and the Guardian says the police believe more victims are yet to be discovered and their investigation remains “active.” The Express has a comment piece written by the Independent Victims’ Commissioner for London, Claire Waxman – who says the women who spoke up as part of the investigation deserve gratitude and admiration.