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Camp Mystic, a prestigious summer camp in Texas, has hosted daughters of political and business elites for nearly a century, including members of the Johnson family and First Lady Laura Bush.

Tuesday’s newspapers offer a variety of stories with no one story dominating all the front pages. A handful of papers cover French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain, marking the first EU leader’s state visit since Brexit. There’s a handful of other UK political stories on the front pages.

A few other papers focus on Jeffrey Epstein and the FBI confirming that there was no Epstein client list, and their investigation into Prince Andrew’s links to Epstein being closed.

Erin Patterson is splashed across some of the UK front pages as the Australian woman was found guilty of murdering her in-laws by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a family meal. She will be sentenced next week, bringing closure to a case that has gripped millions around the world.

The front pages have further coverage of the Texas flooding as the death toll hits more than 100, and many remain missing, and new weather warnings are issued. More rain is expected, set to make rescue operations even more difficult.

Tuesday’s headlines feature a variety of domestic and international news, with French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK leading the way. It marks the first time an EU leader has had a full state visit to the UK since Brexit. Macron and his wife Brigitte will be welcomed by the King and Camilla for a state banquet. The three-day state visit will see discussions regarding illegal crossings of the channel.

The public inquiry into the Southport murders is set to begin, with the families of the three murdered schoolgirls demanding “real change”.

Tuesday will also mark a major milestone in the long road to justice for the victims of the Post Office IT scandal following a far-reaching inquiry. Part of a final report is set to be published and will focus on compensation and the human impact of the scandal.

There’s good news for local Premier League fans, as MPs could be set to vote on a plan to make at least 10 Premier League matches available on free-to-air television each season.

It’s heating up across the UK again this Tuesday, with temperatures creeping up to the 30s by the end of the week, with a third UK heatwave of the summer on the way.

Severe Weather Impact: Over 104 fatalities were reported in Texas due to severe flash flooding, including 28 children in Kerr County, as heavy rain caused the Guadalupe River to overflow.

Hannah Robinson, a 36‑year‑old dentist and mother of two from Devon, has become the first UK adult to receive the immune‑modulating drug teplizumab.

King Charles III delivered a powerful speech during a state banquet at Windsor Castle, hosting French President Emmanuel Macron for the first full state visit by an EU leader since Brexit.

Reform Cymru emerges as a leading choice for Welsh voters, posing a significant challenge to Labour ahead of the May 2026 Senedd elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts in promoting peace in the region.

An emergency alert test will occur at 3pm on Sunday, 7 September, causing approximately 87 million mobile devices in the UK to ring unprompted.

The UK government pledges to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent victims of harassment or discrimination from speaking out.

Cliff Notes The Tony Blair Institute has categorically rejected claims of involvement in a project to develop Gaza post-conflict, which was incorrectly attributed to its…

Cliff Notes The fate of pension savings upon death varies based on factors like retirement age, type of pension, and marital status; state pensions differ…

Cliff Notes The Trump administration has extended the effective date for tariffs on US imports, with a new expiry set for 1 August, following a…

(Monday 7 July) – Today’s headlines reflect on the 7 July 2005 terrorist attacks in London. The bombings claimed the lives of 52 people and injured more than 800.

Lots is happening in UK politics at the start of the week, with the prime minister potentially facing a new backbench rebellion, threats of NHS strikes and reports on the new left-wing party to be led by Jeremy Corbyn.

The start of the week covers Wimbledon as Cameron Norrie is the only British player left in the tournament.

Britain is set to enter its third heatwave of the summer, with daytime temperatures expected to stretch beyond 30°C from Friday into the weekend.

Marcus Fakana, from Tottenham, 19, was sentenced in December to one year in Al-Aweer prison after having consensual sex with a 17-year-old British girl in Dubai, a minor under UAE law but legal in the UK.

Cliff Notes Marcus Fakana, an 18-year-old British teenager, has been released from a Dubai jail after receiving a royal pardon from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…

Lots of events this week, with Wimbledon fully underway and Cameron Norrie Britain’s last hopeful at the home tournament. Grab your strawberries and cream and a glass of Pimms for a truly British week.

Monday’s headlines won’t be an easy read for No 10 as the newspapers suggest the PM is facing a fresh revolt. One newspaper suggests the Labour Party is willing to explore a wealth tax, but it appears more like an attempt to alarm its readers than a truth with any legs.

The prime minister’s plans to revive the NHS may face some early teething problems, as NHS doctors could strike this summer if they don’t receive a pay rise.

Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the July 7 terror attacks across London, and several of the tabloids lead with tributes to the victims and speak to survivors.

Images from Wimbledon feature on the front pages, as do images from the tragedy in Texas.

The UK headlines this Monday morning all lead with the 20th anniversary of the July 7 2005, terror attacks across London. The attacks killed 52 people and injured more than 700. The headlines ask whether Britain is really any safer now than 20 years ago, and some look at what life in the UK is like for British Muslims. Many publications speak to the survivors and the relatives of the victims.

The headlines roll out as the tributes roll in, with the prime minister and King Charles leading the tributes.

Elsewhere, a new COVID-19 variant is spreading across the UK, and there are fears of a new NHS doctors’ strike amid calls for a pay rise.

In international news, the UK media continues its coverage of the flash flooding in Texas, which has killed at least 81 people, including children. There’s ongoing coverage of the Trump-Musk spat as the world’s wealthiest man launches his own political party in the USA to take on the Democrats and Republicans.

Israel continues to attack Gaza, with at least 38 killed on Sunday. It comes amid ceasefire talks and as Israel’s Netanyahu prepares to head to the USA for a meeting with Donald Trump.

A new Covid-19 variant known as Stratus (XFG and XFG.3) is rapidly spreading in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency reports these subvariants account for around 30% of cases in England, rising sharply in recent weeks.

On the 20th anniversary of the 7 July terror attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles III, and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper led national commemorations to remember the 52 people killed and over 770 injured in 2005 suicide bombings on London’s Underground and a bus.

MP Josh Babarinde reveals he endured childhood abuse, aiming to raise awareness to prevent similar experiences for children today.

A far-right man charged with murder following the death of an 85-year-old found with serious injuries in Streatham, south London.

The government is facing tension with Labour MPs over welfare cuts, likened to a child’s bedtime negotiation, with limited resources for policy changes.