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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Thursday’s front pages lead with two main stories – polar opposite stories. The ongoing crisis in the Middle East, as Israel has vowed to respond to Iran as fears of an all-out war continue to rise; and Princess Kate’s first public engagement since undergoing cancer treatment.

Most of the broadsheets lead on Israel’s vow to respond to the missile attack, and other stories related to the situation in the Middle East. The tabloids prefer the royal story.

Pioneering aerial photographer’s pictures show England of the 1930s Images from Arthur William Hobart, who leant out of a biplane to produce pictures of life in the interwar period, digitised and released1930s England from the air – in pictures. They are not yet a century old but a collection of black and white photographs taken by a pioneering aerial photographer shows how very different aspects of everyday life are for Britons today. The images, taken by Arthur William Hobart in the 1930s as he leant out of a biplane, capture people moving about on horse-drawn vehicles as well as in…

Nigeria boat accident leaves dozens feared dead in River Niger A boat carrying more than 300 people capsized on Tuesday night on the River Niger in north-central Nigeria. Dozens are feared dead.  According to the head of Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba Arah, around 60 bodies have been recovered so far, with rescue operations ongoing. Local authorities report that approximately 150 passengers have been rescued, with many still missing. Most of the victims were women and children, travelling to celebrate the Muslim festival of Mawlid, which honours the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The boat had departed from…

Singapore ex-minister gets prison in landmark corruption case Subramaniam Iswaran, a former senior minister in Singapore, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for corruption. The 62-year-old pleaded guilty to accepting over S$403,000 (around $311,000) in gifts while in office, including Formula 1 Grand Prix tickets, a high-end bicycle, alcohol, and a ride on a private jet. He was also found guilty of obstructing justice. Justice Vincent Hoong, who presided over the case, highlighted that Iswaran’s actions were an abuse of power, damaging public trust in Singapore’s clean reputation. Iswaran had expressed confidence in his acquittal, which the judge…

Biden opposes Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that he does not support an Israeli retaliatory strike on Iranian nuclear sites following Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, though Israel’s defence system intercepted most. The missile barrage from Iran was in response to Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon, including exploding communication devices that killed innocent civilians. The recent killings of key figures such as the Hezbollah leader and the ground invasion of Lebanon are believed to have formed Iran’s response. Biden acknowledged Israel’s right to defend…

Six migrants killed after Mexico soldiers open fire Six migrants have died and 10 others were injured after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a vehicle carrying 33 people in the southern part of the country. The incident happened around 25 miles north of Mexico’s border with Guatemala. According to Mexico’s defense ministry, the soldiers saw the vehicle speeding and tried to stop it, but the driver attempted to evade them. Soldiers reported hearing explosions, prompting two officers to open fire. Both soldiers have since been suspended, and an investigation is underway. The group of migrants included individuals from Egypt, Nepal,…

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut: at least 5 dead, 8 injured Lebanese officials have reported that an Israeli airstrike on a building in central Beirut has killed at least five people and wounded eight. The strike targeted a multi-storey building in Bachoura, which housed a health centre linked to Hezbollah. Israel’s military described the operation as a “precision” strike. This marks the first Israeli airstrike near the heart of Beirut, just meters away from Lebanon’s parliament. Overnight, five additional strikes hit the southern suburb of Dahieh, a known Hezbollah stronghold. The escalation follows the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announcement that…