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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

Friday’s headlines reflect a variety of domestic and international news stories. Several of the papers continue coverage of the Grenfell inquiry report which was published on Wednesday.

Elsewhere, domestic politics is splashed across several papers. The tabloids feature showbiz and royal news – with many of the papers across the spectrum this morning featuring a picture of Prince William.

Premier League news makes up the back pages along with the latest from the US Open as British star Jack Draper is through to the semi-finals.

China evacuates 400,000 ahead of super typhoon Yagi China has evacuated approximately 400,000 people ahead of Super Typhoon Yagi, which is expected to make landfall on the tourist island of Hainan later today. The storm, one of the most powerful of the year, has led to the suspension of trains, boats, and flights in the region for a second day, with schools also closed in parts of southern China. Yagi, which intensified after causing destruction in the northern Philippines earlier this week, now has winds reaching 240 km/h (150 mph) near its eye. Meteorologists warn that the typhoon could bring…

Michel Barnier becomes new French PM Veteran French conservative Michel Barnier has been named France’s new Prime Minister, almost two months after the country’s snap elections resulted in a political impasse. The 73-year-old former EU Brexit negotiator takes over from Gabriel Attal, who served as the youngest-ever prime minister for the past eight months. Barnier, who arrived at the Hôtel Matignon in Paris on Thursday evening, emphasised the need for humility and respect towards all political forces. His immediate challenge will be to form a stable government in a National Assembly fractured into three major blocs, none of which holds…

Father of suspect in Georgia school shooting arrested Colin Gray, 54, has been arrested following a school shooting in Winder, Georgia, where his 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, is accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School. Colin Gray faces serious charges including four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children. Authorities plan to prosecute Colt Gray as an adult on four counts of murder. The shooting on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students, with nine others injured. Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Director Chris Hosey…

Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax case Hunter Biden has unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all nine federal tax evasion charges against him, just as his trial was about to begin. The plea comes as a surprise to federal prosecutors who were preparing for the trial. Biden, the 54-year-old son of President Joe Biden, was accused of evading $1.4 million in income taxes between 2016 and 2019. He had previously denied intentionally avoiding taxes but changed his plea after prosecutors objected to his initial proposal of pleading guilty while maintaining his innocence. This development follows Biden’s conviction three months ago in…

At least 17 pupils have died in a fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, central Kenya, according to police. The blaze, which broke out Thursday night, has also left over a dozen students hospitalised with severe burns.  The cause of the fire is under investigation, and a team of investigators has been dispatched to the scene, police spokesperson Resila Onyango reported. The Kenya Red Cross is offering psychosocial support to students, teachers, and families affected by the tragedy and has set up a tracing desk at the school. School fires have been a recurring issue in Kenya,…

7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer The Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, Seven & i Holdings, has turned down a $38 billion takeover offer from Canadian firm Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT). Seven & i Holdings criticised the bid, saying it “grossly” undervalued the company and faced significant regulatory hurdles. Despite rejecting the offer, Seven & i remains open to further negotiations. In a response letter, Seven & i Holdings, led by the special committee chair Stephen Dacus, argued that the initial bid of $14.86 per share undervalued the company and was opportunistic, particularly given the current weak Japanese yen. They also…

Grenfell: the lies and greed exposed – podcast After seven long years, the inquiry into a fire in a London tower block that left 72 people dead has concluded. But is justice for the victims – and survivors – any closer? It’s more than seven years since Grenfell Tower burned. Now, finally, a public inquiry has finished sifting through thousands of documents, evidence from hundreds of public hearings and more than 1,600 witness statements. And its conclusions could not be more clear: every one of the 72 deaths was avoidable. The Guardian’s social affairs correspondent, Rob Booth, has reported on…