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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

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

‘UK support for Ukraine has slowed’ The Daily Telegraph reports on concerns that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s support for Ukraine is waning after President Volodymyr Zelensky said aid from the UK had “slowed down”. The paper speaks to four former Tory defence secretaries who say the UK is failing to provide Ukraine with the support it needs. The prime minister has been urged to rethink his refusal to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles produced in the UK to hit targets deep inside Russia, the paper adds. The Daily Mail says “Half of Labour MPs in pay of unions.”…

Ukraine has destroyed second Russian bridge Ukraine has destroyed a second strategic bridge in Russia’s Kursk region within a week as it continues its incursion into Russian territory. The Ukrainian military released aerial footage showing a strike on a bridge over the Seym River in Zvannoe, which left part of the structure destroyed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later confirmed that the incursion aims to create a “buffer zone” to prevent Russian attacks. This marks nearly two weeks since Ukraine launched its largest offensive on Russian soil since the invasion began in 2022. Earlier, Ukraine had destroyed another key bridge over…

Last opportunity to secure ceasefire and hostage release deal – Blinken  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called the current moment “probably the best, maybe the last opportunity” to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Blinken made these remarks during a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, marking his ninth visit to the region since the conflict began in October. The U.S. has shown optimism about reaching a deal, particularly after talks resumed in Doha last week. However, Hamas has dismissed claims of progress as an “illusion,” insisting that any agreement must include the complete withdrawal…

Manhunt in Spain after boy killed playing football Spanish police are searching for a man suspected of killing an 11-year-old boy on a football pitch in Mocejón, near Toledo. The boy was reportedly playing with other children when he was attacked by a hooded individual on Sunday morning. The suspect believed to be around 18 years old, fled the scene, sparking a large manhunt involving a dozen patrols and a helicopter. Local authorities confirmed the attack occurred around 10:00 AM local time. Later that day, residents gathered outside the town hall for a minute’s silence in tribute to the young…

VP Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention Kamala Harris has arrived in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), where she will be officially confirmed as the party’s presidential candidate. After a day of campaigning in Pennsylvania with her running mate, Tim Walz, Harris flew into O’Hare airport on Air Force Two. Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, has seen close races in recent elections, with Donald Trump winning in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. A CBS News poll shows Harris and Trump are currently tied in key swing states. During a speech on Sunday, Harris indirectly criticised…

Libya’s central bank halts operations after director kidnapped Libya’s central bank has halted all operations following the kidnapping of its IT director, Musab Msallem, in Tripoli. The bank condemned the abduction, stating that Msallem was taken from his home by an unknown group, and other employees have also faced kidnapping threats. The bank, which plays a crucial role as the sole internationally recognised depository for Libya’s oil revenues, has vowed not to resume operations until Msallem is released. This incident follows a recent siege of the bank by armed men, reportedly aimed at forcing the resignation of the bank’s governor,…