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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

Thursday’s front pages lead with the news that the former BBC news presenter, Huw Edwards, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. 

Almost all the papers – tabloids and broadsheets – lead with the shocking story, which only came to light earlier this week. 

The ongoing riots over the Southport knife attack make several front pages, as locals of the area and some of the victim’s families express anger over the violence from the protesters. 

Elsewhere, the front pages feature images from yesterday’s Olympics – a day to remember for Team GB which picked up five medals on Wednesday, including two golds. Team GB’s success dominates the back pages.

The 1975 sued over Malaysia concert with Matty Healy kiss The organisers of the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur are suing British band The 1975 for £1.9 million ($2.4 million) after frontman Matty Healy’s actions led to the event’s cancellation. During their performance last July, Healy criticised Malaysia’s anti-LGBT laws, used profanity, and kissed a male band member on stage, violating the festival’s strict rules. Homosexual acts are illegal in Malaysia, and punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Festival rules also prohibit discussing politics and religion, swearing, smoking, or drinking on stage. The band allegedly breached these…

Italy opens controversial migrant centre in Albania Italy has launched its first of two planned migrant camps in Albania, marking the start of Europe’s first “offshoring” scheme for managing migrant arrivals. The camp, located in the northern Albanian port of Shengjin, will house up to 3,000 migrants per month who are rescued en route to Italy. These centres, fully managed and funded by the Italian government, are designed to handle migrants picked up in international waters, excluding women, children, and vulnerable individuals. Migrants housed there can apply for asylum in Italy, and if rejected, they will be returned to safe…

Hamas leader’s funeral draws crowds in Iran Thousands gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas, who was killed in a strike on Wednesday. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led the prayers before Haniyeh’s body was transported to Qatar for burial. While Israel has not directly commented on the assassination, Iranian officials allege that the attack was carried out by Israel. US media reports indicate that Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered a direct response against Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, without addressing the assassination specifically, mentioned recent “crushing blows” delivered to enemies, including…

US hints at September interest rate cut The US Federal Reserve may lower borrowing costs for the first time in over four years, as inflation cools and worries about the job market increase. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted that a rate cut “could be on the table” at the central bank’s September meeting if current economic trends continue. This week’s meeting saw officials debating a rate cut but ultimately deciding to maintain the current target range of 5.25%-5.5%, where it has been since last July. The Fed has kept rates high to cool the economy and manage inflation but…

Canadian police thwart alleged Toronto terror plot Canadian authorities have arrested Ahmed Eldidi, 62, and his son Mostafa Eldidi, 26, in connection with a planned terrorist attack in Toronto. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the arrests on Wednesday, stating that the pair were taken into custody on Sunday at a hotel in Richmond Hill, Toronto. The Eldidis are accused of plotting a “violent, serious attack” in Toronto, allegedly in support of the Islamic State group. They face charges of terrorism, conspiracy to commit murder, and weapons offences, including possession of an axe and a machete. RCMP Assistant Commissioner…

Hezbollah confirms commander died in Israeli strike Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Fuad Shukr, a senior military commander, in an Israeli air strike in Beirut, Lebanon’s capital. The strike, which occurred on Tuesday, also killed four others, including two children. Shukr’s body was found in the rubble on Wednesday. The Israeli military described the operation as an “intelligence-based elimination,” targeting Shukr in response to a recent rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 people. Israel accuses Shukr of planning the Golan Heights attack – which killed mostly children – but Hezbollah denies any involvement. The air…

Bus driver stabbed to death ‘on his way home after his shift’ | UK News A bus driver has died after being stabbed on his way home from work. 52-year-old Derek Thomas was attacked on Tuesday night on Northwold Road in Stoke Newington. The London bus driver had reportedly finished his shift driving the 106 bus and was making his way home when he was stabbed. He had been based at the Northumberland Park garage in Tottenham and colleagues have described him as a ‘true gentleman’. A message from Tom Joyner, Managing Director of Go-Ahead London seen by MyLondon stated:…

Huw Edwards pleads guilty to child abuse image charges One of Britain’s most famous news presenters, Huw Edwards, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children.  He admitted having 41 indecent images of children, which had been sent to him by another man on WhatsApp, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard. They included seven category A images, the most serious classification – two of which showed a child aged between about seven and nine. Until last year, Edwards was one of the main presenters on BBC One’s News at Ten and often fronted coverage of major national events…