Author: News Desk

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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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