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Armenia detains protesters after the government agreed to return long-held territory to Azerbaijan.

Front page summary The Herald (Scotland) – Heat Pumps: Myths, truths and costsFor The Herald’s fifth special series this year, Heat Pumps: Myths, Truths and Costs, the paper decided to look beyond the political debate, dig into the research, talk to the experts, and track down stories of people who have installed and lived with heat pumps.The entire front page is dedicated to the exclusive deep dive. The paper says a revolution in how we heat our homes in Scotland has started.  We are beginning to disconnect our homes from the gas that has warmed many of the country’s buildings since…

Front page summary Western Mail – Four stunning Welsh villages named among Britain’s greatest The front page of today’s Western Mail highlights four Welsh villages being recognised among Britain’s most stunning, a feature detailed on page 3. This accolade emphasises the scenic beauty and cultural significance of these locations within the UK.Another prominent story involves Michael Heseltine’s sharp criticism of the current election campaign, labelling it the “most dishonest” due to Brexit’s enduring impacts. Heseltine, a former Deputy Prime Minister, argues that key issues like the economy, defence, and immigration are being misleadingly addressed in isolation from Brexit’s consequences. This critique…

Many of Tuesday’s front pages focus on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to save older people from paying tax on their state pension. The left-leaning newspapers lead on Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer as both the PM and the leader of the opposition have been on the campaign trail since the announcement of a snap general election – to be held on 4 July. 

Elsewhere, several papers feature images from the Israeli airstrike on the Rafah, which has drawn international condemnation as civilians sheltering have been hit. 

The back pages lead on the latest Premier League news – including the latest gossip about new managers. Chelsea are closing in on their new boss and Erik ten Hag is still reportedly in the dark over his future.

Sunak called election early as his economic plan isn’t working, says Reeves – UK politics live There is no bias in the title provided Shadow chancellor says UK hit worse than comparable economies because of Tory decision-makingRachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, is giving a speech on the economy in Derby.She says her proposition is that Labour is “the natural party of British business”.Yes, I would describe myself as a Christian socialist in the best traditions of that [term] because that’s about putting people first and to do that, you’ve got to have a set of policies that will deliver for…

General election latest: Rachel Reeves sets out Labour’s plan to woo businesses in first major campaign speech There is no bias in the title provided. ‘No return to austerity’ says Labour’s Rachel ReevesSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailShadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to tell business leaders that, having brought business back to Labour, the party can now “bring growth back to Britain”if she gets into No 11.In her first major campaign speech, she will tell voters Labour can be trusted with the economy and that…

Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people Pope Francis reportedly used highly derogatory language in a private meeting at the Italian Bishops’ Conference when asked if gay men should be allowed to train for the priesthood if they remained celibate. He stated they should not be permitted and allegedly used an offensive slur in Italian, which has shocked many given his previous public statements advocating respect towards gay people. It is said that the Pope, speaking in Italian, said that there was, in the Church, already too much of an air of frociaggine, which translates as a highly offensive…

Papua New Guinea landslide: 2,000 feared buried and thousands more remain at risk Papua New Guinea authorities report that nearly 7,900 people near the site of a deadly landslide are “at risk” as rock and debris continue to move down the hillside. An evacuation alert has been issued, with a provincial official indicating that the mountain remains “very active.” Rescuers believe it is increasingly unlikely that victims will be found alive in the rubble. The country’s disaster agency fears that about 2,000 people were buried when the mountainside collapsed last Friday, a figure significantly higher than the UN’s estimate of…

Beckham scores Euros deal with China tech giant David Beckham has signed an agreement to serve as a global ambassador for AliExpress, an online retail platform owned by Chinese technology conglomerate Alibaba. The announcement coincides with the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament, set to start in Germany next month. The financial details of Beckham’s deal were not disclosed by the company. In March, AliExpress secured an exclusive e-commerce partnership with UEFA, the governing body of European football. As part of this collaboration, Beckham will headline AliExpress’ Score More promotion during the tournament. “AliExpress is helping fans get even closer…

Dozens reported killed in Israeli strike on Rafah At least 45 people, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Videos from the Tal al-Sultan area on Sunday night depicted a large explosion and intense fires. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that two “senior Hamas terrorists” were targeted in the strike and stated they are “investigating the circumstances of the civilian deaths.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the incident as a “tragedy.” Earlier, Hamas had launched eight…