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Financial Times – Prigozhin denies trying to oust Putin in his ‘masterclass’ march on Moscow Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads with Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin denying he was trying to overthrow Vladimir Putin when he marched on Moscow over the weekend. He instead directed further criticism at Russia’s “unprofessional” military leadership. The paper quotes US President Joe Biden saying that the rebellion was “part of a struggle within the Russian system” and Josep Borrell, the EU’s chief diplomat, saying it showed Putin’s “military power is cracking”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

I have no doubt that my involvement with the anti-war movement in the UK has made returning home unsafe for me.

Daily Express – Bank boss: Don’t kill off the high street Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on the news that banks have been urged to guarantee they will keep high street branches open. The paper quotes Mandy Beech, a senior executive at the Nationwide building society, saying branches are about “much more than cash and opening accounts” and that retailers should commit to “being there today, let alone tomorrow”. The front page also reports on the BBC investigation that names Matthew White as a fifth suspect in the 1993 racist murder of Stephen Lawrence. Today’s top…

The Sun – Nicola was gone in seconds Summary of the front page The news that an inquest has found Nicola Bulley, the 45-year-old mum who vanished in January sparking a huge three-week search, died seconds after she ended up in the River Wyre, is the lead on The Sun. The paper reports the inquest was told Bulley would have drowned within ten seconds of entering the river. It says that, asked if that was any evidence she had been attacked, Home Office pathologist Dr Alison Armour replied: “No, there is not.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Daily Mirror – ‘You’ll be Stephen Lawrenced’ Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with new details about the sixth suspect in the murder of Stephen Lawrence. The papers lead on the BBC’s investigation into the Stephen Lawrence case, highlighting an incident in 2020 when White assaulted a black shop worker and was said to have threatened the man by telling him: “You’ll be Stephen Lawrenced”. The front page also reports on the inquest into the death of Nicola Bulley, saying the mother of two could have drowned within seconds of falling into the icy river. Today’s top…

Glastonbury viewers stunned at ‘insane’ crowd size for Elton John’s Pyramid Stage concert The Independent says Viewers at home have been left in awe of the size of the crowd who gathered to watch Elton John’s headline performance at Glastonbury. On Sunday evening (25 June), the musician played the Pyramid stage, delighting his audience with performances of hit songs including 1973’s “Benny and the Jets” and “Your Song”. The 76-year-old is the last of three headliners to play at Worthy Farm, Somerset this weekend. His show follows sets from Guns n’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys, who played on Saturday (24…

Sarah, 50, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

Even celebrities are fans of Sir Elton.

Even without seeing her face, her body type, dark hue and how she wore her hair had me frozen in shock.

Another player heading for the exit at Stamford Bridge.