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Daily Mirror – Covid inquiry: Sorry is not enough Summary of the front page Bereaved relatives of Covid victims refused to accept Matt Hancock’s apology after he spoke at the inquiry on Tuesday, the Daily Mirror reports. “Sorry is not enough,” reads the headline. The paper says bereaved relatives of those who died during the pandemic “refused to accept” Hancock’s apology, with one quoting saying, “Talk is cheap.” The front page also reports on the what over 50s must know about breast cancer, the report features an image of the Duchess of York who recently underwent successful surgery for breast…

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The Sun – Nicola Bulley inquest: ‘Have you got lost’ Summary of the front page The Sun reports on the last desperate text message by Nicola Bulley’s partner to her, unaware that she was already dead. The paper calls it a “poignant” text. “Have you got lost?” it reads. The paper says Paul Ansell broke down as he told the inquest into Bulley’s death that she had been an “amazing” mum. A coroner ruled on Tuesday that Bulley’s death had been an accident and that she had not had “any desire” to take her own life. Gossip that Harry Kane…

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Millions celebrate Eid al-Adha around the world ALJAZEERA SAYS Millions of Muslims across the globe are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar. Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice”, the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Eid al-Adha commemorates the Quranic tale of Prophet Abrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God. The belief holds that God stayed his hand, sparing the boy and placing a ram in his place. The day is marked with the sacrifice of an animal, usually…

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To what extent is the well-being of a country’s youth a barometer for the state of society at large? Do dictatorships or geopolitical isolation affect citizens’ sense of direction? And can love or friendship save people from the deepest depths of despair? These are some of the themes explored in Russian director Marusya Syroechkovskaya’s film “How to Save a Dead Friend”. She joined us for Perspective.

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Eid prayer times 2023: What time Eid al-Adha prayers take place in the UK today and their meaning explained THE I SAYS Eid al-Adha is upon us and millions will be celebrating this auspicious festival around the world. The day is considered the holier of the two Eid festivals observed by Muslims each year. It follows the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in April, which brings to an end the holy fasting month of Ramadan. What is Eid al-Adha? Known as the “Festival of the Sacrifice” or colloquially as “Big Eid”, Eid al-Adha is considered the holier of the two Islamic…

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Thames Water boss quits after sewage spills The boss of Thames Water Sarah Bentley has quit after two years in the role, weeks after giving up her bonus, following the sewage spills.  Thames Water said she leave her role with immediate effect. Chief financial officer Alistair Cochran will now take over as interim co-chief executive. He will now run the company along with Cathryn Ross.  Last month, Bentley said she would forgo her bonus due to the company’s poor performance. The backlash comes after news that raw sewage was being dumped into rivers around the UK.  Thames Water is the…

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