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L’Equipe – ‘La RUPTURE’ Paris Saint-Germain have ‘made an example’ out of Lionel Messi, with his suspension the sign of a ‘new era’ where star players have ‘more requirements and fewer privileges.’ That is according to French newspaper L’Equipe, who ran news of Messi’s two-week suspension for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia this week on their front page on Wednesday. Along with the headline ‘La Rupture’ was a picture of a pensive Messi and PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi, with L’Equipe reporting that Messi’s time in Paris is heading towards its conclusion this summer. ‘Who would have imagined that the…

Metro – ‘Killer nurse’ weeps in court Summary of the front page The Metro leads with the trial of nurse Lucy Letby, who today wiped away tears as she told a court she was “sickened” to be blamed for the deaths of babies on her neonatal ward. She is accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill 10 others while working as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The paper says Ms Letby, who denies all 22 charges against her, told a court she had written “I killed them on purpose because I’m not good enough” on…

The Guardian – New anti-protest powers rushed into law in time for coronation Summary of the front page New criminal offences to prevent disruption at the King’s coronation have been rushed into law, according to an exclusive by The Guardian. The paper says that, from Tuesday, protesters who block roads, airports or railways could be imprisoned for 12 months, while anyone locking themselves to objects or buildings faces six months in jail and an unlimited fine. It adds that the Home Office’s police powers unit has written to anti-monarchy campaign group Republic to advise it of the changes. The front…

Financial Times – AI claims first scalp as shares in education sector tumble Summary of the front page The Financial Times says shares in the education sector fell sharply yesterday as investors bet that artificial intelligence could upend business models. US company Chegg, which provides online study guides, said that a “significant spike in student interest” in AI tool ChatGPT was harming its customer growth. The paper says it marks “one of the first instances of a company acknowledging a hit to its finances as a direct result of advances” in the technology. The front page features an image of…

Daily Express – Lockdown at palace after man arrested Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on Buckingham Palace being placed on lockdown after suspected shotgun cartridges were thrown over the gates. Multiple police vehicles and personnel can be seen near a line of cones apparently marking a police cordon. The front page also reports on Micheal Palin’s wife’s death. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

‘We are mentally ready to legally fight this.’

Daily Mirror – Palace in lockdown after attack Summary of the front page “Palace in lockdown” tops the Daily Mirror as it reports on the arrest of a man who allegedly threw suspected shotgun cartridges over the gates of Buckingham Palace. The area around the Queen Victoria monument had to be evacuated so police could carry out the controlled explosion. The paper adds that the incident comes as security services prepare to oversee their “biggest operations in 70 years” at the King’s Coronation on Saturday. The front page also reports on the Met Gala and features an image of Princess…

The Sun – Palace shotgun terror Summary of the front page The Sun reports the arrest at Buckingham Palace. The paper says police carried out a controlled explosion at the scene and that it is not thought the King and Queen Consort were at the palace at the time. Kendall Jenner and the Met Gala makes the front splash. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Liberal Democrats leader also gave his verdict on who should play 007 after Daniel Craig.

The new rules on voter ID are a democratic scandal Telegraph says I wonder if, in all the deliberations about the results of the local elections on Friday, we will hear about the number of people who had turned up to vote without the right ID and were refused. Will these numbers be recorded? For this is the first time that the electorate has to use photo ID. Not just any photo ID, but only those specified. A passport, a driving licence, travel cards if you are over 60 but not for anyone younger. It’s a year since the Elections…