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French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit in a bid to dissuade China from supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But will the latest European leaders to visit China be able to manage the fine balance between trade and geopolitics?

Hugh Jackman has new skin cancer scare Australian actor Hugh Jackman has taken to social media to encourage people to follow sun safety advice after undergoing another round of skin cancer tests.  Jackman, who had his first skin cancer removed in 2013, has had at least six procedures since. He revealed that his doctor had noticed “little things” that could be basal cell carcinomas, a non-melanoma form of skin cancer caused by overexposure to the sun or sunbeds. While basal cell carcinomas are not as dangerous as other forms of skin cancer, Jackman urged people to wear sunscreen and be…

Nato’s border with Russia doubles as Finland joins Finland has become the 31st member of NATO, with the Finnish flag set to be raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels later.  Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and the US Secretary of State will attend the ceremony, which marks a setback for Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The move means Russia’s border with NATO member states has doubled, and it follows a surge in Finnish public opinion towards joining NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. If Finland is invaded or attacked, all NATO members will come to its aid. Sweden had also applied to join…

The Guardian – CBI in turmoil following new claims of sexual misconduct Summary of the front page The Guardian reveals that more than a dozen women claim to have been victims of various forms of sexual misconduct by senior figures at the Confederation of British Industry – one of the country’s biggest business lobby groups, including one who alleges she was raped at a staff party on a boat on the River Thames. The CBI has expanded its inquiry, which is being overseen by law firm Fox Williams. The front page features a picture of former US president Donald Trump…

Financial Times – EY banned from German audit work for two years after Wirecard scandal Summary of the front page The Financial Times reports that EY has been banned from taking on any newly listed audit clients in Germany for two years over failures in its work for collapsed payments company Wirecard. Germany’s audit watchdog, Apas, also announced a €500,000 (£439,000) fine for EY, the paper reports. The front page pictures electric scooters and reports Paris is to ban e-scooters after a poll revealed most want the mode of transport outlawed. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

Metro – Gutless Summary of the front page The Metro reports that the “cowardly gunman” who murdered Olivia Pratt-Korbel in her own home in a hit gone wrong refused to face her family in court before being jailed for 42 years. “Gutless” is how paper characterises Cashman’s no-show in court. The convicted killer stayed in his cell, claiming his trial was a “circus” and that he had heard prosecuting lawyers sing Queen’s song We are the Champions after he was found guilty, the paper reports. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – 42 years: Life for Olivia’s killer Summary of the front page The “gangland coward” who shot Olivia Pratt-Korbel dead is likely to die behind bars after learning he must spend at least 42 years in jail, the Daily Express writes. It adds that “vile” Thomas Cashman skulked in a cell and refused to attend court on Monday to be handed a life sentence. The paper is one of several featuring an image of former Chancellor Nigel Lawson, who has died at the aged of 91. Lawson presided over the economic boom of the 1980s that came to define…

The Sun – Phil: I no longer have a brother Summary of the front page The Sun leads with This Morning host Phillip Schofield saying “I no longer have a brother” after his sibling was found guilty of sexually abusing a boy. The paper says the TV host provided evidence for the prosecution against Timothy, who was convicted of 11 charges. The front page also reports on killer Thomas Cashman’s 42-year sentence and reports UK star Maya Jama is dating Hollywood heartthrob Leo DiCaprio. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Mum’s bravery and cowardice of a killer Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with Thomas Cashman’s 42-year prison sentence for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, with the nine-year-old’s mother Cheryl Korbel telling the court: “His actions have left the biggest hole in our lives.” Cashman’s “cowardice” is viewed as a direct contrast to the “bravery” of Olivia’s mum Cheryl for the paper. The front page also reports on TV presenter Philip Schofield after his brother, Timothy, was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period. Today’s top stories Like this…

Boxer Amir Khan banned from sport for two years Amir Khan, a former Olympic medallist and professional boxer, has been banned from participating in any sport for two years due to his use of a prohibited substance.  The substance, ostarine, was found in his urine sample following his fight against Kell Brook in February 2022. Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list, and is designed to promote muscle building.  Khan claimed his consumption of the substance was unintentional, and his case was referred to an independent tribunal. However, the panel found two…