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EU leaders agree huge defence spending rise The Guardian reports on the ‘huge’ boost to defence spending that was agreed during an emergency meeting in Brussels yesterday, held by European leaders. The boost has been hailed as “a watershed moment” by the paper. It adds that the show of unity was “marred” by Hungary’s PM, who failed to endorse a joint statement calling for Ukrainian involvement in peace negotiations with Russia.  Ulez has improved London’s air rapidly, says another report, whilst the Glastonbury 2025 lineup has been revealed.

Evil fuelled by watching Tate videos The Daily Express features images of the three victims and quotes the judge, who described Clifford’s crimes as “almost unspeakable.” The paper says he cried crocodile tears as he refused to tell police why he had murdered three women in his police interview. The drop-out soldier sobbed in a wheelchair two months after the murders. The brute launched his carefully planned savage assault on the family after Louse had dumped him over his misogynistic behaviour and violence-obsessed personality.

Nottingham A&E notes probe: Betrayed again The Daily Mirror leads on the three victims of the Nottingham killer, Valdo Calocane. The paper says Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber, and Grace O’Malley-Kumar may have been let down in death as hospital bosses fear staff illegally accessed their A&E records. An investigation has been opened to find out what happened, the paper reports. Celebrity news is also splashed on the front page.

Misogyny that fuelled killer Kyle Clifford, 26, has been convicted of raping his ex-girlfriend before brutally murdering her, her sister, and their mother. He used a crossbow to kill Louise Hunt and her sister, Hannah, while their mother, Carol, was fatally attacked with a knife. The Daily Mail notes that the jury took just 45 minutes to convict Clifford of rape, which he had denied. Their relationship had ended two weeks before the violent attack. The paper reports he had watched Andrew Tate videos before committing the horrific crime.

Warped by toxic Tate The Sun is among a handful of newspapers reporting that prosecutors have linked Kyle Clifford’s actions to social media influencer Andrew Tate. However, the judge dismissed this claim as having “limited relevance” and being potentially prejudicial, ruling that it should not be presented to the jury. Man Utd’s draw in last night’s Europa League and the latest from Strictly Come Dancing also make the front page.

There are two main stories dominating Friday’s front pages this morning, with the ongoing European plans to support Ukraine after the US paused military aid and the sentencing of an ex-soldier who raped and murdered his ex-girlfriend, and killed her mother and sister. 

A meeting of EU leaders in Brussels yesterday ended in an agreed increase in defence spending. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was also in attendance and expressed his gratitude, noting that Europe has stuck with Ukraine throughout it all. 

Kyle Clifford, 26, has been convicted of raping his ex-girlfriend before brutally murdering her, her sister, and their mother. He used a crossbow to kill Louise Hunt and her sister, Hannah, while their mother, Carol, was fatally attacked with a knife.

A handful of papers feature some standalone publications – including a report that NHS staff may have illegally accessed information about the murders of the three victims of the Nottingham killer, Valdo Calocane.

Rachel Reeves also makes the front splashes, as does the ongoing backlash to the US tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports. 

The back pages lead with Man United’s 1-1 draw in last night’s Europa League.

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK openly criticised the Trump administration saying that the US is destroying world order.

The Premier League is back in action this weekend as the race for the title heats up. Premier League fixturesKick-offWhere to watchNottingham Forest vs Man City 12:30TNT Sports 1Brighton vs Fulham 15:00Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town 15:00Liverpool vs Southampton 15:00Brentford vs Aston Villa 17:30Sky SportsWolves vs Everton 20:00TNT Sports 1 Premier League fixtures this weekend – Sunday Premier League fixturesKick-offWhere to watch? Chelsea vs Leicester City 14:00 Tottenham vs Bournemouth 14:00 Sky SportsMan United vs Arsenal 16:30 Sky Sports

Dozens have been killed in clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in a coastal area of the country. Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists Reports indicate significant gunfire in the streets of Homs, supported by unverified social media footage. Colonel Hassan Abdul Ghani from Syria’s defense ministry warned Assad loyalists in Latakia to abandon their weapons or face dire consequences. He highlighted the choices facing former regime fighters, many of whom are being urged to surrender and reunite with their families.

A teenager has been arrested after trying to board a plane with a shotgun and ammunition. He is in custody and will face a youth court. Teen with gun overpowered by passengers on Australian plane A 17-year-old armed with a shotgun was tackled by passengers and crew as he tried to board a plane in Australia.   The teen breached a security fence at Avalon Airport near Melbourne on Thursday and made it onto the tarmac. He then climbed the front steps of a plane bound for Sydney, where he was quickly overpowered near the entrance. The aircraft was carrying 160…