Ukraine to regain control of Snake Island after Russians withdraw overnight. The Russian army said on Thursday that it had withdrawn from Snake Island, a strategic position in the Black Sea conquered by Moscow which had come under Ukrainian shelling in recent weeks. The defence ministry in Russia said the...
Dad ‘shoots himself dead after 18-month-old son he left in hot car dies’
The Metro says A FATHER apparently killed himself after realizing that his 18-month-old son he left in a hot car died.
‘Mounting concerns’ around Sir Captain Tom charity prompts formal inquiry
The Metro says THE FOUNDATION set up in the name of Captain Tom will face a formal inquiry by the watchdog after ‘concerns mounted’ over whether it followed the rules.
Boris refuses to rule out snap election and claims ‘idea hasn’t occurred to me’
The Metro says THE IDEA that the country could face yet another election ‘hadn’t occurred’ to the Prime Minister.
Farmer accused of murdering wife ‘showed more affection to the family dog,’ court told
The Independent says A PIG FARMER accused of murdering his wife and dumping her body in a septic tank showed her “little affection” and preferred the family dog, a court heard.
Bernie Ecclestone says he would ‘take bullet’ for Putin in bizarre GMB interview
The Independent says FORMER F1 executive Bernie Ecclestone has called Vladimir Putin a “first class person” and claimed he “would take a bullet for him”.
Boris Johnson rules out early general election ‘because voters want him to get s*** done’
The Independent says Boris Johnson has ruled out calling an early general election, as allies admitted that voters would not welcome a snap vote aimed at saving his premiership.
Captain Tom Moore’s daughter’s firm ‘may have generated significant profit’ from trademarks, watchdog warns
The Independent says A PRIVATE firm run by Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter “may have generated significant profit” from trademarking his name, the charity watchdog warned as it launched an inquiry into the foundation set up in the veteran’s honour.
Amazon bows to UAE pressure to restrict LGBT search results
The Guardian says AMAZON has bowed to pressure from the United Arab Emirates and restricted search results for LGBT-related products such as books and rainbow-coloured flags on its website in the country.
Record number of UK police forces are failing and need intensive help
The Guardian says A record six police forces are currently judged as failing so badly that they need special help as a furious political row erupted over the placing of Scotland Yard into special measures.
Heathrow passengers report ‘total chaos’ after 30 flights cancelled
The Guardian says AIRLINE PASSENGERS have complained of “total chaos” at Heathrow after the airport made a last-minute order to cancel flights because it could not handle them.
Family of Captain Sir Tom Moore face formal inquiry into charity setup
The Guardian says WATCHDOGS have launched a formal investigation into concerns that the family of NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore personally profited from the charity set up in his name.
The Independent – The firms cashing in on housing for the vulnerable
The firms cashing in on housing for the vulnerable - that's the headline story for the Indpendent.
Metro – Europe’s new iron curtain
Europe’s new iron curtain - that's the headline on the front page of the Metro which also features a prominent story on Wimbledon.
The Guardian – Tory privatisation linked to increase in NHS death rates
Tory privatisation linked to increase in NHS death rates - that's the headline on the front page of this morning's Guardian.
Daily Mirror – £100m for the royals? … Reign it in
£100m for the royals? … Reign it in - that's the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror.
The Sun – Now let’s raise £10 million for Debs
Now let’s raise £10 million for Debs - that's the headline on the front page of the Sun.
Daily Express – Charles would never take suitcase of cash again
Charles would never take suitcase of cash again - that's the lead for the Daily Express.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
The front pages lead with a variety of stories including plans to oust Boris Johnson and Wimbledon.
Ukraine War: UK pledges an extra £1bn in military support
BBC News says THE UK will provide an additional £1 billion in military aid for Ukraine, a near-doubling in its support for the fight against the Russian invasion.
Lithuanians sign up for border militia – We can’t trust Russia
A surge of Lithuanians sign up for border militia and taken arms against fears the Russians will invade the Baltics next because they don't trust Russia. The scars of Soviet occupation run deep in this part of Europe. Tens of thousands of Lithuanians were forcibly deported to gulags in Siberia...
Buckingham Palace refuses to release details of Meghan bullying claims report
Sky News says BUCKINGHAM PALACE is facing questions about why it won't reveal more about the findings of an investigation into bullying allegations made against the Duchess of Sussex.
One dead after severe rainfall causes flooding in southern Austria
Euronews says AUTHORITIES in Austria have declared a civil emergency after mudslides cut off several villages from rescue services, while at least one person died after heavy rainfall caused flooding in the southern state of Carinthia.
Putin condemns NATO’s ‘imperial ambitions’, warns Finland, Sweden
Aljazeera says RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has condemned NATO’s “imperial ambitions”, accusing the military alliance of seeking to assert its “supremacy” through the Ukraine conflict.
Jordan’s King Abdullah pledges to hold those responsible for chlorine explosion to account
Arab News says JORDAN’S KING Abdullah II has called for those responsible for the deadly gas leak on Monday to be held accountable.
Norway blocks food supplies to Russians & fears Russian aggression
Norway blocks food supplies to Russians to which the Russian authorities demand a swift resolution or else feel the wrath of the Russian armed forces. Moscow accused Norway on Wednesday of blocking the transit of goods to Russians living in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and threatened Oslo with...
PMQs Live – Scotland wants independence – Blackford
PMQs Live - Scotland wants independence says Blackford
PMQs Live -‘Champagne socialism back in Labour’
PMQs Live -‘Champagne socialism back in Labour’
PMQs Live – 29/06 – Summer strikes, controversial Northern Ireland protocol bill
This week’s PMQs will see Labour’s Angela Rayner face off against Tories Dominic Raab as the PM is in Madrid for the Nato summit.
PMQs Live – Rayner to face Raab
PMQs Live - Rayner to face Raab as PM absent for Nato summit - strikes, Northern Ireland Protocol expected to be top of the agenda.
Final text messages woman sent to best friend murdered in stranger attack
The Metro says THE BEST FRIEND of a woman killed in a suspected stranger attack has revealed the final texts they sent to each other in a moving tribute.
Man arrested after severed head left outside court building in Germany
The Metro says A MAN has been arrested after a severed head was left on the steps of a court building in the German city of Bonn.
UK to send more land, sea and air troops to Russia’s border
The Metro says BORIS JOHNSON will send more British troops to Estonia to bolster Nato’s presence at the border with Russia.
January 6 testimony puts Donald Trump in even greater legal peril
The Guardian says DONALD TRUMP and his two closest advisers could face widening criminal exposure over the Capitol attack after ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified.
Texas sheriff says he ‘will not persecute’ those seeking an abortion
The Guardian says A TEXAS sheriff, whose beat largely includes the city of San Antonio, has declared he would not be pursuing those in his jurisdiction who choose to get an abortion after the supreme court scrapping of federal abortion rights.
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