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Elementor #551194 September 18, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – What did TV chiefs know?  The Daily Mirror asks how much TV chiefs knew about claims against Russell Brand. A source tells the paper that investigations by the comedian’s former employers will aim to establish whether “a blind eye was turned to any claims”. The paper also leads on the upcoming Netflix documentary about murdered TV presenter Jill Dando. Dando’s brother is hoping the new documentary could help find her killer, 24 years after she was gunned down on her doorstep. Today’s top…

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Elementor #551188 September 18, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Beeb probe ‘demon’ Brand  The Sun says the BBC and Channel 4 have launched inquiries into Russell Brand after more details emerged of rape and sexual assault allegations. The paper notes the police have urged people to come forward and speak to them. The paper also leaves space to report on Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Everton, but most of the paper’s front page leads on Brand. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…

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Elementor #551182 September 18, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Russell Brand sex assault claims may be ‘tip of iceberg’  The Daily Express leads on the latest claims made against comedian Russell Brand. The rape and sexual assault claims from the four women in the documentary may just be ‘tip of the iceberg’ according to TV experts. The paper notes police are urging people to get in contact with them. England beat Japan in the Rugby World Cup also makes the front page. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk  More Russell Brand reactions and better Brexit deal if Labour win general election Monday’s front pages continue their coverage of the accusations against Russell Brand. The papers look at the reaction to the expose and documentary, as police urge people to get into contact and more women speak out. Away from Brand, other papers lead on ‘red wall’ campaigns, climate topping the UN agenda and Labour’s Brexit plans to boost the UK economy if they win the next general election. Russell Brand Dispatches The Times, one of the papers that was a part of…

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Ahead of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s scheduled visit to Italy’s Lampedusa island on Sunday, FRANCE 24’s Seema Gupta, Natalia Mendoza and Wassim Daly spoke with some of the migrants there to learn about their living conditions and the treacherous journeys they have made. Some local residents express frustration with the surge in arrivals, while a local church has become a place where donations are collected.

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Elementor #551113 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Times – Accused: Russell Brand, the ‘sex predator’ who hid in plain sight  The Sunday Times, which broke the allegations of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand earlier on Saturday, leads on the story. The paper describes him as an alleged “sex predator who hid in plain sight”, saying rumours of “sinister behaviour” were “said to have been an open secret” in the industry. One woman tells the paper that when she was 16, the comedian called for a taxi to pick her…

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Elementor #551107 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Telegraph – Brand accused of rape and sexual assault  The Sunday Telegraph focuses on the Russell Brand allegations. As well as reporting on the allegations, it says Brand was greeted with a standing ovation when he stepped on stage at Wembley Park Theatre on Saturday evening and told the audience “there are a lot of things I want to talk about, I can’t talk about”. The paper also reports on apparent tensions within the Conservative Party, with former prime minister Liz Truss saying that…

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Elementor #551101 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse The Independent’s front page leads with a large image of Russell Brand – a screenshot from the denial video he published on his YouTube channel ahead of the release of the expose and documentary. The paper notes the Brand has denied the allegations made against him by the women. The front page also reports on an exclusive scandal over prisoners – saying there are record numbers of people being held in jail for five…

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Elementor #551095 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Sunday Mirror – Brand accused of rape and sex assaults The Sunday Mirror leads with the allegations of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand. The paper picks up on the allegation that he sent a taxi to pick up a 16-year-old girl from school for sex. The front page uses a screenshot from Brand’s denial video – which he uploaded before the allegations were made public. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon…

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Elementor #551089 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Sunday People – Five women claim in TV show comic attacked and abused them: Brand accused of rape The Sunday People leads on Russell Brand’s allegations – which he denies. The paper uses a screenshot of the denial Brand issued on his YouTube channel on Friday – ahead of the documentary and expose which came out on Saturday. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:)…

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Elementor #551083 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun on Sunday – Russell Brand raped me  The Sun on Sunday reports Russell Brand has been accused of rape, assault and abuse. The paper uses a screenshot from his denial video that he published on his YouTube channel before the documentary aired and it was confirmed he was the subject of the investigation. The front page is focused on the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK…

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Elementor #551031 September 15, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – 7.7 million wait for NHS slot Metro reports that 7.7 million people are on NHS waiting lists. Almost 390,000 people in England are also waiting a year or more for routine procedures. The front page also features an image of Princess Kate on royal duties at a school. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Elementor #551025 September 15, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Starmer criticised by left and right over plan to end small boats crisis  The Guardian reports that politicians on both the left and right have criticised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer over his plans to tackle migration and end the small boats crisis. Sir Keir said Labour would treat Channel people-smugglers the same way as terrorists. Matt Wrack, the president of the Trades Union Council, said the Labour leader was in “danger of pandering to right-wing Tory rhetoric” on immigration, while Home Secretary…

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Elementor #551019 September 15, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Star – Seconds away from World War 3  The Daily Star reports that the UK was “seconds away from World War 3” after a Russian pilot allegedly fired two missiles at an RAF jet. The rogue Russian pilot fired two missiles at an RAF surveillance plane in October last year. The front page features a story about Harry Maguire and Nasa’s latest on aliens. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a…

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Elementor #551013 September 15, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – The Final Betrayal  Downing Street has refused to rule out axing the Manchester leg of HS2 in what the Daily Mirror calls the “final betrayal”. It goes on to quote Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who accused the government of making the “North pay for their failure”. The front page features pictures of the Vogue London event and a story about a man who won the lottery. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…

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Elementor #551006 September 15, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – A dirty deal! Suella slams Labour’s EU migrant plan The Daily Express leads on Suella Braverman’s criticism of Labour’s plan to tackle the small boats crisis. The Home Secretary, writing for the paper, said it was a “dirty deal” that would “hand Brussels the keys to our immigration system”. The front page continues the paper’s campaign on the triple lock. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK…

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UK, France and Germany to keep nuclear sanctions on Iran The UK, France and Germany will retain sanctions on Iran in an attempt to deter Tehran from selling drones and missiles to Russia. In 2015 Iran agreed to a nuclear deal and under the terms some sanctions were due to be lifted next month. However European nations believe Iran has breached the deal by enriching and storing uranium.  When highly enriched, uranium can be used to make a nuclear weapon. The three countries say they would incorporate expiring UN sanctions into their own laws. Some of the measures were supposed…

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Selling off the future: Oil and gas giants paying celebrities to sell climate-damaging In today’s digital era, social media influencers and celebrities have extraordinary powers, able to sway public opinion and have unparalleled influence over consumer choices. Fossil fuel giants are looking to line their own pockets and with big bucks up for grabs, social media influencers are also cashing in! So how are fossil fuel giants harnessing the power of social media stars? By using their wealth to hire young celebrities to push climate-damaging products whilst rebranding fossil fuel companies as the ‘good guys’. Do young people really care…

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Libya flooding: Fears of up to 20,000 dead after catastrophic Libya flood There are fears that up to 20,000 people may have been killed in the devastating flooding in eastern Libya. In the city of Derna – population around 100,000 – two dams collapsed due to the heavy rain, leading to a huge tsunami-like torrent sweeping through the city. Entire neighbourhoods have disappeared with whole families washed away with tens of thousands displaced. The flooding was triggered by Storm Daniel which hit the north African nation on Sunday and brought heavy rain. International efforts have ramped up as crews have…

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France sets out plan to ban disposable vapes France’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has said the country is set to ban disposable e-cigarettes because of the danger they pose to health and the environment Borne spoke to RTL radio saying the measure was part of a new government plan to phase out smoking. The measure will likely be in force by the end of the year, according to campaigners. European countries appear to be on the same page with vapes, Germany, Belgium and Ireland have all announced similar bans, and the UK is considering one as well. Disposable vapes cost…

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