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Venice to back €5 fee for day-trip tourists Venice is expected to approve the trial of a €5 (£4.30) fee for daily visitors, in the hope that the city can control tourism.  All visitors over the age of 14 will have to pay the charge and book their entry to the city in advance. The trial will run during peak tourist periods next year. “Venice is among the most visited European cities… [and so] suffers the most from excess tourism,” Simone Venturini, City council member for tourism, has said. Over tourism is an urgent issue for Venice, despite being a…

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Thousands feared dead as flooding sweeps Libya Widespread flooding in Libya, following a powerful storm, has killed more than 2,000 people and left thousands missing, according to the leader of the east Libyan government – which is not recognised internationally. Speaking to the BBC, Jalel Harchaoui, a Libya specialist has said the death toll could reach as many as “several thousand” people. A state of extreme emergency was declared on Sunday after Storm Daniel made landfall. A curfew in the east has been imposed and schools and shops ordered to close. The eastern cities of Benghazi, Sousse, Derna and Al-Marj…

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Elementor #550370 September 12, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – It’s a lie! I’m no spy  “It’s a lie! I’m no China spy” is the Metro’s headline on Tuesday, as the paper reports on a denial from one of the parliament researchers, who says he is “completely innocent”. The Times has named one of the researchers as Chris Cash, although many are choosing not to name him as he has not been charged following the arrest. The front page also reports on Kate Winslet – who opens up about how being an actor has…

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Elementor #550358 September 12, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – NHS: alarm over exodus of medical students The Guardian reports a third of newly graduated medics plan to quit the NHS or leave the profession altogether. The paper says a “third of young medics plan to quit [the] NHS within two years of graduating”, as poor pay, work-life balance and working conditions were attributed as the main factors for physicians intending to leave the UK and continue their medical career elsewhere. The front page also pictures the devastation in Morocco, as limited aid…

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Elementor #550352 September 12, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Why UK’s £480m deal to stop the boats is doomed  An investigation by the Daily Express has revealed that some French police supposed to tackle migrants crossing the Channel are partying instead, fuelling speculation over what the £480m funding them is being used for. The entire front page is dedicated to the papers’ investigation. 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 #550346 September 12, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Brian: ‘I’m out of Enders’  The Sun has splashed a photo of Brian Conley after he suddenly quit EastEnders after a dispute with BBC executives. Conley plays Tom Cotton in the soap. The front page also has a Strictly Come Dancing exclusive and a report about drink prices being raised during peak hours. 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 #550340 September 12, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – It was on me … I just felt panic, I was screaming The Daily Mirror continues its coverage on dangerous dogs. The paper speaks to an 11-year-old victim of a dog attack about her ordeal – and says she’s lucky to be alive. She is now back home but her mum is quoted by the paper saying that her daughter “could have died”. The paper claims “killer breeds” are being sold online. The front page also has a celebrity story as Amy Dowden…

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Spain has sent 86 rescuers and eight search dogs to Morocco to “help in the search and rescue of survivors of the devastating earthquake suffered in our neighbouring country”, said a defence ministry statement. The Spanish were the first to send in emergency personnel. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Madrid Sarah Morris tells us more about the Spanish aid to Morocco.

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