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Metro – Cyber raid on 50M voters Summary of the front page The Metro leads on the revelation that millions of UK voters have had their personal information compromised after a data breach at the Electoral Commission. “Hostile actors” gained access to copies of the register in 2021, the commission has confirmed. The front page features a large image from Sinéad O’Connor’s funeral as thousands lined the street to bid farewell to the Irish singer. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Mirror – In loving memory Summary of the front page The Prince and Princess of Wales will lead the tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II on the anniversary of her death, according to the Daily Mirror. The paper reports the couple will deliver a public message honouring her memory. The front page also pays tribute to Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor – who was laid to rest yesterday after her death at the age of 56. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Express – Britain strikes deal in war on people smugglers Summary of the front page Britain has struck a deal with Turkey in a bid to stop the criminal gangs smuggling migrants across the English Channel, according to the Daily Express. It reports that the agreement will allow more National Crime Agency officers to be deployed in Turkey, seen as a hub for people smugglers. The operation will target supply chains and seize items such as dinghies and life-jackets. The front page features an image of Sinéad O’Connor’s funeral. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

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The Sun – Migrants back the barge: I like it Summary of the front page The Sun reports that migrants arriving on the UK’s controversial barge have said they like the housing accommodation. The paper says as “lefty lawyers” and Labour “moan” about the barge – calling it “cruel”- the migrants reportedly “praised it.” The front page features an image from Sinéad O’Connor’s funeral and reports Mason Greenwood is in talks over his footballing career. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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The Guardian – Water companies face £800m legal action over raw sewage allegations Summary of the front page The front page of the Guardian reports the public could receive hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation in the first class action against water companies which are alleged to have failed to reveal the true scale of raw sewage discharges, and abused their position as privatised monopolies. A collective case against six water companies alleges they have failed to properly report sewage spills and pollution of rivers and seas to the Environment Agency and Ofwat, the regulator for England and Wales.…

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Londoners could receive millions in compensation as water firms face sewage lawsuit ES says Six English water companies are to face legal action over allegations of underreporting pollution incidents and overcharging customers. Severn Trent Water, Thames Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water could end up paying over £800 million in compensation to more than 20 million customers if the cases are successful. Professor Carolyn Roberts, an environmental and water consultant represented by Leigh Day Solicitors, claims these water companies have broken competition laws by misleading the Environment Agency and the regulator Ofwat. She alleges they have…

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Eleven people missing in France after fire in holiday home Eleven people are missing after a fire at a holiday cottage in eastern France. Nearly 80 firefighters were sent to the blaze in the town of Wintzenheim, close to the German border, after emergency services were alerted at 06:30 local time on Wednesday. The fire appears to have started in a property used by a charity to house young people with disabilities. At least one person has been taken to hospital, after 17 were evacuated.

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Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to stay healthy – study A new study has revealed that fewer than 5,000 steps a day might be enough to see health benefits. It’s long been said that 10,000 steps a day is the amount you need to stay fit and healthy.  The study of more than 226,000 people worldwide showed 4,000 steps was enough to start reducing the risk of dying prematurely of any cause. Just over 2,300 is enough to benefit the heart and blood vessels. The team from the Medical University of Lodz in Poland and Johns Hopkins University…

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Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off Italy Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off Italian island of Lampedusa, survivors tell local media.  Four people who survived the boat sinking have told rescuers that they were on a boat which set off from Sfax in Tunisia and sank on its way to Italy.  The survivors, originally from the Ivory Coast and Guinea, reached Lampedusa on Wednesday. More than 1,800 people have died this year so far in the crossing from North Africa to Europe. Tunisian authorities say Sfax, a port city about 80 miles (130km) from Lampedusa, is a popular gateway for…

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Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation The eight countries that share the Amazon basin have not achieved their agreed-upon goal of putting an end to deforestation. Representatives from these nations are currently gathered in the Brazilian city of Belém for a two-day summit dedicated to addressing this issue. This marks the first such gathering in 14 years. During the summit, a joint declaration was made, establishing a collaborative alliance to combat deforestation. However, the declaration also allows each country to pursue its own conservation objectives independently. The preservation of the Amazon rainforest holds significant importance in…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages lead with various stories. The major data breaches and results from a weight loss drug trial are two of the top stories. Elsewhere, tributes are paid to Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor – who was laid to rest in her hometown yesterday. Many of the papers feature an image of the streets lined with fans paying their respects as her coffin past by. Data breaches Data breaches at the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Electoral Commission make several front pages, including the Daily Mail.  The paper says more than 40 million…

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