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The Guardian – Air pollution linked to global rise in deadly resistance to antibiotics Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on a study which reportedly suggests that air pollution is linked to the global rise in antibiotic resistance. The study claims that bacteria in particulates are causing a growing health risk. It also has photos of England’s women celebrating their dramatic win in the Round of 16 of the World Cup and a story on how asylum seekers who received a late reprieve stopping them from living on the controversial barge. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

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Metro – Not all abroad Summary of the front page The news that just 15 asylum seekers have boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge after weeks of delays, rather than the 50 that were expected, makes the splash on the Metro. Like most papers, the Metro also features jubilant scenes as the Lionesses beat Nigeria to reach the quarter finals of the World Cup. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Financial Times – Private equity offers discount fees as dealmakers’ drought deters investors Summary of the front page Private equity firms are increasingly offering deal sweeteners such as fee discounts to secure capital from investors, according to the Financial Times. The paper reports this is a sign the sector is suffering its “toughest ever” fundraising environment. The front page features an image of migrants boarding the floating barge housing as the government’s controversial housing plan starts. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Mirror – Tory immigration chaos: Clueless Summary of the front page The Mirror accuses the government of being “clueless” and its asylum policy of “descending into chaos” after just 15 migrants boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge on Monday – and plans to send asylum seekers to Ascension Island were revived then dropped within hours. The paper also has a story on the One Show presenter Angela Scanlon and reality TV star Zara McDermott signing up for Strictly Come Dancing. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Express – Tory fury as lawyers block migrants on barge Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that senior Conservatives are furious that lawyers are “profiteering” from migrants after blocking parts of the government’s plans to curb the flow of small boats across the Channel. It also has a story on BBC presenter Nick Owen, who has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. The front page features an image of Rachel Daly after England beat Nigeria on penalties. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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The Sun – Keir’s eco mob Summary of the front page The Sun reports that the Labour candidate in the Mid-Bedfordshire byelection once took part in a Greenpeace protest dressed as a zombie. The paper also has a photo of a woman rumoured to be dating Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio as well as an image of England celebrating their win over Nigeria in the last-16. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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England stagger on at the World Cup – but towards destiny or the trapdoor? The Guardian says there’s a chill in the air as Chloe Kelly steps forward from the centre circle. It could be a sudden swirl of wind or the icy fingers of fate, nobody really knows for sure. Millions of eyes follow her as she approaches the ball: eight paces, then six, then four, then two. She chews her bottom lip, sucks her cheeks in and out, as if she’s trying to taste what happens next. Nobody expected it to get this far a few hours ago,…

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Fears Lauren James could MISS rest of World Cup with Fifa set to review England star’s red card stamp The Sun says SARINA WIEGMAN has backed Lauren James to learn “a huge lesson” following her red card for treading on a Nigeria player. The ten-player Lionesses still sealed a quarter-final spot with a dramatic 4-2 shootout win over the Super Falcons. But Chelsea forward James could potentially face a three-match ban for stepping on Michelle Alozie’s back. Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman said: “It’s a huge lesson to learn but it’s not something she has done on purpose. She is the…

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Ukraine war: Seven killed in Russian missile strike on eastern town of Pokrovsk Two Russian missiles have hit residential buildings in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, killing at least seven people.  The second missile hit the town as rescuers were searching for victims of the first.  With at least 7 killed, dozens have been injured and the death toll could rise. The town of Pokrovsk is around 43 miles northwest of Donetsk city, which is occupied by Russian forces. Before the war, the population was around 60,000 people.  The first strike killed five civilians, and an official from the…

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Niger coup: US envoy holds difficult talks with Nigeria military following last month’s coup Acting US deputy secretary of state Victoria Nuland held face-to-face talks with Niger’s military leaders, in conversations that had been “extremely frank and at times quite difficult.” The conversations come a month after Niger’s military staged a coup. Washington says the coup can still be ended diplomatically and President Mohamed Bazoum reinstated – but the US will suspend aid payments in the meantime. West African nations are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the crisis. Ecowas – a trading bloc of 15 West African states…

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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year Another heatwave sweeping Portugal has left thousands of hectares engulfed in flames after more wildfires broke out. Around 800 firefighters attended a fire near the southern town of Odemira overnight on Monday, with more than 1,400 people having to evacuate. At least nine firefighters have been injured fighting the wildfires. This week, temperatures of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula. Spain has bought three major wildfires under control but weather alerts remain in place across most of the country. In Portugal, Monday saw temperatures of 46.4C -…

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