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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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