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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…

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…

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…

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…

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‘I feel like the spare part.’

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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A billboard in Paris is allegedly promoting the sale of precious icons that have been removed from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery. Many social media users are accusing Ukraine of selling these artefacts to raise money for the army. Euronews fact-checked these claims.

8 August marks International Cat Day, a celebration of all things feline – but which four-legged fame-seekers gained pawsitively stratospheric fame online?

Booking accommodation in Sicily this summer is getting difficult, and one way to see the region is through sailing.

‘I stay hopeful and every day is a bonus’.

This could be a major issue for Chelsea’s transfer plans.

Someone she’d rather forget.

The snakes were wrapped up in cotton socks and stockings.

A man stopped in the middle of appearing to steal a bike to play with the victim’s dog.

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Russian forces used used chemical munitions in the area of Novodanylivka in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast on Sunday, the Ukrainian military said on Monday. “The enemy continues to use chemical munitions, violating all conventions,” said General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, the commander of the Tavria operational-strategic group of troops. FRANCE 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze explains, adding that this is “nothing new”.

Rescue operations are continuing and the government is investigating any possible violations of safety regulations in the area.

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