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The Sun – Ronan agony as bruv dies in crash Summary of the front page The Sun newspaper leads with the news the singer Ronan Keating rushed back to Ireland after being told of his brother’s tragic car accident death. The paper quotes a source which said the singer was devastated. The front page features a large image of the Princess of Wales, who attended the Wimbledon final. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Express – Sex predators stalking Britain’s police stations Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that sex predators allegedly assaulted more than 170 people on police premises but very few were charged. The paper claims staff and visitors ‘fell victim’ to the attacks. The figures cover 10 forces over almost four years. The front page features a large image of the Princess of Wales and the new men’s Wimbledon champion. The Europen heatwave and Alzheimer’s drug breakthrough also make the splash. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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South Korea floods: At least 40 dead after floods and landslides A weekend of heavy rainfall in South Korea has claimed the lives of at least 40 people after the rainfall led to widespread flooding and landslides across the country. The events have led to calls from President Yoon Suk Yeol to “overhaul” how the county combats extreme weather arising from climate change. On Monday, the nation was left devastated from a tunnel tragedy where at least 13 people died in their vehicles after becoming trapped by floodwaters. Responders on Monday are still working to drain the 685m-long tunnel in…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Several of Monday’s front pages lead with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s action on university degrees. The government is planning to crack down on low-quality uni courses – highlighted in two high-profile opinion pieces. Also featured prominently on most front pages is new Wimbledon men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz – who beat out Novak Djokovic.  Crackdown on dud degrees Education Secretary Gillian Keegan writes in the Daily Mail, acknowledging the “significant financial investment” needed to study at university – before warning “It’s not fair if students are saddled with a degree that’s not worth the paper…

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The Observer – Starmer tells party: we can’t spend our way back to power Summary of the front page The Observer’s front page reports Labour will only succeed in winning power and rebuilding Britain if it prioritises economic growth, wealth creation and radical reform of public services over reckless spending promises, says Keir Starmer. With four days to go before a crucial set of parliamentary byelections, the Labour leader delivers the most robust defence to date of his strategy for returning his party to power after 13 years, in an exclusive article for the Observer. Starmer takes on, directly, those…

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The Sunday Telegraph – New homes must have green road schemes Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph has a story about wrangling happening at council level over the building of new homes. It reports that “new housing is being blocked unless councillors agree to introduce schemes such as Ulez (the Ultra Low Emission Zone in place in London) and low-traffic neighbourhoods, in an approach that the environment watchdog is preparing to use across the country”. The paper also reports former soldiers will be “called on to join a ‘surge’ force in future crises” as the size of the…

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Sunday Times – Wallace quits and warns of war on 3 fronts Summary of the front page The Sunday Times lead on its widely briefed interview with Ben Wallace in which he announced he will stand down as defence secretary at the next reshuffle, and as an MP at the next election. It reports he is quitting with Britain risking “becoming engulfed in a war on three fronts by 2030” – citing a potential Cold War with China and intervention against terror groups in Africa, as well as “a military showdown with Russia”. The front of the paper also carries…

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Sunday Mirror – Call the Midwife love split Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror also leads off on celebrity news with the headline: “Call the midwife love split”. It reports actors Helen George and Jack Ashton have split after being together for seven years. The front page features a picture of footballer Jack Grealish wearing what appears to be a wedding ring. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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