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The Guardian – Senior Tories tell Johnson to ‘shut up and go away’ Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on the ongoing turmoil within the Conservative Party – reporting that senior Tories have told Boris Johnson to “shut up and go away”. The report comes as the privileges committee prepares to sign off what is expected to be a “damning” report into his conduct. The front page features an image of Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on the red clay of Roland Garros after the 36-year-old achieved what once seemed impossible when he eclipsed his great rivals with…

Financial Times – UBS draws line for Credit Suisse staff amid fears of ‘cultural contamination’ Summary of the front page Swiss bank UBS will impose tight restrictions on Credit Suisse staff amid fears of “cultural contamination”, the Financial Times reports. The front page also reports on Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP. The paper says the party is compounded by problems on issues ranging from island ferries to recycling rules, and the problems have put the party on the “back foot” as it prepares for a UK general election next year. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

Metro – Brits on hols boat inferno Summary of the front page Metro leads on the three British tourists who are missing after a huge fire swept through their boat during a diving trip in Egypt. The paper says the blaze is said to have started in the engine room after an electrical short circuit as tourists were briefed about a dive on Sunday morning. Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest also makes the front page. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Sun – Nic Nicked Summary of the front page “Nic Nicked” reads the front page of The Sun. The paper reports that Ms Sturgeon was quizzed by police for seven hours after she was arrested in relation to the SNP finances investigation. The paper says it came on the day the SNP told Labour they were “willing to do a coalition deal”. The front page continues coverage of Man City’s treble win as well as the three missing Britons, who are presumed dead after their diving boat caught fire. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

Daily Mirror – 3 Brits missing in boat blaze Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror reports on the three British divers missing after their boat burst into flames in Egypt. It’s understood that an electrical malfunction led to the fire. The paper shows an image of the boat being engulfed by the blaze in the Red Sea off Egypt. Twelve other passengers, all Brits, were rescued along with the crew, it adds. The front page continues coverage of Man City’s treble win as well as the ongoing SNP probe. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

Daily Express – Sturgeon arrested in SNP fraud probe Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads with former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest in relation to a police investigation into party funds. The paper says the former Scottish first minister, who denies all wrongdoing, was held in custody and questioned for more than seven hours on Sunday before being released without charge pending further inquiries. The front page reports on calls for Rishi Sunak to end the Tory infighting, the scorching heat and upcoming storms and the three missing Britons – whose tourist boat caught on fire. Today’s…

Former Italian PM and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86 Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has died at the age of 86 according to local Italian media.  The former PM died at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. It is understood that in April he had received treatment for a lung infection associated with a previously undisclosed case of chronic leukemia. Berlusconi, a billionaire and former owner of football club AC Milan had managed to bounce back from numerous sex scandals and corruption allegations. He first assumed office in 1994 and went on to lead four governments until…

Ten people killed in wedding bus crash in Australia A tragic accident in Australia’s Hunter Valley, a renowned wine region, has claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left 25 others hospitalised. The passengers were returning from a wedding held at a winery on Sunday night when the bus they were travelling in overturned. The driver of the bus, 58, has been charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving leading to death. Authorities are in the process of identifying the deceased and the crash site remains an active crime scene, with forensics officers, crash investigation unit officers, and…

Boris Johnson’s narcissistic attempt to take democracy down with him must fail The Independent says On leaving parliament, Boris Johnson has decided to blame everyone for his downfall except himself. He accuses the privileges committee, with its Conservative majority, of being a “kangaroo court”. By extension, he accuses the entire House of Commons, with its Conservative majority, won under his leadership, of taking part in a “hitjob”. And he is too cowardly to face the voters of Uxbridge and South Ruislip, who gave him a majority of 7,000 votes at the last election. This is dangerous. The seriousness of the…

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Express Sport – Thanks & goodbye The back page of the Daily Express celebrates West Ham’s Europa League win – and says star Declan Rice is set to leave the club with Arsenal lined up to sign the midfielder. Read the back pages here

Daily Mirror – Nurse murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The Metro reports on a knife attack in France in which a man stabbed four young children – one of them British – in their pushchairs at a play park. The front page leads with a large image of the attacker and a woman attempting to stop him. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Financial Times – City regulator broadens probe into Odey firm after sexual assault claims Summary of the front page The UK’s finance watchdog is to broaden its investigation into hedge fund Odey Asset Management after 13 women made allegations of sexual misconduct against the company’s founder Crispin Odey, the Financial Times reports. The company strenuously disputes the allegations, the paper adds. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Independent – British toddler stabbed in French playground horror Summary of the front page The Independent reports that a British girl is among the four children – and two adults – stabbed in a knife attack in a playground in a town in the French Alps. The front page is dedicated to the story – and shows a brave woman who attempted to stop the knifeman. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Guardian – PM signs pact with Biden as hope of trade deal vanishes Summary of the front page The Guardian reports on the announcement of the “Atlantic Declaration” – a new UK-US agreement aimed at closer transatlantic co-operation in areas such as technology and defence. There is also a striking photograph of New York’s smog-filled skyline on the front page. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Express – British girl, 3, knifed in park horror Summary of the front page A British girl, aged three, is one of the four young children stabbed in a knife attack in a French playground, the Daily Express writes. The paper also has a picture of a woman trying to block a man from running away. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Mirror – Hero who fought to save the innocents Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with a picture of a woman who attempted to stop a man during a knife attack at a French playground. Four young children, including a three-year-old British girl, were stabbed in the attack. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Boris Johnson has been given Commons Partygate inquiry findings, say sources THE GUARDIAN SAYS Boris Johnson has been given the findings of an investigation into whether he misled parliament over Partygate, the Guardian has been told. With the nearly year-long inquiry drawing to a close, sources said a “warning letter” had been submitted to the former prime minister containing criticisms for him to respond to. At stake is the future of Johnson’s political career – a suspension of 10 days or more could lead to a byelection being triggered in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency. Under the “Maxwellisation process”,…

Dorries, Sharma and Boris Johnson’s father Stanley ‘dropped from former PM’s honours list’ THE INDEPENDENT SAYS Nadine Dorries, Stanley Johnson and Alok Sharma have been dropped from Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list, it has emerged. The two MPs have been dropped from the former prime minister’s list, which could be published as soon as today, to avoid potentially damaging by-elections. Mr Johnson’s father Stanley – who was expected to be handed a knighthood – has also been dropped from the list because it “would have looked terrible”, a source claimed. The Independent has been calling on Rishi Sunak to block…

El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun The Pacific Ocean has entered into an El Niño phase, a natural weather phenomenon that is likely to exacerbate global warming caused by climate change. US scientists have confirmed the onset of El Niño and predict that it will make 2024 the hottest year on record, potentially pushing the world past the critical 1.5°C warming threshold. The effects of El Niño will also impact global weather patterns, potentially leading to drought conditions in Australia, increased rainfall in the southern United States, and a weakening of India’s monsoon season. This El Niño event is…

France stabbing: Children attacked in Annecy park in stable condition – report The four young children who were stabbed in a park in Annecy, France are now in a stable condition, according to a report from the BBC. The children, ranging from 22 months to three years old, are currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital. Among the injured children is one British national and another is Dutch. Additionally, two adults were harmed, with one currently in critical condition. Authorities say the suspect is a 31-year-old Syrian, who had refugee status in Sweden. He was taken into custody following the…

Australia to introduce national ban on Nazi symbols in effort to crack down on far-right groups Australia has announced it will implement a nationwide ban on Nazi symbols in an effort to crack down on far-right organisations. Anyone found to be engaging in public displays of the swastika or SS symbols could face a year in prison. The laws will not include the Nazi salute, which will be up to state authorities to police. Most Nazis symbols are already banned in many Australian states. The move comes amid a rise in far-right activities in Australia. Attorney General Mark Dreyfus, while…

Millions advised to wear masks due to intense smoke from Canada wildfires Wildfires raging across Canada have left North America experiencing poor air quality levels, leading to calls for millions of people to wear N95 masks when outdoors. New York has already started distributing free masks. Governor Kathy Hochel said she plans to distribute 1 million masks to New Yorkers, and emphasised this is only a temporary situation – nothing like Covid. Hochel also noted the city’s buses and trains have high-quality air infiltration systems, making them safe to travel on. Officials have issued warnings about the dangerous smoky conditions…