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Debris confirms deaths as family reveals teen went on doomed trip for father The Independent says All five men on board the missing Titan submersible were declared dead after it was found that the craft imploded near the site of the shipwreck, authorities announced Thursday. OceanGate Expeditions founder and CEO Stockton Rush, British billionaire Hamish Harding, renowned French diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman were all aboard the Titan.…

‘True explorers’: tributes paid to men killed in ‘catastrophic implosion’ of Titan sub The Guardian says Tributes have been paid to the five people who are now believed to have been instantly killed in a “catastrophic implosion” of the Titan submersible during its dive to the Titanic. On Thursday, after days of aerial and underwater searches, a robotic diving vehicle deployed from a Canadian ship discovered a debris field from the submersible Titan on the…

The loss of the OceanGate vessel was confirmed last night.

At least 30 migrants feared dead in Canary Islands disaster More than 30 migrants are feared to have drowned after their boat sank in the Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands. Walking Borders and Alarm Phone say the boat is believed to be carrying around 60 people. Spanish authorities have confirmed the recovery of the bodies of a minor and a man, while 24 people were rescued. The latest migrant boat sinking brings renewed attention…

Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada In response to the passing of Canada’s Online News Act, Meta has announced that it will implement news restrictions on its platforms – Facebook and Instagram – for Canadians. The legislation successfully passed the Senate on Thursday. The bill mandates that major platforms must provide compensation to news publishers for the content published on their sites. Both Meta and Google have already conducted trials limiting news…

‘He had a sense that this was not okay and he was not very comfortable about doing it.’

Yasmin has the answer!

Jair Bolsonaro could be eliminated from the 2026 presidential race if a court decided he broke the law with his unproven allegations against the voting system.

‘They were really amazing women and I’m glad their stories were told.’

The engravings are thought to be 57,000years old.

He wsa reportedly pulled ‘at the last minute’.

The Guardian – Guards at del Monte pineapple farm accused of killings in Kenya Summary of the front page The Guardian says guards at a Kenyan farm that supplies British supermarkets have been accused of killing people who trespass on its land. The front page also marks 75 years since Windrush, pointing its readers to a special report on how Windrush shaped the lives of passengers’ grandchildren. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Metro – Time running out Summary of the front page The Metro says rescuers have “promised not to give up hope” as the search for the missing submersible, close to the wreck of the Titanic, continues. The front page also features images of all five on board – three British nationals, A French deep sea expert, and the CEO of the company behind the trip to the Titanic wreck. The front page leaves space to…

Financial Times – Stubborn inflation piles pressure on Bank of England to take tough action Summary of the front page With inflation in May remaining unchanged at 8.7%, the Financial Times says the Bank of England is under pressure to increase interest rates by as much as half a percentage point. The front page highlights the prices pressure with a handy and large graph on the front splash. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

Daily Express – Rescue boat in last chance of survival Summary of the front page A deep sea robot that can function at levels below that of the Titanic is the last chance for those on the missing submersible, the Daily Express says. The front page features a large image of the robot – as well as images of two of the Brits on board the sub. Away from the missing sub, the front page…

Daily Mirror – Holding onto hope Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror focuses on the missing submersible. The paper says the families of those missing in the Titan sub – which was on its way to see the wreckage of the Titanic – are “holding onto hope,” as a robot has been sent to help in the deep sea search. The paper’s front page features an image of Prince William and Alford Gardner…

The Sun – The final hours Summary of the front page A US Navy robot is on its way to help in the search for the missing submersible, The Sun reports. The paper asks for “prayers for Titanic miracle”. The paper also notes that time is running out to find the crew as they are set to run out of oxygen on Thursday. The front page also features a guide to Royal Ascot. Today’s top…

Missing Titanic sub live updates: Time running out as more specialist equipment arrives The missing Titan – a sub that was attempting to take 5 people to the wreck of the Titanic on the Ocean floor, has yet to be located. The sub lost contact on Sunday during its trip to the Titanic wreck, it’s widely believed the Titan is likely trapped amongst the wreckage. An international rescue mission is underway, with aircrafts and ships…

The ship met an untimely end.

Gen Zs and millennials are turning back to “dumb phones” and rediscovering the pleasures of the offline world.

We have the heebie-jeebies…

Turkey’s Erdogan set for economic U-turn and steep interest rate hike Turkey is preparing to reverse President Erdogan’s unorthodox economic policies to combat high inflation. Interest rates, currently at 8.5%, are expected to increase significantly, less than a month after Erdogan was re-elected. A cost of living crisis has swept the country due to an inflation rate of nearly 40%. Erdogan has been reluctant to raise interest rates, but the situation demands a change. The…

Ukraine strikes Chonhar bridge to Crimea, says Russia Russian officials say Ukraine has attacked a bridge that links southern Ukraine to the Crimean peninsula. They also claim the attack was likely carried out by British Storm Shadow missiles and the attack was “ordered by London”. The two parallel Chonhar bridges were both damaged but no one was hurt, said the Russian-installed governor in occupied Kherson Vladimir Saldo. The bridge severs as the most direct route…

China restaurant gas explosion kills 31, arrests made At least 31 people have died in an explosion at a restaurant in north-west China, leading to the arrest of nine individuals. Among those taken into custody, according to state media, is the owner of the Fuyang Barbecue Restaurant. The incident, which occurred in Yinchuan City on Wednesday night local time, is believed to have been caused by a gas leak.  President Xi Jinping has urged for…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Most of Thursday’s front pages are leading on the ongoing rescue mission to save the five men trapped on the Titan sub which was attempting to explore the wreck of the Titanic when it lost all contact. Missing Titanic sub Several of the papers look at how much time the rescue mission has left to find the missing sub. The Metro reports the sub’s oxygen is set to run…