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Ukraine war: Same Moscow skyscraper hit in new drone attack A Moscow skyscraper – which had already been attacked by a drone – has been hit for a second time in two days, mayor Sergei Sobyanin has said. He said several drones were shot down overnight but “one flew into the same tower at the Moskva City complex” that was targeted on Sunday. The building’s glass facade was damaged but no injuries have been reported. …
Lebanon clashes: Thousands flee violence at Palestinian refugee camp More than 2,000 people have fled violence between rival fractions at a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, the UN said. The clashes between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement and Islamist groups left 11 people dead, the UN says. A ceasefire has been agreed although gunfire was still being heard on Monday. The Ein el-Hilweh camp – the largest in Lebanon – houses more than…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by pictures of Stuart Broad – who brought an end to his cricket career at the fifth and final Test of the Ashes. The papers react to England’s victory in the final Ashes Test. Stuart Broad bows out The Mail says Broad helped England earn a “rightful” draw in the series. His unique achievement of hitting his last ball in Test cricket for six…
Brazil’s Jose Paulino Gomes, believed to have been born on August 4, 1895, ‘always liked to have a little drink.’
Taxes on draught pints will not change, an additional measure designed to support pubs.
From ‘miserable misalignment’ to walking on air.
Activists and human rights campaigners have previously slammed the Home Office plans out of concern for conditions aboard.
The polls also show almost half of voters think Labour is ready to govern, with favour toward Sunak running low.
‘Our family are extremely grateful for the searches and effort undertaken by all of the agencies involved in the searches to find Gareth since Saturday evening.’
Vienna has retained its crown as the world’s most liveable city, according to Economist’s annual index. But other European cities have not fared well.
‘I look at him, and he’s not offering to pay’.
The Sun – Now get a move on Rishi Summary of the front page Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ordered a review of low-traffic neighbourhoods but campaigners have urged him to do much more to end the war on motorists, writes The Sun. The paper says there are calls by campaigners for him to do more to “end the war on motorists”, including pushing back the 2030 deadline for new petrol and diesel engines. “Now…
Daily Mirror – Don’t let my son’s death be for nothing Summary of the front page The father of a boy killed by a dog has backed the Daily Mirror’s campaign to crack down on dangerous pets with a change in the law. Billy MacRitchie, whose son Frankie was nine when he was killed by a dog, tells the paper: “Our hope is that his tragic death wasn’t for nothing.” Today’s top stories Like this…
Daily Express – End this farce: Three hours on hold for tax office Summary of the front page The Daily Express claims the tax office was the worst offender in its call-handling probe, with a caller left on hold for almost three hours before they were able to speak to a staff member at HMRC. The front page features an image of Prince William serving vegan burgers as well as President Zelenksy’s warning that war…
Portugal has doubled its 2030 goals for solar and green hydrogen capacity. It’s also helping people to live and travel more sustainably.
The Independent – Tory plan to save NHS this winter could kill thousands Summary of the front page The UK’s most senior A&E doctor has criticised government plans to prepare the NHS for winter, saying they are wholly insufficient and inadequate provision could see thousands of people die needlessly, according to The Independent. The front page features a large image from the Ashes – as the Australian cricket team paid tribute to retiring England bowler…
Metro – Putin peace bombshell Summary of the front page Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has hinted at peace talks in the Ukraine war – as Kyiv’s drones hit Moscow, reports Metro. The paper leads on what it says are “bombshell” remarks made by Russian President Vladimir Putin after he said he does not reject the idea of peace talks with Ukraine. It also reports on Sunday’s Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, saying the tables have…
The couple have been handed a hefty fine.
Plan to expand North Sea oil drilling announced – as critics slam Rishi Sunak’s ‘culture war on climate’ Sky News says The prime minister has announced an expansion of oil and gas drilling in the North Sea amid ongoing rows in his party over the future of its climate commitments. Number 10 said hundreds of new oil and gas licences will be granted off the coast of Scotland to “boost British energy independence” and “reduce…
Rishi Sunak commits to hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences alongside carbon capture investment The Independent says Rishi Sunak has confirmed hundreds of new oil and gas licences will be granted in the UK in a stark dividing line with Sir Keir Starmer. The prime minister said he is backing the North Sea oil and gas industry to “make Britain more energy independent”. And Mr Sunak said the new licences will cut…
New North Sea oil and gas licences will send ‘wrecking ball’ through climate commitments The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has announced the approval of about 100 new North Sea oil and gas licences, prompting condemnation from environmental groups, who said it would “send a wrecking ball” through the UK’s climate commitments. Making a visit to Aberdeenshire on Monday, the prime minister argued however that the move would help the UK reach its target of meeting…
Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze A wildfire near Fort St John, in the western province of British Columbia has claimed the life of another firefighter. The death marks the third firefighter that has died in Canada whilst battling the country’s worst wildfire season on record. People are being evacuated further south in the province, near the US border, as fires swirl out of control. A third of all fires currently raging in…
At least 44 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally An explosion in the northwest Bajaur district in Pakistan has killed at least 44 people. More than 100 people were injured during the explosion where the Islamist party – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was holding a meeting. Police told the BBC they have found evidence to suggest the explosion was a suicide bomber. Officials have warned the death toll could rise further as at…
Australia army helicopter crash: No hope for survivors, minister says Australia’s defence minister has said there is no hope of finding survivors from a military helicopter crash. A lot of wreckage was recovered and suggested a “catastrophic incident,” Richard Marles told reporters on Monday. The crash happened during a multinational military exercise off Lindeman Island on Friday night. An investigation has been launched. Australia’s army chief had grounded a fleet of military helicopters after the…