Niger junta says ousted President Mohamed Bazoum tried to escape Former president Mohamed Bazoum attempted to flee custody in the night along with his family, cooks and security. The military government in Niger says it has foiled an attempt by the deposed Bazoum. There were plans for the group to fly out on helicopters but the plan was foiled, a military spokesman said. Bazoum has been under house arrest since members of his presidential guard…
The Guardian – Warning that relief October 20, 20232 Mins Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Warning that relief convoy for Gaza too little, too late The Guardian leads on the news that aid agencies have warned that the humanitarian aid due to arrive in Gaza could be “too little, too late” as a small convoy prepares to cross the border. An image of pure destruction leads the paper, showing…
Elementor #555975 October 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Armed police swoop on water pistol boy The news that armed police rammed a boy off his bicycle and held him at gunpoint after mistaking a water pistol for a real firearm is the lead story in the Metro. The 13-year-old boy was “rammed” off his bike by armed police who “held him at gunpoint ‘inches from death’ after…
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Elementor #555963 October 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Reckless & Callous The Daily Mirror leads on the news that Rishi Sunak has been branded “callous and reckless” for launching the Eat Out to Help Out scheme during the pandemic by families at the COVID inquiry. The paper says this is what some victims’ families felt about Rishi Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme after the…
Elementor #555957 October 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – In The Name of God … Save The Children The Daily Express reports that aid charities are demanding an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas saying that people in Gaza have no food, sanitation or medicine during the siege. The paper quotes rescue workers who fear up to 600 infants could be buried under rubble…
Elementor #555946 October 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – My Paul Died Happy Smoking A Spliff The Sun splashes on Paul O’Grady’s husband revealing that the entertainer passed away peacefully while smoking cannabis at their home in Kent. He died in March at the age of 67. The front page also leads on Gwyneth Paltrow. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…
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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Paper Talk: Israeli soldiers told to ‘annihilate Hamas’ Most of Friday’s newspapers lead with the latest from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as aid is expected to start reaching those inside Gaza on Friday. Elsewhere, the Covid inquiry is another top story for the front pages. Israel-Hamas conflict The Daily Mail says Israel’s ground assault on Gaza could be imminent. The paper says Yoav Gallant – the…
The EU announced probes Thursday into Facebook owner Meta and TikTok, seeking more details on the measures they have taken to stop the spread of “illegal content and disinformation” after the Hamas attack on Israel.
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Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Tatar-Bashkir language service, was arrested by Russian authorities on Wednesday.
The Mayor said Rainer is ‘keeping the city going’ with his countless jaunts to Hull.
Distressing images show AK47 clips strewn amongst children’s toys.
PM Rishi Sunak condemns ‘horrific terrorism’ as he meets leaders in Israel Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been meeting Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv and is holding a press conference with Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Sunak condemned the “horrific act of terrorism” by Hamas on 7 October, and said the UK stands with Israel. Israel’s military says it hit hundreds of sites in Gaza over the past 24 hours, targeting “Hamas infrastructure.” The area remains…
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Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel after warning against ‘dangerous escalation’ SKY News says Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel, commencing a two-day trip to the wider region amid growing concerns the conflict with Hamas could escalate. The prime minister will hold a meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, before travelling to a number of other regional capitals in a diplomatic bid to prevent fighting from spiralling. Downing Street did not…
