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Finland shocked by recent stabbings that police suspect are racially motivated Foreign-born citizens in Oulu, northern Finland, have said they feel unsafe following two stabbings that police suspect may have been racially motivated. Both attacks occurred in Oulu’s main shopping centre within a week. On June 13, a 33-year-old local man, a former member of the banned neo-Nazi group Nordic Resistance Movement, allegedly attacked a 12-year-old boy of foreign heritage and attempted to attack a 14-year-old. The younger boy is currently hospitalised with serious injuries. A second attack took place on June 18, when a 15-year-old allegedly stabbed a man…

Firm fined for selling China-made cars as Italian The Italian government has fined DR Automobiles $6.4 million for allegedly misrepresenting Chinese-made vehicles as Italian-produced. The competition regulator found that DR Automobiles marketed cars under the DR and EVO brands as Italian-made, despite the vehicles being primarily manufactured in China with only minor assembly and finishing in Italy. DR Automobiles, based in southern Italy, assembles low-cost vehicles using components from Chinese car makers Chery, BAIC, and JAC. The company plans to appeal the fine, saying it never claimed its cars were entirely made in Italy. The fine comes amid broader efforts…

The Independent – Major poll shock: Sunak set to lose seat in Tory bloodbath The Independent says a number of top Tory ministers are set to lose their seats in the upcoming general election as the Conservative’s faltering campaign grinds on, according to a new shock poll. In devastating news for prime minister Rishi Sunak, YouGov’s poll has predicted 14 Tory big beasts are set to lose their seats to Labour, the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

Daily Mirror – Kane The Danes The Daily Mirror leads on England taking on Denmark in the Three Lions’ second game at Euro 2024. The headline reads “Kane the Danes” in reference to England’s forthcoming match, and features an image of the England captain Harry Kane. The paper says “50,000 fans join Prince William in Germany to roar on Three Lions”. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

Ecuador hit by nationwide blackout, minister says Ecuador experienced a nationwide blackout on Wednesday, leaving approximately 18 million people without power for several hours. The outage caused significant disruptions, including halting the subway system in Quito and disabling traffic lights in the capital. Public Works Minister Roberto Luque said the blackout was due to a lack of investment in the electrical infrastructure. In a post on X, he stated, “For years we have stopped investing in these systems and today we are experiencing the consequences.” He highlighted that this incident is further proof of the ongoing energy crisis in the…

Israeli strikes on Gaza may have violated laws of war – UN report The UN Human Rights Office says Israeli air strikes in Gaza may have systematically violated laws designed to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. This conclusion stems from a detailed report examining six “emblematic attacks” on residential buildings, a school, refugee camps, and a market between October 9 and December 2 2023. The report says that at least 218 people were killed in these incidents and noted the destruction of civilian objects. Israel’s mission in Geneva has rejected the UN’s findings, describing them as “factually, legally, and methodologically…

Daily Mirror – ‘You’re going to need a bigger vote’ The Daily Mirror front page says the Conservatives are “adrift from reality” after Jeremy Hunt said the Government has done a “great job”. The paper says the Chancellor has been caught complaining there has been a “total failure to appreciate our superb record” after 14 years of Tory rule. On a secret recording, the deluded Chancellor said he was “incredibly frustrated” that people think the country is going to “hell in a handcart”. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

Kim backs Ukraine invasion as Putin visits North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his “full support” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for the first time in 24 years. The two leaders celebrated the strong ties between their countries during talks following Putin’s overnight arrival. Putin received a grand red carpet welcome in Pyongyang, complete with roses, waving crowds, and ceremonial gunfire at a military parade. The Russian president thanked Kim for the invitation and expressed hope that their next meeting would take place in Moscow. The leaders last…

Deadly blaze breaks out at ammunition depot in Chad A massive fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, has resulted in multiple casualties and significant explosions, according to senior government officials. Foreign Minister Koulamallah Abderaman reported that the fire occurred at a depot in the Goudji area. The exact number of casualties has not been disclosed, but President Mahamat Idriss Deby expressed his condolences to the victims and their families. A deadly fire erupted late Tuesday at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena, causing weapons to fire into the air, the government and witnesses…

Delhi heatwave sends power demand soaring to record high Delhi is grappling with an intense heatwave, pushing power demand to an unprecedented 8,647 megawatts (MW) this week. Temperatures have consistently hovered around 44-45°C in Delhi and other northern regions for weeks, driving widespread use of cooling appliances such as air conditioners. This surge in usage has strained resources, causing frequent power outages across the city. On Monday, Delhi’s airport experienced a power outage that disrupted services for several minutes, leading to long queues at check-in counters as staff waited for systems to reboot. Delhi’s record power demand on Tuesday followed…

Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic UEFA EURO 2024: Portugal snatch last-gasp win against Czech Republic Francisco Conceicao scored a dramatic late winner as Portugal came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their Euro 2024 opener in Leipzig. Portugal, managed by Roberto Martinez, are among the tournament favourites after an impeccable qualifying campaign. However, they faced a stern challenge from a resilient Czech Republic side. The Czech Republic, largely on the defensive throughout the match, took a surprising lead when Lukas Provod’s second-half strike found the far corner of the net. Despite their defensive efforts, an own goal by…

Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company on Tuesday after its share price hit an all-time high. The stock closed at nearly $136, up 3.5%, surpassing Microsoft in value. Earlier this month, Nvidia also overtook Apple. Nvidia produces computer chips essential for artificial intelligence (AI) software. Growing demand for its products has significantly boosted its sales and profits over recent years. Many investors are optimistic about Nvidia’s future earnings potential, driving the share price higher, though some have questioned the company’s high valuation. Tuesday’s share price surge pushed Nvidia’s market value to $3.34 trillion…

Ryanair CEO says ‘migrants’ are flushing papers down plane toilets Michael O’Leary, the Irish businessman and Ryanair CEO, has claimed migrants have been destroying their travel documents and then claiming asylum in Ireland.  Speaking to Newstalk’s The Pat Kenny Show, he said that migrants were arriving into the country on flights without documents because “they flush them down the toilet.”  He went on to call it a “complete scam” and said Ryanair is working with the Department of Justice to send all non-EU passengers to get their visas checked to prevent this behaviour. “We’re now taking photographs of their passports…

Daily Express – Banking giant’s dire warning on Labour pledges The Daily Express leads with banking giant HSBC saying the Labour Party’s plan to boost wages would “trigger higher mortgage bills” and a “surge in unemployment”, and quotes the PM saying “vote for Reform risks a generation under Labour”. The front page also includes an image of the King and Queen sporting feathered hats. Read all the front pages here

Daily Mirror – Willkommen England The front page of the Daily Mirror says a mindless minority of England fans were urged to behave in Frankfurt after chanting controversial war song Ten German Bombers. It came after trouble in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, with Three Lions supporters reporting “total chaos” before the game against Serbia. Police are trying to calm the situation after queues at Veltins stadium and rival fans clashed earlier in the city centre. Read all the front pages here

The Sun – Play Jude The front page of the Sun reports the Beatles song Hey Jude! Has shot up the charts amid England’s Euro campaign. The paper says PM Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer have called on football fans to adopt the song as an England football anthem.  England won their opening match 1-0 thanks to Jude Bellingham’s 13th-minute goal.  Read all the front pages here

The Guardian – Farage accused of cut and spend manifesto ‘that doesn’t add up’ Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is accused of offering a manifesto that “doesn’t add up”, The Guardian reports. The front page also shows Ukrainian footballers draped in their national flag as they “show defiance” at Euro 2024. Read all the front pages here

The Metro – Hero patient stopped bomber killing nurses A “hero patient” in a hospital stopped an alleged bomber “killing nurses” last year, the Metro’s top story reads. A court heard how the patient, Nathan Newby, talked the man out of detonating an explosive device, the paper says. Read all the front pages here

KEY POINTS Eleven dead and dozens missing in two shipwrecks At least 11 people have died, and over 60 are missing after two shipwrecks off the southern coast of Italy, according to rescuers. German charity RESQSHIP rescued 51 people from a sinking wooden boat and found 10 bodies trapped in the lower deck near the island of Lampedusa on Monday. In another incident the same day, more than 60 people were reported missing, including 26 children, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said. The boats were carrying migrants who had set off from Libya and Turkey, according to UN agencies. Survivors from…

KEY POINTS Torrential rains trigger deadly landslides in Ecuador At least six people have died in landslides in Baños, a city in central Ecuador. Several homes were buried under tons of mud after days of heavy rain. More than a dozen people were injured, and a main road was cut off. A state of emergency has been declared in Baños. Officials reported that 30 people who were initially missing have been found alive. Heavy machinery has been deployed to clear roads blocked by rocks and mud. Local media reported that five of the six people who died were from the…

KEY POINTS Israeli PM scraps war cabinet after key departures Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his six-member war cabinet, following the resignation of centrist opposition leader Benny Gantz and his ally Gadi Eisenkot. A government spokesperson stated that decisions regarding the war with Hamas in Gaza will now be made by the existing security cabinet and the larger full cabinet. Gantz left the cabinet eight days ago, citing a lack of strategy for the war, prompting calls from far-right ministers to take his place. By dissolving the war cabinet, Netanyahu avoids conflicts with his coalition partners and international…

The Independent – Mordaunt urges party to rally but admits Tories are the underdogs The Independent front page reports Penny Mordaunt has given her first in-depth interview of the general election to The Independent, addressing the D-Day row, the leadership, and why her party should not listen to the polls or political pundits. Elsewhere, the front page features an image of German cops after they arrested several Serbian fans for violence ahead of the England game.

Metro – Gordon Ramsay bike accident The Metro’s front page leads on Gordon Ramsay, who says he looks like a “purple potato” after a cycling accident. The TV chef displayed a “horrendous bruise” from a cycling accident as he told fans that wearing a helmet “saved his life”. The paper also reports that a man “armed with a small pickaxe and a Molotov cocktail” was pepper-sprayed by police before being shot near a Euro fan zone in Germany. ‘Cops shoot axeman armed with firebomb near Euros fanzone’ – is the top of the paper headline.

The Guardian – New calls on Starmer to discard Tories’ two-child benefits limit The Guardian’s front page leads on politics and football. Sir Keir Starmer is facing new calls to end the two-child benefits limit as new research shows 250,000 children will be affected by the policy over the next year. Jude Bellingham is pictured after his 13th minute goal sealed a 1-0 victory for England over Serbia on Sunday in their opening game of the Euro 2024 championships in Germany. ‘Bellingham gets England off to a winning start’ – is another headline on the front page.

Daily Star – The Hangover The Daily Star reports one million Britons are due to “pull a sickie” and miss work after watching England beat Serbia 1-0 on Sunday. The paper estimates more than 30 million pints were downed. The paper carries a warning about the aftermath of England’s opening Euros game against Serbia – ‘The Hangover” is the headline alongside an image of jubilant fans celebrating Jude Bellingham’s goal that secured England all three points. Jude Bellingham is also pictured on the front page, celebrating his goal.