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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages report on the confirmation that the body recovered from the River Wyre is that of missing walker Nicola Bllley. Many of the tabloids lead with Nicola as their lead story, whilst the broadsheets lead heavily on Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv where he met with Ukraine’s president and promised weapons. Elsewhere: the papers report the prime minister is under pressure from Liz Truss and Boris Johnson to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Junior doctors vote to walk out on hospitals for 72 hours and an inquest finds ‘catastrophic failures’ in…

Gabriella Batchelor threatened to burn the house down and shouted: ‘I am going to kill you, I am going to kill your family.’

São Paulo: Death toll rises as deadly storms devastate Brazilian coast  Deadly storms have slammed into the Brazilian coast, causing flooding and landslides – which have devastated the Brazilian Sao Paulo state, killing at least 40 people, officials say. Dozens of people remain missing and the death toll is expected to rise. But rescue teams are working hard trying to pull those trapped in flooded homes out of the mud alive. Video showed neighbourhoods under water, inundated motorways and debris left after houses were swept away. Brazil’s famous carnival celebrations have been cancelled in a number of cities. In São…

New Turkey earthquake traps people under rubble Turkey has been hit by another earthquake, leaving people trapped under the rubble, with rescuers desperately searching for life. The latest quake – a 6.4 magnitude tremor – struck near the city of Antakya near the border with Syria. At least six people have been killed. The earlier earthquakes – that devastated both Turkey and Syria, left more than 44,000 people dead and tens of thousands of people homeless. Buildings weakened by those tremors collapsed in both countries on Monday. The quake occurred at 20:04 local time at a depth of 10km, according…

George Santos admits he’s been a ‘terrible liar’ in Piers Morgan interview During a recent TV interview with TalkTV’s Piers Morgan, Congressman George Santos acknowledged being “a terrible liar” after being confronted with his embellished CV. The embattled Republican admitted to making mistakes under pressure but denied that his lies were intended to deceive the public. Instead, he explained that he wanted to gain acceptance within the local Republican party. In an interview on Monday for Talk TV, Mr Morgan listed some of Mr Santos’ falsehoods and told him that “part of your cathartic process of redemption has got to…

Japan to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in shake-up of sex crime laws  A panel within Japan’s Justice Ministry has proposed an increase in the age of consent from 13 to 16, as part of a broader review of the country’s laws on sex crimes. The move comes in response to public outcry following multiple rape acquittals in 2019. The proposed changes aim to criminalize the grooming of minors, broaden the definition of rape, and increase the statute of limitations for reporting rape from 10 to 15 years. Japan currently has the lowest age of consent among…

Flight prices have soared this morning – with Russians reportedly fearing mobilisation.

The black and white moggie – who is said to be a tad cantankerous – has stolen the hearts of tourists visiting Szczecin, northwest Poland.

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Chinese spy balloon, a new war, or the US overreacting? The suspected Chinese spy balloon – shot down by the US air force, is a story that has intrigued the world, provoked international panic and introduced the young to an old concept. Spy balloons are not new, in fact, using high-altitude balloons for spying and military missions is a practice that dates to the middle of the last century. They’re cheaper than satellites and can operate between 80,000-120,000 feet. The suspected spy balloon was shot down on February 4 2023, after being seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western…

Metro – Nicola: A body is found Summary of the front page The Metro reports that the family of Nicola Bulley are being comforted following news that a body has been found near where she was last seen. The paper reports that the discovery by members of the public in the water near St Michael’s on Wyre raises questions for police over why officers did not find anything, despite extensive searches of the river. The paper’s front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Top scientists issue stark warning on shattered healthcare workers Summary of the front page The Guardian says a top scientist tells that a global morale crisis among health workers needs to be addressed urgently. Healthcare workers around the world are “absolutely shattered”, according to a Guardian interview with the World Health Organisation’s incoming chief scientist. Jeremy Farrar tells the paper that, unless something is done to address a staffing, training and morale crisis among vital medical professionals, they “won’t be there when you need them”. The renowned scientist says this is a global issue, but adds strike action…

The Independent – Free school meals for every primary pupil in London Summary of the front page The Independent says the mayor of London will tomorrow announce a bold emergency package to extend free school meals to every primary school child in the capital for one year, in an effort to help poorer families through the cost of living crisis. The paper claims it as a victory for itself- the paper has its own free school meals campaign. The front page features a large image of Nicola Bulley and the river where a body has been found – less than a…

Daily Express – Body found close to Nicola last seen Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports a body found on the River Wyre is just downstream from where missing Nicola Bulley left her phone on a bench before she disappeared. The paper’s report includes the detail that the body was found tangled in reeds by a pair of walkers, who reported the discovery to police. The front page reports on Prince William and Princess Kate attending last night’s Bafta awards. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Nicola: It’s heartbreak Summary of the front page The Sun reports that the family of missing Nicola Bulley are braced for “the worst possible news” after a body was found near where she went missing. The front page carries a composite image of a smiling Ms Bulley superimposed over a picture of a woman appearing to point out something on the edge of a river to an onlooking police officer. Under the headline “Nicola: it’s heartbreak”, the paper says her family are preparing themselves for “the worst possible news”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

Daily Mirror – Family’s worst fear Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror headlines – ‘Family’s worst fear’ – after the discovery of a body in the search for Nicola Bulley. The paper features the same striking image of the “grim find” on the riverbank. It notes the family “faced an anxious wait” on Sunday night to see if the body was Ms Bulley’s. But like many of the papers, the Mirror is at pains to emphasise the police’s statement that the identification process is ongoing. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Most of Monday’s front pages lead with the news a body has been found in the river near the Lancashire village where Nicola Bulley vanished more than three weeks ago. Elsewhere: The Northern Ireland protocol, the Bafta awards and the mayor of London’s free school meal plans make the front splashes. Many of the papers carry tributes to ITV’s World of Sport presenter Dickie Davies – who died at the age of 94. Nicola Bulley case The Daily Mail says officers and divers had twice scoured the area where the body was found in…

‘Please don’t forget, we’re talking about nuclear weapons,’ Vitali Klitschko said.

Greece ranked 108th out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders’ 2022 Press Freedom Index.

Brazil storm: Deadly storms strike Brazilian coast leaving dozens dead At least 36 people have died due to severe flooding and landslides in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, causing some cities to cancel their annual Carnival celebrations. Video footage showed neighbourhoods submerged, motorways flooded, and debris left behind as homes were swept away. Rescue teams have been facing difficulties reaching survivors and clearing blocked roads. Some areas received more than 600mm (23.6 inches) of rainfall on Sunday, twice the expected amount for the month. Dozens of people were reported missing, and hundreds have been displaced or evacuated. The state…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday announced further aid to Turkey and said Washington would provide longer term help to Ankara as it seeks to rebuild following this month’s earthquake. Advertising A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s southeast and neighbouring Syria on Feb. 6, killing more than 45,000 people and leaving a million-plus homeless, with the economic cost of the disaster expected to run into billions of dollars. Blinken arrived at Incirlik Air Force Base on Sunday for an official visit and discussions on how Washington can further assist. From Incirlik, he took a helicopter ride with…

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Each morning, I get up – do a few stretches, before returning to bed with a brew and I ‘Deutsch sprechen’ between 8 and 9am.

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