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Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin’s reported death Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence over the death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin reportedly died, along with 9 other passengers, in a plane crash in Russia. Putin described Prigozhin as a “talented person” who “made serious mistakes in life.” The Russian president sent condolences to the families of all 10 people on board the private plane which went down northwest of Moscow on Wednesday…

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Elementor #544942 August 25, 20231 Min Read Metro – We’re coming for you, Vlad Summary of the Top 6 headlines today “We’re coming for you, Vlad,” headlines the Metro as it reports on Wagner fighters issuing a “chilling threat of vengeance” in a video, warning “get ready for us”. It comes after the reported death of the mercenary group’s boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a mutiny against Vladimir Putin. He is presumed to have died…

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Elementor #544936 August 25, 20231 Min Read Financial Times – Putin breaks silence on Prigozhin to confirm Wagner warlord is dead Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Vladimir Putin has “broken his silence” on Wednesday’s plane crash in Russia to say publicly that Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead, the Financial Times reports. The paper carries a picture of a body bag being carried away from the wreckage of the crashed jet in the…

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Elementor #544930 August 25, 20231 Min Read Daily Express – PM: Vast £4bn spent on asylum is unacceptable Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the best way of reducing the UK’s “unacceptable” £4bn annual asylum bill is to stop migrant boats from crossing the English Channel, the Daily Express reports. The paper’s website leads with Albanian gangs who are running small boat rackets from the UK, in their…

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Elementor #544924 August 25, 20231 Min Read The Sun – So sorry I killed him Summary of the Top 6 headlines today President Putin’s condolences to Yevgeny Prigozhin’s family is also the lead story in The Sun. The newspaper is unconvinced by the Russian leader’s expressions of sympathy and describes him as “twisted”. The front page also features an old picture of the Princess of Wales, then Kate Middleton, in a University of St Andrews…

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Elementor #544918 August 25, 20231 Min Read Daily Mirror – Cops: We’re closing in on her dad Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Daily Mirror focuses on the “tragic Sara mystery”. The 10-year-old girl was found dead in Woking, Surrey, earlier this month. Police in Pakistan claim they are “closing in” on the father of Sara Sharif, who vanished following the 10-year-old’s death. A post-mortem examination found she had sustained “multiple and extensive…

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Elementor #544912 August 25, 20231 Min Read The Guardian – US says bomb most likely cause of Prigozhin crash Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian says US officials say it is likely that an “intentional explosion” caused the plane crash which is thought to have killed Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. The paper covers the largest gap on record between top GCSE grades grades awarded to pupils in London and those in the…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages continue their coverage of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane crash, as many speculate whether Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind the crash. Online, many of the newspapers are leading with the mugshot of former US President Donald Trump, who surrendered to a court over charges related to attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The mugshot was released after most newspapers went to print, so have missed out…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture: Reuers) Vladimir Putin has paid tribute to Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin some 24 hours after a jet reportedly with him on board crashed north of Moscow.  Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at [email protected]. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates.…

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Elementor #544669 August 24, 20231 Min Read The Guardian – Wagner chief Prigozhin reported dead after jet crash near Moscow Summary of the Top 6 headlines today A photograph of the plane’s wreckage on fire is the focal point of The Guardian’s splash. While it says the cause of the crash is unclear, it reports Prigozhin’s long-standing feud with the military “would give the Russian state ample motive to take action against him”. The paper’s…

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