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July set to be world’s warmest month on record as heatwave continue July is “virtually certain” to be the world’s warmest month on record, according to scientists. The news comes amid heatwaves sweeping Europe, the US and other places. Researchers are confident that the 2019 record will be broken due to how hot July has been, even though the month still has a few days left. UN chief Antonio Guterres said the era of global…

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Captive Niger president in good health says France President Mohamed Bazoum is in good health says the French foreign minister, after the Niger president was taken captive by his own presidential guard.  France’s Catherine Colonna told AFP news agency the coup was not “final.” She said Bazoum and French President Emmanuel Macron had spoken and that there was a “way out” for the coup plotters if they listen to the global community.  On Thursday, those…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk There are a few stories dominating Friday’s front pages including the warning from the UN chief over “global boiling,” continued tributes to Irish singer Sinead O’Connor and the continued fallout over the Nigel Farage banking scandal. Era of ‘global boiling’ The i newspaper reports that the Earth is facing a “terrifying” new phase, with wildfires raging across Europe. An image of the wildfires burning across Rhodes leads the Metro…

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The Independent – NatWest loses £850m as Nigel Farage calls for more heads to roll Summary of the front page The Independent leads with NatWest shares plummeting 3.7% after the resignation of the bank’s chief executive on Tuesday. The front page pays tribute to Irish singer Sinead O’Connor – with a large image and the headline: “beyond compare.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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The Guardian – PM ‘damaging UK plc’ in row over exit of NatWest chief Summary of the front page The Guardian reports Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have been accused of “damaging UK plc” in a row following the resignation of NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose. The front page also pays tribute to the late singer Sinead O’Connor who died at the age of 56. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

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Metro – Singer Sinead dead at 56 Summary of the front page The death of singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor at the age of 56 tops the Metro. The paper calls the Irish singer a superstar and also poignantly highlights how her death came just 18 months after her teenage son Shane took his own life. The front page also notes US actor Kevin Spacey has been cleared in a London court over sexual assault allegations. Today’s…

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Daily Mirror – Sinead O’Connor: Nothing compared … Summary of the front page “Nothing compared,” writes the Daily Mirror, following the death of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor. The headline is a nod to the singer’s most famous song. The front page is almost entirely taken up with an image of the singer, while the top corner also mentions how US actor Kevin Spacey wept as he was cleared in court of nine sex offence charges.…

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