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Daily Mirror’s headline uses a quote from the family of Nicola Bulley: “She was the centre of our world.” The paper dedicates most of its front page to Nikki as police confirmed the body pulled from the river is that of the missing dog walker, who vanished three weeks ago. The paper says the case has fascinated the public – but has left only heartbreak and hostility. The front page also leaves space to report…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘The United States is here’: US Secretary of State visits Turkey earthquake zone EU

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…

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