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Austria’s far-right walk out during Zelensky speech More than 20 far-right Austrian MPs, belonging to the Freedom Party (FPÖ), walked out of parliament during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, arguing it violated Austria’s neutrality. Austria has said it cannot help Ukraine militarily but supports it politically. During his speech, Mr Zelensky thanked Austria for its humanitarian assistance and invited MPs to visit Ukraine to see the destruction caused by the Russian invasion. As…

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

Scientists reconstructed the face from a skeleton found in 1980.

Pope Francis has seen a marked improvement in his health after receiving an infusion of antibiotics for an infectious bronchitis, the Vatican said in an upbeat statement on Thursday.

Melting Antarctic ice causing dramatic ocean current slowdown, heading for collapse – study The ice caps in Antarctica are melting at an alarming rate, and if we don’t take action, we could face disastrous consequences. A new report from Australian scientists warns that the rapid melting of the Antarctic ice is causing a dramatic slowdown in deep ocean currents. These currents are responsible for carrying vital heat, oxygen, carbon, and nutrients around the globe. If we…

Metro – Thanks for all the joy, Paul Summary of the front page The Metro leads with tributes to Paul O’Grady. “Thanks for all the joy, Paul” headlines the Metro as it pays tribute to the TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady who died on Tuesday. It quotes a tribute from singer Sir Elton John who described the star as “a brilliant entertainer”. The front page also features a story on Ricky Gervais’s upcoming comedy…

Financial Times – Ermotti returns as UBS chief to steer $3.25bn Credit Suisse rescue mission Summary of the front page The FT reports UBS bank has appointed its former boss, Sergio Ermotti, to lead the merger between itself and Credit Suisse after Ralph Hamers stepped down as CEO. He will lead the effort to merge two of the world’s biggest banks, after UBS’s chief executive Ralph Hamers was “pushed aside”. The paper says the move comes…

The Guardian – Government defies experts with huge gamble on carbon capture Summary of the front page The Guardian says the UK government plans to capture and store carbon dioxide in undersea caverns to expand the production of oil and gas in the North Sea. The paper reports Energy and Net Zero Secretary Grant Shapps on Thursday will reveal his “powering up Britain” strategy with carbon capture and storage “at its heart”. A picture of…

Daily Express – Fears of revolt halt pension age rise Summary of the front page The Daily Express says plans to increase the UK retirement age to 68 will be postponed due to “fears of revolt”. The front page also features a large picture of Paul O’Grady following the TV presenter’s sudden death. The paper calls him a trailblazer and campaigner. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Ta-ra Lily, Ta-ra Paul Summary of the front page The Sun splashes a photo of Paul O’Grady alongside his drag queen persona, Lily Savage, after he died aged 67. “Ta-ra Lily, Ta-ra Paul” the Sun writes as it features a picture of Paul O’Grady with dog in hand beside his drag act Lily Savage. The paper describes the star as a “national treasure” prompting an “outpouring of grief from fans, celebrities and…

Daily Mirror – Paul O’Grady: Smiling til the end Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with tributes to the late comedian, campaigner, and animal enthusiast, Paul O’Grady, who died at the age of 67. The paper writes “a light has gone out in the world of showbiz” after his sudden death. It adds O’Grady had been “laughing, smiling and full of life” according to his long time radio producer Malcolm Prince. Today’s top…

‘Half-baked, half-hearted’: critics deride UK’s long-awaited climate strategy The Guardian says The UK’s new energy plan unveiled on Thursday is a missed opportunity full of “half-baked, half-hearted” policies that do not go far enough to power Britain’s climate goals, according to green business groups and academics. The 1,000-page strategy has been criticised by many within Britain’s green sectors who fear the country could surrender its leading role in climate action because of the government’s “business…

UK criticised for ‘lacklustre’ climate policies as threat of legal action looms The Independent says The UK government is potentially facing more legal action after releasing a “lacklustre” set of climate policies, Friends of the Earth (FoE) has said. Responding to the government’s energy announcements, the environmental NGO said it is “poised to act” if the revised net-zero strategy fails to meet its legal obligations. Last year, FoE, along with ClientEarth and the Good Law…

Pope Francis in Rome hospital with respiratory infection According to the Vatican, Pope Francis is in a hospital in Rome for a few days due to a respiratory infection. The 86-year-old has been experiencing breathing difficulties but does not have Covid.  The Vatican statement said that he would receive “appropriate hospital medical therapy” during his stay. The Pope’s closest staff will remain with him at the hospital.  This is a busy time of the year…

AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs in US and Europe – report A report by Goldman Sachs suggests that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs, and a quarter of work tasks in the US and Europe.  However, the report also notes that AI could lead to the creation of new jobs and a productivity boom, and increase the total annual value of goods and services produced globally…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Thursday’s front pages lead with a variety of stories. Many of the papers feature a tribute to Paul O’Grady – the TV presenter suddenly died yesterday. Several newspapers lead with a picture of King Charles in Germany.  The Policy Exchange report, the government’s “powering up Britain” strategy and other UK political stories also make the front pages. Paul O’Grady tributes Paul O’Grady, the TV presenter and comedian, passed away…

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Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend “a few days” in hospital for treatment, the Vatican said in a statement on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government has been accused of trampling on same-sex couples’ parental rights.

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Metro – Callous NHS trust run like mafia Summary of the front page The Metro splashes with a photo of Nashville shooter Audrey Hale who killed six at a private Christian school. It also leads with a review of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust which revealed a toxic culture within. Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Financial Times – Hunt to provide fresh cash for NHS pay deal but teachers’ row intensifies Summary of the front page The FT reports on another day of national strikes and disruptive protests in France over President Macron’s retirement age bill. It also features Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plan to fund the NHS but failure to placate striking teachers. Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

The Guardian – Guardian owner apologies for founders’ links to slavery Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with an apology from its owner regarding the paper’s 19th-century founders’ links to transatlantic slavery. Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next