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Latest from Ukraine war can Zlelnksyy turn around his PR disaster after being lambasted by global media outlets? He is seeking to repair his image, by travelling to pose with the first Turkish vessel leaving Ukraine. It is now the sixth month of Russia’s attack on Ukraine and time to conduct an interim audit into the progress of the war. The question is often asked as to who is winning and who is losing, but such binary questions are confounded by the complexity of the situation. Indeed, one wonders whether winning or losing is a meaningful concept at all. However,…

Shakira facing an 8-year prison term as prosecutors in Barcelona seek to make an example of the pop star. Prosecutors in Spain will ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison if she is convicted in her expected trial for alleged tax fraud. Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is charged with failing to pay the Spanish government €14.5 million in taxes between 2012 and 2014. The prosecutors said on Friday that they would also seek a fine of €24 million. The indictment details six charges against Shakira.…

It is like being between a rock and hard place; The rail unions threaten to strike as a last resort whilst the Rail delivery group (indirectly) threaten to create ‘bad press’ for the train drivers.

Historic monuments and buildings in Berlin had their lights switched off overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, as part of a national effort to save energy amid fears of winter shortages.

The Guardian says Charities have warned that some of the most vulnerable households could miss out the £400 to help with soaring energy bills this autumn, after details were revealed of how all homes in Great Britain would receive the support.

Energy Bill Support Scheme: How to claim £400 discount as government reveals installment plan

The Metro says The government has set out how emergency discounts on energy bills will be paid out to families this winter.

Energy firms’ soaring profits spark outrage – that’s the headline on the front page of the Independent.

Vile texts of Sarah killer police pals – that’s the headline on the front page of the Metro which leads with police misconduct.

Energy firms profits surge ‘insults working people’ – that’s the headline on the front page of the Guardian.

Profits in misery – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror which leads with the profits made by big energy companies.

Sunak: I’ll kick 5,600 foreign criminals out of Britian – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Express.

Gagatha Christie – that’s the headline on the front page of the Sun which reports on the Coleen Rooney case.

Friday’s front pages report on the obscene profits made by British Gas and Shell.

Sky News says a nine-year-old girl has died from a suspected stab wound in Boston and a murder investigation has been launched, Lincolnshire Police has said.

France24 says Italian right-wing leader Matteo Salvini’s ties with Russia were again under scrutiny Thursday following questions about the run-up to the collapse of Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government.

Euronews says Berlin has decided to switch off the lights of several monuments and historic buildings overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, as part of a national effort to save energy amid fears of winter shortages.

Aljazeera says At least five migrants drowned and another 66 were rescued in an incident involving a suspected human smuggling boat near an uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico, officials in the United States have said.

TRT World says Nearly 100 migrants traveling in a truck were found abandoned in Mexico, officials said, a month after dozens of people died in similar conditions in the United States.

Kentucky floods kill at least 8, and more deaths are expected, with fresh drinking water being brought in by trucks to cover the shortage. A Flash flood emergency has been issued for Hazard KY where 10+ inches of rain has fallen with Reports of Multiple homes being severely Flooded with Cars Being Washed away by flooded Rivers. https://twitter.com/trentplaysbass/status/1552659712092545028?s=20&t=ZGMJi-yXYPPCsQBD6v7hXg Kentucky floods Flooding in eastern Kentucky has caused at least eight deaths, Governor Andy Beshear said on Thursday, and the death toll is expected to reach double digits as water continues to rise. A series of storms drenching the eastern part of…

Johnny Depp makes £3m in hours which was through sales of his art. His debut collection raced through the doors at Castle Fine’s ART galleries selling a massive 780 pieces in less than 3 hours. In a press release, the gallery described the actor’s work as existing “at the intersection of pop art and street art” and as “pop art with feeling”. Johnny Depp makes £3m via Instagram His stock is on the rise again. after the Pirates of the Caribbean actor won in the court of public opinion in the hugely popular Depp v Heard trial. The Friends And…

9-year-old girl killed in a stabbing in Boston Breaking News: A 9-year-old girl killed in a vicious stabbing in Boston, Lincolnshire. The stabbing took place in the town centre and the girl died at the scene. Details surrounding the stabbing have not been released yet, including what type of weapon was used. Lincolnshire Police are expected to reveal more details tomorrow after forensics have finished processing the scene. The locals described their ‘profound shock’ at the horrifying incident. Police contact the parents The parents received the tragic news shortly after 8:00 PM BST. The girl’s parents have been informed and…

The Metro says England’s defence is in for tough night against Germany in the final of the Women’s European Championship, with Alex Scott warning her compatriots of the challenge to come.

Summary of Today’s Paper Headline Story The Independent – Households face energy bills of £500 per month Energy bills are set to triple as households face a £500 cost in January 2023, writes The Independent. The paper also leads with news England has had its driest July since 1911 so far this month, figures from the Met Office show. Today’s Headlines – Summarised

Driest July since 1911 – that’s the headline on the front page of The Metro which reports on July’s lack of rain.