The Metro says a Tory beckbencher has provoked outrage by claiming there is not much need for food banks – instead blaming people being unable to cook for the surging demand on them.
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The Metro says someone in the UK has claimed the record-breaking £184 million EuroMillions jackpot prize.
The Independent says activist and member of the Russian band Pussy Riot has fled the country disguised as a food courier after criticising Vladimir Putin’s regime.
The Independent says a Conservative MP is under fire after claiming there is no “massive use” for food banks in Britain, and suggesting people use them because they are unable to cook or budget “properly”.
The Guardian says Beleaguered president Gotabaya Rajapaksa was set to name a new prime minister on Thursday to try to steer Sri Lanka out of its dire economic crisis after days of violence, officials said.
The Guardian says North Korea has declared a “severe national emergency” after confirming its first outbreak of Covid-19, prompting its leader, Kim Jong-un, to vow to quickly eliminate the virus.
The Guardian says Finland is expected to announce its intention to join Nato on Thursday with Sweden likely to follow soon after, diplomats and officials have said.
The Guardian says Liz Truss has been warned of a major rebellion over plans for a bill that could revoke parts of the Northern Ireland protocol, amid fresh concern in Washington over the UK’s approach.
The Metro says Kevin De Bruyne said he had a ‘pretty nice’ evening as he scored four goals in Manchester City’s 5-1 win at Wolves, although he was disappointed he didn’t make it five.
Thursday’s front pages.
Sky News says tax cuts could now be announced before the summer recess, Sky News understands
France24 says as global warming accelerates, the spectre of drought haunts France’s once verdant farmland.
Euronews says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to defend Finland and Sweden if either country comes under attack.
Aljazeera says North Korea has confirmed its first outbreak of COVID-19, raising fears of a humanitarian disaster in one of the world’s only unvaccinated countries as it goes into a nationwide lockdown.
TRT World says a colleague of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has told Anadolu Agency about his fellow journalist’s final moments before she was shot and killed while covering an Israeli army raid.
Cameroon plane disaster, A PLANE carrying 11 people onboard has reportedly crashed prompting emergency services to desperately launch a hunt for survivors, reports state.
BBC Business says Apple has lost its position as the world’s most valuable company amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks.
BBC Sport says Kevin de Bruyne’s stunning four-goal haul helped Manchester City thump Wolves and restored their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
From next week facemasks will no longer be mandatory in airports and on flights in Europe.
Many people will choose a diamond for their partner’s engagement ring with rubies and emeralds also popular options. But could a pearl engagement ring be the perfect fit?
The Independent leads with criticism of the Queen’s Speech as its suggested the PM has failed to tackle the cost of living crisis.
Metro leads with Prince Charles looking forlornly at his mother’s crown as he stood in for her at the state opening of parliament.
The Guardian also leads on the Queen’s Speech – which set out the government’s plans.
Vardy v Rooney libel battle: Waggro reads the headline of the Daily Mirror which reports on the WAG libel court case.
Boris promises ‘firepower’ to help hard-hit families reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Express.