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Front page summary The Sunday Telegraph – UK failing to prepare for war, says ex-ministersEx-ministers have told The Sunday Telegraph that the UK is failing to prepare itself for war.James Heappey and Ben Wallace, have delivered a “stark wake up call” to the government by warning the UK is “failing to prepare for war”. Mr Heappey, who was the armed forces minister until last month, says he does not think we’re on the cusp of another world war but we are in a new era since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago. He also says ministers need to consider…

Front page summary The Observer – Cameron warns of Gaza famine as navy sent to aid the starving The Observer reports that Lord David Cameron ordered the Royal Navy to deliver aid to Gaza, where he said the “prospect of a famine is real”.He announces the emergency deployment of a Royal Navy vessel and £9.7m in aid.Also on the front is a dramatic picture of a wave striking the shore at Porthcawl, Wales, as Storm Kathleen hit the UK on Saturday.Catch up on all the Sunday Papers here UK given legal advice that Israel is flouting law in GazaBy WTX NewsMarch…

Lando Norris aims dig at George Russell over Fernando Alonso crash at Australian Grand Prix Lando Norris reckons George Russell could have avoided crashing out of the Australian Grand Prix and that Fernando Alonso was not to blame for the incident. Russell crashed on the last lap in Melbourne, with his Mercedes hitting the barriers before ending up on its side in the middle of the track, leaving the British driver screaming in terror. The British driver was chasing Alonso at the time, and the Spaniard was subsequently penalised for causing the crash as it was judged that he brake-tested…

Israel killed aid workers after mistaking volunteer carrying a bag for gunman Israel has admitted it made a ‘grave mistake’ after killing seven humanitarian aid workers in a drone strike on Monday. Britons James Henderson, James Kirby and John Chapman were among the World Central Kitchen (WCK) volunteers killed by Israel while trying to deliver food to Palestinians in a clearly marked charity vehicle. Following an investigation, Israel says its drone operators mistook an aid worker carrying a bag for a gunman, and subsequently targeted one of the WCK vehicles with a missile. The inquiry was led by Yoav Har-Even,…

People thought this was a hole in the ocean. The truth is even more sinister A pentagram, a disappearing island and, erm, a phallic-shaped landmass are just some of the features eagle-eyed Google Maps viewers have found adorning the surface of our ever-mysterious planet. And in the middle of the Pacific, they’ve spotted a massive hole in the ocean. Well, not quite, but it certainly looks strange at first glance. A shot over the middle of the Pacific appears to show a ridge surrounding an eerie black pit, seemingly plunging deep into the Earth.

‘Europe’s Maldives’ is a little-known destination where hotel rooms cost £21 A stone’s throw from Greece and Italy, Albania is quickly becoming one of the hottest holiday spots in Europe. Still relatively untouched, this Balkan country of 2.8 million people is easily one of Europe’s cheapest destinations. With dazzling beaches, beautiful landscapes, eclectic cuisine, and friendly locals, Albania is similar to Greece – minus the crowds and sky-high prices. The jewels in the crown of this Adriatic paradise are Lukova and Ksamil, two resorts on the Albanian Riviera with beaches the travel industry (and TikTok) have hailed as the ‘Maldives…

Front page summary The Independent – Stop selling arms to Israel now Days after the slaughter of seven aid workers, three of them British, The Independent joins the call for the sale of arms to Israel to stop. Conservative former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind said Britain must suspend arms sales to Israel unless it demonstrates an urgent change in the behaviour of the IDF.The front page also reports on Biden’s phone call with Netanyahu, in which the US President warned Israel to ‘address civilian harm’ and calls for an ‘immediate ceasefire’.  The Independent – Angela Rayner tax row: Show me…

Front page summary Metro – Tied up and trapped in the river Metro reports that a soldier was found dead in a river while tied up with ropes.The paper leads with a report on the inquest opening for Charlie Saywell. The soldier 25, was found dead in the River Medway in Kent after vanishing on a night out. According to the paper, his body was discovered under a boat, with his legs and torso bound by rope.The front page also offers up its review of the new Netflix show – Scoop – based on the famous BBC interview with Prince Andrew,…

Front page summary The Guardian – Biden demands Gaza ceasefire in strongest rebuke yet to Israel US President Joe Biden has called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and demanded Israel takes “concrete steps” to avoid civilian harm, according to The Guardian. The paper labels this his “strongest rebuke yet.” The US president said his country’s support for Israel would depend on steps being taken to “address civilian harm” and “humanitarian suffering” in Gaza.Elsewhere, the paper offers up its review of the new Netflix show – Scoop – based on the famous BBC interview with Prince Andrew, in which Emily Maitlis…

Front page summary Daily Express – Make no mistake! Migrant flights to take off soon “Make no mistake!” goes the headline of the Daily Express. The paper reports that every “loophole” is being closed to foil any attempt at blocking migrant flights to Rwanda. It says a source close to Home Secretary James Cleverly has confirmed there’s been a real “step up” in preparations to deliver on the deportation scheme since Easter.Elsewhere, the paper offers up its review of the new Netflix show – Scoop – based on the famous BBC interview with Prince Andrew, in which Emily Maitlis questioned Andrew…

Front page summary The Sun – It’s a G’Day for Charles The King has told aides to prepare for a two-week state visit to Australia, The Sun reports.A windswept King Charles and Queen Camilla take the Sun splash, standing on an Australian beach in 2018. The paper reports that the Royal couple are planning a two-week return visit in October, after what it calls a “positive” start to the King’s treatment for cancer.The latest from the Premier League makes the front page.  The Sun – Rishi: I’ll quit Euro court By WTX NewsApril 4, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why…

Many of Friday’s front pages report on Joe Biden’s phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the US president said his country’s support for Israel would depend on steps being taken to “address civilian harm” and “humanitarian suffering” in Gaza. It marks a significant shift in US Policy – the first time that Washington has attempted to leverage American aid to influence the conduct of the war in Gaza.

Reviews of the new Netflix show Scoop – based on the famous BBC interview with Prince Andrew over his relationship with Jeffery Epstein – make several front pages.

The latest from the Premier League also features – as Liverpool return to the top of the table and United lose 4-3 after a strong early 2-0 lead.

Israel has approved opening two humanitarian aid routes into Gaza following a strike on a food charity – which killed 7 aid workers, including three British ex-servicemen. Since the attack on the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charities have been pausing aid going into the territory due to concerns over staff safety.

Australia’s leading television network has refuted claims that it engaged in the payment of sex workers and illegal substances to secure an interview with an alleged rapist. Former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach made the allegations while providing testimony in a defamation lawsuit.

The secretary-general of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, has said the US and Europe need each other during a ceremony commemorating NATO’s 75th anniversary. Stoltenberg said that while the US provides security for Europe, it also relies on the military capabilities, intelligence, and diplomatic influence of its European allies.

The Hamas-run military has said the number of people killed in Gaza since 7 October has risen to 33,037.  The toll includes 62 deaths in the last 24 hours. 

The number of people injured since 7 October now stands at 75,668 the ministry statement adds. 

Front page summary Metro – World’s anger at aid convoy strike: Intolerable The Metro writes Rishi Sunak has praised the work of three British men who were killed in an Israeli airstrike – and told Benjamin Netanyahu that their deaths were intolerable. Photographs of killed Britons John Chapman, James Henderson and James Kirby, who had been working as part of World Central Kitchen’s security team, also feature.Seven aid workers died after Israeli airstrikes hit the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity’s food aid trucks. Since the deaths of the aid workers, more and more charities have been halting their work in Gaza…

Front page summary The i – Gaza plunges into new aid crisis  The i reports charities have said Gaza has been plunged into a new humanitarian crisis after seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike. It comes as more and more charities halt aid over safety fears for staff following the strike. As the threat of famine draws ever nearer, some Gazans have resorted to eating animal feed to survive, they say.Elsewhere, another popular story on the front pages this morning is new polling which suggests the Tory Party will lose the next general election by a bigger defeat…

Front page summary The Guardian – Former supreme court judges add voices to calls for Israeli arms ban The Guardian says three former Supreme Court judges are among a number of lawyers and academics who have warned the government is breaking international law by continuing to arm Israel.The letter, obtained by the paper, is signed by more than 600 lawyers, academics and retired judges. Its signatories, including three former Supreme Court justices, call for an end to weapons exports as “a measure to prevent” genocide in Gaza.The front page also reports Israel is facing an international outcry over the deaths of…

Front page summary Daily Express – PM: We will quit Euro court if Rwanda flights blocked Rishi Sunak has said the UK will leave the European Court of Human Rights if it blocks flights to Rwanda, the Daily Express says. Coming out fighting after a turbulent few weeks of dire polls and party unrest, the Prime Minister insisted everything is in place to get a plane in the air. But he warned any attempt to meddle in the plans by Strasbourg judges would lead to Britain’s exit from the court.Elsewhere on the front, the father of James Kirby, one of the…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Sick dog fight ring smashed The Daily Mirror leads on a gang that allegedly ran an international dog-fighting ring in the garage of a couple’s village home. It was led by “Doctor Death” Phillip Ali, 68, who had animals pumped with steroids to win lucrative, deadly bouts. On Wednesday, he was found guilty of a string of cruelty charges with Essex homeowners Billy and Amy Leadley.Elsewhere, a Premier League star has been caught having an affair on a door bell camera.  Daily Mirror – Killed trying to feed starving children By WTX NewsApril 3, 2024 The…

Front page summary The Sun – Rishi: I’ll quit Euro court Rishi Sunak has told The Sun he may sever ties with the European Court of Human Rights if it disrupts his Rwanda plan – with the newspaper saying it could become a key issue in the election.In an interview with the paper, the PM says he believes controlling illegal migration was more important than membership in foreign courts after the Strasbourg judges blocked the first flights to Rwanda in 2022. Elsewhere, the latest from the Premier League and celebrity news makes the splash.  The Sun – SBS hero killed in GazaBy…

Following the killing of seven of its aid workers in an Israeli airstrike, World Central Kitchen (WCK) has halted its operations in the Gaza Strip, leaving many Palestinians uncertain about how they will provide for their families.

A member of the Israeli cabinet has rejected allegations that Israeli forces intentionally targeted seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza. José Andrés, the founder of WCK, has accused Israel of systematically targeting his team members, vehicle by vehicle.

Finnish police have said that the 12-year-old suspected of fatally shooting a boy at his school and causing serious injuries to two girls was driven by experiences of bullying.