France24 says PRESIDENT MACRON on Monday begins a three-nation tour of western African states in the first trip to Africa of his new term as he seeks to reboot France’s post-colonial relationship with the continent.
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Euronews says FIERCE wildfires are sweeping through the north, south and east of Greece on Sunday, as a scorching heatwave boils the country.
Aljazeera says IRAN says its intelligence forces have arrested suspected members of an Israeli cell hours before they were allegedly planning to carry out a major “terrorist” bombing operation.
TRT World says A FIERCE California wildfire has expanded burning several thousand acres and forcing evacuations, as tens of millions of Americans sweltered through scorching heat.
A British man drowned in Lake Garda after saving his son after jumping from a boat as one of the two children fell overboard. They said Mr Chada “saved his son” but then “disappeared” near the boat. The Italian coastguard said it immediately sent one of its boats, which had been on patrol in the area. A witness told local media: “The mother screamed and the father jumped into the water.” British man drowned in Lake…
Since Boris Johnson resigned, the power of traditional media has been felt amongst the candidates vying for press backing and Tory voters.
The Conservative leadership race has exposed the divisions and cracks within the Tory party, it is in part why Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pulled out of the Sky News live TV debate.
It’s been a shocking few weeks in Downing Street and as we get closer to the finish, the race for No 10 is heating up.
Sunday’s papers feature a variety of stories, including the ongoing Tory leadership race, the NHS crisis and the current travel chaos being some of the top stories on the front pages.
Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near Yosemite Park prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people. A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses. “Explosive fire behaviour is challenging firefighters,” Cal Fire said in a statement Saturday that described the Oak Fire’s activity as “extreme with frequent runs, spot fires and group…
Lithuania lifts blockade on Russian route to Kaliningrad. Kaliningrad is on the Baltic Sea and uses a rail link to Russia via Lithuania for passengers and freight. Lithuania has lifted a ban on the rail transport of sanctioned goods in and out of the Russian area of Kaliningrad after a month of political turmoil. Russia was enraged when Lithuania banned the transit of steel and other ferrous metals under EU sanctions last month and threatened…
Boom Supersonic unveils a new Overture supersonic jet to bring back Concorde. It’s been almost 20 years since Concorde flew for the final time. But will a new Concorde survive in a world of Zoom and Google Meets? The new Overture supersonic jet is proof that some think it will. While various companies have set about bringing supersonic travel back to life since then, we’re still yet to see this come to fruition. Coincidentally -…
Heathrow strikes called off – Hundreds of British Airways workers have voted to accept a new pay deal and call off strike action. The move means the risk of thousands of travellers’ summer getaway plans being thrown into chaos by strike action has been reduced. In a statement, the GMB union said 75% of its members supported the new deal pay deal. Heathrow strikes called off Aviation workers were set to walk out after a…
Sunday Times – Mordaunt’s gender claims undermined by leaked papers The Sunday Times reports that leaked documents prompt fresh scrutiny of Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt’s claims that she has never supported gender self-identification. The paper also looks ahead to predicted record-breaking temperatures. It is expected the county could see temps of 40C next week – and a red alert has been issued for Monday and Tuesday.
Sunday Mirror – Boris Heatwave The Sunday Mirror combines politics and weather with its headline “Boris’ heat rave”. The outgoing prime minister’s no-show at the latest COBRA – meeting apparently in favour of a party – has been christened “Boris’ Heatrave” by the paper. They report that the PM is hosting a farewell party at Chequers tomorrow, and missed an emergency meeting about the hot weather.
President Biden’s embarrassing trip to Saudi Arabia, Jlo’s wedding and US accused of being ‘maker of security risks.’
Should Shinzo Abe have a state funeral? As the government pushes forward with plans for such a funeral to honour Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, opposition grows over costs amid reminders that Abe was a divisive figure in the country.
Italy’s president has announced the country will hold early elections in September following Mario Draghi’s resignation as prime minister from the country.
Sunak goes on attack over tax as Truss takes poll lead – that’s the headline of the Guardian.
BBC: We let Diana down – that’s the headline on the front page of the Metro which leads with the BBC’s apology.
Supporters of Trade minister Penny Mordaunt, who was knocked out of the Tory leadership race in the final round of voting among MPs, are orchestrating a “stop Liz Truss” campaign, the i reports.
Cops must now charge culprits – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror.
BBC: We let Diana down – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Express which leads with the BBC apology to a royal nanny.
The Independent says At the end of a fierce and brutal contest, Alexandra Popp typified Germany’s fight. The striker’s goal to seal her country’s 2-0 win over Austria will not make any highlight reels at the end of Euro 2022.
Friday’s front pages report on Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss – the two contenders battling it out to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister.