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.
Sky News says Fuel price protests planned for Friday are threatening to unleash chaos on major roads as millions of families head off on their summer holidays.
France24 says Sri Lankan security forces raided a protest camp occupying government grounds in the main city of Colombo early on Friday and cleared out a section of it, a sign that the country’s new president was cracking down a day after his swearing-in.
Euronews says Italy is set to hold a general election this autumn after President Sergio Mattarella formally dissolved parliament.
Arab News says Russia defended its veto of a UN resolution that would have extended humanitarian aid deliveries to 4.1 million Syrians.
Aljazeera says The United States has reported its first case of polio in nearly a decade after health officials in the state of New York said a patient had tested positive for the disease.
TRT World says An irate Donald Trump demanded to be taken to the Capitol after the supporters he sent laid siege, well aware of the deadly attack and that some in the mob were armed but refusing to call it off.
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan accused of treason by Bakhtawar Bhutto the daughter of the murdered former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. In a scathing attack on Twitter, the daughter of former leader Benazir Bhutto accused Imran Khan of ‘committing treason’ during his term in office. “Still not over the absolutely not phone call? Why don’t you take your obsession with proof to court,” she wrote, adding that she pities the PTI Chairman as he has…
Tory leadership finalists – Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will go head-to-head on a Sky News debate after controversially pulling out of a previous appearance.
Italian PM Mario Draghi resigns after dramatic week and three parties refusing to back him in yesterday’s confidence vote.
A fresh start for Britain? asks the Independent as Sunak and Truss make it to the final.
‘Blue on blue dogfight’ as Sunak and Truss face off – that’s the headline on the front page of the Guardian.
Goodbye Boris: Parting shot at Rishi and a hint ‘I’ll be back’ – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Express.
Penny’s dropped – that’s the ehadline on the front page of the Metro which reports on the Tory leadership race.
