The Independent says a previously unknown population of polar bears that adapt to limited sea ice access due to global warming by hunting from freshwater ice pouring into the ocean from glaciers have been discovered by scientists.
Author: WTX News Editor
The Guardian says the family of Dom Phillips have spoken of their heartbreak over the murder of the British journalist and the Indigenous activist Bruno Pereira as colleagues said the men’s work would be an inspiration to others.
The Guardian says After two years of eating in near-monastic silence, children in Japan have been given permission to chat to their classmates over lunch, as Covid cases in the country continue to fall.
The Guardian says the global rout in stock markets, cryptocurrencies and other risky assets has gathered pace amid growing concern that out-of-control inflation, rising interest rates and slowing growth could combine to tip the world into recession.
The Guardian says Gatwick airport will reduce its summer capacity to ward off potential chaos, after dozens of last-minute cancellations wrecked the travel plans of holidaymakers over the platinum jubilee and half-term holiday.
The Metro says a Ryanair worker commandeered a plane’s tannoy system to slate the company during a flight.
The Independent says As news emerged of a tragedy involving a disabled passenger who had just arrived at Gatwick, the airport has announced plans to cap operations in July and August.
Many of Friday’s papers reflect on gloomy economic news.
BBC News says Gatwick Airport is reducing the number of flights during the peak summer period due to staff shortages.
Sky News says Britain’s sweltering heatwave is set to peak on Friday with temperatures of up to 34C (93.2F).
France24 says Russia’s war in Ukraine has pushed global displacement numbers above 100 million for the first time, and the UN warns the resulting hunger crisis could force many more to flee their homes.
Euronews says Ukraine should be given candidate status for European Union membership, Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz and Mario Draghi affirmed on Thursday during a visit to Kyiv.
Arab News says Israeli forces shot dead three Palestinians and wounded eight others early Friday during a military operation in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
Aljazeera says Elon Musk was sued for $258bn on Thursday by a Dogecoin investor who accused him of running a pyramid scheme to support the cryptocurrency.
Ukraine close to EU candidate status could be granted as early as next month, with a roadmap to full membership but with conditions, to appease Russia. This announcement follows a roundtable meeting with French / EU President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi affirmed on Thursday during a visit to Kyiv. Ukraine close to EU candidate status Granting the status to Ukraine is “a strong, quick, expected gesture of…
“‘I Felt Like I Was Going To Executed'” – that’s the exclusive story on the front page of The Independent which spoke to Rwanda flight migrants.
“PM under pressure again as second ethics adviser quits” – that’s the Guardian’s take on the resignation of Lord Geidt.
“The only way is ethics” – The Metro’s pun headline reporting on the resignation of Lord Geidt.
“Please save Beatrix” – that’s the headline for the Daily Mirror’s front page today
“Furious Priti attacks secrecy of Euro courts” – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Express.
Daily Express says UK POLICE are “very alive” to a license offence committed by a fairly large proportion of drivers.
Daily Express says NICOLA STURGEON has been First Minister of Scotland since 2014 but voters are increasingly turning their backs on the Scottish National Party Leader according to polls.
Daily Express says TORY plotters are revelling after Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser resigned last night, with renewed pressure heaped on the Prime Minister’s position.
The Sun says SCORCHING sunshine will make Britain hotter than Malibu today as the country braces itself for an impeding heatwave.
The Sun says OSCAR-WINNING actor Kevin Spacey is set to appear in a London court this morning charged with sexually assaulting three men.