The Guardian says Keir Starmer called the prime minister “a man without shame” during furious exchanges in parliament as MPs prepared to vote on whether Boris Johnson should be investigated for lying about the Partygate scandal.
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The Guardian says a hot air balloon on its maiden flight with 12 people on board made an emergency landing in a Melbourne street.
Wednesday’s front pages.
BBC News says Boris Johnson has faced fury in the Commons after receiving a fine from the police for breaking lockdown laws.
Sky News says Boris Johnson has hit back at Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby over his criticism of sending illegal migrants to Rwanda.
France24 says a pivotal moment in the race for the Élysée Palace, the debate between President Macron and Marine Le Pen has been shrouded in controversy over the choice of mediator.
Euronews says bosses and unions in Germany have joined forces to oppose a possible EU ban on Russian gas, saying it would grind industry to a halt.
Arab News says Sri Lankan police fired live ammunition to scatter protesters on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring a dozen more, as the country sought rapid financial assistance from IMF.
Aljazeera says a US court’s latest ruling in a case pitting Indonesian villagers against one of the world’s most powerful oil companies was unusual enough to raise eyebrows.
Ukraine shoots down Russian cruise missiles fired at Lviv region and watch the video as Ukraine ambush the Russian military. The head of the Lviv regional military administration in western Ukraine said Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems downed Russian cruise missiles that were fired on Saturday morning toward the Lviv region. “In the morning of April 16, missiles were fired at the Lviv region from Su-35 aircraft of the Russian occupiers,” Regional military governor Maksym Kozytsky said.…
Sky News says a cabinet minister has likened Boris Johnson’s lockdown fixed penalty to a parking fine – ahead of the prime minister facing MPs for the first time since the punishment was issued.
The Guardian – No 10 suspected of being targeted by Pegasus spyware
Metro – Half-price rail fares
The Independent – Long Covid sufferers ‘missing out on benefits’
The Sun – Ronaldo grief as twin baby dies
Daily Mirror – Johnson’s walk of shame
Daily Express – Queen’s dearest wish for Jubilee
The Daily Mirror says a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died following a fall at a block of flats in Bristol.
The Daily Mirror says Spain holidays could be about to get a little cheaper for Brits thanks to a new law that’s come into force in the country.
The Daily Mirror says Across the country investment in the UK’s ancient railway system is paying off with a number of new stations in the pipeline.
The Daily Express says MANCHESTER UNITED are not pleased with the rescheduled date for their match against Chelsea.
The Daily Express says RUSSIA’s offensive into the East of Ukraine has been picked apart by retired US four-star General Jack Keane who believes the push will “play into the hands of the Ukrainians.”
The Daily Express says FOUR children – including a baby – were rushed to hospital after a huge pile-up on a rural road.
The Daily Express says INDIA “is not going to change its stance on Russia at the moment” and Boris Johnson is “definitely going to raise it” during his visit to the country, according to a journalist.
The Daily Express says VLADIMIR PUTIN has given Ukrainian forces hours to surrender in a significant Mariupol ultimatum.