If the decision is given the green light by EU finance ministers next Tuesday, the interest generated – up to €3 billion (£2.5 billion) annually – will be directed towards purchasing weapons for Ukraine.
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“If they go into Rafah, I’m not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah,” he said during an interview with CNN. He added that he would “continue to make sure Israel is secure”.
Stormy Daniels says she spanked ‘rude’ Trump using magazine with him on cover Porn star Stormy Daniels said she spanked ex-President Donald Trump using a magazine that had his face on the cover during their alleged sexual affair. Daniels detailed having dinner and sex with Trump, while taking the witness stand in his historic hush money trial. She said she met Trump at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe in July 2006 and accepted…
“By introducing electric air mobility, we’re not just connecting tourists to our attractions, we’re forging a sustainable path forward for our Emirate. This innovative project aligns perfectly with our commitment to enhancing accessibility while minimising our environmental impact.”
Front page summary The Independent – Rafah faces fire of hell as Israeli tanks close in Civilians in Rafah told The Independent they experienced “the most difficult night” of bombing since the war erupted seven months ago. “It was like the fire of hell. I saw missiles fall like rain. Rockets with a very terrifying sound. Gaza has entered the “darkest days of a seven-month nightmare” United Nations officials have said, warning that vital aid…
Front page summary The Metro – King Charles too busy to see Harry: ‘Sorry son, I’m a bit busy’ The front page of the Metro leads on Prince Harry’s return to the UK for a charity event. The paper reports on Harry’s comments that he won’t be meeting up with his father during the three-day trip due to the King’s busy diary. Elsewhere, the front page reports pubs in England and Wales will stay open…
Front page summary The Guardian – Garrick Club members vote to lift 193-year ban on women joining The Guardian says the men-only Garrick Club has “finally voted to allow women to become members” 193 years after it first opened its doors. The paper’s main image is of Israeli tanks on the Rafah border after Israel invaded the southern city of Rafah – where more than 1 million civilians are sheltering. The front page also reports…
Front page summary The Sun – Who can blame the King? The front page of the Sun newspaper leads on Prince Harry’s return to the UK for charity work. The paper reports King Charles is reportedly too busy to see his youngest son. The front page also reports on Donald Trump’s ongoing hush-money trial as porn star Stormy Daniels testified yesterday. Kim Kardashian is also on the front page. The Sun – Stalker stayed in…
Front page summary Daily Express – ‘Myth migrants boost economy must be busted’ Senior Tories are claiming it is a “myth” that migration boosts economic growth as they call on Rishi Sunak to dump “liberal” immigration rules, the Daily Express reports. The paper carries a photo of Prince Harry, with a headline saying his father is “too busy” to see him. The front page also reports on Donald Trump’s ongoing hush-money trial as porn star…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – EURO 2024: Extra time in the pub The Daily Mirror reports pubs will stay open until 1 am on the semi-final and final nights of Euro 2024 if England or Scotland make it that far in the tournament. The EUROs kick-off in Germany on 16 June, the Three Lions are hoping to win their first major tournament since 1966. The front page features a large image of Stormy Daniels…
North Korea’s former propaganda chief, Kim Ki Nam, has passed away at the age of 94, according to state media reports. KCNA mentioned that he died of old age and “multiple organ dysfunction.”
This incident marks the second time in the past two weeks that the BJP has shared a similar video online. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also made comparable claims about the opposition’s supposed bias towards Muslims during election rallies.
The parents of two Australian brothers tragically killed in Mexico during a suspected carjacking have spoken for the first time. Debra and Martin Robinson mourned the deaths of their sons Callum, 33, and Jake, 30, who were avid surfers.
The official told CBS News that the paused shipment consisted of 1,800 2,000lb (907kg) bombs and 1,700 500lb bombs.
The company argues that the law violates free speech rights for itself and its 170 million American users. It contends that the concerns put forward by the US government to justify the law are speculative.
Front page summary The Independent – Ceasefire pressure builds as Israel set for Rafah invasion The Independent reports on Israel’s Rafah invasion. The front page went to print before IDF forces moved in. Israeli forces have now taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egypt in southern Gaza, the Israeli military has confirmed. In a statement, the Israeli military wrote: “Overnight, ground troops began a precise counterterrorism operation based on…
Front page summary Metro – 30 missed chances to find a brain tumour The Metro says a schoolgirl is recovering from surgery for a brain tumour which was finally diagnosed after around 30 medical assessments over four years. Tia Gordon, 11, from Northampton, was admitted to hospital as an emergency and had to undergo 10 hours of surgery – despite previous trips to GPs, A&E and calls to NHS 111. Her mum, Imogen Darby, a…
Front page summary The Guardian – Israeli airstrikes on Rafah begin despite ceasefire pressure The Guardian reports on Hamas saying it had accepted a ceasefire-for-hostages deal and Israel’s sceptic response, while Israel also carried out night airstrikes on the city of Rafah. The paper says Rafah’s fate hung in the balance on Monday after Hamas said it had accepted a ceasefire-for-hostage deal but Israel responded sceptically and said it would press on with its campaign…
Front page summary The Sun – Stalker stayed in Fern holiday home The Sun leads on celebrity news. The paper says Fern Britton was left “disturbed and scared” after a stalker sent her flowers and moved into her holiday home, sources claim. James Haviland, 63, of Basingstoke, Hants tracked down the TV favourite amid a “prolonged” two-year ordeal. The front page notes Man Utd’s disastrous Premier League match last night, as the Red Devils lost…
Front page summary Daily Express – Britain is on verge of house price boom The Daily Express says Britain is on the verge of a house-price boom with experts predicting values will soar 20% in the next four years. Britain’s resurgent economy is firing a house price boom, new analysis shows. Forecasts predict values are set to rise by at least 20 percent in the coming years as stability returns. In further evidence of a…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Our chance to save young lives The Daily Mirror says the father of a girl who took her own life due to harmful web content has warned delays to an online crackdown will cost lives. Molly Russell’s father Ian urged the next Prime Minister to “finish the job” in strengthening online safety laws. Molly, from Harrow, in north west London, saw more than 2,000 harmful posts about suicide, self-harm…
Many of Tuesday’s front pages cover the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The papers report on the ongoing ceasefire negotiations as Israel moves in on the Rafah crossing.
Talks are to resume in Cairo after Hamas said it would accept a deal drawn up by Egyptian mediators. It was however rejected by Israel as “far from meeting” its “core demands”.
The rest of the front pages cover a variety of domestic news and the back pages cover Manchester United’s 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace.
At least two people have died, and 23 people injured after a knife attack at Zhenxiong People’s Hospital in Yunnan province, southwest China. The assault took place around 13:20 local time (05:20 GMT).
The number of cases of suspected food poisoning has steadily risen each day, according to local hospital reports. The bakery sells around 1,100 bánh mì sandwiches every day, according to local authorities.
“Even though the Hamas proposal is far from Israel’s basic requirements, Israel will send a delegation of mediators to exhaust the possibility of reaching an agreement under conditions acceptable to Israel.”