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WhatsApp will no longer let you get away with ignoring people’s texts WhatsApp is rolling out a new update where users can see which one of their friends were recently on the app, a move it says will encourage people to chat more.  According to beta testing seen by WABetaInfo, the update will show a list of people who have recently been online. The aim is to help start new conversations by showing users other…

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Front page summary The Independent – Another Tory MP defects as Sunak is ambushed at PMQs The Independent leads on the defection of Tory MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour. The front page reports that Sir Keir Starmer faces left-wing backlash over the defection. Rishi Sunak was rocked by more political drama ahead of the general election, it adds. The front page features an image of Elphicke sitting on the Labour benches at PMQs following the…

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Front page summary The Guardian – Scientists despair amid forecast of at least 2.5C temperature rise An image of Sir Keir and Ms Elphicke features on the front of the Guardian, which also reports that the Labour leader is facing anger from within his party after welcoming Ms Elphicke. Meanwhile, the paper headlines on a survey it has carried out which found that hundreds of the world’s leading scientists expect global temperatures to rise to…

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Front page summary Metro – Hear’s to you Opal A girl born completely deaf can now hear after having world-leading gene therapy in an NHS trial, the Metro reports. An 18-month-old girl can hear for the first time thanks to a groundbreaking gene therapy for deafness. Opal underwent a gene therapy infusion in her right ear during surgery in September after her parents heard about CHORD gene therapy from an ear, nose throat (ENT) surgeon…

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Front page summary The Sun – Diana family backs Harry The Sun newspaper leads on Prince Harry’s return to the UK for a charity event. The prince was supported by Princess Diana’s family at the event. His father King Charles was attending another event in London at the same time. The front page asks if Daytime TV has died after viewing figures have dropped. The Sun – Who can blame the King? By WTX NewsMay…

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Front page summary Daily Express – Has there ever been a more shameless betrayal? “Tory turncoat” Natalie Elphicke and Sir Keir Starmer “faced outrage from both sides of the House” over their “shameless political pact”, the Daily Express reports. The front page features an image of King Charles. Daily Express – ‘Myth migrants boost economy must be busted’  By WTX NewsMay 8, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…

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Front page summary Daily Mirror – No Royal Reunion: World’s Apart … Prince Harry and his father the King were two miles apart in London on Tuesday but did not meet, the Daily Mirror reports. The Mirror says the pair are “worlds apart”. The front page features an interview with Lorraine Kelly – who’s going to be a grandmother for the first time. Daily Mirror – EURO 2024: Extra time in the pub By WTX…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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