Front page summary Daily Mirror – Horror sword rampage: Our hearts are broken Tributes to teenager Daniel Anjorin, who was killed in the Hainault sword attack, make up the Daily Mirror’s front page. Friends told of shock at Daniel’s death. Cyan Thompson, 19, told the Independent: “I’m way older but Daniel was better than me at maths. I was planning on playing football with him later today, but that’s not going to happen. “He was…
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Front page summary Daily Express – Heartbroken family pay tribute to wonderful child The family of schoolboy Daniel Anjorin have paid tribute to the 14-year-old after he was killed in a sword attack in northeast London, the Daily Express reports. The teenager is the son of a science teacher at a Catholic school in Walthamstow. A message sent to parents at Holy Family Catholic School said: “It is with great sadness that I share with…
Most of Thursday’s front pages lead with the first pictures of the 14-year-old boy who was killed in the London sword attack. A stranger stabbed Daniel Anjorin as he was en route to school. The attack is not suspected to be terrorism, and police confirm the schoolboy was not known to the attacker. It is not believed to have been a targeted attack.
Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, was charged with Daniel’s murder.
Many of the back pages report on Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 win over PSG in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Champions League. Elsewhere, in the WSL, Chelsea’s title hopes have been dashed after a shock 4-3 Liverpool win.
Nearly 100 schools in and around India’s capital, Delhi, had to evacuate thousands of students because they received fake bomb threats through emails.
Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have picked a leader who is friendly with China as their prime minister. This suggests that the country will keep being close to Beijing.
Police officers, soldiers, and other government workers will see their pay go up, and it will be retroactive to January.
Anthony Blinken has told Israel and Hamas to seek deal that will bring about a ceasefire and free the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
Blinken Urges Israeli Leaders to Agree to Ceasefire in Gaza: “The Time is Now” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, pushing for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Blinken met with Israeli leaders, including President Isaac Herzog, to discuss the urgent need for a ceasefire that would bring hostages home and suspend the nearly seven months of war. The US is desperate to get the…
Front page summary The Independent – Rwanda flight farce: Tories hunt for 3,500 missing migrants The Independent says Rishi Sunak is facing accusations his flagship Rwanda policy has become a “farce” after ministers promised to find thousands of missing asylum seekers earmarked for deportation. Police raids could be among a range of measures used to locate them, health secretary Victoria Atkins suggested. Elsewhere, a still image from a doorbell camera shows the moment the East…
Front page summary Metro – Courage of sword cops The Metro says two police officers were injured as they attempted to tackle a man armed with a sword following a deadly attack in which a 14-year-old boy was killed. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a 36-year-old man remains in hospital after he was arrested 22 minutes following the first 999 call. He suffered injuries when his van collided with a building, meaning police have been unable…
Front page summary The Guardian – 22 minutes of horror: boy killed in sword rampage The Guardian says police are searching for answers after a man with a sword went on a 22-minute rampage in northeast London, during which a 14-year-old boy was killed. Ch Supt Stuart Bell of the Met appealed for time to find answers. “I know the families of those involved, the local and wider community and many across London will want…
Front page summary Daily Express – Boy, 14, killed in horror sword attack The Daily Express leads its front page with a report of a sword attack in northeast London in which a 14-year-old boy was killed. Four other people were also rushed to hospital, including two police officers called to the scene in Hainault. A 36-year-old man remains in custody after being Tasered by police. One eyewitness told how they saw a boy “knifed…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Sword attack horror A witness spoke to the Daily Mirror, saying: “I can’t stop envisaging his face.” Under the headline “Sword attack horror”, the paper features a still from footage of the attacker being tasered. Met Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell said the individual was tasered at the scene and arrested 22 minutes after the force received the initial report. Providing updates on the conditions of the hospitalised victims, Mr…
Front page summary The Sun – Boy, 14, never stood a chance The Sun says cops screamed “Lock your doors!” at terrified residents when a sword maniac went on the rampage killing a boy of 14 and injuring four others yesterday morning. The crazed man yelled “do you believe in God?” and lunged at targets during 21 minutes of bloody mayhem. They said the boy was not known to the attacker. Two officers were injured…
In Georgia, riot police have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators protesting against a bill criticised by the opposition for its perceived threat to media freedoms.
The Garrick Club, a prestigious men-only club in London, is facing a potential exodus of high-profile members, including musicians Sting and Mark Knopfler, if a vote next Tuesday does not approve the admission of women. In a letter co-signed by leading theatre producers and actors, including Stephen Fry and Karl Sydow, the members expressed their concerns about the negative publicity surrounding the club’s men-only policy. The letter, addressed to the Garrick chair, Christopher Kirker, highlighted…
But now, a new trend is emerging in the world of fish and chips. The classic dish is getting a modern twist as chefs across the country are experimenting with unique and innovative ways to serve up this beloved meal. From gourmet fish and chip restaurants to food trucks and pop-up stalls, the traditional fish supper is being reinvented in exciting and unexpected ways. Chefs are using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creative cooking techniques…
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Rafah attack will happen regardless of deal Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country will launch an invasion of Rafah regardless of truce talks with Hamas. More than 1 million civilians are sheltering in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The US and its allies have repeatedly warned against an invasion of Rafah due to fears of a high level of civilian deaths. The US has called on Israel to…
An attack in north-east London on Tuesday morning has been declared a critical incident after five people were stabbed.
Sword-wielding man attacks five people including police after ramming van into house A sword-wielding man has been arrested after five people were stabbed in a terrifying attack near Hainault Tube station. Witnesses have described the moment they saw a man armed with a huge sword walking from house to house after crashing his van into a building. Footage shows police approaching him as he brandishes his weapon while one victim lays slumped on the floor.…
Front page summary The Independent – SNP leader jumps before he’s pushed The Independent says Humza Yousaf had been facing no-confidence votes at Holyrood – but on Monday announced instead that he would be stepping down as First Minister. The SNP is beginning the search for a new leader after a day of drama in Scottish politics saw Humza Yousaf announce his resignation as the country’s First Minister. Facing two votes of no confidence at…
Front page summary Metro – SNP crisis: You’ve only got Yousaf to blame The Metro leads on the resignation of Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf, saying he quit “in tears” on Monday. He has seen his authority crumble in the days since he announced his government would withdraw from a political partnership with the Scottish Greens. Mr Yousaf, 39, explained his decision to call time on his leadership in a statement at the first minister’s…
Front page summary The Guardian – Yousaf quits as first minister after coalition gamble triggers SNP crisis The Guardian reports on what it calls the latest in a series of crises in the SNP, the resignation of Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf. During a dramatic day largely orchestrated by party managers, Yousaf announced he would step down as first minister just as a veteran former leader, John Swinney, quickly emerged as the favourite to succeed…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Mobility scooter horror: Pure Evil The Daily Mirror leads on Lee Byer admitting to killing 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran, who was stabbed to death while on a mobility scooter. “Pure Evil” is the headline after the man admitted the killing which happened just five days after he was released from prison. The front page also promotes its guide to the Euros 2024. Daily Mirror – Election date demand: Time is…
Front page summary The Sun – Honour hero teen: Amazing Grace The Sun calls for a George Cross to be awarded to Grace O’Malley-Kumar, one of the victims of Valdo Calocane in Nottingham last year. The paper’s headline is “Amazing Grace”. The paper is calling for Grace to be given the award for attempting to fight Valdo Calocane when he attacked her friend Barnaby Webber in June. Grace and Barnaby, both 19, were killed in…