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PAKISTAN MOSQUE ATTACK
At least 16 people were killed in an attack on a mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province this morning.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
What’s going on?
Russia’s parliamentary elections are set to begin this weekend, with the Kremlin expected to consolidate its power amid ongoing conflict. These elections come as tensions continue over military actions in Ukraine. Reports indicate low turnout is anticipated due to voter apathy and political repression.
Some outlets frame the elections differently. The AP headlines state, “Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin’s power,” emphasising governmental control. In contrast, Fox News claims, “‘Voters get to choose — just not the result’: Russia’s parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine,” highlighting the illusion of choice. This difference indicates a focus on the political context versus the consequences of the elections.
Coverage analysed: AP News | Fox News
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The chancellor’s budget announcement is “a last desperate act” ahead of the general election, with tax at its highest level since 1948 despite a 2p national insurance cut, according to The Guardian. It adds that the cuts bring the “threat of a fresh squeeze on public spending to come after polling day”.
The Daily Express hails Jeremy Hunt’s budget for “turbo-charging the economy” by putting more cash in people’s pockets, in a bid to win back voters.
The Daily Mirror slams Jeremy Hunt’s attempts to “woo voters” with a budget “full of gimmicks”, insisting the nation “deserves better”.
The Sun claims a pair of Prince Harry’s black boxer shorts, allegedly worn by him at a Las Vegas party, were later sold for $250,000 (almost £200,000) by party girl Carrie Royale.
Thursday’s newspapers continue their coverage of the Budget – picking apart the measures announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday. The biggest focus is on the announcement of a 2p cut to National Insurance.
Around 70% of these homes are slated for construction in Maale Adumim, situated east of Jerusalem, while the remainder will be built in nearby Kedar and Efrat, south of Bethlehem.
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