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General Assembly members overwhelmingly approved resolutions on Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing support for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees which Israel has moved to ban.

Israel has confirmed it carried out attacks on Syria’s naval fleet, as part of its efforts to neutralise military assets in the country after the fall of the Assad regime.

There are reports that Syrian migrants are attempting to return home despite the uncertainty of what lies ahead for Syria. European nations – including Britain – have paused Syrian asylum claims as they await to see how the new direction the rebels take the country in.

The man accused of shooting dead healthcare insurance CEO Brian Thompson in New York jostled with police and shouted at reporters as he was bundled into court on Tuesday. More details have emerged about the killing, as well as a reported manifesto. Luigi Mangione is attempting to fight extradition to New York City and is reportedly planning to plead not guilty.

Arne Slot’s side have made a dream start in Europe this season and, winning at Girona on Tuesday night, have all but skipped the play-off round and secured a spot in the Champions League last 16.

Another dry day for most, though the odd shower in the far southeast. Rather cloudy, though brighter across Scotland after a cold and chilly start with a widespread frost. Some freezing fog will prove rather stubborn to clear in places. Tonight: Mostly cloudy across England and Wales with an increasing risk of some light drizzle in the east. Variable amount of cloud elsewhere with some clear spells with a frost developing.

Summary of the Independent Newspaper The Independent front page this morning – summarised The front page of The Independent reports from Assad’s slaughterhouse jail to…

Summary of The National Newspaper The National front page this morning – summarisedThe National front page this morning reports Labour’s leadership of Edinburgh City Council…

Summary of Western Mail Newspaper Western Mail front page this morning – summarisedNHS news leads the front page of the Welsh newspaper Western Mail. The Welsh…

Summary of The Irish News Newspaper The Irish News front page this morning – summarisedThe front page of The Irish News reports on a sex…

Summary of the Metro Newspaper Metro front page this morning – summarisedThe front page of the Metro leads with the accused killer of US healthcare…

England’s new towns must be walkable and green, say campaigners Thinktank founder says recent attempts to build new towns are ‘depressing, unsustainable and stupid’Labour should…

International news continues to dominate the UK newspaper front pages this morning as events across the Middle East continue to unfold as do updates into the shooting death of American healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

In domestic news, the government has plans to open 14,000 more prison places and government departments have recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers including teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants next year.

Last night’s Champions League matches make the back pages with Liverpool’s 1-0 win – continuing their perfect start to the campaign – leading most sports pages.

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Shelter condemns ‘shocking’ 14% rise in homelessness across England Charity says soaring private rents, rising evictions and lack of affordable social housing are to blame…

A white Christmas could be on the cards for some people across the UK this year, as the Met Office forecasts snow over the festive period.

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer’s allowance penalties, audit shows Campaigners say NAO report shows the impact of DWP staffing decisions and failure to…

The Government has said it will build four new prisons within the next seven years in a bid to grip the overcrowding crisis. The Ministry…

A London bus had a lucky miss when a gas explosion destroyed a house just as it approached this afternoon. The blast blew off the…

UK politics live: Farage denies Reform UK now party for millionaires, as Nick Candy pledges at least £1m Billionaire property developer appointed treasurer after defecting…

UK would like to facilitate return of refugees to Syria, says minister The Home Office would like to facilitate the return of refugees to Syria,…

The UK – along with other European countries – has announced they will pause asylum applications from Syria after the country’s President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation was “moving extremely fast after the fall of the Assad regime” and some people were returning to Syria following recent developments.

Germany will tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute those helping to smuggle migrants to the UK, as part of a new plan agreed between the two countries.

Several new photos from Gavin and Stacey have been released ahead of the sitcom’s upcoming final episode. A new promo image features James Corden as Smithy, alongside Ruth Jones as Nessa, Mathew Horne as Gavin, and Joanna Page as Stacey on Trinity Street in Barry. The final episode will air on BBC One on Christmas Day.

Summary of Western Mail Newspaper Western Mail front page this morning – summarisedThe front page of Western Mail reports the upcoming Gavin & Stacey Christmas…

Remaining cloudy in England and Wales, with showers becoming confined to the south coast. Drier with sunny spells for Northern Ireland and Scotland, though frost and fog persisting through the morning. Feeling chilly with lighter winds than recent days. Tonight: Largely cloudy across England, Wales and Shetland with a few scattered showers. Patchy freezing fog redeveloping for Scotland and Northern Ireland with a widespread frost under prolonged cloud breaks.

Summary of The National Newspaper The National front page this morning – summarisedThe front page of The National reports McFadden says seizure of Golan Heights…

Hundreds of trials derailed by failure to get defendants to court on time Number of trials in England and Wales declared ‘ineffective’ because of delays…

Germany has committed to tightening its laws to make facilitating people-smuggling to the UK a criminal offence, as part of a new agreement with Britain to curb illegal Channel crossings.

Tuesday’s front pages continue coverage of the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad including the UK suspending Syrian asylum claims.

In domestic news, the stabbing death of a young London girl features on several tabloid front pages, as well as the sacking of a Premier League referee. 

The back pages continue Premier League coverage.