The Irish News front page 04/12/2024
The front page of The Irish News this morning leads with news that veteran republican Marian Price is to sue Disney+ for defamation.
- Veteran republican Marian Price is to sue Disney+ for defamation after she was depicted killing mother-of-ten Jean McConville more than 50 years ago. Ms Price, who is also known as Marian McGlinchey, has denied firing the shots that claimed the life of the widowed mother more than 50 years ago.
- Rugby legend Sinfield touches down at St Paul’s as part of MND campaign that has raised over £15m.
- An arson attack on a home in the Tiger’s Bay area of north Belfast in which three children were among five people to escape has been branded as “absolutely appalling”. A family of five were inside their home when it went on fire during the arson late on Monday night.
‘PM plans reset’ & ‘French government collapses’ – Paper Talk UK
Political turmoil dominates the UK front pages, with speculation that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is aiming to “reset” his government following a challenging start in No. 10.
In France, Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government collapsed on Wednesday after a no-confidence vote, leading to his ousting just months into office. President Macron now faces growing calls to resign.
Tabloids continue to spotlight allegations against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, with right-leaning outlets pressing the BBC for cultural reform after failing to address the issue sooner.
Criminal activities also make headlines, including the arrest of dozens linked to a global “crypto cartel” laundering funds through unregulated digital currencies.
In New York, police have launched a manhunt after American CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in what is believed to be a targeted attack.
