Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by pictures of Stuart Broad – who brought an end to his cricket career at the fifth and final Test of the Ashes. The papers react to England’s victory in the final Ashes Test.
Stuart Broad bows out
The Mail says Broad helped England earn a “rightful” draw in the series. His unique achievement of hitting his last ball in Test cricket for six and taking a wicket on his final delivery is praised in the Daily Telegraph.
Coutts scandal
The ongoing Coutts account scandal makes the front page of the Telegraph which says Nigel Farage told the paper he is in talks with the bank about keeping his accounts with them.
The i newspaper leads with warnings that AI in weapons could pose an “unfathomable risk to humanity” as it reports on a House of Lords hearing.
100 new oil and gas licences
Another top story for the papers is the government’s decision to grant 100 new oil and as licences for the North Sea.
The Guardian reports environmental groups have reacted with “dismay” – while the Daily Express says Rishi Sunak has prioritised energy security.
Beneath the headline, “Oil be Back”, the Metro describes the plans as a “gamble” designed to help the Tories “outflank” Labour.
