Here’s a summary of the main stories from the front page of The Guardian:
1. Ukraine Uses UK Missiles to Strike Russian Targets
- Ukraine has fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russian targets, reportedly in the Kursk region. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, coinciding with the closure of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. The move follows an increase in Russian and North Korean troop activities, and there is growing Western support for Ukraine. Images of missile fragments have circulated on social media, suggesting their use against military targets.
2. Former Bandmates Mourn Liam Payne
- Members of One Direction, including Harry Styles attended the funeral of Liam Payne. The former 1D boyband member died last month after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina.
Assisted Dying Bill Debate
- Senior MPs have raised concerns about the rushed process surrounding a new Assisted Dying Bill. Notable figures, including Labour MP Diane Abbott and Conservative MP Edward Leigh, have voiced objections, emphasising the bill’s moral and ethical complexities. Critics argue that such legislation requires thorough scrutiny before moving forward.
4. Cultural Features
- A spotlight on the rise of Christmas romcoms, celebrating their resurgence as a festive entertainment staple.
- A quirky feature discusses rare phobias, such as fears of bananas, grass, and buttons.
‘Farewell Liam’ & ‘British weapons fired at Russia’ – Paper Talk UK
UK News
Liam Payne’s funeral and the use of British-made weapons being used by Ukraine to strike Russia lead Thursday’s newspapers.
Several tabloids lead with reports on the funeral of former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died last month after he fell from his balcony in Argentina. Much of the front page coverage features images from outside the Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
There is a heightened fear for the tabloids as Ukraine has fired British-made missiles into Russia for the first time. The broadsheets take a more measured tone on their front pages, as they report the British missiles struck deep inside of Russia.
