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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
The Economist: "THE NEW SHAPE OF WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial
Industrial transformation in East Asia.
Don't invade Cuba.
How to mint millionaires.
Marilyn Monore and dead celebrities.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial
Industrial transformation in East Asia.
Don't invade Cuba.
How to mint millionaires.
Marilyn Monore and dead celebrities.
Metro (South Edition): "BEHIND SPAS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Connolly
Ten members of a cocaine gang who splashed their profits on lavish lifestyles will swap wellness spas for prison bars - after being jailed for a total of 52 years.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Connolly
Ten members of a cocaine gang who splashed their profits on lavish lifestyles will swap wellness spas for prison bars - after being jailed for a total of 52 years.
Evesham Observer: "TOWN HOTEL HAS HOSTED ITS FINAL ASYLUM SEEKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans
The Evesham Hotel has finally closed their doors to refugees after four and a quarter years of providing contingency accommodation for Asylum Seekers.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/end-of-evesham-asylum-hotel
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans
The Evesham Hotel has finally closed their doors to refugees after four and a quarter years of providing contingency accommodation for Asylum Seekers.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/end-of-evesham-asylum-hotel
Daily Mail: "DECISION THAT WILL 'CONDEMN THOUSANDS TO DEATH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller
Thousands of men risk being 'condemned into an avoidable death' after government advisers rejected calls for a major Prostate Cancer screening programme.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller
Thousands of men risk being 'condemned into an avoidable death' after government advisers rejected calls for a major Prostate Cancer screening programme.
The Bolton News: "SUPPLY TEACHER TOOK 'UPSKIRT' PICTURES OF SCHOOLGIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson
An ex-Supply Teacher from Greater Manchester has pleaded guilty to child sex offences, including upskirting and voyeurism, following a police investigation.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26145738.ex-supply-teacher-guilty-upskirting-bury-bolton-schools
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson
An ex-Supply Teacher from Greater Manchester has pleaded guilty to child sex offences, including upskirting and voyeurism, following a police investigation.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26145738.ex-supply-teacher-guilty-upskirting-bury-bolton-schools
The National: "FM: I WON'T LET WESTMINSTER OFF THE HOOK ON INDYREF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn
First Minister John Swinney has said he is looking at a "range of tactics" to "make it impossible" for the United Kingdom's Government to refuse handing Scotland the powers to hold an independence referendum.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26146212.john-swinney-next-independence-uk-government-snub
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn
First Minister John Swinney has said he is looking at a "range of tactics" to "make it impossible" for the United Kingdom's Government to refuse handing Scotland the powers to hold an independence referendum.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26146212.john-swinney-next-independence-uk-government-snub
Solihull Observer: "PARTNERSHIP MEANS IT'S LOOKING GOOD FOR THE PROM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason
Glamorous outfits were hung with care to make sure Prom Night dreams come true for 100 Year 11 pupils.
Ninestiles, an academy, joined forces with non-profit comany Madrina to ensure no young person missed Prom Night due to the expense of an outfit.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason
Glamorous outfits were hung with care to make sure Prom Night dreams come true for 100 Year 11 pupils.
Ninestiles, an academy, joined forces with non-profit comany Madrina to ensure no young person missed Prom Night due to the expense of an outfit.
Morning Star: "GENERATION LOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
More than a million young people are not in work or education, a major report found, warning of a "lost generation".
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn warned that a "whole-system failure" has led to nearly one in seven 16 to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training, known as Neets.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/more-million-young-people-not-work-or-education-major-report-finds
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
More than a million young people are not in work or education, a major report found, warning of a "lost generation".
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn warned that a "whole-system failure" has led to nearly one in seven 16 to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training, known as Neets.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/more-million-young-people-not-work-or-education-major-report-finds
Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "SINNER'S FRENCH OPEN ENDS IN SHOCK DEFEAT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial
Title favourite Jannik Sinner dramatically succumbed to the Paris heat as his hopes of a first French Open title ended.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial
Title favourite Jannik Sinner dramatically succumbed to the Paris heat as his hopes of a first French Open title ended.
Kidderminster Standard: "CAMPAIGNS AIM TO SAVE TOWN POST OFFICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
A petition has been launched to save the Post Office in Bewdley after it was announced that plans are in place for the service to close alongside the town's Morrisons.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/bewdley-post-office-petition-to-save-critical-service
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
A petition has been launched to save the Post Office in Bewdley after it was announced that plans are in place for the service to close alongside the town's Morrisons.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/bewdley-post-office-petition-to-save-critical-service
Daily Record: "SCOT JAILED IN PLOT TO SMUGGLE 3YR-OLD MIGRANT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter / Mark McGivern
A British man was behind a plot to smuggle a three-year-old girl and four other migrants on a Small Boat from France.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter / Mark McGivern
A British man was behind a plot to smuggle a three-year-old girl and four other migrants on a Small Boat from France.
Malvern Observer: "STATUES CELEBRATE LIVES OF TWO KEY PERSONALITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Two statues have been installed in Malvern to celebrate the achievements of Jenny Lind and Florence Nightingale.
Jenny Lind was a world renowned Swedish soprano and Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Two statues have been installed in Malvern to celebrate the achievements of Jenny Lind and Florence Nightingale.
Jenny Lind was a world renowned Swedish soprano and Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing.
Scottish Daily Mail: "STURGEON: LIES AT HEART OF MY MARRIAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Muiris Ó Cearbhaill
Former First Minister Of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon yesterday broke cover for the first time since her now estranged husband pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Muiris Ó Cearbhaill
Former First Minister Of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon yesterday broke cover for the first time since her now estranged husband pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.
Bromsgrove Standard: "FRANKLEY PAEDOPHILE GETS 15 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Luke Edmonds, a man from Frankley who sexually groomed underage girls online across United Kingdom and then met them for sex has been jailed.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/frankley-paedophile-met-underage-girls-across-uk-for-sex
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Luke Edmonds, a man from Frankley who sexually groomed underage girls online across United Kingdom and then met them for sex has been jailed.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/frankley-paedophile-met-underage-girls-across-uk-for-sex
The Times Scotland: "STURGEON: THIS IS THE WORST WEEK OF MY LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson
Nicola Sturgeon said she was having “probably the worst week of my life”and claimed the attacks on her after her estranged husband’s admission that he embezzled £400,000 from Scottish National Party were motivated by sexism.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson
Nicola Sturgeon said she was having “probably the worst week of my life”and claimed the attacks on her after her estranged husband’s admission that he embezzled £400,000 from Scottish National Party were motivated by sexism.
The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): SFA: CLARKE DEAL NO GAMBLE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant
Scottish FA's Chief Executive Ian Maxwell dismissed the notion that there was any element of risk attached to giving Steve Clarke a four-year contract as Head Coach on the eve of FIFA World Cup.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant
Scottish FA's Chief Executive Ian Maxwell dismissed the notion that there was any element of risk attached to giving Steve Clarke a four-year contract as Head Coach on the eve of FIFA World Cup.
The Yorkshire Post: "JOBS CRISIS FOR YOUNG 'MAY COST UK £125BN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The lack of opportunities for young people is “the most significant challenge facing the country today”, new Labour grandee Alan Milburn has warned.
His report finding the crisis is costing United Kingdom £125 billion a year.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The lack of opportunities for young people is “the most significant challenge facing the country today”, new Labour grandee Alan Milburn has warned.
His report finding the crisis is costing United Kingdom £125 billion a year.
The Times: "BURNHAM BACKS STATE CONTROL IN BLAST AT BLAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott
Andy Burnham has called for sweeping state intervention, laying out his plans for The Labour Party in a riposte to Sir Tony Blair.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott
Andy Burnham has called for sweeping state intervention, laying out his plans for The Labour Party in a riposte to Sir Tony Blair.
The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ARSENAL WILL STRENGTHEN, SAYS KROENKE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Jacob
Arsenal Football Club are ready to build a dynasty with Mikel Arteta at the helm after nthey meet Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League final tomorrow.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Jacob
Arsenal Football Club are ready to build a dynasty with Mikel Arteta at the helm after nthey meet Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League final tomorrow.
Coventry Observer: "HOUSING PROVIDER SAYS TOWERS WILL COME DOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Hundreds of residents in three ageing Coventry towerblocks are to be rehoused, after a housing association announced they would be demolished.
Hillfields House, Douglas House and Paul Stacey House will be dismantled over the next three years.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/hundreds-of-residents-to-be-rehoused-as-ageing-towerblocks-earmarked-for-demolition
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Hundreds of residents in three ageing Coventry towerblocks are to be rehoused, after a housing association announced they would be demolished.
Hillfields House, Douglas House and Paul Stacey House will be dismantled over the next three years.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/hundreds-of-residents-to-be-rehoused-as-ageing-towerblocks-earmarked-for-demolition
The Daily Telegraph: "PROSTATE SCREENING SET TO BE RATIONED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly
Prostate Cancer screening is set to be restricted to a small number of men despite growing calls for a wider rollout.
Charities said the recommendation was “condemning thousands to preventable deaths” and would entrench health inequalities for a generation.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly
Prostate Cancer screening is set to be restricted to a small number of men despite growing calls for a wider rollout.
Charities said the recommendation was “condemning thousands to preventable deaths” and would entrench health inequalities for a generation.
The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "WILLIAMS IN QUEEN'S COMEBACK"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Briggs
Serena Williams is planning a sensational comeback on the grass courts of Queen’s Club next week.
The 23-time grand-slam singles champion, generally agreed to be the greatest player of the Modern Age, has been out of the game since an emotional departure at the 2022 US Open.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Briggs
Serena Williams is planning a sensational comeback on the grass courts of Queen’s Club next week.
The 23-time grand-slam singles champion, generally agreed to be the greatest player of the Modern Age, has been out of the game since an emotional departure at the 2022 US Open.
Droitwich Standard: "TOWN BRACED FOR NINE DAYS OF FUN AND LAUGHTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Droitwich will be filled with laughter for the next nine days when the annual Rik Mayall Comedy Festival (RMCF) returns.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/rik-mayall-comedy-festival-2026-all-you-need-to-know
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Droitwich will be filled with laughter for the next nine days when the annual Rik Mayall Comedy Festival (RMCF) returns.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/rik-mayall-comedy-festival-2026-all-you-need-to-know
Daily Star: "TOP BOFF'S WORLD CUP EBOLA ALERT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
England's FIFA World Cup base has been hit with an Ebola public health alert England's HQ in Kansas City also plays host to Argentina, source of the deadly HantaVirus outbreak.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
England's FIFA World Cup base has been hit with an Ebola public health alert England's HQ in Kansas City also plays host to Argentina, source of the deadly HantaVirus outbreak.
Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "ART OF GOLD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross
Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross
Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".
Leamington Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC’s new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC’s new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.
The Guardian: "LABOUR PLANS WELFARE SHAKE-UP AS SCALE OF YOUTH JOBS CRISIS REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Partington / Peter Walker
The Labour Party are poised for a fresh attempt at welfare reform after a major government backed report said youth worklessness was costing Britain more than £125 billion a year.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Partington / Peter Walker
The Labour Party are poised for a fresh attempt at welfare reform after a major government backed report said youth worklessness was costing Britain more than £125 billion a year.
The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "COUNCIL SHAKE-UP SEES CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Redditch Borough Council has had a shake up after the annual general meeting, with Reform UK doing a deal with The Conservative Party to oust The Labour Party from power.
Conservative Party member Matt Dormer is now back as Leader, after losing the role in 2023.
Craig Warhurst has been appointed Deputy Leader.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/shake-up-at-redditch-council-as-conservatives-make-deal-with-reform-to-oust-labour
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Redditch Borough Council has had a shake up after the annual general meeting, with Reform UK doing a deal with The Conservative Party to oust The Labour Party from power.
Conservative Party member Matt Dormer is now back as Leader, after losing the role in 2023.
Craig Warhurst has been appointed Deputy Leader.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/shake-up-at-redditch-council-as-conservatives-make-deal-with-reform-to-oust-labour
Daily Express: "JEWISH PEOPLE DON'T FEEL SAFE ON BRITISH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Ashmore
Two shock incidents of antisemitic intimidation were last night blamed for the “erasure of Jews and Jewish culture from Britain’s public space”.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Ashmore
Two shock incidents of antisemitic intimidation were last night blamed for the “erasure of Jews and Jewish culture from Britain’s public space”.
Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "I'LL GET ART DEAL DONE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross
Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross
Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".
Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC's new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.
FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-county-council-abandons-net-zero-commitments-61754
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC's new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.
FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-county-council-abandons-net-zero-commitments-61754
Daily Mirror: "FLAGS GROUP 'FOUNDER' CHARGED WITH MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy
Billy Allison, a founder of the Raise The Colours group filling streets with England flags has been charged with murder
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy
Billy Allison, a founder of the Raise The Colours group filling streets with England flags has been charged with murder
Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "PRICELESS ART"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross
Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross
Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".
Stratford Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC's new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.
FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-county-council-abandons-net-zero-commitments-61754
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC's new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.
FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-county-council-abandons-net-zero-commitments-61754
The Scotsman: "'THIS HAS PROBABLY BEEN THE WORST WEEK OF MY LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant / Abigail Hayden
Nicola Sturgeon said she had been “betrayed” and was having “probably the worst week of my life” after her estranged husband Peter Murrell admitted in court to embezzling more than than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant / Abigail Hayden
Nicola Sturgeon said she had been “betrayed” and was having “probably the worst week of my life” after her estranged husband Peter Murrell admitted in court to embezzling more than than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.
Worcester Observer: "STATUES CELEBRATE LIVES OF TWO KEY PERSONALITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Two statues have been installed in Malvern to celebrate the achievements of Jenny Lind and Florence Nightingale.
Jenny Lind was a world renowned Swedish soprano.
Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Two statues have been installed in Malvern to celebrate the achievements of Jenny Lind and Florence Nightingale.
Jenny Lind was a world renowned Swedish soprano.
Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing.
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