Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 27 May 2026.
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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 Times: "LURCH TO LEFT PUTS BRITAIN AT RISK, BLAIR TELLS LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott
Sir Tony Blair has said The Labour Party risks consigning United Kingdom to “relegation from the Premier League of nations” and warned against a leftward shift in the race to succeed Sir Keir Starmer.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott
Sir Tony Blair has said The Labour Party risks consigning United Kingdom to “relegation from the Premier League of nations” and warned against a leftward shift in the race to succeed Sir Keir Starmer.
The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ENGLAND'S DRONE DEFENCE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Ziegler
England’s FIFA World Cup base will be protected by anti-drone experts armed with “hunter-catcher” drones aimed at preventing security threats and spying missions.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Ziegler
England’s FIFA World Cup base will be protected by anti-drone experts armed with “hunter-catcher” drones aimed at preventing security threats and spying missions.
The Daily Telegraph: "BLAIR: STARMER HAS NO PLAN FOR BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Gutteridge / Dominic Penna
Sir Tony Blair has said that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has no plan to fix Britain as he launched an unprecedented attack on The Labour leader's record in office.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Gutteridge / Dominic Penna
Sir Tony Blair has said that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has no plan to fix Britain as he launched an unprecedented attack on The Labour leader's record in office.
The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "MITCHELL A DOUBT FOR BOKS CLASH"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Charles Richardson
Alex Mitchell is a serious doubt for Nations Championship Tests after suffering a hamstring injury during England's mini-camp last week.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Charles Richardson
Alex Mitchell is a serious doubt for Nations Championship Tests after suffering a hamstring injury during England's mini-camp last week.
The National: "'THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliars
Scotland's newly elected Parliament in Holyrood has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second Scottish Independence Referendum.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliars
Scotland's newly elected Parliament in Holyrood has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second Scottish Independence Referendum.
Metro (South Edition): "MY BRO'S 7 MONTHS IN DUBAI HELLHOLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
The family of a British dad who claims he has been tortured in a Dubai jail are begging United Kingdom's Government to find out why Ryan Pepper was arrested.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/26/british-dad-tortured-hellhole-dubai-jail-family-begging-proof-safe-28523185
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
The family of a British dad who claims he has been tortured in a Dubai jail are begging United Kingdom's Government to find out why Ryan Pepper was arrested.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/26/british-dad-tortured-hellhole-dubai-jail-family-begging-proof-safe-28523185
Metro [North Edition] (Sport/Back Page): "TIME LEFT TO WIN PLACE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison
Steven Naismith insists starting places are still up for grabs in Scotland's FIFA World Cup opener against Haiti.
Steve Clarke's squad gathered ahead of their first Training Session.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison
Steven Naismith insists starting places are still up for grabs in Scotland's FIFA World Cup opener against Haiti.
Steve Clarke's squad gathered ahead of their first Training Session.
Daily Star: "LADYBOYS IN BLUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Easton
Undiecover cops masqueraded as ladyboys in frocks at a Street Dance Festival.
It's Police Force's latest crime-fighting strategy after dressing as builders, lion dancers and even a dragon.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Easton
Undiecover cops masqueraded as ladyboys in frocks at a Street Dance Festival.
It's Police Force's latest crime-fighting strategy after dressing as builders, lion dancers and even a dragon.
Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "A GREAL LIFELINE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross
Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross
Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.
Scottish Daily Mail: "DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND JUST PARK IT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
First Minister John Swinney faced ridicule after launching another push for Scottish Independence based on ‘security and prosperity’ amid Scottish National Party's recent fraud scandal.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
First Minister John Swinney faced ridicule after launching another push for Scottish Independence based on ‘security and prosperity’ amid Scottish National Party's recent fraud scandal.
The West Australian [Australia]: "BRIDAL PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul
Drama erupted as six ISIS brides and their 13 children arrived back in Australia.
Two women and seven children flew into Melbourne.
Four brides and six children arrived in Sydney.
The group was escorted through a back door at the international airport where footage shows a scuffle breaking out.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/second-isis-brides-group-set-to-touchdown-within-hours--c-22337700
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul
Drama erupted as six ISIS brides and their 13 children arrived back in Australia.
Two women and seven children flew into Melbourne.
Four brides and six children arrived in Sydney.
The group was escorted through a back door at the international airport where footage shows a scuffle breaking out.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/second-isis-brides-group-set-to-touchdown-within-hours--c-22337700
Glasgow Times: "'COLD FEET' HITMAN JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Finlay
James Richards, a hitman who agreed to murder a British gangster, was jailed for seven and a half years today after he pulled out of the planned shooting and returned to Liverpool.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26138465.hitman-james-richards-jailed-plot-murder-glasgows-ryan-carvill
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Finlay
James Richards, a hitman who agreed to murder a British gangster, was jailed for seven and a half years today after he pulled out of the planned shooting and returned to Liverpool.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26138465.hitman-james-richards-jailed-plot-murder-glasgows-ryan-carvill
Daily Express: "STEP UP KEIR TO STOP KIDS DYING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris
A grieving mum has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act now on Social Medcia restrictions for under 16s to stop more deaths.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris
A grieving mum has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act now on Social Medcia restrictions for under 16s to stop more deaths.
Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "COME BACK JACK"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross
Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross
Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.
The Bolton News: "WARNING OVER PARK FIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
Hot weather has sparked a warning after a park was left with burn damage and scorched grass.
Earlier this month park-goers raised complaints after more than 14 fire sites were found strewn across Moses Gate Country Park in Farnworth.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
Hot weather has sparked a warning after a park was left with burn damage and scorched grass.
Earlier this month park-goers raised complaints after more than 14 fire sites were found strewn across Moses Gate Country Park in Farnworth.
Daily Mirror: "THE RIGHT DECISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Tom Pettifor
Top judges will review a controversial decision not to lock up two teenage rapists.
The boys were spared custodial sentences for attacking two girls aged 14 and 15 in a decision which caused public outrage.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Tom Pettifor
Top judges will review a controversial decision not to lock up two teenage rapists.
The boys were spared custodial sentences for attacking two girls aged 14 and 15 in a decision which caused public outrage.
Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BE BOLD EAGLES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor
Oliver Glasner insists Crystal Palace can soar to Conference League glory tonight – and then win the Europa League next season as well.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor
Oliver Glasner insists Crystal Palace can soar to Conference League glory tonight – and then win the Europa League next season as well.
The Times Scotland: "SNP CULTURE 'ALLOWED CORRUPTION TO FLOURISH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / Tom Boothman
The SNP enabled a culture which allowed “corruption to flourish”, a former member of its ruling body has claimed, after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband, Peter Murrell,
pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 of party funds.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / Tom Boothman
The SNP enabled a culture which allowed “corruption to flourish”, a former member of its ruling body has claimed, after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband, Peter Murrell,
pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 of party funds.
The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SHANKLAND'S TROPHY PLEDGE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gavin McCafferty
Lawrence Shankland has targeted regular silverware with Rangers after securing his “dream” move to Ibrox.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gavin McCafferty
Lawrence Shankland has targeted regular silverware with Rangers after securing his “dream” move to Ibrox.
Morning Star: "COURTS DEGRADING BRITONS' RIGHT TO PROTEST - REPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Courts are "degrading the right to protest" with 256 Palestine and climate protesters jailed for 136 years since 2019, an expert report has revealed.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/britains-political-prisoners-courts-degrading-protest-rights-new-study-shows
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Courts are "degrading the right to protest" with 256 Palestine and climate protesters jailed for 136 years since 2019, an expert report has revealed.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/britains-political-prisoners-courts-degrading-protest-rights-new-study-shows
Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "PALACE TARGET PERFECT ENDING UNDER GLASNER"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial
Captain Dean Henderson has challenged Crystal Palace to "finish the movie" when their Conference League final brings the curtain on Oliver Glasner's glittering spell in South London.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial
Captain Dean Henderson has challenged Crystal Palace to "finish the movie" when their Conference League final brings the curtain on Oliver Glasner's glittering spell in South London.
The I Paper: "'BRITAIN AT RISK OF BECOMING IRRELEVANT' - BLAIR TURNS ON LABOUR RIVALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell
Sir Tony Blair has launched a broadside against Sir Keir Starmer and his jostling leadership rivals by saying Labour has “no coherent plan” and that Britain risks becoming “marooned on an island of irrelevance”.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell
Sir Tony Blair has launched a broadside against Sir Keir Starmer and his jostling leadership rivals by saying Labour has “no coherent plan” and that Britain risks becoming “marooned on an island of irrelevance”.
The Yorkshire Post: "MOTHER'S WARNING AS BOYS DIE IN WATER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan
Young people have been warned not to risk their lives by going into open water during hot weather, after two teenagers died in the Yorkshire area over the Bank Holiday weekend.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan
Young people have been warned not to risk their lives by going into open water during hot weather, after two teenagers died in the Yorkshire area over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The Guardian: "RUSSIA RELENTLESSLY TARGETING UK INFRASTRUCTURE, SPY CHIEF WARNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Sabbagh
Russia is relentlessly targeting Britain's infrastructure and democracy while there is only a narrowing technological window to stay ahead of first-developing China.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Sabbagh
Russia is relentlessly targeting Britain's infrastructure and democracy while there is only a narrowing technological window to stay ahead of first-developing China.
Daily Record: "BRING NIC TO BOOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon
Pressure was growing on Nicola Sturgeon as her critics demanded a Holyrood Inquiry into Peter Murrell's shameful fraud.
People want to see her give evidence about SNP's missing funds.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon
Pressure was growing on Nicola Sturgeon as her critics demanded a Holyrood Inquiry into Peter Murrell's shameful fraud.
People want to see her give evidence about SNP's missing funds.
Lancashire Telegraph: "DEALERS' 'LAVISH LIFESTYLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Ten members of a drugs gang that distributed and supplied cocaine across East Lancashire have been jailed for more than 52 years combined.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26140664.10-burnley-drugs-gang-jailed-52-years
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Ten members of a drugs gang that distributed and supplied cocaine across East Lancashire have been jailed for more than 52 years combined.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26140664.10-burnley-drugs-gang-jailed-52-years
Edinburgh Evening News: "'SPEECHLESS' AT PALS' £10K HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fergusson
John Laidlaw from Danderhall was left paralysed from the waist down.
He's recovering in Glasgow.
His friend Colin Darling is raising cash for an accessible home.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fergusson
John Laidlaw from Danderhall was left paralysed from the waist down.
He's recovering in Glasgow.
His friend Colin Darling is raising cash for an accessible home.
The Independent: "WHY LABOUR MUST RETURN TO THE RADICAL CENTRE TO REVERSE BRITAIN'S DECLINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Sir Tony Blair
Sir Tony Blair warns The Labour Party are "playing with fire" over United Kingdom's future and too weak to rejoin European Uunion in a major essay slamming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government.
He urges a radical centre policy reset amid leadership speculation.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/tony-blair-labour-leadership-starmer-brexit-b2983713.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Sir Tony Blair
Sir Tony Blair warns The Labour Party are "playing with fire" over United Kingdom's future and too weak to rejoin European Uunion in a major essay slamming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government.
He urges a radical centre policy reset amid leadership speculation.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/tony-blair-labour-leadership-starmer-brexit-b2983713.html
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