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Newspaper headlines: 'Dartbreaker' and 'halt Red Sea attacks or else' Newspaper headlines: 'Dartbreaker' and 'halt Red Sea attacks or else'
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With his head in his hands and the winner's trophy in the foreground, a picture of darts star Luke Littler makes the front of Thursday's Times. The 16-year-old came up just short in a nail-biting PDC World Darts Championship final against Luke Humphries. His image dominates many of the other the front pages too. The Times' lead story focuses on a statement issued by 12 countries, including the UK and United States, warning Houthi rebels in Yemen against attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The group has carried out more than 20 attacks on commercial routes since November. These have the potential to cause serious disruption to global supply chains. With his head in his hands and the winner's trophy in the foreground, a picture of darts star Luke Littler makes the front of Thursday's Times. The 16-year-old came up just short in a nail-biting PDC World Darts Championship final against Luke Humphries. His image dominates many of the other front pages too. The Times' lead story focuses on a statement issued by 12 countries, including the UK and United States, warning Houthi rebels in Yemen against attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The group has carried out more than 20 attacks on commercial routes since November. These have the potential to cause serious disruption to global supply chains.
In what might be the pick of the Luke Littler headlines, the Mirror leads with "Dartbreaker". The paper leads on his loss, saying he "fought like a lion but rival Luke Humphries, 28, was too strong".In what might be the pick of the Luke Littler headlines, the Mirror leads with "Dartbreaker". The paper leads on his loss, saying he "fought like a lion but rival Luke Humphries, 28, was too strong".
The Guardian's lead is the industrial action being taken by junior doctors, who are staging a "historical six-day stoppage". The paper reports comments by BMA leaders who have cautioned there could be more strike action ahead, something which leaves "Rishi Sunak facing fresh pressure over his pledge to reduce NHS waiting times". Two bomb attacks in the Iranian city of Kerman which killed more than 95 people also make the front of the paper, with it saying the attacks further heighten "tensions in the increasingly volatile Middle East".The Guardian's lead is the industrial action being taken by junior doctors, who are staging a "historical six-day stoppage". The paper reports comments by BMA leaders who have cautioned there could be more strike action ahead, something which leaves "Rishi Sunak facing fresh pressure over his pledge to reduce NHS waiting times". Two bomb attacks in the Iranian city of Kerman which killed more than 95 people also make the front of the paper, with it saying the attacks further heighten "tensions in the increasingly volatile Middle East".
The Iranian blast also features on the front of the Financial Times, which reports the country has "vowed retribution". It reports that no specific group or country has been blamed for the attack. A report about unspent money earmarked for the building of hundreds of thousands of new homes in England also features on the front. Based on information obtained from a freedom of information request, the paper reveals that just £1.3bn of the £4.2bn House Infrastructure Fund has been spent, with most of that happening in 2021 and 2022. The Iranian blast also features on the front of the Financial Times, which reports the country has "vowed retribution". It reports that no specific group or country has been blamed for the attack. A report about unspent money earmarked for the building of hundreds of thousands of new homes in England also features on the front. Based on information obtained from a Freedom of Information request, the paper reveals that just £1.3bn of the £4.2bn House Infrastructure Fund has been spent, with most of that happening in 2021 and 2022.
International news also makes the front of the i newspaper. Its focuses on a potential Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election later this year. It carries comments from "three of Britain's most experienced diplomats" who caution there could be "major defence concerns if Trump withdraws US support for Ukraine and pulls out of Nato".International news also makes the front of the i newspaper. Its focuses on a potential Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election later this year. It carries comments from "three of Britain's most experienced diplomats" who caution there could be "major defence concerns if Trump withdraws US support for Ukraine and pulls out of Nato".
This week has seen some of the major lenders dropping the interest rate homeowners moving onto a new fixed-rate deal can expect to pay. The Daily Mail reports comments from analysts that "the falling loan costs would deliver a much-needed boost to Tory poll hopes" by helping to ease household finances. This week has seen some of the major lenders dropping the interest rate homeowners moving on to a new fixed-rate deal can expect to pay. The Daily Mail reports comments from analysts that "the falling loan costs would deliver a much-needed boost to Tory poll hopes" by helping to ease household finances.
The Daily Telegraph's lead focuses on comments by former prime minister Boris Johnson, who has "condemned" a Metropolitan Police investigation "into Israel over alleged war crimes in Gaza". The Met Police has a role in supporting the International Criminal Court which is investigating alleged war crimes in Israel and Palestine from June 2014 onward. The Daily Telegraph's lead focuses on comments by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has "condemned" a Metropolitan Police investigation "into Israel over alleged war crimes in Gaza". The Met Police has a role in supporting the International Criminal Court which is investigating alleged war crimes in Israel and Palestine from June 2014 onward.
Esther Rantzen's battle to help the helpline she founded "for lonely older people" is the lead in the Daily Express.Esther Rantzen's battle to help the helpline she founded "for lonely older people" is the lead in the Daily Express.
The Metro is leading on the aftermath of Storm Henk, with an interview with a couple who saved a mother and her child as their car was swept away by the water. Liam Stych and his partner Tia Draper talking about their quick thinking after seeing "a hatchback sinking in a river". The Metro is leading on the aftermath of Storm Henk, with an interview with a couple who saved a mother and her child as their car was swept away by the water. Liam Stych and his partner, Tia Draper, talk about their quick thinking after seeing "a hatchback sinking in a river".
And finally, the Daily Star is warning that "psycho chatbot rascals are killing planet Earth", with a story focused on the amount of water which will be used to help the machines answer "inane questions".And finally, the Daily Star is warning that "psycho chatbot rascals are killing planet Earth", with a story focused on the amount of water which will be used to help the machines answer "inane questions".
Many of Thursday's papers speculate about the perpetrator of a deadly bomb attack in Iran on Wednesday.Many of Thursday's papers speculate about the perpetrator of a deadly bomb attack in Iran on Wednesday.
The Guardian cites analysts as saying that despite some Iranian officials pointing the finger at Israel, it would be unusual for the country "to undertake a generalised attack on civilians", but the paper says whoever is behind the bombing "is clearly willing to risk igniting a regional war".The Guardian cites analysts as saying that despite some Iranian officials pointing the finger at Israel, it would be unusual for the country "to undertake a generalised attack on civilians", but the paper says whoever is behind the bombing "is clearly willing to risk igniting a regional war".
The Times says the Islamic State group tops the "long list of possible suspects", and it warns that the Middle East is "on the brink of a widespread conflict".The Times says the Islamic State group tops the "long list of possible suspects", and it warns that the Middle East is "on the brink of a widespread conflict".
According to the international edition of the New York Times, Hamas's allies have "expanded the war with Israel on multiple fronts", with Houthi rebels attacking merchant ships in the Red Sea, and Hezbollah in Lebanon firing rockets across the border.According to the international edition of the New York Times, Hamas's allies have "expanded the war with Israel on multiple fronts", with Houthi rebels attacking merchant ships in the Red Sea, and Hezbollah in Lebanon firing rockets across the border.
But, while the Financial Times says the assassination of a Hamas leader in Beirut "raises the stakes", the Daily Telegraph says Iran does not want to give Israel a reason to "bounce the US into a full-blown regional war".But, while the Financial Times says the assassination of a Hamas leader in Beirut "raises the stakes", the Daily Telegraph says Iran does not want to give Israel a reason to "bounce the US into a full-blown regional war".
The Telegraph also features an interview with Boris Johnson, who condemns a Metropolitan Police investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in Gaza. The former prime minister says he's concerned about what he called the "worrying politicisation" of Scotland Yard, after it launched an appeal for witnesses travelling through British airports. The Telegraph also features an interview with Boris Johnson, who condemns a Metropolitan Police investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in Gaza. The former prime minister is concerned about what he called the "worrying politicisation" of Scotland Yard, after it launched an appeal for witnesses travelling through British airports.
Three former British diplomats warn the i of "massive security risks" to the UK if Donald Trump is re-elected US president. They tell the paper they have "major defence concerns" about Mr Trump potentially withdrawing support for Ukraine and pulling out of Nato. Sir Peter Westmacott and Lord Kerr - both former ambassadors to the US, as well as Lord McDonald, who previously headed the diplomatic service, say the government needs to draft up "contingency plans to protect the UK".Three former British diplomats warn the i of "massive security risks" to the UK if Donald Trump is re-elected US president. They tell the paper they have "major defence concerns" about Mr Trump potentially withdrawing support for Ukraine and pulling out of Nato. Sir Peter Westmacott and Lord Kerr - both former ambassadors to the US, as well as Lord McDonald, who previously headed the diplomatic service, say the government needs to draft up "contingency plans to protect the UK".
The Financial Times reports that more than two thirds of a £4.2bn government housebuilding fund remains unspent, six years after it was launched. It says a Freedom of Information request has revealed just £1.3bn has been used. The paper quotes one former official as saying the criteria to apply have made the scheme hard to access, adding that it was "killed by the economy and ridiculous business-case requirements". The Financial Times reports that more than two-thirds of a £4.2bn ($5.3bn) government housebuilding fund remains unspent, six years after it was launched. It says a Freedom of Information request has revealed just £1.3bn has been used. The paper quotes one former official as saying the criteria to apply have made the scheme hard to access, adding that it was "killed by the economy and ridiculous business-case requirements".
"New Year mortgage price war boost for Tory hopes," is the headline in the Daily Mail. Analysts tell the paper that decisions by some lenders to cut mortgage rates will give the Conservatives what it calls a "much needed" uplift in the polls. In its leader column, the paper says the moves are also a sign that the worst of the cost of living crisis may be behind us."New Year mortgage price war boost for Tory hopes," is the headline in the Daily Mail. Analysts tell the paper that decisions by some lenders to cut mortgage rates will give the Conservatives what it calls a "much needed" uplift in the polls. In its leader column, the paper says the moves are also a sign that the worst of the cost of living crisis may be behind us.
And images of Luke Littler feature on many of the front pages, after his defeat at the World Darts Championship. "Dartbreaker" is the headline in the Daily Mirror, which says the 16-year-old has "done himself proud". While the Daily Express says his "teenage dream" has come to an end, and the Sun predicts he could be on course to make millions of pounds in sponsorship deals. The paper speculates he could even sign an agreement with a kebab shop he visited during the tournament.And images of Luke Littler feature on many of the front pages, after his defeat at the World Darts Championship. "Dartbreaker" is the headline in the Daily Mirror, which says the 16-year-old has "done himself proud". While the Daily Express says his "teenage dream" has come to an end, and the Sun predicts he could be on course to make millions of pounds in sponsorship deals. The paper speculates he could even sign an agreement with a kebab shop he visited during the tournament.
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