Papers welcome genetic discovery

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Several papers focus on the story of a potentially ground-breaking discovery by scientists of genetic links to seven common diseases.

The Independent runs the front-page piece under the headline "The Genetic Revolution".

It says the study has opened the door to new ways of understanding and treating common illnesses affecting millions of people.

The Guardian describes the discovery as a major leap and the Financial Times calls it a new era in genetic research.

'Shocking slur'

Suggestions that the parents of Madeleine McCann may have had something to do with her disappearance stirred up anger among some papers.

The Daily Express says Kate and Gerry McCann were forced to deny any involvement and looked appalled at the question put to them at a press conference in Germany.

Under the headline "Despicable", the Mirror describes the suggestion as a shocking slur.

And the Sun calls it a sickening insult to the couple.

Reversing cars

The Times warns that the next generation of house-buyers in England will face prices equivalent to 10 times their income.

Strong demand and limited supply will mean most young people will not be able to buy, it says.

The Daily Telegraph turns its attention to police officers' driving skills.

It reports that damage to police cars caused while reversing cost £2.3m, according to figures from 31 forces in England and Wales.

Beckham praised

There is all-round relief over the boost to England's struggling campaign to qualify for Euro 2008 after its victory in Estonia on Wednesday night.

The Telegraph runs a front-page picture of Joe Cole celebrating his goal with the headline "England Back on Track".

The Times reserves its praise for David Beckham for setting up two more goals.

For the Daily Mail, the win means Wimbledon can now proceed without sharing the back pages with a game of "find the next England manager".