The Guardian and The Times both report on the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, which has been prolonged by 48 hours. The pause in the conflict began when hostages were released in return for Palestinians who were detained in Israeli prisons, and was set to expire after four days. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised the extension as a “glimpse of hope”. However, Hamas has warned that it will demand a “higher price” from Israel if it is to remain in place, according to the Times.
The i headlines “gloomy news” for those with mortgages, as it reports that Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has said the base interest rate is unlikely to fall from its current level of 5.25%. Inflation remains above the government’s target of 2%. Meanwhile, the Daily Express reports on Tory MPs’ frustration with Bailey, with the paper calling for a governor of the Bank of England who “talks Britain up”. Bailey recently warned that growth prospects in the UK are lower than they have been for much of his working life.
The Metro leads on a court case involving two teenagers accused of murdering Brianna Ghey in Cheshire. It reports that the court has heard the two teenagers had a “preoccupation” with “violence, torture and death”. Neither the girl nor boy charged with murder can be named because of their age.
The Financial Times reports on Turkey’s concerns over trading relations with Russia amid fears that Turkey could be supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. The main image on its front page, however, features tech entrepreneur Elon Musk meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a visit to the country.
Finally, the Daily Star reports that people who have had close encounters with alien beings have reported waking up possessing new psychic abilities
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