The front pages of Thursday’s papers are dominated by a mix of stories, from domestic politics to global affairs. US President Joe Biden’s public declaration of support for Israel is a prominent headline across papers. Top officials in Washington have raised concerns that Iran may conduct a “significant” attack in retaliation for Israel’s bombing of a consular building in Damascus. Papers report that foreign embassies in Israel have already started evacuations ahead of an anticipated attack from Iran in the coming days.
The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph both cover the Biden administration’s stance on Israel, with the Telegraph raising concerns that any strike could escalate the conflict in the Middle East into a broader war. The Times reports that the US President is considering dropping charges against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Looming closure of a factory that had been earmarked to build high-speed trains is also reported by The i. The Labour Party calls for buses in England that are failing to be brought under the ownership of local authorities. Meanwhile, the wealthy and safely conservative areas of the UK saw a rise in the number of people claiming sickness benefit payments last year, according to The Times.
The Daily Mail focuses on the sale of counterfeit stamps by legitimate vendors to unwitting Britons, leading to fines and complaints. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s affair with a Downing Street aide is revealed by one of his press secretaries. The Financial Times reports that the unexpectedly high US inflation rate has caused market watchers to lose confidence in the possibility of a cut in the next US Treasury announcement. Amidst the news of global and political issues, the Metro reports on a tragic case of substance abuse affecting a student in the UK
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