Newspaper headlines: 'Ceasefire joy' and 'chaos in hospital corridors'


The front pages of the UK’s newspapers are dominated by the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. According to The Guardian, the deal offers hope that an end to the bloodiest conflict in Israeli-Palestinian history is near, while The Times talks of ceasefire joy on both sides. However, the Financial Times reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the deal isn’t sealed, with some details still to be ironed out.

Away from Gaza, the Royal College of Nursing has released a report claiming the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is in crisis. According to the Daily Express, the report highlights harrowing scenes of dying patients crammed into hospital corridors. The Daily Mail adds that there are frequent occurrences of dead patients going unnoticed in hospital A&E and the over-stretched staff are failing to provide care in humane conditions.

In other news, The Metro cover the story of Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit and is yet to receive compensation. The paper reports that the head of the Criminal Cases Review Commission has resigned, following the twice refusal of Malkinson’s appeal. Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph covers mounting questions regarding the attorney general’s links to former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams and the potential for taxpayer-funded payouts over his stint in jail.

In celebrity news, the Daily Mirror reports on the death of singer Linda Nolan and pays tribute to her by claiming she was with her sisters to the end. Finally, the Daily Star delve into the most important topic of the day, discovering the best way to eat a Cadbury Creme Egg, following years of soul-searching and fevered debate

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