Julian Assange has been granted a plea deal which will result in his release, featuring on the front page of most newspapers. The Financial Times reported on the “Freedom flight” of the Wikileaks founder who headed towards London Stansted Airport, before boarding a £400,000 private charter plane to an unknown remote island in the Pacific. The Guardian covered the “joy” expressed by Assange’s wife, who kept the news of his release from their two young sons.
The Daily Telegraph featured remarks made by Scottish Secretary Alistair Jack who joked about winning £2,000 betting on the election date, which was later clarified. The paper released a quirky Matt cartoon at the foot of the page poking fun at police officers who made a “tip-off” before racing to place a bet. Metro also featured Assange and the expensive cost of his chartered plane.
Meanwhile, The Daily Mail carried the exclusive interview with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and also highlighted England’s lacklustre performance in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia during the Euro 2024 match. On the front page of The Daily Mirror, pledges to fix the healthcare services were made by Starmer and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting. Additionally, the tabloid featured TV presenter Eamon Holmes, who revealed his intentions to divorce his wife Ruth Langsford last month.
The Daily Express gave updates on Princess Anne’s condition following her injury over the weekend, and urged England to improve their play during the Euros. Farage, leader of Reform UK, also called for the UK to stop funding France until small boats are stopped from crossing the English Channel. Lastly, King Charles was featured in other domestic news, pictured alongside Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, who was welcomed to Buckingham Palace for a banquet celebrating economic, diplomatic, and cultural ties on the first day of a three-day state visit
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