Former BBC news presenter, Huw Edwards, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, according to multiple UK newspapers. The Mirror leads with “Huw’s child abuse pics shame” while The Sun has the word “guilty” alongside a photo of Edwards outside court. The Telegraph reports that the BBC paid £200,000 to Edwards following his arrest and is “facing questions”. The Express notes Edwards was “emotionless” during his hearing, while The Guardian warns he could face jail time.
Meanwhile, several other stories also make headlines in the UK press. The Times reveals that Edwards exchanged WhatsApp messages with a man later convicted on paedophilia charges. The paper also notes that Nigel Farage has denied “whipping up” street riots in Southport on Tuesday night. The Metro leads with the mother of a seven-year-old girl killed in the Southport knife attack calling for an end to violence after 54 police officers were injured on Tuesday night. The Mail reports that a Russian-linked “fake news” website “fuelled lies” that sparked violent protests in Southport.
Finally, the Financial Times warns of a potential escalation in Middle East tensions after Israel killed Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, with Iran vowing to take revenge on Israel. The Daily Star also notes that holidaymakers in the UK may face traffic delays and “plagues of midges
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