Newspaper headlines: 'Terror probe into school stabbing' and 'Streeting still intent''

Newspaper headlines: 'Terror probe into school stabbing' and 'Streeting still intent''

Several British newspapers have reported on a serious stabbing incident involving two schoolboys aged 12 and 13 in North London. A 13-year-old suspect has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder, as investigation efforts are being led by counter-terrorism police. The headteacher of Kingsbury High School described the event as “deeply traumatic,” highlighting the severity of the attack that has left both victims hospitalized.

Meanwhile, scrutiny continues over Lord Mandelson in connection with his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Times has conveyed that the probe into Mandelson’s ties will revisit the period during Tony Blair’s leadership. Reports indicate that Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the US faced questions due to his ongoing relationship with Epstein after Epstein’s conviction. While Mandelson has not publicly commented, sources say he maintains that he answered vetting questions truthfully and has not engaged in any criminal activity nor acted for financial benefit.

Political tensions are also a key theme, with The Guardian reporting that Health Secretary Wes Streeting remains intent on challenging the current party leader, despite a rank-and-file show of unity. Allies expect a leadership challenge to take place within weeks. However, the Financial Times highlights that supporters of the Prime Minister acknowledge that Starmer currently lacks the strength to remove Streeting from his position amid coup rumors.

Additional political turbulence stems from the suspension of Lord Doyle, a former spin doctor to the Prime Minister, who lost the Labour whip due to his connection to a councillor previously charged with possessing indecent images of children. The i Paper covers Doyle’s apology for his past association. On the economic front, the Daily Express features Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s criticism of Labour’s tax policies, describing them as a “shameful assault” on high street businesses, raising fears of a “small firms apocalypse.” Meanwhile, the Daily Star uses satirical tones to poke fun at Labour infighting, likening Starmer to a “limp lettuce” and citing the displeasure of Larry, the Number 10 cat

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