Newspaper Headlines: ‘Britons lost in Nepal flood’ and ‘Regal had landed’
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In Pictures
- Devastating Flash Floods in Nepal: The world’s papers are dominated by the devastating flash flood and mudslides along the Nepal and Tibet border, with more than 150 deaths and hundreds missing, including UK citizens. (Times)
- Visuals of Disaster: The Independent and The Guardian both feature images of the wall of water that engulfed buildings, homes, and infrastructure.
- Rescuers’ Efforts: The Guardian showcases a photo of rescuers carrying an elderly woman from the floodwaters.
- Impact on Tourists: Metro headlines "Tourists vanish in deadly surge," highlighting the popularity of the mountainous area among trekkers and pilgrims in the Himalayas.
- Desperate Search for Britons: The Daily Mail calls the disaster "apocalyptic" and reports on the "desperate hunt" for over 30 missing Britons, including a schoolgirl.
Global News
- Nepal Floods: The Daily Telegraph shows muddy floodwaters washing away a bridge on its front page, with quotes from Nepal’s prime minister expressing national shock and distress.
- UK-Germany Defense Talks: The paper reports on Germany’s potential investment in the UK’s nuclear defense as part of efforts to end Europe’s reliance on the US.
UK News
- Energy Bills: The Daily Express highlights concerns about the UK’s older population facing a "dire winter" due to energy bills hitting a three-year high, with fears of drastic action required.
- Duke and Duchess of Sussex: The Daily Star focuses on their return to the UK for the new school year.
Obituaries
- Dolly Parton: The Daily Mirror continues its tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday after a brief cancer battle.
Business and Politics
- Budget Preparations: The Financial Times reports on the PM’s pledge to "take pressure off" businesses to calm corporate "jitters" ahead of the Budget.
- Meta Settlement: The i Paper announces Meta’s agreement to pay $17bn to settle claims its social media platforms harm children, despite the firm denying allegations of deliberate targeting of teenagers.
Final Note
- House Fire Tragedy: The Sun features a picture of seven-year-old Valentina Foster, killed with her aunt in a house fire near Middlesbrough, with two men arrested on suspicion of murder.