Children’s safety online and an Israeli assault on Rafah dominate Wednesday’s newspaper headlines.
The Times and The Daily Telegraph splash with pieces on a new draft policy by UK media regulator Ofcom, which may introduce photo ID restrictions for young users. At the same time, sites will be made to reformulate their algorithms to ensure harmful content is not recommended to children.
Wednesday’s TIMES: “Britain leads charge to keep young safe online” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/W8c3Hc8x7P
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Wednesday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “Children must show ID to use social media” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hVbP7WaxdD
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The i reports on warnings from the UK to Israel on committing war crimes against the people of Palestine in Rafah.
Wednesday's front page: UK gives Israel war crimes warning for Rafah invasion#Tomorrowspaperstoday
Latest by @singharj: https://t.co/nxmKVrPDOx pic.twitter.com/QbBkVdxulA
— i newspaper (@theipaper) May 7, 2024
The Financial Times also leads on Israel’s assault against Gaza’s city of Rafah.
Wednesday’s FINANCIAL Times: “Israel threatens wider Rafah assault as mediators struggle to keep talks alive” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vmxlWV0McY
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The Metro and the Daily Mail both lead with pieces on the King and the Duke of Sussex, with Charles turning down the opportunity to meet up with his son during Harry’s trip to London.
Wednesday’s METRO: “Sorry Son …I’m A Bit Busy” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OYFfth7CTl
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Wednesday’s Daily MAIL: “Harry’s Reunion Hope Is Dashed” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/2SYDjiR2bK
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The Guardian splashes on the Garrick Club lifting its 193-year ban on women joining the exclusive members association.
Wednesday’s GUARDIAN: “Garrick Club members vote to lift 193-year ban on women joining” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ao1IkJ1brX
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The Daily Mirror leads with a piece on a plot to boost Britain’s “beleaguered” hospitality sector during the Euros—but only so long as England or Scotland stays in the mix.
Wednesday’s Daily MIRROR: “Extra Time In The Pub” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yPAzCcIIiW
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The Daily Express reports senior Tory officials are urging Rishi Sunak to scrap some immigration rules. Conservatives warn the Prime Minister that increased migration and its impact on the economy are a “myth”.
Wednesday’s Daily EXPRESS: “ ‘Myth Migrants Boost Economy Must Be Busted’ “. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ztBnmA5qZo
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And the Daily Star issues a mid-week sandwich warning.
Wednesday’s Daily STAR: “WARNING This Sarnie Will Shrink Your Brain” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WpKIx9x8gY
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 7, 2024