The Guardian: Scramble to shore up ceasefire as Israel hits Gaza with deadly raids
The Guardian reports on rising tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, warning that the renewed violence could jeopardize the current ceasefire. Two Israeli soldiers were killed, and retaliatory airstrikes resulted in the deaths of dozens of Palestinians. The paper also features images from the aftermath of what it describes as a bold theft at the Louvre, where invaluable Napoleonic-era jewels were stolen.
Financial Times: Trump warned Zelenskyy in meeting that Russia “could” destroy Ukraine
According to the Financial Times, Donald Trump’s White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday was highly tense and escalated into a heated argument. Sources say Trump pressured Zelenskyy to surrender the entire Donbas region to Russia as part of a peace deal, echoing points reportedly made by Vladimir Putin in a phone call the day before. The front page also reports that Hong Kong investor CKI is calling for the renationalization of Thames Water, citing concerns over a “high-risk” debt plan from creditors like KKR, Elliott, and Apollo, as the utility struggles with nearly £20 billion in debt.
The New York Times: In 7 minutes Louvre’s Gems vanish in Heist
Two masked burglars used a truck-mounted ladder to access a secluded Louvre balcony just 30 minutes after opening. They broke in with grinders, disabled alarms near the Galerie d’Apollon, and stole eight priceless items, including royal sapphire and emerald jewellery and a diamond worn by Empress Eugéniel, before fleeing in under seven minutes with two scooter-riding accomplices. The heist, one of the Louvre’s costliest, has triggered public outrage and political demands for justice. The NYT also reports on Jeffrey Epstein’s volatile relationship with billionaire Leon Black, revealing emails in which Epstein, dependent on Black for income and advice, demanded millions, insulted Black’s children, and called his financial advisors a “dangerous mess.”
El Mundo: El proyecto personal de Sánchez ha dinamitado la solución al conflicto
The front page highlights the deepening rift between Spain’s PSOE and the Catalan pro-independence party Junts. After recent talks in Zurich, the Socialists told the government the relationship remains strained and shows no signs of recovery. Sources say it is now at a “dead end,” blaming Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s personal agenda for derailing a potential resolution. The Spanish newspaper also previews an interview with legendary bullfighter Curro Romero, marking the 25th anniversary of his retirement. In it, he admits, “still dreaming of bullfighting is what gives me life.”
Clarín: Se adelanta la pelea por la lectura del resultado electoral
Clarín reports a political clash in Argentina over how preliminary election results will be presented. The government plans to publish national vote totals during the provisional count to gain a political edge, even though they won’t affect final seat distribution. Backed by its nationwide ally La Libertad Avanza, it expects the move to benefit them. The Peronist opposition is preparing a legal challenge. Preliminary results are expected from 9 p.m. The paper also covers national football: River Plate “recovered its smile in Córdoba” with a 2–0 win over Talleres, ending a four-game losing streak and reentering the Copa Libertadores qualifying zone. Boca Juniors lost 2–1 to Belgrano, despite a tribute to former coach Miguel Ángel Russo at La Bombonera.
