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What the papers say – January 12

What the papers say – January 12

A range of stories feature in the UK’s front pages on Friday.

RAF launches ‘targeted strikes’ against Houthi rebel sites in Yemen

RAF launches ‘targeted strikes’ against Houthi rebel sites in Yemen

The US also took military action, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands.

Red Sea crisis: Which UK ships have been deployed to the area?

Red Sea crisis: Which UK ships have been deployed to the area?

The Government is considering striking land targets in Yemen in a bid to stop attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on ships.

Who are the Houthi rebels behind attacks on ships in Red Sea?

Who are the Houthi rebels behind attacks on ships in Red Sea?

The Shia militant group is allied to Tehran and seeks to reduce western influence in the Middle East.

UK and US launch strikes against Houthi-linked targets in Yemen

UK and US launch strikes against Houthi-linked targets in Yemen

Bombing was being carried out overnight in more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed group.

Mother and ex-boyfriend to be sentenced for 18-month-old boy’s murder in caravan

Mother and ex-boyfriend to be sentenced for 18-month-old boy’s murder in caravan

Alfie Phillips died with a “myriad of bruises”, broken ribs, arms and leg, and traces of cocaine in his body.

Anne to leave floral tribute to the fallen on final day of Sri Lankan tour

Anne to leave floral tribute to the fallen on final day of Sri Lankan tour

The Princess Royal has been visiting the Commonwealth nation at the request of the Foreign Office.

Who are the Houthi rebels behind attacks on ships in Red Sea?

Who are the Houthi rebels behind attacks on ships in Red Sea?

The Shia militant group is allied to Tehran and seeks to reduce western influence in the Middle East.

Senior SNP figures urge PM to recall Parliament over Red Sea attacks speculation

Senior SNP figures urge PM to recall Parliament over Red Sea attacks speculation

SNP leader Humza Yousaf and Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn joined calls to recall the UK Parliament.

Diana’s Catherine Walker dress and Sarah Jessica Parker’s SATC tutu up for sale

Diana’s Catherine Walker dress and Sarah Jessica Parker’s SATC tutu up for sale

Unstoppable: Signature Styles Of Iconic Women In Fashion takes place at Julien’s Auctions on January 18.

Red Sea crisis: Which UK ships have been deployed to the area?

Red Sea crisis: Which UK ships have been deployed to the area?

The Government is considering striking land targets in Yemen in a bid to stop attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on ships.

Sunak grants Labour permission to start access talks with civil service

Sunak grants Labour permission to start access talks with civil service

The Cabinet Office said the Prime Minister had authorised access talks.

PM holds full Cabinet call amid speculation of strike over Red Sea attacks

PM holds full Cabinet call amid speculation of strike over Red Sea attacks

It came after UK and US naval forces destroyed ‘multiple attack drones’ deployed by Houthi rebels.

Murder charge following discovery of body in east London car park

Murder charge following discovery of body in east London car park

Vasile Gorghescu, from Southampton, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with murder on Thursday.

Subpostmistresses accuse Post Office investigator of ill treatment – inquiry

Subpostmistresses accuse Post Office investigator of ill treatment – inquiry

The investigator in question, Stephen Bradshaw, denied acting in any way but professionally throughout the probes he conducted.

Investigator challenged lawyers as subpostmistress brought Horizon into question

Investigator challenged lawyers as subpostmistress brought Horizon into question

Stephen Bradshaw denied he was ‘proud’ of ensuring no credence was given to the campaign for justice by former subpostmasters.

Emotional prison officer recalls breaking rules for inmate who killed herself

Emotional prison officer recalls breaking rules for inmate who killed herself

Katie Allan took her own life in a young offenders institution aged 21.

British lawyer will represent Israel at UN court against genocide claims

British lawyer will represent Israel at UN court against genocide claims

Professor Malcolm Shaw KC will represent the country in The Hague.

‘My children don’t give a stuff I’m Labour leader’, Starmer tells teenagers

‘My children don’t give a stuff I’m Labour leader’, Starmer tells teenagers

The politician spoke to teenagers while visiting the Manchester Evening News office on Thursday.

Commons backs British Jewish History Month proposal

Commons backs British Jewish History Month proposal

A minister praised the ‘brilliant idea’.

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