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What the papers say – June 27

What the papers say – June 27

Russian turmoil and fallout from two tragic deaths feature on the front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers.

Ultra-runner sets new Munros record after completing charity challenge

Ultra-runner sets new Munros record after completing charity challenge

Ultra-runner Jamie Aarons, 43, finished in 31 days 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Tory mayoral hopeful accused of groping TV producer at Downing Street

Tory mayoral hopeful accused of groping TV producer at Downing Street

Daisy Goodwin has accused Daniel Korski of groping her after a meeting a decade ago when he was a No 10 adviser.

Ultra-runner sets new Munros record after completing charity challenge

Ultra-runner sets new Munros record after completing charity challenge

Jamie Aarons scaled all 282 Munros – and ran, cycled and kayaked between them – in a time of 31 days, 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Restriction on high fat, sugar and salt products to fight Welsh ‘obesity crisis’

Restriction on high fat, sugar and salt products to fight Welsh ‘obesity crisis’

Legislation is aimed to bring the country in line with England.

Tory MP Virginia Crosbie apologises for attending ‘birthday drinks’ during Covid

Tory MP Virginia Crosbie apologises for attending ‘birthday drinks’ during Covid

Ms Crosbie is a former parliamentary private secretary to ex-health secretary Matt Hancock.

Scottish migration minister: Illegal Migration Bill ‘violates human rights’

Scottish migration minister: Illegal Migration Bill ‘violates human rights’

The proposed law would mean people who came to the UK illegally through a safe country are not allowed to stay.

‘Cowardly attack’ of Ukrainian actor near Dublin theatre condemned

‘Cowardly attack’ of Ukrainian actor near Dublin theatre condemned

Actor Oleksandr Hrekov had travelled to Dublin to perform in a Kyiv theatre company’s production of Brian Friel’s Translations.

William cites mother’s influence as he unveils drive to eradicate homelessness

William cites mother’s influence as he unveils drive to eradicate homelessness

The Homewards initiative will enlist the help of business, charities and councils at locations across the UK.

Police appeal after woman ‘sexually assaulted at Harry Styles concert’

Police appeal after woman ‘sexually assaulted at Harry Styles concert’

The woman was approached from behind by a man who is said to have then sexually assaulted her at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

Murder probe after teenager pulled out of west London canal with stab wound

Murder probe after teenager pulled out of west London canal with stab wound

Police were called at around 5.45pm on Sunday to reports of a male with a stab injury in the canal by Scrubs Lane, Ladbroke Grove.

Nicola Bulley drowned after entering cold river water, inquest told

Nicola Bulley drowned after entering cold river water, inquest told

Drowning experts told the hearing entering into cold water can cause a victim to gasp and inhale water and drown within seconds.

Overall issue was capacity to deal with pandemic, UK Covid-19 Inquiry hears

Overall issue was capacity to deal with pandemic, UK Covid-19 Inquiry hears

Professor Dame Jenny Harries was deputy chief medical officer from 2019 to 2021 and is now chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency.

Peers demand ditching of Troubles amnesty in Government defeat

Peers demand ditching of Troubles amnesty in Government defeat

A former Northern Ireland secretary pointed out the contentious immunity measure has been ‘almost universally condemned’ in the region.

Wallace plays down prospect of future role as Nato chief

Wallace plays down prospect of future role as Nato chief

The Defence Secretary last week ruled himself out replacing Jens Stoltenberg.

Nicholas Rossi continues to claim mistaken identity at extradition hearing

Nicholas Rossi continues to claim mistaken identity at extradition hearing

The US fugitive clashed with prosecutors in court over his identity on the first day of his extradition hearing.

Historical LGBT ban in armed forces ‘was an appalling stain on all of us’

Historical LGBT ban in armed forces ‘was an appalling stain on all of us’

Shadow defence minister Rachel Hopkins called on the Prime Minister to apologise ‘for this historic injustice’.

Liz Truss urges UK and allies to prepare for potential implosion of Russia

Liz Truss urges UK and allies to prepare for potential implosion of Russia

The former foreign secretary also reiterated calls for Ukraine’s Nato membership to be fast-tracked.

Which lenders have signed up to the new mortgage charter?

Which lenders have signed up to the new mortgage charter?

Lenders representing 85% of the mortgage market have signed up to the new charter to support customers.

Wagner mutiny was ‘unprecedented’ threat to Putin’s authority, Cleverly says

Wagner mutiny was ‘unprecedented’ threat to Putin’s authority, Cleverly says

The Foreign Secretary said the rebellion exposed the ‘cracks’ in Russian support for the invasion of Ukraine.

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