Nearly all the papers focused on the US presidential race for the second day, as Vice President Kamala Harris received a wave of endorsements from leading Democrats. The Times said Ms Harris declared “we will win this” in a message at X. Her campaign received $81m (£62.6m) in donations in just 24 hours – a record amount – plus £150m more than the Democrats. fundraising committee, the paper added.
Among the Democratic grandees supporting Ms Harris is former House speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Guardian reports. It described Ms Pelosi as “very influential” and one of Ms Harris’s most important supporters. It quoted Ms Pelosi as saying she had known Ms Harris for decades and that the vice president was “rooted in strong values, faith and commitment to public service”.
The Financial Times said continued support from senior Democrats could mean the party avoids “potential chaos” when it meets next month to formally choose a candidate.
Ms Harris was described as “the anointed one” by i newspaper. But polls show she faces an uphill battle, the newspaper added — and the Trump campaign is targeting her over her record in office.
The Daily Telegraph also said the Democrat’s choice looked like a “coronation” for Ms Harris. The newspaper reported that he would choose a white man as his running mate to “raise the odds” in the warring states. He said some worry that his background as a liberal California politician could turn away some working-class voters.
The Metro headline “Yes she can” plays on the “Yes we can” slogan used by former president Barack Obama in 2008 – but the paper points out that Mr Obama has so far offered no support for Ms Harris. He was said to be anxious not to make the nomination a deal, Metro said.
And the Daily Star threw a curveball at Ms Harris’ nomination bid. British psychic Jemima Packington claims to be able to read the future using asparagus and says the next president will be Michelle Obama. Ms Packington did her readings by looking at the shapes made by the spears as they were thrown across the surface. “We’re defo putting £20 on Michelle at William Hill,” Star added.
Away from the US, the Daily Mail takes aim at the new government on illegal immigration. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said it was continuing to process asylum claims – including those who came to the UK illegally. Under Rwanda’s axed scheme, people who arrived illegally will not be allowed to live in the UK – but the Mail says 70,000 people could now be granted asylum.
The front page of the Daily Mirror focused on a tragic car crash on a country road in West Yorkshire, which saw an 11-year-old girl lose her parents and two siblings. Separately, the paper’s main image is actress and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington, as the show continues to be at the center of controversy with other allegations.
A car crash in West Yorkshire also made the front page of the Daily Express. But the main story is an exclusive interview with UK Reform leader Nigel Farage, who has predicted that more Tory MPs will defect to the party next year.
Many front pages featured a photo of Kamala Harris with a wide smile while reporting on her bid to win the Democratic presidential nomination.
The Daily Telegraph speculated that he will choose “white people” as his running mate to boost his chances in key battleground states where polls show him behind Donald Trump.
“The anointed” is the title of the newspaper i.
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Labour’s immigration policy it’s a lead for the Daily Mail. It reports figures from the Refugee Council estimate that changes to the way claims are processed could result in 70,000 illegal migrants being granted asylum.
Conservatives believe the figure could be closer to 90,000.
The front page of the Daily Express is predictions from UK Reform leaders – Nigel Farage – that more Conservative MPs will destroy their party within a year.
The newspaper reported that Mr Farage was open to former Home Secretary Suella Braverman making the switch.
He believes some of the Tories who lost their red wall seats would still be MPs if they had moved to Reform before the election.
The Times reports if we become more accepting as a nation of fraud and theft.
The newspaper quoted the Department for Work and Pensions as saying there was a “growing tendency for people to commit fraud”.
This, he said, makes it harder to control the costs of claimants who rip up the benefits system.
The newspaper said DWP officials also pointed to recent research showing one in five Britons could now be classed as having “low integrity”, up from one in fourteen just over a decade ago.
There are stories that can be worrying for dog owners some newspapers, which reports that our canine friends can smell that we are stressed and – if we – it affects our mood.
Under the headline “Glum Pedigree” – Express explained that scientists from the Bristol Veterinary School carried out tests that showed that dogs exposed to the smell of human stress behaved in a way that showed pessimism and negative emotions.
The Guardian reports that the athlete competitors at the Paris Olympics – which start on Friday – will not be offered junk food at restaurants in the athletes’ village.
But Michelin-starred and plant-based dishes will be the order of the day.
Organizers want to raise standards to encourage athletes to make healthier choices. One paper example is a croissant stuffed with poached egg, artichoke cream and goat’s cheese, sprinkled with truffle.
The newspaper recalled that it was a far cry from Beijing in 2008 when Usain Bolt claimed to have won two gold medals fueled by a thousand chicken nuggets. Adieu nuggets, the title says.
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