US 'lifts ban' on strikes in Russia and royal 'raid'

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17 November 2024 at 6:56 pm·3-min read

Financial Times headline reads: "Biden allows Ukraine to hit Russia with American long-range missiles" — On the front of the Financial Times a rescuer is pictured extinguishing a fire following a drone attack on a Ukrainian city. The broadsheet reports Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to launch limited strikes into Russia using US-supplied long-range missiles. The paper notes it is a big policy shift before the end of his White House term in January. [BBC]

"Biden gives green light for strikes in Russia" says the Daily Telegraph — President-elect Donald Trump is pictured beaming on the front page of the Daily Telegraph as he holds a UFC heavyweight championship belt at a bout in New York, as Elon Musk looks on. For its lead story, the paper also reports Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike targets with Russia with US missiles. The paper notes it raises expectation he is also set to drop his opposition to the use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles within Russia. The Telegraph adds US officials told the New York Times North Korean troops supporting Russia in Ukraine led to Biden changing his mind. [BBC]

"Windsor raid as Wills, Kate and kids slept" headlines the Sun — The Sun carries a report of a burglary at the Windsor Castle estate in October while the Prince and Princess of Wales were in their home nearby. It says two men scaled a fence at night to steal a farm vehicle. The paper said fleeing thieves then used a stolen truck to smash their way through a security gate. [BBC]

"Starmer wants to build new rapport with China" writes the Times — The Times leads with Sir Keir Starmer's planned meeting with the Chinese president on the sidelines of the G20. It writes it will be scrutinised by those in Westminster who have concerns over China and fear the Labour government is putting economic concerns above human rights. The paper's second story says young people will have their benefits cut if they do not take up training or an apprenticeship. Ministers say they will not be allowed to remain outside the workforce. [BBC]

Guardian headlines "Thames Water repairs crisis leaves supply 'on knife-edge'" — A Guardian investigation finds Thames Water has £23bn of assets in urgent need of repair and the supply of water to its 16 million customers is "on a knife-edge". A spokesperson for Thames Water told the paper "the wellbeing and safety of our colleagues and customers is our highest priority". Elsewhere, cutouts of the heads of Joe Biden and other world leaders are surrounded by water in Rio de Janeiro, as activists call for climate action before the G20 summit. The Guardian says Sir Keir Starmer will aim to reset ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two meet. [BBC]

"Move as close as possible to EU in Brexit reset, business bosses urge Starmer" headlines the i — "Move as close as possible to EU in Brexit reset, business bosses urge Starmer", the i headlines. The British Chamber of Commerce has told the paper it wants "as much alignment as possible" with Brussels. The paper observes the prime minister faces growing pressure to choose between prioritising the EU and the US under Donald Trump. Meanwhile, England captain Harry Kane is pictured following the Lions 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland. [BBC]

"Flush hour gush!! headlines the Metro — "Flush hour gush!" reads the Metro's headline as it pictures river pollution campaigner Ben Morris gloved up and holding blackened wet wipes from a misconnected pipe. The paper writes hundreds of toilets are flushing straight into rivers because of dodgy plumbing. It adds tens of thousands of homes in London may be affected. [BBC]

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