'Walkie-talkie blasts' and conflict's 'new phase'

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18 September 2024 at 7:26 pm·3-min read

The Metro headline reads "secrets of Israel gadgets blitz" — "First pagers explode, then radios as Hezbollah blasted" says the Metro as it reports on a follow-up attack on the armed group. Walkie-talkies blew up, a day after pagers exploded in Lebanon. As of Wednesday evening, at least at least 20 people were killed and more than 450 others wounded in the day's attack. [BBC]

The Daily Telegraph headline reads "new phase of Mid-East war after walkie talkie blitz" — The Daily Telegraph says Israel declared a new phase of war after it was accused of being behind the "walkie talkie blitz". It reports hundreds of the devices began exploding during the funeral for Hezbollah fighters killed in the pagers attack. The paper adds Israel's defence minister said the country was shifting its military focus towards the Lebanese border for a "new phase" of the war launched following the 7 October attacks last year. A large picture of former First Lady Melania Trump is pictured, with the headline "I'm proud of my nude modelling". [BBC]

"Walkie-talkie blasts in second wave of attacks" reads the Daily Express — A vehicle on fire in Beirut is the main picture on the front of the Daily Express. It reports radios, home solar systems and security locks also burst into flames yesterday during the attack. Ex-foreign secretary and Tory leadership contender James Cleverly is pictured. He says Sir Keir Starmer is to blame for the deaths of the 29 migrants who drowned in the Channel since he took power, the paper reports. [BBC]

The Guardian headline reads "fears of escalation as second wave of deadly explosions hits Lebanon" — The Guardian's main image is of relatives mourning at the funeral of a 10-year-old girl killed in Lebanon during Tuesday's pager explosion. Its lead report says international observers are warning the explosion of thousands of communication devices may constitute a war crime. It also quotes the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemning the attacks and calling for restraint from both Hezbollah and Israel. [BBC]

The Times headline says "'New phase' in conflict as walkie-talkie blasts kill 20" — The Times writes that Hezbollah, proscribed as a terrorist group by the US and UK, has vowed to get revenge on Israel and fired missiles into the country. The paper's off-lead picks up on a BBC exclusive about the salary of Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray - who it was revealed is earning more than the prime minister. The paper reports that Ms Gray is facing a backlash over this. [BBC]

"Walkie-talkie bomb blitz" headlines the Daily Mirror. Meanwhile, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is also pictured as the paper reports on the "murky world of Diddy's parties". The rap mogul is accused of kidnapping, drugging and coercing women into sexual activities, charges he denies. [BBC]

"Death by walkie talkie" headlines the Sun — The Sun writes "death by walkie talkie" as it pictures a shattered device in a Lebanese street. The paper also reports Love Island contestants Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have split. [BBC]

"Labour has 'undermined' Israel, says Netanyahu" reads the Daily Mail — In an interview with the Daily Mail, Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Labour of undermining Israel and attacked the party's "misguided" policies. It also pictures Sir Keir's advisor Ms Gray who they call a "champagne socialist". [BBC]

The i headline says "Rogue landlord MP founded nursery firm accused of child safety breaches" — The i says Labour MP Jas Athwal is a director of a nursery firm which has been criticised by Ofsted inspectors. It comes after the BBC revealed Mr Athwal was renting out flats with black mould and ant infestations. [BBC]

The Financial Times headline reads "Fed's half-point cut to interest rates signals era of easing policy has begun". — The Financial Times reports companies will be able to keep new hires on probation for up to six months after a government compromise. Labour had made an election pledge to introduce basic individual rights from day one - scrapping the existing two-year qualifying period for protection against some forms of unfair dismissal and one-year wait for parental leave, the paper reports. The broadsheet leads on the US Federal Reserve cutting its interest rates for the first time in more than four yeas in an effort to support the economy. [BBC]

The Daily Star headline reads "The King of the cadgers" — The Daily Star superimposes the head of the prime minster on to a picture of the King. The paper says Sir Keir has received £100,000 of "freebies gifts and tickets... more than any other party leader in recent times". [BBC]

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