A doctor had warned about Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane three years before he went on a stabbing spree that took three lives. The Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, and the Metro are focusing on a report that revealed Calocane’s health team had issued a warning that was ignored. The victims’ families are now claiming that the doctors have “blood on their hands.” The Independent also covers the Calocane report, highlighting that the health trust responsible for him had been repeatedly warned about “poor care,” and the hospital had seen a significant increase in patient deaths.
Shifting to foreign affairs news, The Daily Telegraph reports that Sir Keir Starmer has urged Tehran not to attack Israel in a call with the Iranian president. The Times shares that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Vladimir Putin that war is on the horizon, as a week-long assault inside Russia has forced thousands to flee. The i newspaper mentions that officials have made plans to airlift British nationals from the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
New research cited by The Guardian shows that heatwaves exacerbated by carbon pollution led to nearly 50,000 deaths across Europe last year. This highlights the urgent need to address climate change and its deadly consequences.
On the home front in Britain, the Financial Times reports that billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s conglomerate will be acquiring a 24.5% stake in BT Group. The Daily Express features senior Tories warning the Prime Minister that he must “get a grip” on the issue of migrants crossing the English Channel.
Lastly, the Daily Star issues a warning to picnic lovers about the presence of “millions of invading German lager-lout wasps looking for a bit of mindless aggro.” It’s essential to stay cautious and informed about potential risks, even during seemingly harmless activities like picnicking.
