Exploding walkie-talkies which killed 20 people and injured hundreds in Lebanon dominate Thursday’s front pages.
The Daily Mirror, Daily Express and The Sun all lead on the second wave of electronic device explosions.
Thursday's front page: Walkie-talkie bomb blitz https://t.co/6QjlBDTbNN#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hDEZwFbXje
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 18, 2024
Thursday's DAILY EXPRESS: Walkie-talkie blasts in second wave of attacks#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/uCvTVP4AwV
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 18, 2024
On tomorrow's front page: Radio 'bombs' sabotaged by Israel's spy agency kills 14 in new attack on terrorists https://t.co/cmb4uCJkPn pic.twitter.com/7BqrOas15M
— The Sun (@TheSun) September 18, 2024
The Times and The Daily Telegraph both report Israel has declared a “new phase” of its war against Iran-backed militants after the booby-trapped devices exploded.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 18, 2024
'New phase of Mid-East war after walkie talkie blitz'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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Thursday's TIMES: 'New phase' in conflict as walkie-talkie blasts kill 20#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/64heBeUaTt
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 18, 2024
The Metro says Israel’s secret service is believed to be responsible for the explosives hidden in the devices sold to Hezbollah by a Hungarian firm.
Tomorrow's Paper Today
— Metro (@MetroUK) September 18, 2024
SECRETS OF ISRAEL GADGETS BLITZ
First pagers explode, then radios as Hezbollah blasted #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/Sx1VXYeae3
Meanwhile, The Guardian reports the latest round of deadly blasts bring fresh fears of escalating conflict across the Middle East.
Thursday's GUARDIAN: Fears of escalation as second wave of deadly explosions hits Lebanon#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AW2wXPQWre
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 18, 2024
The Daily Mail carries an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he accuses the UK Government of “undermining Israel” and slammed Labour’s “misguided” policies.
Thursday's DAILY MAIL: Labour has 'undermined' Israel, says Netanyahu#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7DHA5Fun2F
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 18, 2024
The Financial Times focuses on the US Federal Reserve cutting benchmark interest rates by half a percentage point. This move marked the first easing cycle since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 19 September https://t.co/FxJ1ddwnws pic.twitter.com/yiNkgKug5M
— Financial Times (@FT) September 18, 2024
The i’s front page leads on allegations surrounding a nursery firm started by Labour MP Jas Athwal.
Thursday's front page: Rouge landlord MP founded nursery firm accuse of child safety breaches #TomorrowsPapersToday
— The i paper (@theipaper) September 18, 2024
Exclusive from @BenGartside: https://t.co/79PNchMgSx pic.twitter.com/Mcd1WaITSK
Lastly, the Daily Star concentratesWhat the on Sir Keir Starmer being gifted £100,000 worth of freebies since late 2019, dubbing him “King of the Cadgers”.
Thursday's front page: THE KING OF THE CADGERS#TomorrowsPapersToday #BuyAPaperhttps://t.co/mMEEEVE93w pic.twitter.com/Efk5aj1hUm
— Daily Star (@dailystar) September 18, 2024