What the papers say - April 10
Calls for the West to take retaliatory action over the suspected Syrian gas attack top the agenda on Tuesday.
The fallout from the death of a burglar after a raid at a pensioner's home also makes headlines, while a national push to tackle prostate cancer also features prominently.
The Times says the Prime Minister is under pressure from her ministers and Britain's allies to join a US-led retaliatory military strike against the Assad regime.
May under pressure to join strikes on Assad, and Prince Charles wore traditional headgear to meet Aboriginal elders during his tour of Australia #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/9vLRIuwVt8
-- The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) April 9, 2018
Former foreign secretary William Hague has warned the West must take military action against the Assad regime or else risk legitimising chemical warfare, writing in the Daily Telegraph that there was "little doubt" he would recommend intervention had he still been in office.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: Act now to stop chemical warfare #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/pqszEXXZxO
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 9, 2018
The Guardian leads with US president Donald Trump's warning that "nothing is off the table" and he will decide in 48 hours whether to launch a military reprisal.
THE GUARDIAN: 'Heinous' Syria attack could spark US military response, warns Trump #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/WKRogliERO
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 9, 2018
The Financial Times says Russian stocks suffered their worst day in four years after the latest US sanctions and fears over the Syria conflict sparked a sell-off.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, London edition, Tuesday 10 Aprilhttps://t.co/zcwuwfTQTlpic.twitter.com/xtkff1H9u9
-- Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) April 9, 2018
Theresa May is launching a five-year campaign to tackle prostate cancer on Monday in a drive to save thousands of lies a year, the Daily Mail reports.
DAILY MAIL: May's War on prostate cancer #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/4WT9jDyEfG
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 9, 2018
The plans will focus on early diagnosis of prostate cancer, innovative new treatments and better care for the disease that affects one in eight men, the i says.
I: UK plan to beat prostate cancer #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/trtUzFnAGP
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 9, 2018
Meanwhile employers are failing to understand the struggles of thousands of diabetics, with some forced to quit their jobs over the condition, according to a study reported by the Daily Express.
EXPRESS: Revealed: shocking treatment of diabetics #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/DRAmIOW6qp
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 9, 2018
Pensioner Richard Osborn-Brooks is staying in a safe house after receiving death threats from friends of burglar Henry Vincent, who died following a struggle at his home, The Sun reports.
Tomorrow's front page: The pensioner who killed a burglar at his home is living in fear in a safe house after death threats from the man's friends. pic.twitter.com/i5q5Ej1lQl
-- The Sun (@TheSun) April 9, 2018
The Metro says a "shrine" with floral tributes has been set up for Vincent outside Mr Osborn-Brooks's home.
Tuesday's front page:SHRINE TO BURGLAR... OUTSIDE OAP'S HOME#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/17buY4ebwt
-- Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) April 9, 2018
In other news, the Daily Mirror says 129 Premier League stars face "financial ruin" after landing a £250 million tax bill over an avoidance scheme cracked by HMRC.
Tomorrow's front page: £250MILLION TAX BILL FOR 129 PREM STARShttps://t.co/wCcKHwCCWp#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ZuWBZhV255
-- Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) April 9, 2018