What the papers say - July 24
The continuing heatwave in the UK and the fate of two terrorists known as the 'Beatles' make the front pages on Tuesday.
The Times leads with El Shafee Elsheik and Alexanda Kotey, reporting that Theresa May "pushed for" a US prosecution of the two terrorists despite knowing they could face the death penalty.
THE TIMES: May willing to let jihad Britons face execution #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/R2qZoUnnpp
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 23, 2018
The Daily Telegraph also leads on the 'Beatles', reporting that former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said extraditing the men could undermine the country's opposition to the death penalty.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Johnson warned of Isil death penalty risk' #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/v34Ropa6YI
-- The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 23, 2018
The Guardian leads on a report on the threat posed by women and children linked to the so-called Islamic State, with the paper carrying a picture of youngsters playing in the sea as the Met Office issue a heatwave warning.
Guardian front page, Tuesday 24 July 2018: Warning of threat from Isis women pic.twitter.com/poTuJ0lYC9
-- The Guardian (@guardian) July 23, 2018
The Financial Times carries a story about US banks telling the UK Government to cut taxes post-Brexit to prevent an exodus of financial institutions from the country.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Tuesday July 24 https://t.co/DfwmtJ8Z4Npic.twitter.com/3lh1zzQuZx
-- Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) July 23, 2018
The Metro said Number 10 support Sajid Javid on his handling of the alleged members of IS, with his opposite number Diane Abbott calling the decision "abhorrent and shameful".
Tuesday's front page:NO MERCY#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/si2Yd5SuAa
-- Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) July 23, 2018
The i carries the same story, saying that minister have "relaxed" British opposition to the death penalty.
I: UK in death penalty row #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/4wmTOMtpBD
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 23, 2018
The Independent reports on the backlash following the revelation of the stance.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/7LRyxd0xR2
-- The Independent (@Independent) July 23, 2018
The Daily Mirror reports on the "meltdown" in the UK alongside a story about how a check-up at the opticians could prove vital in spotting the early signs of dementia.
Tomorrow's front page: Eye test to beat dementia#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/niTJJATP6Mpic.twitter.com/dByB2aXA0F
-- Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 23, 2018
The Sun also leads on the heat - saying the UK is "sweltering".
Tomorrow's front page: Met Office warns the nation to stay indoors as it predicts temperatures of 98F later this week https://t.co/cnj47KJJDRpic.twitter.com/p5rvMCjVdk
-- The Sun (@TheSun) July 23, 2018
The Daily Mail carries a report condemning "nanny officials" who have told people to stay out of the sun during the heatwave.
Tuesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/yfISnCja7L
-- Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) July 23, 2018
The Daily Express leads on the Met Office warning, calling it "incredible".
EXPRESS: Stay out of the Sun till Friday #nomoresun#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/G4q9PuODHT
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 23, 2018
Meanwhile, the Daily Star has another take on the Met Office advice, running with the headline "Take the week off!"
STAR: Take the week off #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Ag43rwZjaA
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 23, 2018