What the papers say - July 25
Raging wildfires in Greece and the continuing heatwave in Britain lead the Wednesday papers.
The Times carries a quote from the Greek interior minister calling the fires a "biblical disaster". The paper also runs a story on Labour MP Sarah Champion being given increased security after condemning cases of sexual abuse of young girls by groups of Pakistani men.
THE TIMES: 'A biblical disaster' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/HvuFHuGnEw
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 24, 2018
The Daily Telegraph's main front page picture is of the devastation caused by the fires, while the paper also reports calls for Britain's treason law to be updated to allow the prosecution of returning jihadists.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Jihadists should be prosecuted for treason' #TomorrowsPaperTodaypic.twitter.com/Wg6MaA4EF4
-- The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 24, 2018
The Guardian's front page is dominated by a dramatic picture of the wildfires, with a story about plans being put into place to ensure there are no food shortages in case of a no-deal Brexit.
GUARDIAN: An unspeakable tragedy #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/xcMBncozmO
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 24, 2018
The Financial Times carries a story about Theresa May taking control of Brexit talks in a bid to end the "rivalries that have undermined her exit strategy".
Front page of the Financial Times, London edition, for Wednesday 25th July 2018 pic.twitter.com/LSzEzwYxDt
-- Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) July 24, 2018
The Metro says the death toll from the Greece wildfires could top 100.
Wednesday's front page:A BIBLICAL INFERNO#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/LYiJrUwOKd
-- Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) July 24, 2018
While the i says families died in a traffic jam as they tried to escape to nearby beaches.
Wednesday's front page: Trapped between fire and sea, dozens killed as wildfires tear through resort #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/iZG1QshgMF
-- i newspaper (@theipaper) July 24, 2018
The Independent carries a cartoon on its front page as it launches a campaign to give Britons a final say on the Brexit deal.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/hoiYNsqY51
-- The Independent (@Independent) July 24, 2018
The Daily Mirror reports that convicted child abductor Craig Sweeney has applied for parole.
MIRROR: Please don't free the monster #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/dNmemgtzMF
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 24, 2018
While the heat leads The Sun, which reports the planet has been "gripped" by a killer heatwave.
Tomorrow's front page: The planet is ablaze as it's gripped by a mammoth killer heatwave https://t.co/vZPg7uYPqupic.twitter.com/pnwg1pXBPk
-- The Sun (@TheSun) July 24, 2018
The Daily Mail also reports on the heat, saying that the country is "in meltdown".
Wednesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/31ykbU8KyG
-- Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) July 24, 2018
The Daily Express leads with the proposed sale of RAF Scampton, the home of the Red Arrows and the 617 Squadron, also known as the Dambusters.
DAILY EXPRESS: Betrayal of our RAF heroes #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/fkQxdngSfz
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 24, 2018
While the Daily Star says the country is at "boiling point".
STAR: Boiling Point #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/aBEx2dL51k
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 24, 2018