Press Review

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 16: Kamala Harris makes an appearance on a popular US radio show, calling Donald Trump a dictator in the process. Elsewhere, the father of a murdered daughter is shocked to find out her image is being used as an AI chatbot. Plus, Thomas Tuchel is set to be named the new England football manager, becoming the first German to take on the role.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 15: The Washington Post has an exclusive on Binyamin Netanyahu's phone call with Joe Biden last week, as the Israeli PM softens his stance. Elsewhere, tensions mount between India and Canada, as top diplomats are expelled from both countries. Also, a rape accusation levelled at Kylian Mbappé is reported in the Swedish press. Finally, the World Conker Championships are embroiled in a cheating scandal.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 11: The budget will be the first order of business for France's fractured National Assembly. With tax hikes and spending cuts on the cards, there’s something for everyone … or no one. In other news, Rafael Nadal's departure from tennis inspires tributes in the Spanish press and beyond. Finally, Boris Johnson's new memoir "Unleashed" sparks scepticism and the parody "Unhinged".

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 10: The New York Times reports that Kamala Harris has raised over $1 billion in campaign funding in less than three months. Donald Trump, meanwhile, seeks to drive voter registration among young male voters – a key demographic for him. Also: Emmanuel Macron talks "Emily in Paris", artificial intelligence and culture with Variety magazine, while the Indian papers pay tribute to businessman Ratan Tata following his death at the age of 86. Plus: Brown Bear 128 wins a drama-filled Fat Bear Week!

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 9: On the Chagos Islands, a group of Sri Lankan migrants have been stranded for years and await news of their fate as Britain hands over the archipelago to Mauritius. Also, the US Marine Corps takes no disciplinary action over the misconduct of Major Joshua Mast, who adopted an Afghan child against the will of her relatives after the US army killed her parents in 2019. Plus, the French police are behind on rent. Finally, a movie star deer makes veterinary history.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 8: Israel issues a mass evacuation order for northern Gaza as the Israeli papers speculate that Tel Aviv could be preparing an Israeli occupation of Gaza. Also: an under-reported mass killing in Haiti has left 6,300 people homeless. A large ski station in France decides to stay closed this winter as a lack of snow has hampered its commercial activities. Finally, the largest sausage dog gathering in the world took place this weekend in England.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 7: One year on from the October 7 attacks, the international press revisits the horrors of that day. The Jerusalem Post leads with a blank front page, while Haaretz has a two-page spread, talking to survivors, soldiers and released hostages alike. Meanwhile, the American press focuses on how life has changed for US Jews in the last year.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 4: The Lebanese press reacts to continued Israeli bombardment, while suggesting that Hezbollah has been reinvigorated over recent days. Elsewhere, the UK has agreed to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after more than 200 years, but not everyone is happy with the decision. Finally, a dramatic court case involving a celebrity beaver is resolved ... with a happy ending.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 3: The Israeli press urges caution as tensions heighten in the Middle East, whereas the Iranian press strikes a more bullish tone. Elsewhere, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer repays more than £6,000 in gifts after a donations row. He also visits Brussels for his first talks on an EU reset. Finally, there are two major shocks in the Champions League as Lille beat defending champions Real Madrid and Aston Villa stun German giants Bayern Munich.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 2: We look at reactions and analysis after Iran fired at least 180 missiles at Israel. The local and international press question how Israel will retaliate, as well as to what extent the United States will get involved, as the White House vows consequences for the attack.