Talks of an election and ongoing unrest in the Middle East are amongst stories dominating Irish front pages this morning.
The Irish Times leads with an election story, a story about Irish Rail sending delegates to a convention in Berlin, a story about the army pulling out of Portlaoise prison and a picture of the aftermath of an airstrike in Lebanon.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story about the ongoing violence in the Middle East, a Cork marina housing story, an election story, and a story about a report by the EPA.
The Echo leads with a story about recent violence in North Cork, a story about an inquest of a man who died following a delayed diagnosis at Cork University Hospital, and a man dying in a house fire.
The Irish Independent leads with a story about Irish troops in Lebanon.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with an election story about the backlash TDs are facing following the decision not to cut Vat rates for hospitality businesses.
The Irish Daily Mirror leads with a story about Education Minister Norma Foley being under fire for wanting to spend €9m to provide pouches for children to put their phones in at school.
The Irish Daily Star leads with a story on Jason Hennessy's inquest, where his wife told gardaí that they are the reason her husband is in the ground.
The Herald leads with a story about drug dealer David Waldron's house being sold at a significant loss.
Fears of a major escalation in the Middle East continue to lead the UK front pages on Thursday, days after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.
Israel could launch a massive air attack in a bid for revenge on the missile blitz, Metro reports.
Tomorrow’s Paper Today 📰
‘NOW IRAN MUST PAY THE PRICE’
🔴Ex-PM urges strikes on nuclear plants to avenge missile attack
🔴Hezbollah kills eight Israeli troops as all-out war fear grows #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7UYOAyWI2D— Metro (@MetroUK) October 2, 2024
The UK Independent and the i reveal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed revenge on Iran, warning the neighbouring country “will pay” for its Tuesday attack.
The Independent: "'IRAN WILL PAY'"@BelTrew / @TomAWatling report for @Independent.
FULL STORY: https://t.co/bwYnndmJjR
Israel and Hezbollah clash in fierce fighting in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows Iran 'will pay' for Missile Attack.#TheIndependent#IBPapers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3pN7I7udHA— ANDY GIBSON (@AndyGibsonTV) October 2, 2024
Thursday's front page: Israel vows rapid revenge strike on Iran #TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest from @janemerrick23: https://t.co/9IL4QwDl3A pic.twitter.com/BBLyn80BgP— The i paper (@theipaper) October 2, 2024
The Daily Express and the Daily Telegraph’s front pages both feature warnings from security chiefs that UK forces would be unable to protect Israel against Iranian ballistic missile attacks.
📰 The front page of today's Daily Telegraph:
'UK forces 'not up to defending Israelis''#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletter ⬇️https://t.co/JIMevXrNiU pic.twitter.com/BdwGx9BpJl— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 2, 2024
Thursday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Security Chiefs Fear Rise In Terror Attacks In UK” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/qFsF7qUzXg
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024
Meanwhile, The UK Times leads on Israel suffering its first setback in the war against Hezbollah, with eight soldiers killed in a series of militant ambushes in Lebanon.
Thursday’s TIMES: “Eight Israeli soldiers die in battle with Hezbollah” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Su2ZJXYh6w
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024
US President Joe Biden has warned Benjamin Netanyahu that the US would not support Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, according to The Guardian.
Introducing #TomorrowsPapersToday from: #TheGuardian
Starmer repays £6000
Check out https://t.co/9teDRGOPXn or more newspapers. #buyanewspaper #buyapaper #pressfreedom #journalist pic.twitter.com/tGH9eSfyiA— #TomorrowsPapersToday @ The TSC News Channel (@channel_tsc) October 2, 2024
Back on British soil, the UK Daily Mirror and The Sun splash on touching photos of the Princess of Wales hugging a cancer sufferer at an honours ceremony.
Thursday’s SUN: “Kate’s hug of love” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/j4bfkbjwGx
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024
Thursday’s Daily MIRROR: “Kate’s Hug For Cancer Teen” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Dw4rSq1gOM
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024
The Financial Times reports OpenAI has asked investors not to back rival start-ups after securing 6.6 billion dollars (£4.9 billion) in new funding.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 3 October https://t.co/izYakP7FhU pic.twitter.com/lJlCgSjEwu
— Financial Times (@FT) October 2, 2024
The UK Daily Mail claims Sir Keir Starmer has been “humiliated” into returning £6,000 worth of “freebies”.
Thursday’s Daily MAIL: “Starmer Coughs Up £6,000 To Pay For His Freebies” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/H110F9fjyk
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024
Lastly, the UK Daily Star leads on claims Line of Duty actor Anna Maxwell is scared of sandwiches and fridges.
Thursday's front page: Line of Duty Star's Sarnie Torment#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/an2uWXr4aZ pic.twitter.com/2ZoY2V8O7q
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 2, 2024
